Twelve staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which helps Palestinian refugees, have lost their jobs after being accused of taking part in the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. The agency said it got information from the Israeli authorities about the alleged involvement of its workers in the […]
NASA and ESA announce new missions to explore Venus NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced two new missions to explore Venus, the second planet from the sun. The missions, named DAVINCI+ and VERITAS, will study the planet’s atmosphere, geology, and history. They will be the first NASA spacecraft to visit Venus since […]
The UN’s top court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ordered Israel to take “all measures” to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Hamas. The court issued its interim ruling on Friday […]
The Doomsday Clock, a potent symbol of impending global disaster, has been ticking ominously for the past 77 years. Currently, it stands at a mere 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to the symbolic point of global annihilation. This unique timepiece, first introduced in 1947, is not your typical clock. It […]
Japan, a nation frequently subjected to seismic activity, recently experienced a significant earthquake. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.6, struck the Sea of Japan coast, resulting in four fatalities and prompting thousands to seek refuge in evacuation centres. Despite the quake’s intensity, Japan’s stringent disaster preparedness protocols and resilient infrastructure helped mitigate the damage. […]
In a significant stride towards peace in the Middle East, leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are gearing up for a crucial visit to Cairo. The primary focus of this visit is to discuss the potential for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a development that could have far-reaching implications for the region. The delegation […]
Prince Harry has revealed that he and his wife Meghan Markle felt ‘forced to leave’ the UK in 2020 because they could not ensure the safety of their family on British soil. The Duke of Sussex made the statement as part of his ongoing legal battle with the Home Office over the withdrawal of his […]
On October 18, 2023, the United States used its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a resolution calling for “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza. This event marked a significant point in the ongoing crisis between Israel and Gaza. The Veto and the Resolution The draft resolution, led by Brazil, received support from 12 […]
A chilling episode of violence unfolded on the University of Nevada’s Las Vegas campus this Wednesday, as an active shooter claimed the lives of three individuals before being fatally shot. The 40-minute ordeal ended with the shooter’s death. The incident began at approximately 11:45 am, with law enforcement agencies responding promptly and confronting the assailant. […]
In a move that has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape, Italy has emerged as the sole G7 nation to officially back China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a grand trade and infrastructure project. This decision has not only marked a turning point in international relations but also exposed potential divisions within Europe and […]