India and Pakistan Engage in War of Words Over Extrajudicial Killings Tensions are running high between India and Pakistan following a news report alleging that Delhi has carried out at least 20 extrajudicial killings in its neighboring country. While India has not officially responded to the accusations published in The Guardian last week, its defense ...
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Critical Week Amid Threat of Ouster and Ukraine Aid Pressure As US House Speaker Mike Johnson navigates through another crucial week in his speakership, he is confronted with the looming threat of being ousted and the increasing pressure to make a decision on providing aid to Ukraine, a promise he has ...
Rwanda’s President Blasts International Community on 30th Anniversary of Genocide President Paul Kagame of Rwanda did not mince words as he condemned the international community for failing the Rwandan people on the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide that claimed around 800,000 lives. In a solemn ceremony in Kigali, dignitaries and world leaders gathered to ...
Moscow Floods Displace Thousands in Kazakhstan and Russia MOSCOW — In a dramatic turn of events, tens of thousands of individuals have been forced to evacuate from 10 northern regions in Kazakhstan due to severe flooding caused by melting snow, as confirmed by authorities. The unprecedented flooding has wreaked havoc in the area, prompting drastic ...
Israel Reducing Troop Numbers in Southern Gaza In a strategic move, Israel’s military announced on Sunday that it would be reducing its soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving only one brigade in the area. A “significant force” will still remain in Gaza, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, who described the ...
Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Cover Falls Off NEW YORK — In a dramatic turn of events, a Boeing 737-800 plane bound for Houston operated by Southwest Airlines had to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. The reason? An engine cover had fallen off and struck the wing flap, as ...
New Zealand Tightens Visa Rules to Address “Unsustainable Net Migration” WELLINGTON — In a bold move to address what it deems as “unsustainable net migration,” New Zealand has implemented stricter visa rules, including language and skill criteria, and shorter work permit lengths. The changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa (AEWV) scheme were put into ...
Ecuador’s Bold Move: Breaching International Law by Forcibly Entering Mexican Embassy QUITO — In a daring move, Ecuador breached international law by forcibly entering the Mexican Embassy on Saturday to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas on corruption charges. The UN Secretary-General has condemned this action, calling it a violation of diplomatic norms. UN Secretary-General’s ...
GAZA’S LARGEST HOSPITAL LEFT IN RUINS AFTER BRUTAL FIGHTING GAZA — The aftermath of six months of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants has left Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital, destroyed and out of operation, making access to healthcare “totally inadequate,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Following a WHO-led multi-agency mission ...
Cameroonian Scientist Leading the Way in Satellite Data Analysis In the world of satellite data analysis, Cameroonian scientist Marie Makuate is a trailblazer. She utilizes information gathered by satellites to assist in saving lives during emergencies. However, she advocates for more African countries to launch their own space hardware due to the high cost associated ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
