Schools and shops remained closed, a significant number of people opted to stay indoors, and soldiers patrolled the streets in Ecuador’s major cities on the day after armed gang members invaded a television station during a live broadcast, instilling heightened levels of fear in a nation grappling with a surge in criminal violence. Widespread tension gripped much of Ecuador following Tuesday’s assault at the public … Continue reading Ecuador’s biggest cities suffer a gang attack, is broadcast on live TV

The armed Islamist faction al-Shabab in Somalia has reportedly taken possession of a United Nations helicopter, along with approximately eight individuals, including passengers and crew, according to local sources informed by the BBC. The helicopter landed in an area under the control of the group in central Somalia. Conflicting reports suggest that it either made an emergency landing or mistakenly touched down. Al-Shabab commands significant … Continue reading UN helicopter, passengers seized by Islamists

German farmers have initiated a week-long series of protests by blocking roads with tractors and trucks, expressing their discontent over proposed eliminations of tax breaks on diesel. Police reported disruptions at various locations nationwide as vehicles occupied major routes and slip roads. In Berlin, the primary access route to the Brandenburg Gate was impacted on Monday, with numerous tractors stationed amid freezing temperatures. Many of … Continue reading German farmers block roads in nationwide protest over diesel tax

Hezbollah targeted an air traffic control base in northern Israel, as confirmed by the Israeli military on Sunday. They issued a warning of a potential escalation into “another war” with the Iran-backed group. The attack occurred amidst increased hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border, coinciding with Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The air traffic control base on Mount Meron was hit on Saturday, but no … Continue reading Israel says Hezbollah struck sensitive air traffic base, warns of ‘another war’