BREAKING: Middle East Crisis

BREAKING: Intense Israeli airstrikes relentlessly target numerous villages and towns in southern Lebanon, including Tyre, Harfa, Maroun al-Ras, outskirts of the town of Yaroun, near the town of Aitaroun, and Maroun.

BREAKING: Intensive Israeli airstrikes targeting several villages in southern Lebanon without stopping (Tyr Harfa, Maroun al-Ras, and Kounine).

Israeli warplanes continue to fly over most villages in southern Lebanon.

BREAKING: Hezbollah claims to have targeted northern Israel with 50 rocket launches.

BREAKING: U.K. Defense Officials have told the BBC that they are considering the deployment of British Ground Troops into Central Gaza to assist in the transport and distribution of humanitarian aid from the U.S. Army’s Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore (JLOTS) Floating Dock and the Temporary Jetty being constructed by the Israel Defense Force; the Soldiers would be used to Drive Trucks filled with humanitarian aid from the floating dock to the shore, and would not be utilized in a combat role.

BREAKING: Rocket sirens are sounding in several Israeli towns on the border or Israel and Lebanon.

BREAKING: Clashes reported on the Lebanon/Israel  border. 

BREAKING: It is being reported, Israeli military truck was completely destroyed as a result of being hit directly by a guided missile in the vicinity of the Ruwaisat Al-Alam site.

BREAKING: Hezbollah reportedly has ambushed an Israeli force on the border of Lebanon and Israel.

Unknown injuries and if anyone were killed.

BREAKING: Large fire reported broke out in Tehran near the Haft-e Tir Hospital.

COGAT says via X, Terrorists shot mortar fire at a humanitarian work site in northern Gaza during a visit of @UN personnel yesterday (Wed).

The @IDF ushered the UN personnel into safe spaces. 

Terrorist orgs continuously disrupt humanitarian efforts while we facilitate aid to Gaza residents.

BREAKING: It is being reported that Rafah has been targeted by several airstrikes.

BREAKING: Reports of rocket alert sirens in the Sderot area of Israel.

BREAKING: There are reports of massive, intense missile barrages fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel including the city of Safad.

BREAKING: Reports are coming out that there may be casualties inside the American base after being targeted in Kharab al-Jie, Syria.

BREAKING: Five missiles have been fired from northern Iraqi town of Mosul towards U.S military base inside Syria according to Reuters.

BREAKING: COGAT says via X, 357 aid trucks inspected and transferred to Gaza.

135 food pallets airdropped over northern Gaza 

Over night, 92 food aid trucks made their way to northern Gaza.

BREAKING: U.S Central Command says via X, we are aware of reports claiming that the United States conducted airstrikes in Iraq today. Those reports are not true. The United States has not conducted air strikes in Iraq today.

BREAKING: Carloads of wounded Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and Iraqi Security Forces have begun to arrive at Al-Mahawil General Hospital in the Babylon Governorate, following tonight’s Attack on the Kalsu Base.

BREAKING: A drone is flying low over Baghdad's skies.

BREAKING: Air strikes on the Kalsu military base, which includes the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces militias, north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

BREAKING: A large explosion and fire has been reported in Babylon Governorate in Iraq. The reason of the explosion is unclear.

 

More information as it becomes available.

BREAKING: Rocket sirens sounding in Israeli communities including Sderot near Gaza.

BREAKING: Sirens are sounding in 9 communities in Northern Israel.

BREAKING: NBC News reports that Israel has attacked nine locations in Iran.

BREAKING: Iranian state media is reporting that all flights to the Iranian Capital of Tehran as well as the Cities of Isfahan, Shiraz, and any other Airport in Western Iran have been suspended until further notice.

BREAKING: Emergency meeting of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council according to a unconfirmed report.

BREAKING: Iranian State Media is reporting that tonight’s airstrike by the Israel Air Force may have targeted the 8th Tactical Airbase of the Iranian Air Force, within Isfahan International Airport, which contains multiple Squadrons of F-14 “Tomcat” Fighter Aircraft.

BREAKING: US official tells ABC News that Israel conducted airstrikes on a target in Iran.

BREAKING: Several commercial planes appear to be diverting away from parts of Iranian airspace.

BREAKING: Intense air activity by unknown aircraft reported now over the Northern Iraqi Cities of Erbil and Mosul.

BREAKING: According reports, Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Sweida Governorate, southern Syria. 

The target was the destruction of an early warning radar battalion. 

Other raids targeted Al-Tha'lah Airport in Sweida and Azraa in Daraa Governorate.

BREAKING: Sky News Arabia reports, citing Iranian media, that there have been three large explosions in Isfahan, Iran.

BREAKING: Reports of low-flying fighter jets over southern Syria.

BREAKING: Initial reports of 3 explosions were heard in Babil and Southern Baghdad,

Iraq.

BREAKING: Reports indicate explosions west of Isfahan, Iran.

BREAKING: Explosions in the province of Babil, Iraq, near the vicinity of Imam District.

BREAKING: US vetoes largely supported UN resolution backing Palestine's full UN membership.

BREAKING: Heavy explosions reported in Northern Gaza.

BREAKING: More rocket warnings for southern Israeli communities near Gaza, including Ashkelon.

BEAKING: COGAT says via X, 342 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today.

Via Kerem Shalom: 225 trucks

Via Nitzana: 100 trucks

Via the Northern Crossing: 17 trucks.

104 pallets airdropped over northern Gaza.

BREAKING: Eilat Municipality Spokesperson says, The security officials in the Eilat region report that at these minutes (21:45) a naval dome successfully intercepted a target in the depths of the gulf. No alert was triggered.

BREAKING: Explosions have been reported in the southern Israeli city of Eilat.

BREAKING: The Wall Street Journal reports that the French navy has 'been deployed to defend Israel from the incoming Iranian attacks'

BREAKING: Multiple Impacts are being reported within the Negev Desert in Southern Israel.

BREAKING: The sounds of explosions in the skies of Damascus are the result of the Israeli Air Force launching air-to-air missiles towards the suicide drones currently attacking the Golan Heights.

BREAKING: Airstrikes on the capital Damascus.

BREAKING: Explosions reported over the City of Jerusalem in Eastern Israel.

BREAKING: Red Alerts issued in the Negev, possible Iranian drone/missile attack.

BREAKING: Sirens sounding east of Beersheba.

BREAKING: The Israeli Air Force is launching targeted defensive air strikes against hostile targets in Syria.

BREAKING: Reports of American and British fighter jets striking Houthi targets in Saana, Yemen.

BREAKING: Forces from Bashar al-Assad's army have launched a number of rockets from Syrian territory towards the Golan Heights.

BREAKING: Israeli artillery shelling on Lebanese territory.

BREAKING: Iranians report lines around the block for gas in Tehran.

Explosions heard in Upper Galilee of Israel.

BREAKING: Reports of Cruise Missiles were spotted over southern Iraq.

BREAKING: The Egyptian air defenses have been activated to intercept missiles and drones from Yemen and Iran.

BREAKING:  American forces are currently engaging Iranian drones launched at Israel over Iraq and Syria.

BREAKING: President Joe Biden is set to address the nation from the Oval Office.

BREAKING: IAF is currently engaging Iranian drones over Syrian airspace.

BREAKING: We're getting reports that Iran may of started launching ballistic missiles.

BREAKING: It is being reported, Iran has launched cruise missiles towards Israel.

BREAKING: A new squadron of drones crosses the airspace of Babil province, south of Baghdad.

BREAKING: Houthi drone launches from Yemen reported.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah declares the start of operations against Israel.

BREAKING: Drones from Iran are reported flying through the airspace of Iraq.

Iranian media is reporting over 50 drones heading towards Israel.

BREAKING: Initial reports by U.S. and Israeli Officials of dozens of Iranian drones being airborne heading towards Israel.

BREAKING: Iranian-linked "Cyber Avengers" hacker group has claimed they orchestrated widespread blackouts in Israel, impacting cities like Tel Aviv, Netanya, and more.

The group accused Israeli authorities of dismissing these incidents as mere technical glitches while secretly losing control over their electrical systems.

Asserting dominance, the group warned of additional, potent cyber-attacks on vital Israeli infrastructure

BREAKING: Red alert for the City of Sderot in Southern Israel following rocket launches from the Gaza Strip.

BREAKING: Hezbollah-affiliated media claim that the latest salvo of rockets launched by Hezbollah at Israel totaled more than 50.

BREAKING: Several dozen rockets were just launched from Lebanon towards Israel, triggering an intense volley of #IronDome interceptions.

BREAKING: Continued rocket warnings in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon.

BREAKING The US and its allies believe major missile and drone strikes by Iran and its proxies against military and government targets in Israel are imminent, but civilian facilities are not expected to be targeted, sources told Bloomberg, adding that the attack may not necessarily come from Israel’s north.

BREAKING: COGAT says via their X, 468 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today (Apr. 9). This is the highest number of aid trucks that entered Gaza in one day since the start of the war. 

More than 1200 aid trucks entered Gaza over the last 3 days.

BREAKING: Rocket sirens sound in Gaza border communities.

BREAKING: COGAT says, 419 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza today (Apr. 8).

This is the highest number of aid trucks that entered Gaza in one day since the start of the war.

BREAKING: Ukraine-Russia War

BREAKING: Explosions reportedly over Northern Crimea as a Missile Attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces appears to be underway.

BREAKING: All of Ukraine is under air raid alerts with explosions reported in Odesa.

BREAKING: According to reports, fleet of Russian aircraft, including 14 TU-95 and 12 TU-22M3 bombers, has taken off in a significant military maneuver. These aircraft, known for their substantial maximum payload capacities, signal a potential escalation in the region. Observers are closely watching for developments in Kyiv in the coming hours, anticipating the impact of this strategic deployment.

BREAKING: All of Ukraine is currently under an Air Raid Alert.

BREAKING: A missile attack is underway, as an air raid alert has been declared for most of Ukraine.

An air raid alert is also in effect for Kyiv.

BREAKING: According to reports, massive missile strike against Ukraine is coming within the next 2 hours.

Reports don't formally indicate whether it's a response to the concert attack in Moscow.

Some are reporting several to 14 bombers are in the air.

BREAKING: Reports that up to 15 Russian ballistic missiles have struck energy facilities in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, and most of the city is without power. Massive cruise missile, ballistic missile and drone attacks underway on Ukraine at this moment.

BREAKING: Several MiG-31Ks likely armed with Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal”Hypersonic Missiles are now reported to be airborne over Western Russia.

BREAKING: All of Ukraine is now under an Air Raid Alert for the second night in a row as cruise missiles launched by Russian Long-Range Strategic Bombers begin to enter Ukrainian Airspace from the Sumy Region.

BREAKING: Explosions and Air Defense Activity noted over the Ukrainian Capital of Kyiv.

BREAKING: Missile danger in the southern and eastern regions due to the threat of cruise missile launches from Tu-95MC aircraft, - Ukrainian Air Force.

BREAKING: All of Ukraine are under air raid alerts.

BREAKING: Ukraine is dealing with a massive attack as sirens sound throughoutthe country. 

Explosions are being reported throughout the country.

BREAKING: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Pavlohrad. 

Combined Russian attack on Ukrainian cities. 

Ballistic and cruise missiles. Explosions reported.

BREAKING: Southern defence forces report a missile threat.

UPD: Missile danger in the southern and eastern regions due to the threat of cruise missile launches from Tu-95MS aircraft, - the Ukrainian Air Force.

BREAKING: Several Tu-95MS strategic bombers were spotted flying southeast (near the Caspian Sea), the Ukrainian Air Force reported.

BREAKING: Russia's large-scale missile attack against Ukraine continues, air defenses at work.

Russia sent a barrage of cruise and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine in the early morning of Jan. 13. 

Air alerts are ongoing and air defenses are active in every oblast across Ukraine.

BREAKING: According to the White House, our assistance to Ukraine is now suspended.

BREAKING: Air alerts throughout Ukraine.

BREAKING: The eastern half of Ukraine are under ballistic weapons threat.

BREAKING: At least seven explosions were heard in Kharkiv as the air raid alert was announced for the region, Suspilne Kharkiv reported at 6:48 p.m. local time on Jan. 3.

BREAKING: Several explosions were heard in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv at around 10:30 p.m. local time on Jan. 2, Suspilne news outlet reported. 

Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said Russia is attacking the city.

BREAKING: There are three victims in one of the houses in the Solomianskyi district of the capital, reports the mayor of Kyiv.

"All of them were hospitalized. Medics continue to work on the spot".

Kyiv:

-Podil district: Fires in several places.

-Sviatoshyn district: Hits on a social infrastructure building

Elena Micheli finishes third in Budapest: first podium of the season in the World Cup

Elena Micheli gets on the podium in the third stage of the Modern Pentathlon World Cup.

At the facilities of the University of Public Service in Budapest (Hungary), in fact, the two-time world champion placed third at the end of the women's individual final.

The Italian (FIPM photo), after passing the qualifiers and winning her semi-final,

A gold, a silver and a bronze for Italy on the first day of the finals of the European Championships in Szeged

The first day of the finals at the European Rowing Championships ended with a balance of three medals for Italy.

In fact, in the waters of the Maty-ér basin, on the outskirts of the university

European Championships in Zagreb: Gennaro Pirelli wins the bronze medal in the -100 kg

There is also room for Gennaro Pirelli on the podium on the last day dedicated to the individual competitions of the European Judo Championships.

At the Zagreb Arena in Zagreb (Croatia), in fact, the twenty-three-year-old Neapolitan won the bronze medal in the -100 kg and, thanks to a haul of 350 points, he will settle around the twentieth position in the Olympic ranking.

The Italian (photo IJF) made his debut on the Croatian tatami mats with a

CREWS FROM SEVEN NATIONS WIN EUROPEAN ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLES

Szeged, Hungary, 27 April 2024 The 2024 European Rowing Championships, and the World Rowing European Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta, are being held at the Szeged National Canoeing and Rowing Olympic Centre from 25 to 28 April. The first day of finals at the 2024 European Rowing Championships saw crews from seven nations win titles, with Great Britain ending the day on top of the medal

Ukraine Needs at Least 7 Patriot Systems – Address by the President

Dear Ukrainians!

We endured another massive missile attack today – 34 Russian missiles of various types. The main target is the energy sector, various facilities of the industry: both the electricity grid and the gas transit facilities, the very gas facilities that, in particular, ensure the security of deliveries to the European Union.

We managed to shoot down some of the missiles today, and I am grateful to each of our warriors who were really accurate and reacted in time. The trajectories of

Olena Zelenska: "It is about Creating a Better Ukrainian Society, Where Every Child Has a Family and Warmth"

The First Lady took part in the international dialogue on the child care and support system reform within the framework of the International Ministerial Social Policy Summit in Kyiv.

In her video address to the participants of the event, Olena Zelenska emphasized that the reform of the child care and support system is about creating a better Ukrainian society, where every child has a family and warmth.

"And this means more care and security for our entire society, for the entire

Court Staffing: An Issue That Requires New Approaches – Iryna Mudra

Ensuring the functioning of courts and the independence of judges, as well as further development of the judicial system, are among the main priorities of the judiciary today. This was stated by Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, at a roundtable discussion on judicial reform.

She reminded the participants that the vacancy rate of judges, which ranges from

The European Union and The Swiss Agency For Development And Cooperation support Afghanaid’s work with rural Afghan communities and build resilience to climate change

The European Union and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will jointly finance Afghanaid and its implementing partners to support around 30,300 rural households to build their resilience to the impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

The European Union will provide EUR 15 million, while the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation will provide EUR 5 million, to Afghanaid and its partners Danish Refugee Council, The Liaison Office and The Afghan Education Production Organization, to empower local communities in assessing risks to and mitigating negative impacts of climate change and natural disasters.

The project will be implemented in four provinces, combining an

BREAKING: Multiple Buildings Collapsed After Pair of Massive 7.5 Earthquakes Strike Taiwan

BREAKING: Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC has evacuated its factories following earthquake according to reports.

BREAKING: Japan's meteorological agency revises Taiwan's earthquake to 7.7 magnitude.

Strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.

BREAKING: Philippines warn of tsunami, ordering evacuation of coastal areas after Taiwan earthquake according to AFP.

BREAKING: Landslides reported in parts of eastern Taiwan following earthquakes.

BREAKING: Taiwan - Multiple buildings have collapsed after a pair of massive 7.5 earthquakes strikes Taiwan, triggering Tsunami Warnings.

Currently, a pair of powerful, massive earthquakes has just occurred. The first one measured a magnitude of 7.5, followed by a 7.4 magnitude aftershock moments later. Numerous reports indicate strong to violent shaking, with multiple buildings swaying back and forth. Additionally, multiple buildings have collapsed. Tsunami warnings and sirens have been activated, sounding off an emergency warning and urging residents to evacuate immediately.

BREAKING: Venezuela Declares New State On Guyana Land

BREAKING: Venezuela declares oil-rich region on Guyana border a new “state”, defying ICJ ruling.

BREAKING: US starts military air exercises in Guyana.

BREAKING: Venezuelan President today announced that 70% of Guyana is now a part of Venezuela after a vote by the nation's people on Sunday.

We're not sure if this will lead to Venezuela invading Guyana.

Stay with us for the very latest.

UPDATE: BREAKING: Insulator Fire Reported At Washington DC Train Station

BREAKING: DC Fire & EMS reports, insulator on fire under railcar in station. Fire extinguished- our crews working with Metro to ventilate. 8 total patients evaluated, 1 of them transported as of now.

BREAKING: We're learning of possible loud explosions at a train station in Washington DC this afternoon.

A major emergency response is underway at the Eastern Market train station in Washington DC after multiple witnesses reported hearing several loud explosions, accompanied by a bright flash as a large amount of smoke poured from the area. The train station has been evacuated. While there is speculation of a possible train derailment, the exact cause remains unknown as the situation continues to develop.

BREAKING: Shooting Reported At Lakewood Church/Memphis Shooting Leaves One Dead, 7 injured

BREAKING: It is being reported by Law Enforcement that the shooter is down. They don't believe there are any other shooters.

We're also learning there was multiple shootings in Memphis, Tennessee which left one dead and 7 others.

It is believed the shooter is on the run.

BREAKING: We're learning of a shooting incident at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas this afternoon.

Lakewood Church says via X, there is an active situation involving shots fired at Lakewood. Law enforcement is on the scene.

That is all the information we have at this time. Please pray for Lakewood and our community.

More details when we have them.

BREAKING: Crisis At America's Southern Border

BREAKING: The United States is Facing a New and Imminent Danger - INVASION OF THE HOMELAND according to the FBI.

FBI warning to U.S officials.

Dear Mr. Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, and Chairmen,

As former senior executives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with deep experience combatting dangers to the nation, we write to express our concern about a current, specific threat that may be one of the most pernicious ever to menace the United States.

The danger arises from the nature of the threat itself. Wars and espionage and bombings and riots are sadly familiar delivery systems of instability, intimidation, and insecurity. The country has faced these and more throughout its history and has held together, though not without struggle.

The threat we call out today is new and unfamiliar. In its modern history the U.S. has never suffered an invasion of the homeland and, yet, one is unfolding now. Military aged men from across the globe, many from countries or regions not friendly to the United States, are landing in waves on our soil by the thousands — not by splashing ashore from a ship or parachuting from a plane but rather by foot across a border that has been accurately advertised around the world as largely unprotected with ready access granted.

It would be difficult to overstate the danger represented by the presence inside our borders of what is comparatively a multi-division army of young single adult males from hostile nations and regions whose background, intent, or allegiance is completely unknown. They include individuals encountered by border officials and then possibly released into the country, along with a shockingly high estimate of "gotaways" - meaning those who have entered and evaded : apprehension.

In light of such a daunting, unprecedented penetration by uninvited foreign actors, it is reasonable to assert that the country possesses dramatically diminished national security at this time. The nation's military and laws and other natural protective barriers that have provided traditional security in the past have been thoroughly circumvented over the past three years.

In 2021, the demographics of those crossing the porous southern boundary started to shift. Young men from around the world traveling alone and holding questionable motivations dramatically increased in number to become the most common profile of those breaching the nation's borders. A startling number have been found on the terrorist watchlist or are from countries designated as State Sponsors of Terror distinctly unfriendly to the United States.

This is particularly alarming in light of the Hamas terror attack on Israel last October 7. Those of us who have fought terrorism know that, historically, successful terror attacks invite: mimicry. We know, as well, that terror leaders intentionally cultivate throngs of young men possessing a certain easily manipulated personality type to carry out atrocities.

It is stark to say so, but having a large number of young males now within our borders who could begin attacking gatherings of unarmed citizens in imitation of 10/7 and at the behest of a foreign terror group must be considered a distinct possibility. We would be remiss not to call out this potentially grave threat in the most direct terms. The warning lights are blinking.

And yet, this very real concern does not seem to be getting the focus it logically deserves. The Director of the FBI has correctly assessed an elevated threat level since 10/7. But relatively little discussion has followed highlighting unsecured borders as a significant cause of this increasingly dangerous environment. It is a troubling concern that needs illumination, not avoidance.

Any violation of the nation's immigration laws increases risks, but the surge in numbers of single, military aged males descending upon American cities and towns is alarming and perilous. Additionally, they are not just from terror linked regions, but from China and Russia as well — hostile adversaries of the U.S. with aspirations to devastate national infrastructure.

For these reasons, elements of this recent surge are likely no accident or coincidence. These men are potential operators in what appears to be an accelerated and strategic penetration, a soft invasion, designed to gain internal access to a country that cannot be invaded militarily in order to inflict catastrophic damage if and when enemies deem it necessary.

This new reality, this "never seen before" threat deserves greater attention. The borders need to be secured against these young men and those already here illegally must be identified and removed without delay. This will take the coordinated, cooperative efforts of the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the rest of the Intelligence Community to achieve.

We encourage these actions and much greater Congressional attention to this threat. The country has been invaded, an invasion that will continue as long as the nation's enemies perceive, it will be tolerated. Until it is stopped, the United States is extraordinarily less safe and secure. Knowing all of this, it would be a shameful travesty if some terrible attack, a preventable attack, were to occur against innocent Americans or the infrastructure that keeps the nation safe and functioning.

BREAKING: According to reports, Governor Little is sending two more teams of Idaho State Police troopers to the Texas-Mexico border to assist with securing our nation’s border.

BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott reports that 10 states sent National Guard troops to the border. He states that over 6 million illegal immigrants crossed since 2020, surpassing the population of 33 states.

BREAKING: There are reports that the Biden administration is now threatening military action against the Texas National Guard unless they remove the National Guard from the border by 1 pm EST!

BREAKING: Texas - There is a crisis in America at the southern border in Texas over illegal immigration, closing over from Mexico.

Texas governor declared an invasion at the southern border due to the volume of illegals closing over from Mexico.

Abbott deployed the Texas National Guard to secure their border which includes razor wire that Biden, Supreme Court ordered to be removed.

Recently, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has declared that he is sending the Oklahoma National Guard to support Texas in its ongoing border dispute with the federal government after President Donald Trump called on other states to do so.

There are 25 states that are standing with Texas on securing the border.

This is a developing story.

BREAKING: Russia Claims Sale Of Alaska To US Illegal

BREAKING: According to a State Department representative, Russia is not getting back Alaska, which was sold to the U.S. in the 19th century. 

This is it, then. And we’ve been waiting for it to be returned any day. Now war is unavoidable.

Above statement was posted by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Security Council of the Russian Federation on his X account.

BREAKING: Putin has challenged the 19th-century sale of Alaska, labeling it as "illegal" and asserting Russia's claim over the AMERICAN state.

"ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In accordance with subparagraph 1 of paragraph 2 of Article 785 of the Budget Code of the Russian Federation, designate the federal state unitary enterprise "Enterprise for Property Management Abroad" of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation as the recipient of a subsidy provided from the federal budget for financial support of costs associated with the search for real estate of the Russian Federation, the former Russian Empire, the former USSR, the proper registration of the rights of the Russian Federation in relation to the existing federal real estate and the found real estate of the Russian Federation, the former Russian Empire, the former USSR and the legal protection of this property."

Stay with us for this developing breaking news.

BREAKING: 7.0 Earthquake Hits 126 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

BREAKING: According to USGS, preliminary, M 7.0 earthquake hit 126 km SSE of Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan.

Stay tuned for the latest on this breaking news.

BREAKING: Preliminary: 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Brazil

BREAKING: We're learning of a preliminary 6.5 earthquake striking the country of Brazil this evening according to USGS.

The earthquake was 123 km NW of Tarauacá, Brazil.

Stay with us for the latest developments.

BREAKING: North Korea Test Underwater Nuclear Weapons

BREAKING: North Korea has announced that it conducted a test of an underwater nuclear weapons system.

World leaders need to take action against these type of actions as they pose a serious threat. 

First Movers Coalition: 120 Commitments for Breakthrough Industrial Decarbonization Technologies

• First Movers Coalition (FMC) reaches 96 members, with more than 120 commitments to purchase near-zero emission goods and services by 2030.
• These commitments will represent an estimated annual demand of $16 billion by 2030 – the largest demand signal for emerging climate technologies ever created by the private sector.
• To build on this unprecedented demand, FMC also announces new initiatives to identify the supply of breakthrough decarbonization technologies and to drive investment into industrial decarbonization efforts.
• Discover more about the First Movers Coalition here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The First Movers Coalition (FMC), a global public-private partnership by the World Economic Forum and the United States government working to decarbonize the world’s heavy-emitting sectors, now represents the

World Economic Forum Launches Global Government Technology Centre in Berlin

• The World Economic Forum and the GovTech Campus Deutschland announce the establishment of the Global Government Technology Centre in Berlin (GGTC Berlin).
• GGTC Berlin will focus on public sector innovation, digital transformation and the application of emerging technologies in government and public sector organizations.
• The new centre will be part of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Network.
• Read more about the C4IR Network and its impact in 2022-2023. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland, with the support of the City of Berlin and the German federal government,

Climate Crisis May Cause 14.5 Million Deaths by 2050

• New World Economic Forum analysis warns that climate-intensified natural disasters may lead to $12.5 trillion in economic losses and over two billion healthy life years lost by 2050.
• The looming climate crisis will exacerbate global health inequities, leaving the most vulnerable most at risk.
• Urgent global action must be taken to reduce emissions and safeguard human health from the multi-pronged negative impacts of climate change globally.
• Read the report. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report, published today, warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion

Qatar joins the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network

• The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of the State of Qatar, will establish a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Doha in 2024.
• Emerging technologies and their nexus with sustainable development and economic competitiveness will be the centre’s main areas of focus.
• Policies and frameworks developed by C4IR Doha will be shared and scaled through the Forum’s global network of Fourth Industrial Revolution centres.
• Read more about the global network and its impact in 2022-2023.For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum has signed a collaboration agreement with the State of Qatar,

EDISON Alliance Improves Lives of 784 Million People, Welcomes Four New Countries

 

• Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria join the EDISON Alliance Lighthouse Network to increase digital inclusion.
• The alliance and its partners have improved the lives of 784 million people through 320 initiatives across 127 countries, according to its newly released Annual Impact Report.
• South Asia and Africa remain the leading regions in terms of lives impacted through EDISON Alliance initiatives.
• Read the report here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The EDISON Alliance, a global coalition of leaders from the private sector, governments, academia and civil society, released its second Annual Impact Report today, revealing that its

Industry Leaders Support New Longevity Economy Principles to Improve Outcomes for Aging Societies

• Governments, corporations and civil society will need to be ready to support a seismic demographic transformation and ensure that economies and societies remain resilient and sustainable over the long term, according to a new Forum white paper.
• By 2050, the global population over 60 years old will double to 2.1 billion people, and many could risk outliving their retirement savings by between eight and almost 20 years.
• Over 35 organizations developed the Longevity Principles to support healthy, prosperous and resilient long lives.
• Read the white paper here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 15 January 2024 – In 2020, 1 billion people were aged above 60; by 2050, this number is projected to have more than doubled to 2.1 billion. For individuals to thrive in their longer lives, it is essential for businesses, governments, civil

Chief Economists Outlook: More Economic Uncertainty on the Horizon

• More than half (56%) of chief economists expect the global economy to weaken in 2024, with seven in 10 saying pace of geoeconomic fragmentation will accelerate, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook.
• Two-thirds said industrial policies will create new growth hotspots, but majority warns of rising fiscal strains and divergence between higher- and lower-income economies.
• Generative AI is seen to increase productivity and innovation, with experts notably more optimistic about AI-enabled benefits for high-income economies.· Read the paper here.
• For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using #wef24

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 15 January 2024 – Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released today, as the global

Chinese Premier Li Qiang Lays Out Proposals for Rebuilding Global Trust and China’s Economic Vision

• Premier Li calls for tighter multilateral coordination of macroeconomic policy, international cooperation on green development and better North-South cooperation.
• Li also offers an optimistic prognosis for China’s macroeconomic health and assurances on pro-business policies to multinational companies.
• In intro remarks, Klaus Schwab says “trust is a fundamental pillar of our social, economic and political life; it is vital for cooperation, social cohesion and effective functioning of institutions.”
• For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – In a special address to the World Economic Forum’s 54th Annual Meeting, China’s Premier Li Qiang offered a positive prognosis for China’s overall economic health, and laid out China’s vision for open,

Giving to Amplify Earth Action Aims to Unlock $50 Billion for Climate and Nature

• The Giving to Amplify Earth Action initiative catalyses global market investments for climate and nature solutions through a Big Bets Accelerator, a new amplifier of innovative public-private-philanthropic partnerships.
• Initiative partners will launch a corporate philanthropy challenge at the Annual Meeting 2024 to mobilize $1 billion of catalytic capital towards climate and nature interventions by 2030.
• Asian partners announce $777 million of new capital in Singapore for innovative solutions in education, climate and health, and $3 billion for green tech start-ups in Hong Kong.
• Learn more about GAEA here and find a FAQ here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 17 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum, supported by leading private sector and philanthropic partners of the Giving to Amplify Earth Action initiative (GAEA), announces today new commitments to

Social Innovators of the Year 2024

• The 2024 Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Awards recognize 16 organizations joining a global community of 477 change leaders directly improving the lives of 891 million people.
• Social innovators are values-driven, inclusive, entrepreneurial individuals who develop sustainable new models across businesses, social change and environmental initiatives.
• The awards celebrate social innovation spanning grassroots organizations, major corporations, public sector institutions and collective initiatives.
• Find more information on the award categories and nominations here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – From India to Morocco, the United States to Ecuador, the 16 organizations awarded by the Schwab Foundation today are leading the way in advancing

Technology Cooperation Is Set to Radically Improve Global Trade, Report Finds

• TradeTech Global initiative outlines a vision for collaborative use of technology for global commerce to unlock trillions in trade.
• Emerging technologies can make trade cheaper, faster, cleaner and fairer – but need supporting regulation, business models and incubation.
• World Economic Forum and United Arab Emirates to host first TradeTech Forum in February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, alongside WTO Ministerial.
• Read the full report here, learn more about TradeTech here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org; share on social media using #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The societal, political, commercial and environmental requirements of future trade demand transformative technology solutions. Novel technologies are being deployed for supply chain management, logistics infrastructure integration and information financial flows to cope with the scale,

European Commission President Outlines Vision for Collaboration in Face of Polarization

• Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must take the lead in responding to rampant misinformation, disinformation and polarization.
• The EC president notes that Europe’s future competitiveness depends on responsible AI adoption.
• She says that Europe is set to produce more energy from solar and from wind, improving its energy security.
• For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – In a special address delivered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the need to tackle misinformation and disinformation and address polarization.

“This is a time to build trust – to deepen global collaboration more

Viet Nam Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to Launch in 2024

• The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, will establish a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Viet Nam in 2024.
• The second Centre to be established in South-East Asia, C4IR Viet Nam will focus on green growth.
• C4IR Viet Nam joins a global network of centres on five continents that connect public and private sector stakeholders to maximize the benefits of emerging technologies while minimizing risks.
• Read more about the global network and its impact in 2022-2023. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 18 January – The World Economic Forum and the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City will establish a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Viet Nam (C4IR Viet Nam) in June 2024 that will focus on green growth, smart cities and artificial intelligence.

C4IR Viet Nam will be hosted by the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, one of

Top Organizations Unlock New Investments to Support the World’s Most Vulnerable

• Partners of the World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative announce over 50 commitments that will boost impact investment and could unlock over $15 billion.
• The initiative also launches new collaborations that will drive purpose-driven investment in frontier markets, and scale action at the intersection of climate and humanitarian impact.
• Initiative partners call on other organizations to join their new impact-linked finance and peace-positive investment initiatives.
• See the full list of commitments here. For more information on the Annual Meeting 2024, visit www.weforum.org. Share on social media using the hashtag #wef24.

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Initiative announced today that significant progress has been made in the international effort to mobilize $10 billion to enable 1,000 businesses in frontier markets to scale their operations by 2030. Over 40 partners announced more than 50 commitments to boost impact investment in frontier markets that have the potential to unlock over $15 billion in commercial and catalytic capital.

These commitments follow a Call to Action, announced in