Author: News Desk

Peru: Mr. Alejandro Toledo, the former President of Peru, has returned to his home country from the United States to face charges of money laundering and corruption during his term. Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a scandal involving Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht and have accused Mr. Toledo of receiving millions of dollars in bribes from the company in return for public works contracts. The former president denies the allegations, which include money laundering and collusion, and faces a possible 20-year prison sentence if found guilty. Mr. Toledo arrived at Lima airport on April 23 after turning himself in on April 21…

China: China’s Foreign Ministry has reported that Vice Foreign Minister Mr. Sun Weidong has raised objections with South Korea’s ambassador to Beijing regarding comments made by the South Korean president about Taiwan, deeming them to be “erroneous.” The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement claiming that Vice Foreign Minister deemed South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol’s recent statements on Taiwan to be “totally unacceptable”, and expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with the South Korean ambassador. According to the One China policy, China maintains that Taiwan, which is governed democratically, is an integral part of its own territory. However, Taipei…

Washington, D.C., US: According to US President Mr. Joe Biden, the US military has evacuated the staff of the United States embassy and their families from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, which has been ravaged by war. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, has resulted in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries and has now entered its second week. “On my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract US Government personnel from Khartoum,” Mr. Biden said in a statement. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared that…

London, UK: In a solemn religious ceremony scheduled for next month, Charles III will be officially crowned as the new king, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, eight months ago. The coronation is a highly anticipated event, marking a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy. Preparations are currently underway to ensure that the ceremony is conducted with the grandeur and dignity befitting the occasion. On May 6, a momentous event will take place at Westminster Abbey as the set-piece coronation of Charles III unfolds. This occasion marks the first such ceremony to be held…

Japan: Japan has gone on high alert and deployed missile interceptors in anticipation of potential debris from a North Korean satellite that could potentially hit Japanese soil. The country is taking no chances and is prepared to shoot down any fragments to ensure the safety of its citizens. Japan’s Defence Minister Mr. Yasukazu Hamada ordered troops to prepare PAC-3 surface-to-air missiles in the southwestern region, including Okinawa and nearby islands. The deployment is in response to a North Korean rocket carrying a satellite that is expected to fly over the area. The instruction aims to enhance Japan’s defensive capabilities and…

Russia: According to recent reports from Russia’s Interfax and TASS news agencies, Moscow has made changes to the leadership of its Baltic and Pacific fleets, appointing new commanders to head these strategic naval units. This move is likely to have significant implications for Russia’s military strategy and is expected to attract close attention from analysts and international observers. The installation of new commanders marks an important development in the ongoing evolution of Russia’s military capabilities and underscores the country’s continued focus on maintaining a strong presence in key strategic regions. As per the statement, Admiral Mr. Viktor Liina, the former…

United States: The US Supreme Court has issued a temporary block on a lower court ruling that had imposed stringent limitations on the use of the abortion drug, mifepristone. The decision comes as a relief to advocates of reproductive rights who had expressed concerns about the impact of the earlier ruling on access to abortion services. This temporary reprieve offers a glimmer of hope for those hoping to overturn the earlier decision and marks an important milestone in the ongoing debate around women’s health and reproductive rights. Emergency requests by the Justice Department and Danco Laboratories, the manufacturer of the…

India: The Indian military reported that suspected rebels attacked an army truck in the disputed Indian-administered Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers. The attackers fired at the vehicle and threw explosives at it. On 20th April 2023 in the southern Rajouri sector near the heavily fortified Line of Control separating the disputed Himalayan region of India and Pakistan, unidentified attackers reportedly threw grenades that caused a vehicle to catch fire. The army stated that the cause of the fire was probably the use of these grenades. “Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations…

United States: Twitter has commenced the removal of its well-known blue checkmark from verified users who have not subscribed to its paid service, Twitter Blue, after experiencing several months of delays. The launch of Twitter Blue took place last year after Mr. Elon Musk purchased the social media platform for $44 billion. It introduced various features, including the option to obtain a blue tick for $8 per month. Accounts that were already verified with blue checkmarks before Mr. Musk acquired Twitter, known as “legacy accounts,” were presented with a choice to either subscribe to the new Twitter Blue service or…

London, UK: Mr. James Cleverly, the British Foreign Secretary, has cancelled his scheduled meetings in New Zealand and Samoa in order to concentrate on the UK’s efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Cleverly’s decision to prioritize Sudan comes amid growing concerns over the situation in the country, which has seen a military coup and subsequent violence in recent months. Scheduled trilateral meetings with New Zealand and Samoa disrupted as UK Foreign Secretary cancels trip to focus on Sudan crisis response. Mr. Cleverly was set to join Ms. Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand’s foreign minister, for the meetings in Samoa…