World Vanuatu Earthquake: Rescue Efforts Underway as Death Toll Reaches 14 February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Emergency teams in Vanuatu are urgently searching for individuals caught within structures, following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that hit Port Vila, the capital, yesterday. The seismic event resulted in 14 fatalities…
World Russia warns of ‘tangible’ retaliation if US missiles target its land February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Russian government has stated that if Ukraine employs US long-range missiles, it will provoke “an appropriate and tangible” response. A statement from the foreign ministry indicated that such an…
World At Least 24 Killed as Two Boats Capsize Off Madagascar Coast February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Local authorities have reported that a minimum of 24 individuals perished when two vessels, primarily transporting Somali nationals, overturned near the coast of Madagascar. Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued…
World Germany Suspects Sabotage Behind Severed Baltic Sea Cables February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Defence Minister, stated that the damage observed on two submarine cables in the Baltic Sea appears to be an act of sabotage and a “hybrid action”, though…
World Ukrainian Intelligence Operations Against Russian Officials Intensify February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The operation demonstrated a notable level of sophistication. According to Ukrainian sources speaking to the BBC, explosives were concealed within an electric scooter and activated remotely. The target, Lt Gen…
World Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza Reportedly Kills 19 Individuals February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Medical authorities and the Hamas-administered Civil Defence agency report that an Israeli aerial assault conducted overnight in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of a minimum of 19 individuals. Mahmoud…
World Syrian Refugee Looks Forward to Visiting Mother’s Grave After Assad Regime’s Fall February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A Syrian refugee has indicated that the recent change in government within the embattled nation will allow him to return and visit his mother’s grave, having been unable to be…
World Russia Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution for Sudan Amidst International Condemnation February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Russia exercised its veto power on a proposed UN Security Council resolution, supported by the UK, which sought a ceasefire in Sudan. This action drew strong condemnation from both the…
World Sir Keir Starmer’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping: A Bid to Reshape UK-China Relations February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The relationship between the United Kingdom and China has been strained for an extended period, marked by disputes concerning democratic principles in Hong Kong, human rights in Xinjiang, and cyber…
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