Belgorod in Crisis: Schools and Shops Closed After Ukrainian Bombardments MOSCOW — The city of Belgorod in Russia is reeling after recent bombardments, with shops and schools forced to shut down due to the escalating conflict with Ukraine. Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported two fatalities as the violence coincides with the ongoing general election, in ...
SpaceX Starship Rocket Blasts Off from Texas Facility TEXAS — A SpaceX Starship rocket launched on its third test flight from the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, and achieved multiple milestones Thursday morning before likely breaking apart. The deep-space rocket system went through nearly an hour-long integrated flight test. The spacecraft was expected to ...
The Devastating Aftermath of the War in Gaza GAZA — The war in Gaza has left a staggering almost 23 million tons of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered across the enclave, UN humanitarians said on Friday. UNRWA Warns of Continued Humanitarian Emergency In a fresh alert about the disastrous humanitarian emergency still unfolding in the ...
EU Countries Unite for Corporate Sustainability Law BRUSSELS — In a groundbreaking move, European Union countries have unanimously agreed to implement a law that holds companies accountable for ensuring their supply chains are free from environmental harm and forced labor. After intense negotiations, 17 out of the 27 members stood in support of the legislation, ...
HONG KONG ACTOR AND PROTESTERS JAILED FOR STORMING LEGISLATURE In a dramatic turn of events, Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong and 11 others have been sentenced to jail for their involvement in the storming of the city’s legislature during the 2019 protests. Wong received a harsh sentence of just over six years, marking one of ...
Gaza Receives First Humanitarian Aid Shipment via Sea GAZA — The shores of Gaza welcomed the arrival of the first maritime humanitarian aid shipment, unloaded to provide much-needed relief to the region. The US charity, World Central Kitchen, spearheaded the mission in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates, delivering 200 tons of essential food supplies ...
Emmanuel Macron: ‘All Options Possible’ in Ukraine, but Current Situation Doesn’t Require Western Troops PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is keeping all options on the table when it comes to Ukraine, emphasizing the need to show strength against Russia while clarifying that sending Western troops is not currently necessary. Macron cautioned Western powers against ...
Russian Forces Attempt to Recruit Ukrainian Children Deported from Mariupol, Bohdan Yermokhin was taken to Russia, placed with a foster family, and indoctrinated in a patriotic camp near Moscow. He was given a Russian passport and sent to a Russian school, only to receive a military recruitment summons before his 18th birthday. Forced Recruitment Efforts ...
Netanyahu Downplays Truce Chances in Gaza In a recent development, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has played down the possibility of a truce in Gaza following Hamas presenting a “comprehensive vision” to mediators. Netanyahu’s office has dismissed the likelihood of a truce, stating that Hamas is sticking to what they consider to be “unrealistic demands”. Hamas’s ...
Russia’s Three-Day Presidential Election: A Foregone Conclusion MOSCOW — The Russian presidential election kicks off with voters heading to the polls for a three-day event that is widely expected to solidify President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power. The election unfolds in the shadow of a severe crackdown by Putin, which has silenced independent media and ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
Layla Al-Khalifa
