The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has declared that both Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes during the past month in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Türk called for an immediate ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and efforts towards ending the occupation. The conflict erupted…
In a significant development, top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have issued a joint statement condemning Hamas and expressing support for Israel’s right to self-defense amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The G7 foreign ministers convened in Tokyo, where they…
Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment that guarantees access to abortion and other reproductive health care, marking a significant victory for abortion rights supporters. This landmark decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last year. Ohio is now the seventh state to affirm abortion rights through…
The adjudicator in Donald Trump’s considerate misrepresentation preliminary despairingly squeezed the ex-president’s legal counselor: “I entreat you to control him if possible.” Judge Arthur Engoron’s request mirrored his dissatisfaction at a flat out irredeemable observer who bragged Monday about his heaps cash, pointed scorching political assaults and rambled exceptionally unreasonable rationale. However, Engoron, who is…
The 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have officially commenced, with over 900,000 candidates set to sit for the tests. The examinations, which began early Monday morning, saw officials from the Ministry of Education overseeing the distribution of exam materials across various collection centers nationwide. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu assured the public…
Radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, known as DJ Johnny Walker, was fatally shot while broadcasting live from his home-based studio in Calamba, Philippines. The assailant gained entry by pretending to have an important announcement, only to open fire on Jumalon during his morning show on Gold FM 94.7. The entire incident was live streamed on Facebook….
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi has been arrested by Israeli forces on charges of inciting terrorism. Tamimi’s arrest follows a series of overnight raids and fighting in the occupied West Bank. 18 UN and humanitarian organizations have issued a joint statement urging an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire.” The statement comes amidst escalating violence that has claimed thousands…
Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, was kidnapped last weekend by the Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN), according to the Colombian government. Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was also taken but was later rescued. The ELN has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping and expressed hope for Diaz’s father’s imminent release. The leader…
The US House of Representatives has approved a $14.3 billion aid bill for Israel, aimed at supporting its efforts against Hamas. However, the bill faces significant resistance in the Senate and a veto threat from the White House. The Republican-led measure, which passed with a 226-196 vote, has drawn criticism for excluding funding for Ukraine,…
Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters continue to clash in northern Gaza and Gaza City, with a barrage of attacks striking the besieged enclave. The conflict, now in its 26th day, has become the bloodiest in the region, claiming over 9,000 lives, including 7,326 Palestinians and more than 1,400 Israeli citizens. Israeli forces have employed airstrikes…
