Xi Jinping hosts 10th-anniversary BRI summit in Beijing. Vladimir Putin attends despite diplomatic isolation. Putin supports BRI and underlines global threats. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a global summit in Beijing, marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The guest of honor was Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who rarely leaves Russia … Read more
Large crowd gathers at White House to protest Israeli actions in Gaza Palestinian Youth Movement organizes Lafayette Park demonstration Banners display messages against Israeli actions and leadership Late on Tuesday, a large crowd assembled outside the White House to demonstrate their opposition to Israel’s continuous military operations in Gaza, a Palestinian territory. The demonstrators, organized … Read more
Israel permits humanitarian aid to reach southern Gaza, with a condition not to benefit Hamas. Gaza experiences shortages due to a blockade following the October 7 attacks. No immediate response from Egypt regarding aid delivery. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office has stated that humanitarian aid, including food, water, and medicine, can be allowed to reach … Read more
Violent courtroom altercation in Houston between the families of a teenage murder victim and her confessed killer. Frank DeLeon Jr., 20, pleads guilty to murdering 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez, shot 22 times in 2022. DeLeon faces a 45-year prison sentence. A violent altercation erupted in a Houston courtroom on Tuesday as the families of a teenage … Read more
Andrew Miller, 53, sentenced to 20 years for 27-hour sexual abuse of a young girl. Miller, also known as Amy George, dressed as a woman to lure the child in Scottish Borders. Guilty of abduction, sexual assault, and possession of indecent images of children. Andrew Miller, aged 53, who kidnapped a young girl and subjected … Read more
Protests erupted over the Gaza hospital explosion blamed on Israel. The IDF denied responsibility, citing a failed rocket launch. Arab nations condemned Israel; Erdogan called for action. Protests against Israel erupted in multiple Middle Eastern and North African countries on Tuesday, triggered by an explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, which Palestinian … Read more
Hong Kong Court of Appeal rejects bid to deny public housing to same-sex couples. Government’s actions labeled “discriminatory.” Victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Hong Kong. In a significant development for LGBTQ+ rights in Hong Kong, a government attempt to block same-sex married couples from accessing public housing has been rejected by the Hong Kong Court … Read more
Blinken expresses condolences to Palestinian President Abbas for the hospital blast. He reaffirms U.S. support for the Palestinian people. The explosion at Al-Ahli Anglican hospital in Gaza City resulted in civilian casualties. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Tuesday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas “to express profound condolences for the civilian lives lost … Read more
Hezbollah claims Israeli tank attack responsibility Merkava tank hit on Israel-Lebanon border No mention of Israeli casualties in the statement Hezbollah’s military faction has officially claimed responsibility for an assault on an Israeli tank situated along the Israel-Lebanon border in the early hours of Wednesday. The attack specifically aimed at a Merkava tank and resulted … Read more
Gaza’s death toll since October 7: 3,478 lives lost, 12,000+ injured. President El-Sisi declares 3-day mourning in Egypt after Gaza hospital explosion. Mourning in Egypt to honor victims and support Palestinians. Since October 7, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a tragic toll of 3,478 lives lost, along with over 12,000 individuals … Read more
Greta Thunberg detained at Fossil Free London protest outside InterContinental Hotel. Protesters attempted to block hotel entrance, leading to Thunberg’s arrest. Metropolitan Police imposed restrictions under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. Greta Thunberg was taken into custody during a Fossil Free London demonstration. The Swedish climate activist and fellow protesters gathered outside the … Read more
Poland’s general election results favor opposition parties over the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party. PiS secured 35.38% of the vote, with the Civic Coalition led by Donald Tusk at 30.7%. Donald Tusk is likely to form a broad coalition, ending PiS’s eight-year rule. In Poland’s general election, opposition parties have obtained enough votes to … Read more
UK surgeon treats wounded children in Gaza. Many in northern Gaza ignore relocation advice. Dr. Abu Sittah’s family visited by UK counter-terrorism police. “There is no lonelier place in this universe than around the bed of a wounded child who has no more family to look after them,” British doctor Ghassan Abu Sittah, who is … Read more
Pro-Khalistan group SFJ donates $21,000 to aid Gaza bombing victims. The contribution funneled through Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Canada to UNRWA. Donation made in memory of Khalistan activist Shaheed Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pro-Khalistan advocacy group, Sikh for Justice (SFJ), has pledged a $21,000 donation to assist those impacted by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. … Read more
Somali TV journalist Qeys killed in Mogadishu suicide bombing Al-Shabab claims responsibility for the attack at Blue Sky restaurant Qeys is the first journalist to die in Somalia this year A renowned Somali TV journalist, Abdifatah Moalim Nur, widely known as Qeys, was laid to rest after falling victim to a suicide bombing at a … Read more
Ukraine targets Berdyansk and Luhansk, destroys Russian helicopters and munitions. Russian casualties reported, no official response. Unverified footage shows explosions. In a statement by special forces, Ukraine announced it had targeted Russian-occupied cities, Berdyansk and Luhansk, destroying nine Russian helicopters, an air defense system, equipment, and a munitions depot. The operation reportedly resulted in numerous … Read more
India’s Supreme Court rejects legalizing same-sex unions. Instead, the court accepts the government’s proposal for a committee to explore legal rights for same-sex couples. This decision disappointed many LGBTQ+ activists and couples. India’s Supreme Court has dashed the hopes of LGBTQ+ individuals seeking marriage equality, as it declined to legalize same-sex unions. Instead, the court … Read more
Putin and Xi to meet in Beijing this week. They share a vision for a new international order less dominated by the US and its allies. Tensions have risen due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Beijing this week. The meeting is … Read more
Trump enters the third week of a civil fraud trial in New York. Allegations focus on inflating net worth for favorable loans. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, set to testify next week. Donald Trump is slated to make an appearance in a New York court for the third week of a civil fraud trial that … Read more
Over 52 bodies recovered from the Congo River after a tragic boat capsizing. Concerns that the death toll may rise as many individuals are still missing. The boat, carrying over 300 passengers, capsized near Mbandaka in the DRC. Over 52 bodies have been retrieved from the Congo River following a tragic boat capsizing that occurred … Read more
Historic drought in Amazon causes lowest river levels in over a century. Severe drought impacts lives of hundreds of thousands and harms the jungle ecosystem. The lowest water level in 121 years, surpassing the previous all-time low in 2010. In a historic event, rivers deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil have … Read more
Suspected gunman in Brussels attack targeting Swedish nationals shot and killed by police. Belgian authorities confirm the suspect’s death; identity remains unconfirmed. Witness reports the incident at a Schaerbeek café in Brussels, leading to police intervention. In Brussels, the suspected gunman involved in the killing of two Swedish nationals in a terrorist attack has been … Read more
Macron calls for an unwavering state response to terrorism post-teacher’s murder. He urges ministers to be relentless against hate and extremist ideologies. Special strategy ordered for individuals aged 16-25 from the Caucasus region. French President Emmanuel Macron Demands Uncompromising State Response to Terrorism After Teacher’s Murder. French President Emmanuel Macron insists on a no-nonsense approach … Read more
Olaf Scholz to visit Israel, showing solidarity in addressing Middle East conflict. Ongoing tensions due to Hamas infiltration and Israeli airstrikes. Diplomatic challenges with foreign departures and Gaza aid. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit Israel on Tuesday, according to reports from the German news agency and various other media outlets. This visit … Read more
Kuwait’s Crown Prince hosts Saudi Foreign Minister at Bayan Palace. Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and senior Saudi officials attend the reception. Discussions held on Gaza conflict and international de-escalation efforts. Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, welcomed Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a reception held at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City. … Read more
Shark attack on a 52-year-old surfer off Linda Mar-Pacifica State Beach in California. The victim emerged from the water with a deep leg wound and visible bloodstains. Shark Stewards advises caution for ocean-goers during this period. On Friday, a surfer was witnessed emerging from the water with visible bloodstains following a suspected shark encounter. The … Read more
71-year-old Illinois resident charged with hate crime for fatally stabbing. FBI working closely with law enforcement to mitigate threats. Landlord’s assault on Muslim family prompts a wave of shock and grief within the community. A 71-year-old resident of Illinois faces a hate crime charge after allegedly fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy and severely injuring a … Read more
Biden warns against Israeli reoccupation of Gaza. Israel’s actions driven by retaliation for Hamas attack on October 7. Israel deploys two aircraft carriers in support. In an interview released on Sunday, US President Joe Biden warned that any Israeli attempt to reoccupy the Gaza Strip would be a significant error. As Israeli forces geared up … Read more
