Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

The Philippines’ Taal Volcano has received the fourth out of five alert levels, now standing at ‘hazardous eruption imminent’. The Taal has emitted a massive column of steam and ash, prompting evacuation of nearby settlements. … Read More >Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

The Philippines’ Taal volcano has erupted, spewing a large column of ash which prompted raised alert levels and the evacuation of nearby communities. Making the sight even more menacing, lightning was seen hitting the ash plume. … Read More >WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Iran made ‘important decision’ to admit fault for Ukrainian plane crash, now all sides must decrease tensions – Kazakh president

Kazakhstan’s leader has said that all sides must avoid further civilian deaths and work towards de-escalation, after Iran acknowledged that it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane amid fears of war with the US. … Read More >Iran made ‘important decision’ to admit fault for Ukrainian plane crash, now all sides must decrease tensions – Kazakh president

Forces of Libya’s Haftar and Tripoli-based GNA join ceasefire suggested by Putin & Erdogan

The Libyan National Army led by General Khalifa Haftar and the Tripoli-based GNA have declared a ceasefire starting midnight January 12, after Russian and Turkish leaders suggested it as a way to de-escalate hostilities. … Read More >Forces of Libya’s Haftar and Tripoli-based GNA join ceasefire suggested by Putin & Erdogan

UK envoy to Tehran briefly detained for ‘inciting & directing’ anti-govt protesters at Amirkabir University

British Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire was briefly detained outside of Amirkabir University in Tehran for questioning over his alleged role in “inciting and directing” anti-government protesters, Tasnim News Agency reports. … Read More >UK envoy to Tehran briefly detained for ‘inciting & directing’ anti-govt protesters at Amirkabir University