In a bold move, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has severed all roads and railways connecting South Korea in an effort to separate its territory from its southern neighbor. This decision, made under the order of the Central Military Commission, signifies a significant step in the complete isolation of the DPRK’s sovereignty from the Republic of Korea.
Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Nigeria as a gasoline tanker explosion in Jigawa claimed over 100 lives, drawing a devastating response from President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman. The night inferno in Majiya left the town reeling from the loss and destruction.
At the United Nations, an alarming report revealed that nearly 400 Palestinians have been killed and 1,500 injured in Gaza within just one week. The UN acting under-secretary-general painted a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis resulting from ongoing Israeli airstrikes in the region.
Lastly, a deadly fire at a prison in Huancayo, Peru, claimed the lives of five individuals and left several others injured. The National Penitentiary Institute confirmed the tragic incident, highlighting the dangers faced by inmates in overcrowded and under-resourced facilities.