Kinshasa: M23 rebels have taken control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as reported on February 16. This escalation in conflict prompted regional leaders to gather at the African Union (AU) summit, which aims to prevent the situation from worsening into a broader regional.
Helsinki: European health authorities are urging increased support for the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the potential US withdrawal. In an open letter published in The Lancet, leaders from six national health institutions—including the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), along with representatives from Norway, Denmark, France, Austria, and Portugal—have called for.
Islamabad: A tragic series of accidents occurred over the weekend, claiming the lives of 16 passengers and injuring 45 more as vehicles were en route to Sehwan city in Pakistan’s Sindh province for the urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, according to Dawn. In one incident, five people died and 10 were injured after a van.
Jerusalem: Palestine on Saturday released three more Israeli hostages held in Gaza, while Israeli authorities freed 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange. The freed Israeli hostages are Alexandre Sasha Troufanov, a 29-year-old Israeli-Russian citizen; Sagui Dekel-Chen, a 36-year-old Israeli-American citizen; and Iair Horn, a 46-year-old Israeli-Argentine citizen. They were kidnapped during the Hamas-led attack.
Munich/Seoul: The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States met one-on-one on Saturday for the first time since the launch of the second Donald Trump administration, with the bilateral alliance, North Korea and Trump’s tariff plans expected to be in focus. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held talks with US Secretary of State Marco.
Sydney: Flood warnings have been issued for northwest Australia following the landfall of tropical cyclone Zelia, which brought heavy rainfall and strong winds. The cyclone struck the coast of Western Australia (WA) near De Grey in the Pilbara region as a category four storm shortly after midday local time on Friday, arriving earlier than anticipated..
Bangkok: The Embassy of India in Bangkok showcased the rich cultural ties between India and Thailand through a performance featuring Khon dance and a Sitar recital. This event was part of the SAMVAD-IV initiative held in Thailand. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre presented the Khon dance, which narrates the story of Ramayana, led by Khwanfa.
Karachi: A total of 131 Pakistani nationals have been deported from 12 different countries due to various legal issues, as reported by The News International. These expulsions occurred earlier on Friday and are attributed to offenses such as drug-related crimes, illegal entry, and violations of employment regulations. Saudi Arabia was the primary country involved, sending.
