The News Western Media Won’t Tell You

Africa

M23 Rebels enter Bukavu, eastern Congo’s 2nd largest city

The M23 rebels, who have been advancing through eastern Congo, have now entered Bukavu. The Congolese government, already stretched thin, faces mounting pressure as conflict intensifies. Read more

Sudan's humanitarian crisis worsens – The African Union calls Sudan’s civil war the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, with millions displaced and on the brink of famine. Read more

French troops to exit Senegal by 2025 – After growing anti-French sentiment in West Africa, France has decided to pull troops from Senegal, signaling a shift in its military presence in Africa. Read more

Asia & the Pacific

Manipur placed under President’s Rule

India’s northeastern state of Manipur is now under President’s Rule, meaning the federal government has taken over due to ongoing ethnic violence and BJP failing to select a leader for the state. This move comes after months of deadly clashes between communities. While some see it as necessary to restore order, critics worry about overreach. Read more

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar - The Thai army rescued 260 people trafficked from Myanmar. Many victims were from Ethiopia, lured and forced to work in illegal operations by criminal gangs. Read more

Lantern Festival lights up Taiwan and China – Thousands celebrated with glowing lanterns, fireworks, and rice dumplings, marking the end of the Lunar New Year festivities. Read more

Middle East

Three hostages to be released from Gaza

Gaza militant groups have announced they will release three hostages on Saturday. The development follows as the Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance, and Trump calls for an ‘ethnic cleansing’ of the strip. Read more

Syria’s HTS take aim at Assad’s business barons – The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is pressuring the financial elite tied to Assad, signaling a shift in Syria’s internal power struggle. Read more

Record number of journalists killed in 2024 – A report reveals that more journalists were killed last year than any other, with Israel being largely responsible, according to CPJ. Read more

Latin America & the Caribbean

Ecuador election ends in a ‘tie,’ run-off set for April

Neither of Ecuador’s top presidential candidates, Daniel Noboa, center-right incumbent, or left-wing challenger Luisa González, secured a majority, forcing a runoff in April. Corruption and crime were key election issues, and the next round could shape the country's future. Read more

Brazil revises economic outlook – The government lowered its GDP forecast and raised inflation expectations, though officials insist it’s still better than market predictions. Read more

Cuba faces another major blackout – Power outages are worsening, forcing non-essential workers and students to stay home, adding to the island’s ongoing economic struggles. Read more

Eastern Europe

Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'

European leaders are urging the US to involve them in any potential Ukraine negotiations after Trump’s recent statements on talks with Putin. Concerns are growing that Europe could be sidelined in critical decisions. Read more

New traces of tear gas found on Ukraine battlefield – The chemical weapons watchdog, OPCW, has detected tear gas traces in Ukraine, raising concerns over its use in combat. Read more

EU boosts defense spending – The European Commission is activating a fiscal escape clause to allow increased defense spending amid growing security concerns. Read more