Israel’s military operations have intensified against Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the conflict as the forces aim to capture the last substantial population center in this densely populated enclave. This surge in military activity has prompted a mass exodus of tens of thousands of Palestinians who are grappling with severe food shortages and…
Iraqi authorities have initiated the excavation of a site believed to house a significant mass grave potentially containing around 4,000 remains, with estimates suggesting thousands more could be interred there. This excavation takes place at al-Khasfa, a location situated near Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, which experienced severe devastation during the conflict with the Islamic State…
Air Canada flight attendants have firmly decided to continue their strike, dismissing a government-backed labor board’s order that mandated their return to work by 2 PM ET (18:00 GMT). The strike marks the airline’s first such action in 40 years, reflecting growing frustrations among workers regarding their compensation and working conditions. In a statement released…
South Africa is embarking on a significant initiative aimed at fostering national unity and addressing key socio-economic challenges three decades after the end of apartheid. President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a national dialogue process, which is framed as a citizen-led initiative. This process encourages participation from South Africans across various demographics to collaboratively address pressing…
In a significant development for pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong, two prominent figures have successfully obtained asylum in Britain and Australia. This comes amid an ongoing crackdown on civil liberties in the city, which has been experiencing heightened restrictions since the enactment of a national security law by Beijing in 2020. Tony Chung, an outspoken…
The U.S. State Department recently announced a temporary halt on all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza amid a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. This decision follows contentious social media remarks by right-wing individuals regarding the presence of Palestinian refugees entering the United States, which ignited widespread discussion and concern among certain lawmakers….
In a recent escalation of violence in Gaza, Palestinian journalists have once again been thrust into the perilous spotlight, as an Israeli drone strike targeted a tent that housed media personnel on August 10. This devastating incident left four staff members from Al Jazeera among the seven victims, intensifying concerns over the safety and freedom…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to conclude the protracted conflict in Ukraine, which has lingered for more than three years. This pivotal encounter follows Trump’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which concluded without a…
In a comprehensive analysis of the evolving nuclear landscape, Hind Hassan explores the alarming potential for a new nuclear arms race and the implications it holds for global security. This examination comes on the cusp of the 80th anniversary of the only instances in history where nuclear weapons were deployed against populated areas—the bombings of…
A coalition of Arab and Muslim nations has expressed their collective disapproval of remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his endorsement of a “Greater Israel.” In an interview aired on the Israeli i24NEWS channel, Netanyahu affirmed his support for the notion of a “Greater Israel,” a term historically associated with an expansionist…