WORLD NEWS

19^th May 2024

By Adejide

HELICOPTER CARRYING IRANIAN PRESIDENT CRASH LAND

One of the helicopters traveling in a convoy carrying the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi crash land due to weather difficulties in the northern part of the country.

The president was coming from Azerbaijan where he went to commission Qiz Qalasi Dam and Khoda Afarin Dam. It was reported that the other two helicopters in the convoy landed safely at their destination.

Rescue teams are yet to find the location due to bad weather condition. Heavy rain and fog in Tabriz are hindering rescue workers from reaching the area.

Raisi, 63 is considered a hard-line cleric with ultra-conservative political view. He became Iran’s president in June, 2021.

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ISRAEL WAR CABINET MINISTER THREATEN TO QUIT

After repeated warnings from Gallant, Israel war cabinet minister, Benny Gantz has vowed to quit his posting if Netanyahu refused to approve the post-war plan for Gaza Strip.

Gantz set June 8 as the deadline to establish multinational civilian administration in Gaza to end Hama’s presence in the area. Gantz said “if you put the national over personal, you’ll find in us partners in the struggle. But, if you choose the path of fanatics and lead the entire nation to the abyss, we’ll be forced to quit the government”.  Prime Minister, Netanyahu rubbished the comment as “washed up words” which may contribute to defeat for Hamas.

Israel War Cabinet Minister, Benny Gantz

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US ADVISER HOLDS CEASEFIRE TALK IN ISRAEL

US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan is to meet Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday afternoon to refresh Gaza ceasefire talks.

The motive behind his visit is to advise Netanyahu to limit Israel’s assault on Rafah as Israel forces already launched a full scale operation in the southern most city of Rafah with hundreds evacuating the area.

Mediators have made efforts for ceasefire but proposals to reach an agreement have been turned down by either side.

Some hours ago, a body of one the hostages, was recovered, which suggests most of the hostages might have died. Therefore, Israel rejected a proposal for permanent ceasefire, stating it is unacceptable to release bodies instead of hostages.

US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan

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DIDDY APOLOGISED FOR HIS DESPICABLE BEHAVIOR TOWARDS CASSIE

Rap star Sean Combs popularly known as Diddy has apologised for his despicable attitude after video footage shows him in a full rage attacking singer Casandra Ventura (Cassie).

The footage that was aired by CNN earlier this week which shows Diddy kicking and pushing Cassie. Although, the singer later took full responsibility for his action. Diddy said “I was disgusted when I did it. I’m disgusted now. I went and sought professional help. I got into therapy. I had to ask God for mercy and grace. I’m sorry”.

CNN revealed the scene was filmed at the now closed Intercontinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.

Rap star, Sean Combs (Diddy)

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UKRAINE NOT TOO CHEAP FOR RUSSIA TO DESTROY

Russia increasingly intensify attacks on northern town of Vovchans’k advancing to Kharkiv.

Russian military is reportedly using ‘glide bombs’ which is highly destructive to bombard the area as they advance to take control of Kharkiv. More than 200 of the bombs are said to have been fired in just a week.

Sources reveal the aftermath of glide bombs is indescribable and Ukraine is finding it difficult to curtail it.

Residents of frontline border villages were helped by Vovchansk police to evacuate the area amid Russia advances.

Reports from the war scene says Ukraine have been hit with glide bombs over the past six months with more of it launched at the area this week.

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