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Vehicle Collision in Munich Leaves 28 Injured Ahead of Security Conference

A car drove into a crowd in central Munich on Thursday, injuring 28 people, with German authorities investigating it as a possible deliberate incident. The collision occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. near a trade union demonstration. The driver, identified as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker with previous records of drug and theft offenses, has been detained by police. Officials confirmed the suspect no longer poses a threat. The scene showed a white Mini with various personal items scattered across the road, including shoes, glasses, and a stroller. At least two victims sustained serious injuries, according to Munich police. Bavaria's Governor Markus Söder addressed the incident, expressing concern about the event and calling for swift changes in Germany, though he did not specify particular measures. The incident occurred one day before the Munich Security Conference, where international leaders are scheduled to convene. […]

Record Breaking Death Toll Stuns Global Journalism Community
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Record-Breaking Death Toll Stuns Global Journalism Community

A comprehensive report released Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reveals 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists since record-keeping began over three decades ago, with 124 media workers killed across 18 countries. The death toll surpassed the previous record from 2007, when 113 journalists died, largely due to the Iraq war. CPJ Chief Jodie Ginsberg emphasized that current conditions represent "the most dangerous time to be a journalist in CPJ's history." The Israeli military was responsible for 85 journalist deaths during the Gaza war, with Palestinians comprising 82 of these casualties. The CPJ criticized Israel for allegedly impeding investigations into these deaths, attempting to deflect responsibility onto the journalists themselves, and failing to hold military personnel accountable. Sudan and Pakistan shared the position of second deadliest countries for journalists, each recording six fatalities. The report highlighted a […]

Hospital Nurses Caught On Video Threatening To Kill Israeli Patients
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Hospital Nurses Caught On Video Threatening To Kill Israeli Patients

Australian police have launched an investigation into footage that allegedly shows two Sydney hospital nurses making threats against Israeli patients. New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb described the incident as unprecedented, calling it "racial hatred on a level that I have not seen before" in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Webb expressed shock at the content and confirmed that the Israeli content creator who first shared the footage had agreed to provide an unedited version of the video chat for investigation. The social media footage shows Israeli influencer Max Veifer in conversation with two individuals appearing to wear hospital scrubs. In the video, a male is heard saying "I am so upset that you are Israeli, eventually you are going to get killed," while a female voice states "I won't treat them, I'll kill them" regarding Israeli […]

Deadly Mall Explosion Rocks Major Taiwan City
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Deadly Mall Explosion Rocks Major Taiwan City

A powerful explosion at a major department store in Taichung, Taiwan's second-largest city, has claimed four lives and left 24 people injured, according to official reports. The National Fire Agency reported that the blast occurred on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store, located approximately 160km southwest of Taipei. The affected area was reportedly under construction and closed to the public at the time of the incident. Emergency response was substantial, with the local fire department deploying 56 vehicles and 136 personnel for search and rescue operations. Footage broadcast by TVBS Taiwan captured the moment of explosion, showing building cladding and debris propelled outward while clouds of dust erupted from the structure. Street-level photographs revealed debris scattered across surrounding areas. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, who experienced the blast's impact from the nearby city government building around 11:30am, […]

Military Tensions Explode As China Targets Australian Aircraft
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Military Tensions Explode As China Targets Australian Aircraft

A confrontation occurred in the South China Sea this week when a Chinese fighter jet deployed flares in front of an Australian P-8A surveillance aircraft, according to Australian authorities. The Australian defence ministry reported no injuries or damage to their aircraft from Tuesday's incident but expressed concerns to Chinese officials about what they termed an "unsafe and unprofessional interaction." Chinese officials countered this characterization, stating that the Australian aircraft had "intentionally intruded" into Chinese airspace. They defended their fighter jet's response as "legitimate, lawful, professional, and restrained." This incident adds to ongoing military encounters between the two nations in the region. China maintains extensive territorial claims over various islands and outcrops in the South China Sea, which overlap with claims from neighboring countries. Australia, while holding no territorial claims in the area, aligns with the US and its allies in […]

Jordanian FM Deals Trump's 'New Gaza' Dream a Major Blow
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Jordan Deals Trump’s “New Gaza” Dream a Major Blow

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Egypt, in a recent interview with Al Jazeera. The statement follows a White House meeting between Jordan's King Abdullah II and Trump, where the U.S. president outlined his vision of taking control of Gaza after relocating its residents - a plan critics have characterized as forced displacement. "There are fixed and steadfast Jordanian positions that will not change... the Palestinians cannot be transferred to Egypt, Jordan, or any Arab state," Safadi emphasized. He reiterated Jordan's commitment to a two-state solution that ensures Palestinians' rights to freedom and an independent sovereign state on their homeland. The proposal has faced unified opposition from the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, Arab nations, and China, with the latter explicitly stating "Gaza belongs […]

Wildfire Engulfs French Island Puts Rare Albatross Colony in Danger
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Wildfire Engulfs French Island Puts Rare Albatross Colony in Danger

A devastating fire has consumed over half of Amsterdam Island, a remote French territory in the southern Indian Ocean, forcing the evacuation of 31 researchers. The blaze, discovered on January 15 by an atmospheric scientist, originated near the Pointe Bénédicte observatory. Despite containment efforts, strong winds and dry conditions helped the fire spread toward the Martin-de-Viviès research base. The researchers were evacuated by a fortuitously present lobster fishing vessel, the Austral. The fire has affected critical infrastructure, including solar panels, food supplies, and communication lines. The 54-square-kilometer island, which lacks rivers and experiences winds up to 40 km/h, saw the fire spread through its peat bog network. The island's unique biodiversity faces significant threat. It hosts the exclusive breeding ground for Amsterdam Albatross, 84% of the world's yellow-nosed albatross population, and various seal species. The location's pristine environment has made […]

Hegseth Demands Europe Pay More For Ukraine War
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Hegseth Demands Europe Pay More For Ukraine War

European nations must become Ukraine's primary financial backers, according to new US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking a significant shift in US policy. Speaking in Brussels, Hegseth declared that returning Ukraine to its pre-2014 borders was "unrealistic" and downplayed Ukraine's NATO membership prospects. These statements coincided with a "lengthy" phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, where they agreed to begin peace negotiations. Hegseth's position signals the Trump administration's vision for ending the conflict, though it likely disappoints Ukraine while pleasing Moscow. At the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, Hegseth emphasized that any lasting peace must include "robust security guarantees," but specified these should come through non-NATO missions without Article 5 protection. He pushed European NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, well above the current 2% target. President Zelensky recently expressed willingness to negotiate, proposing a […]

Canada Appoints Drug Tsar Under Trade War Threat
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Canada Appoints Drug Tsar Under Trade War Threat

Canada has named Kevin Brosseau, a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police member and intelligence adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as its new fentanyl tsar amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. The appointment comes as President Donald Trump paused his threat of 25% import taxes on all Canadian goods for 30 days in February, following new border security agreements with Trudeau. Trump has now added another layer of pressure, announcing plans for a 25% tax on global steel and aluminum imports starting March 12, which would significantly impact Canada as the largest supplier of these metals to the US. Speaking from Brussels after European Union discussions, Trudeau warned about the potential consequences: "Any thickening of the border, any tariffs that put on Canadian imports, will hurt American manufacturing, will hurt American consumers, and we don't want that." In […]

Trump Demands Egypt And Jordan Accept Gaza Population Relocation
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Trump Demands Egypt And Jordan Accept Gaza Population Relocation

Egypt is developing a "comprehensive vision" for Gaza's reconstruction that ensures Palestinians remain on their land, contrasting with President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gaza's population. The Egyptian foreign ministry expressed hopes to work with Trump's administration while maintaining its position on Palestinian rights. This follows Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah, where he reinforced his plan for U.S. control of Gaza and the relocation of its two million Palestinians to neighboring countries. During the White House meeting, Trump claimed this would bring unprecedented stability to the Middle East, stating "the Palestinians, or the people that live now in Gaza, will be living beautifully in another location." He suggested he might withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refused to cooperate. King Abdullah firmly opposed the plan, emphasizing a unified Arab position against Palestinian displacement. Egypt's foreign ministry responded […]

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