Uganda’s Constitutional Court has upheld the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, rejecting a petition seeking to annul the law. The legislation, which imposes penalties of up to life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations and includes provisions for the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” has sparked outrage both domestically and internationally. In a landmark ruling, Justice Richard…
United States President Joe Biden expressed his outrage and heartbreak over the Israeli airstrike that killed seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza. The victims, affiliated with the relief organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), were targeted while delivering essential aid to civilians in the war-torn region. “This conflict has been one of the worst in recent…
Taiwan’s eastern coast was rocked by a powerful earthquake, registering 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, inflicting widespread devastation and claiming lives. The temblor, the strongest to hit the island in a quarter-century, struck near Hualien, causing buildings to collapse, triggering landslides, and sparking chaos across the region. The earthquake’s impact was swift and severe,…
An Israeli airstrike targeting the Iranian consulate in Damascus has intensified tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. The strike, which resulted in the deaths of several Iranian commanders and officers, including two generals, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran. The attack, which flattened the Iranian consulate…
Former President Donald Trump has taken a significant step in his legal battle against a New York civil fraud case by posting a $175 million bond, providing temporary relief from potential asset seizures. This move comes after an appeals court permitted Trump to pay a reduced sum within 10 days, alleviating the immediate threat of…
North Korea’s recent missile launch, suspected to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile test, has sparked swift condemnation from neighboring countries and the United States. The launch, detected by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, occurred from an area near Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, on Tuesday at 6:53 a.m. local time. The missile flew into…
A Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, as reported by her employer Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, was arrested last year in Kazan, Russia, on charges of failing to register as a “foreign agent” and spreading “false information” under censorship laws enacted…
A court in Pakistan has temporarily suspended the 14-year jail sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a case related to the illegal selling of state gifts. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) announced the decision on Monday, providing a legal victory for Khan, who is currently serving prison terms…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified efforts to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel, escalating a longstanding feud with the Qatari-based news network. Netanyahu’s call for legislation enabling the closure of foreign news outlets deemed security risks underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. Netanyahu’s move comes amidst mounting pressure on his government’s handling of…
A recent United Nations report has exposed alarming levels of food waste worldwide, revealing that over 1 billion metric tons of food were squandered in 2022 alone. This staggering figure equates to approximately 1.05 billion meals being wasted daily, while nearly 800 million people continue to suffer from hunger. Published by the UN Environment Programme…
