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The United Nations has disclosed a plan to adopt the world’s first international treaty aimed at safeguarding the high seas, marking a significant milestone in environmental protection and the preservation of remote ecosystems crucial to humanity. Liz Karan, from the NGO Pew Charitable Trusts, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “It will be a tremendous achievement, which […]
In the bustling streets of Nicosia, the sound of African drums resonates each week, offering Ibrahim Kamara a momentary respite from his challenging asylum journey. Kamara, a 29-year-old musician from The Gambia, arrived in Cyprus five years ago with nothing, joining the ranks of other migrants seeking refuge on the Mediterranean island. In the initial […]
In a devastating act of violence, militants launched a brutal attack on a school in western Uganda, resulting in the death of at least 41 people, predominantly students. Families are mourning the loss of their loved ones, while others desperately search for missing family members in the aftermath of this tragic event, which marks the […]
Amid mounting tensions and the detention of three Kosovo police officers by Serbia, NATO emphasized the resolute dedication of its KFOR peacekeeping force to its responsibilities in Kosovo. NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu stated, “The unwavering commitment of NATO KFOR to fulfill its mandate is evident through the recent deployment of an additional 500 troops.” In […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed a clear message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The message on Saturday emphasized the urgent need to halt the ongoing fighting in Ukraine. Ramaphosa’s delegation, representing seven African countries, presented a set of principles aimed at resolving the conflict, which the Kremlin deemed challenging to implement. The […]
Officials have confirmed 41 casualties as militants linked to Islamic State attacked Ugandan school In a devastating assault on a school in western Uganda, militants associated with the Islamic State group ruthlessly killed at least 41 individuals, the majority of whom were students. This tragic incident marks the deadliest attack in the country in over […]
On Sunday, Malian citizens will participate in a vote to pass judgment on the constitution proposed by the ruling junta, raising speculation about the ambitions of the country’s authoritarian leader to seek election. Following a decade of instability marked by jihadist insurgencies and political and economic crises, the West African nation has been under military […]
Daniel Ellsberg, the famed whistleblower responsible for leaking the classified “Pentagon Papers” that exposed the truth about the Vietnam War, passed away at the age of 92, according to an announcement made by his family. Ellsberg, who worked as a military analyst, released thousands of documents to the US media in 1971, revealing a series […]
President Vladimir Putin declared the end of “neo-colonialism” in global politics and commended Russia’s economic strategy after strained relations with the West. Speaking at an annual economic forum in Saint Petersburg, which has seen diminished participation since Russia’s intervention in Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent severe sanctions imposed by the West, Putin emphasized the […]
On Friday, Mali’s foreign minister made a plea to the UN Security Council, calling for the prompt withdrawal of the peacekeeping mission in his country. He criticized the mission for its perceived failure to effectively address security challenges. The military rulers of Mali have progressively imposed limitations on peacekeepers and recently severed the country’s longstanding […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his intention to visit China in order to foster improved communication, address misperceptions, and prevent any misjudgments. Recognizing the intense competition between the United States and China, Blinken emphasized the importance of sustained diplomacy to ensure that competition remains peaceful and does not escalate into confrontation or conflict. […]
Canada’s Supreme Court has upheld an immigration agreement that permits authorities to deny entry to asylum seekers arriving from the United States. The Safe Third Country Agreement, established in 2004, states that asylum seekers must submit their applications in the first safe country they reach after leaving their country of origin. According to a report, […]
According to the The North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance will enhance political connections with Ukraine during an upcoming summit, but discussions regarding a membership invitation for Kyiv will not be on the agenda. Stoltenberg stated, “At the Vilnius Summit, we will not be discussing an invitation, but rather how we can […]
When a mentally ill Algerian woman killed a 12-year-old child in Paris last year, the far-right ideologue Eric Zemmour wasted no time labeling the crime as “francocide.” Following a recent incident where a Syrian refugee stabbed four children and two adults at a park in the Alps, Zemmour once again used the term, which he […]
In Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, the dilapidated condition of bomb shelters is dissuading residents from seeking refuge. A decaying door precariously covers the broken steps leading to one such shelter in the eastern part of the city. Local inhabitants enter the vast space with torches, originally equipped with toilets, water tanks, two separate entrances, […]
In New York City, our streets aren’t just streets. They are where we walk, eat, play, and come together as one city. As mayor, I am committed to reclaiming our streets for everyone to enjoy safely. New Yorkers shouldn’t have to travel to Europe to experience open summer streets. We have them right here in […]
Authorities announced on Friday that millions of residents in southern parts of Britain will be prohibited from using garden hoses due to an unprecedented surge in drinking water demand caused by a heatwave. Beginning on June 26, a temporary ban will be implemented for individuals residing in southern Kent and Sussex, as meteorologists predict minimal […]
A congressional investigation was initiated on Thursday regarding the unexpected merger between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, prompting US lawmakers to request more information, particularly concerning tax benefits. Ron Wyden, the Democratic chairman of the US Senate Finance Committee from Oregon, addressed a letter to PGA Tour […]
Overfishing is driving coral reef sharks towards extinction, according to a global study out Thursday that signals far greater peril to the marine predators than previously thought. That matters to humans because the species act as managers of their marine ecosystems, maintaining delicately balanced food webs on which hundreds of millions of people rely. The […]
A new mobile phone application launched on Thursday has reconstructed the lost Mughrabi quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City in a 3D format, more than 55 years after it was destroyed by Israel. Situated near the Western Wall, the Moroccan, or Mughrabi, quarter housed approximately 1,000 people until Israeli forces took control of East Jerusalem during […]