Recent Developments in Middle East: Blinken Talks About 9-Hour Meeting 6 Floors Underground
middle east January 5, 2025 08:24Recent news from the Middle East including statements from Blinken on a 9-hour underground meeting and airstrikes in Yemen.
Recent news from the Middle East including statements from Blinken on a 9-hour underground meeting and airstrikes in Yemen.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared insights on a lengthy meeting held underground with Israeli government officials in Tel Aviv.
Elon Musk has waded into a British political storm, criticizing the Starmer government for refusing a new investigation into child abuse networks. Read more on telegraaf.nl
Israel is reportedly planning to construct a new canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to rival Egypt's Suez Canal.
Israel is reportedly planning to build a canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, as a rival to Egypt's Suez Canal.
A fire broke out at a food market in Hebei province, China, resulting in 8 deaths and 15 injuries. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
The funeral of Desi Bouterse, a controversial figure in Surinamese history, is taking place in Paramaribo with livestream options available in Amsterdam-Zuidoost.
Israeli military continues its attacks in Gaza Strip, causing casualties and targeting hospitals and refugee camps.
Barcelona will start imposing fines of up to 500 euros on individuals caught riding electric scooters on sidewalks starting from February 1st. The city aims to reserve sidewalks for pedestrians, as reported by Spanish media outlets.
A fire broke out in an 8-story building in South Korea, covering the sky in smoke. 40 people trapped in the building were rescued by firefighters.
The number of injured in the attack in the German city of Maagdenburg has been revised from 235 to 299, according to the regional Ministry of Interior. Among the injured are twelve individuals with non-German or dual nationality. The attack resulted in five fatalities, with the death toll remaining unchanged. Nearly 1 million euros have been raised for the victims of the attack.
A chain reaction accident involving 95 vehicles occurred in Kazakhstan as a result of a snowstorm. Authorities reported that 11 people were injured in the accident caused by severe snowstorm in the northern and eastern regions of Kazakhstan.
The crisis in South Korea continues as supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol camp outside his house to prevent his arrest warrant from being executed. The arrest warrant was issued following the declaration of martial law.
A small single-engine plane crashed onto the roof of a furniture factory in the U.S., resulting in 2 fatalities and 18 injuries. The incident occurred in California.
The latest developments on Israeli air strikes targeting defense factories in Syria and the diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the region.
The FBI and the police of New Orleans no longer believe that there were other suspects directly involved in the New Year's attack in New Orleans.
South Korean police have conducted searches in the offices of airline Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the investigation into Sunday's plane crash, which resulted in 179 deaths and 2 injuries.
In South Korea, police conducted a search at Muan International Airport where a plane crash resulted in the death of 179 people. The search was related to suspected professional negligence leading to fatalities.
At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.
A terror attack in New Orleans during New Year's celebrations resulted in 15 deaths and 35 injuries, sparking outrage and investigations.
A tragic incident at New Year's celebrations in Germany led to the death of 5 people and injuries to numerous others. The accidents involving fireworks in several regions across the country caused a sense of mourning and concern.
Several people were shot dead on New Year's Day in a restaurant in Montenegro. Local media reports confirm at least five casualties with the perpetrator currently on the run.
Germany faced chaos and unrest on New Year's Eve with incidents of violence reported in several cities.
A memorial service was held in Muan city, South Korea, after a plane crash that claimed 179 lives. The black box from the Jeju Air plane will be sent to the US for investigation.
In Kosovo's city of Prizren, fireworks sold for New Year's celebrations caught fire on a street stall. The explosion of the ignited fireworks resulted in 2 people being injured.
The police in New York have identified the woman who was set on fire in the subway after more than a week.
Asian countries celebrated the new year of 2025 with impressive fireworks and light shows. Find out how different countries marked the beginning of the year.
Do Kwon, the founder of Terra Luna and TerraUSD cryptocurrencies, has been extradited to the US from Montenegro after being arrested last year. The 31-year-old South Korean entrepreneur faced legal proceedings for alleged fraud in the crypto industry.
A new tragedy occurred in South Korea as a driver in his seventies lost control of his vehicle while descending a hill and crashed into a crowd, injuring 13 people.
Houthis launched a ballistic missile towards Israel, causing sirens to wail and sending millions to shelters. Meanwhile, Kuwait's Foreign Minister declared a solidarity message with Syria during a visit to Damascus.