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Harsh West Bank Violence: Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian, US Citizen
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Sat Jul 12 2025
In a deadly spree of settler violence in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers invaded the village of Sinjil late Friday night and murdered Palestinian-American Sayfollah "Saif" Musallet and killed a Palestinian man, Mohammad al-Shalabi, shot dead, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported. The attack ignites long-standing tensions and raises critical questions about accountability and civilian protection in the area.
Scorching Inferno: Arizona Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Near Grand Canyon
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Fri Jul 11 2025
With raging summer heat, the Grand Canyon region of Arizona was shaken by swift-moving wildfires, which forced several residents and tourists to evacuate their homes and camps. Set ablaze by a lethal mix of blistering heat, gusty winds, tinder-dry brush, and low humidity, the fires have spread quickly, triggering emergency evacuations and raising questions about wildfire preparedness in Arizona.
Toxic Treat for Toddlers: Chef’s Food “Decoration” at Chinese Pre‑School Poisons Children
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Tue Jul 08 2025
In a strange incident on 7th July, 2025, more than 200 kindergarten students at a private kindergarten in China's Gansu Province, northwest China, were hospitalized after having meals "decorated" with paint-like tasteless chemicals prepared by the school chef. The students were nauseated, vomiting, and dizzy, and were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals. This appalling incident has again sounded the alarm bell regarding food safety in China's schools.
First Malaria Treatment for Babies Approved: A Game‑Changer for Infant Health
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Tue Jul 08 2025
In a landmark decision on July 8, 2025, Swiss medicines regulator Swissmedic approved Coartem Baby (Riamet Baby); the globe's first malaria drug specifically developed for newborn babies and infants weighing under 4.5 kg. Coartem Baby was developed by Novartis, together with the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), to bridge a long-standing gap in treatment and potentially save the lives of the vulnerable in sub‑Saharan Africa.
Putin’s Dismissed Transport Minister: Found Dead in Moscow Suburb
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Mon Jul 07 2025
There was a shocking turn of events that took hold of Russia on Monday when President Vladimir Putin signed a decree stripping Roman Starovoit of his role as Transport Minister, just hours before the late minister was discovered dead in mysterious circumstances. The dramatic timing led to immediate speculation about motive, with investigators pointing towards suicide, but the political background and probes into corruption have fueled broader rumors.
Terrifying Escape: Pet Lion Leaps Over Wall, Mauls Woman and Children in Lahore
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Mon Jul 07 2025
A peaceful Lahore evening in Pakistan was turned into a nightmare when an 11‑month‑old pet lion escaped from a nearby farmhouse on July 2, 2025, and attacked a woman and two small kids. CCTV footage shows the lion leaping over a concrete wall and attacking individuals on the sidewalk, leaving the city stunned and raising a new debate on having exotic pets.
Car Slams into Domino’s, Sparks Explosive Gas Blast in Utah Strip Mall
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Sun Jul 06 2025
A run-of-the-mill appearance three-car wreck in Herriman, Utah, at the close of Saturday evening turned into a high-drama and fiery disaster when an SUV veered off the road, slamming into a local Domino's Pizza, rupturing a gas line, and igniting a massive explosion and fire. What began as a car accident soon escalated into a near-meltdown with heroic onlookers, rapid action by firefighters, and not a soul lost, reminding all of us how quickly city perils could escalate.
Tragedy at Camp Mystic: Dream Summer Turns Deadly in Flash Flood
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Sun Jul 06 2025
A week of fun at Camp Mystic, a beloved girls' summer camp on Texas's Guadalupe River, turned tragic on July 4, 2025, when record flash floods devastated the campground. Children and counselors who were "having the time of their lives" are now at the center of one of the most deadly tragedies of recent times, transforming a peaceful retreat into a zone of devastation.
Gaza Power Vacuum Deepens as Hamas Crumbles Amid Clan Uprisings
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Sun Jul 06 2025
A senior Hamas security chief informed the BBC today that Hamas "lost control of most of Gaza," with Israeli strikes having badly weakened the leadership and structure of the group. Armed clans are now filling the resulting vacuum. This dramatic admission is included in a wider breakdown of centralized authority in the Gaza Strip, where competing power centers, humanitarian crises, and internal dissent are converging.
Drone Reveals Catastrophe: San Gabriel River Floods Texas Town
By Daniel Ifeoluwa | Sun Jul 06 2025
Aerial drone photographs taken on July 5, 2025, reveal the scope of devastating flooding in Georgetown, Texas, after the San Gabriel River burst its banks due to an intense, sudden rainfall. Drone footage reveals houses underwater, cars stranded, and mobile home communities inundated, placing into perspective the severity of this disaster that has devastated central Texas communities.