Chinese Mining Companies Face Friction in Global Expansion LONDON — In the dead of night, Ai Qing was abruptly awakened by the sound of angry chants outside her dormitory in northern Argentina. She peered out the window to witness Argentine workers surrounding the compound, blocking the entrance with flaming tires. “It was a frightening sight, ...
Australian Budget Airline Bonza Enters Voluntary Administration, Stranding Passengers In a shocking turn of events, Australia’s newest budget airline, Bonza, has gone into voluntary administration, leading to the sudden cancellation of all its flights on Tuesday. This financial turmoil has left thousands of passengers stranded across the country, as the carrier, which began operations just ...
US State Department Finds Israeli Military Units Responsible for Human Rights Violations In a groundbreaking move, the US State Department has identified five units of the Israeli military as responsible for gross violations of human rights in individual incidents. Despite this finding, these units will continue to receive military backing from the US. All the ...
New York City’s Columbia University Suspends Students Involved in Pro-Palestinian Protest In a bold move, Columbia University in New York City has taken action by suspending students who participated in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus. Despite warnings to disperse by a certain deadline, students continued their two-week encampment, leading to disciplinary action. Protests and Arrests ...
Tragic Shooting Claims Lives of Four Officers in Charlotte CHARLOTTE — A devastating shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina resulted in the deaths of four officers, including one deputy US marshal and two local task force officers, as they attempted to serve a warrant at a home. Law enforcement officers were met with gunfire from ...
Burkina Faso Cracks Down on Foreign Media Amid Allegations of Army Killings BURKINABE — In response to a report accusing its army of killing 223 civilians, Burkina Faso has taken drastic measures by suspending multiple foreign media outlets. The report, conducted by US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), suggested that the massacre in February was carried ...
Tragedy Strikes as Dam Burst Claims 50 Lives in Kenya NAIROBI — A devastating disaster has struck Kenya, claiming the lives of around 50 people after a dam burst its banks due to heavy rains and flooding, as confirmed by a Red Cross official. Villagers near Mai Mahiu, located approximately 60km (37 miles) from Nairobi, ...
Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Infrastructure Raise Concerns for Civilian Safety KYIV — An escalation in civilian casualties resulting from intensified assaults by the Russian armed forces on Ukraine’s electric power infrastructure and railway system has raised alarms, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Since March 22, ...
Tragedy Strikes: Dam Burst in Kenya Leaves 35 Dead and Dozens Missing In a devastating turn of events, at least 35 people have lost their lives and dozens are unaccounted for following a dam burst in southern Kenya. The catastrophe, which occurred amidst weeks of relentless heavy rains and destructive flash floods, has left homes ...
Antony Blinken to Travel to Middle East Amid Deadlocked Talks In a bold move, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia this week. With talks between Israel and Hamas at a standstill, Blinken’s visit aims to meet with regional partners in search ...
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