Japan Embassy Responds to Biden’s “Xenophobic” Label WASHINGTON — The US embassy of Japan has fired back at Joe Biden’s recent comments labeling Japan as “xenophobic,” calling them “unfortunate” and “not based on an accurate understanding” of the country. During a campaign fundraising event, President Biden mentioned that Japan, India, China, and Russia “don’t want ...
Universities Brace for Potential Disruptions at Graduation Ceremonies WASHINGTON — Get ready for the next wave of campus protests, as universities across the US gear up for possible disruptions at upcoming graduation ceremonies. Four universities recently hit by pro-Palestinian protests are set to hold graduations this weekend, while many others, like Columbia University, have ceremonies ...
Indian Nationals Arrested for Killing Sikh Separatist Leader in Canada OTTAWA ‑— In a dramatic turn of events, three Indian nationals have been apprehended and formally charged in connection with the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The assassination, carried out by masked gunmen in a bustling Vancouver suburb car park ...
UN Warns of Potential Slaughter in Gaza Amid Israeli Military Operation Threat GENEVA — An Israeli military operation in Rafah “could lead to a slaughter” and cripple lifesaving humanitarian work throughout Gaza, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said on Friday. “Any ground operation would mean more suffering and death” for the 1.2 million displaced ...
Former Dive Boat Captain Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Seaman’s Manslaughter LOS ANGELES — In a landmark decision, a federal judge handed down a four-year prison sentence to Jerry Nehl Boylan, the former dive boat captain convicted of negligence in the tragic fire that claimed the lives of 34 individuals back in 2019. ...
China’s Bold Lunar Mission: Chang’e-6 Sets Out to Retrieve Samples from Moon’s Far Side In a groundbreaking move, China has initiated an uncrewed lunar mission on Friday with the goal of bringing back samples from the far side of the moon for the very first time. This mission, known as Chang’e-6, marks a significant milestone ...
Trinity College Dublin Fines Students’ Union €214,000 Over Campus Protests In a bold move, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has cracked down on its students’ union, imposing a hefty fine of €214,000 (£183,000) for campus protests, sparking what the union president describes as a “war” on the student body. Students at TCD have been vocal in ...
Conservative Party Faces Heavy Losses in Local Elections LONDON — The governing Conservative Party in Britain has been dealt a significant blow in local elections, signaling potential trouble ahead for the upcoming general election later this year. With approximately a third of the results announced, the Conservatives have lost over 100 seats on local councils ...
EU Announces €1 Billion Aid Package for Lebanon In a groundbreaking move, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a €1 billion financial envelope for Lebanon. The announcement came after a meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Beirut. Von der Leyen emphasized that the grants, to ...
Devastating Floods Hit Kenya’s Maasai Mara Nature Reserve NAIROBI — Chaos and destruction have enveloped Kenya’s renowned Maasai Mara nature reserve, with staff and visitors stranded and buildings submerged. The death toll from catastrophic flooding in the country’s southwest has climbed to at least 188 people. Local authorities have been forced to shut down some ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
