Zimbabwe declares national disaster in face of crippling drought crisis In a bold move to combat the devastating effects of a prolonged drought, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared a national disaster in Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa revealed on Wednesday that the country urgently requires a staggering $2bn (£1.6bn) to address the severe hunger crisis triggered by ...
Gaza Crisis: UNRWA Urges Donors to Remember Palestine Refugees in Syria GAZA — Amid ongoing hostilities in Gaza, the UN agency dedicated to assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has issued a plea to donors not to overlook the plight of Palestinians affected by the long-standing war in Syria. UNRWA recently launched a $414.4 million appeal aimed ...
NATO Considers $100 Billion Fund to Support Ukraine Against Russia BRUSSELS — In a bold move to secure long-term support for Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is exploring various options, including the establishment of a $100 billion fund over five years from alliance members, as revealed by three knowledgeable sources. Described as “future-proofing” by ...
Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison NEW YORK — In a scathing rebuke, a federal judge on Wednesday condemned a convicted Jan. 6 rioter for downplaying the severity of the US Capitol attack, likening his revisionist rhetoric to that often used by former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. ...
Finland and Ukraine Ink Long-Term Security Agreement Worth 188 Million Euros In a historic move, Finland and Ukraine have signed a 10-year security agreement in Kyiv, with Helsinki pledging a defense aid package worth 188 million euros to support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the agreement as a “robust document” demonstrating ...
India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Opposition Leader in Money Laundering Case In a significant development, India’s Supreme Court has approved bail for Sanjay Singh, a prominent opposition MP and leader of Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who was embroiled in a money laundering case. The arrest of Singh in October was part of ...
Israel’s Allies Condemn Airstrike Deaths of Aid Workers in Gaza JERUSALEM — In a tragic turn of events, seven aid workers were killed by airstrikes in Gaza, leading to condemnation from some of Israel’s closest allies, including the United States. The loss of these workers prompted several charities to suspend food deliveries to Palestinians on ...
Prosecutors Criticize Judge’s Handling of Classified Documents Case WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith delivered a scathing rebuke of Judge Aileen Cannon’s handling of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Smith stated in court filings that Cannon’s understanding of the case was “fundamentally flawed” and had “no basis in law or fact.” ...
Outrage inside the White House as Israeli strike kills aid workers in Gaza In a rare display of emotion, President Joe Biden expressed his outrage over an Israeli strike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers from the non-profit World Central Kitchen. The tragic incident has fueled fury and indignation within ...
Palestinian American Doctor Walks Out of Meeting with President Biden Amid Israel-Hamas War In a bold move underscoring the tension and concern within Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim American communities during the Israel-Hamas war, a Palestinian American doctor left a meeting with President Joe Biden before its conclusion on Tuesday evening. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, an emergency ...
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