An active-duty member of the US Air Force, 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, lost his life after setting himself on fire in protest outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC. The incident unfolded on a Sunday afternoon when officers from the US Secret Service intervened to extinguish the flames before Bushnell was rushed to the hospital with…
A massive fire tore through residential buildings in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, resulting in the loss of at least four lives and leaving up to 19 people missing. The blaze, which engulfed a 14-storey apartment block in the Campanar neighborhood, quickly spread to an adjoining building, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The fire, fueled by…
Houston-based private company Intuitive Machines has successfully landed its uncrewed robot lander, Odysseus, on the lunar south pole, marking a historic moment for both the United States and the private space industry. This milestone, achieved on February 22, represents the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years and the first-ever conducted entirely by a…
In a startling turn of events surrounding the investigation into the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, a Haitian judge has issued indictments against several prominent figures, including the late president’s widow, Martine Moïse, former Prime Minister Claude Joseph, and ex-chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles. The 122-page leaked document, published by local…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has commenced a six-session court procedure to examine the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. The hearings, initiated by South Africa’s request on December 29, 2023, focus on whether Israel’s actions breach its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The court proceedings, held at The Hague, involve…
The recent death of prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny within the confines of a Russian prison has ignited a wave of global outrage and condemnation. Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin’s regime, has been a central figure in Russia’s opposition for the past decade. His passing, announced on Friday, has raised numerous…
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in September 2021, has dissolved the government without providing clear reasons for the decision. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the presidency’s Secretary General. The West African nation has been under military rule since the coup led by…
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died at the age of 47 in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle. Navalny, known for his anti-corruption activism and opposition to President Vladimir Putin, had been serving a 19-year sentence under a “special regime.” The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, but it follows years of…
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), celebrated the successful launch of its next-generation H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. The launch comes after two previous failed attempts and aims to position Japan as a strong contender in the global space race. The H3, developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is designed to…
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to send additional weapons, including MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, to Israel, adding to its military arsenal. This development comes at a time when the U.S. is actively advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, raising concerns and criticisms over the United States’ role in…
