Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday after the government received an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity. The arrest follows years of scrutiny over his controversial anti-drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Duterte, 79, was apprehended at Manila’s main airport upon his return […]
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Israel has halted electricity to the last remaining facility in Gaza that was receiving power from the Israel Electric Corporation, escalating the enclave’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen confirmed the move, stating, “I just signed an order for the immediate halt of electricity to the Gaza Strip,” emphasizing that all measures […]
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In a historic move, King Charles III has extended an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. The invitation, delivered by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his meeting with Trump in Washington on Thursday, highlights the strength of diplomatic ties between the two nations. A Historic Gesture As Starmer […]
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Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across Greece on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the country’s worst train disaster. The demonstrators, demanding justice for the victims, brought cities to a standstill as striking workers shut down air, sea, and rail transport. The tragic collision between a passenger train and a freight […]
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Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national accused of orchestrating a large-scale cryptocurrency money laundering operation, has been released from U.S. custody in a prisoner exchange deal involving Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia. According to sources familiar with the matter, Vinnik’s release is part of a diplomatic negotiation aimed at bringing back wrongfully detained […]
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The recent release of three Israeli hostages—Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami—after 16 months in Hamas captivity has intensified concerns about the condition of those still held. The images of the men, visibly malnourished and frail, have shocked the public. However, Israeli officials state they had long been aware that many remaining […]
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire Elon Musk recently held discussions addressing concerns about misinformation regarding South Africa. The presidency confirmed the conversation on Tuesday, stating that Ramaphosa reaffirmed the country’s constitutional commitment to justice, fairness, equality, and the rule of law. Their discussion came a day after former U.S. President Donald Trump […]
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India has witnessed a sharp rise in hate speech targeting religious minorities over the past year, with a significant number of incidents linked to figures from the ruling Hindu nationalist party, according to a recent report by the Washington-based research group, India Hate Lab. Alarming Increase in Hate Speech The report highlights that incidents […]
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Former President Donald Trump removed inspectors general from over a dozen federal agencies in a sweeping move that sparked widespread concern. The decision, carried out late on a Friday night, affected several key government departments, including State, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and the Interior. The removal of these independent watchdogs has raised questions about transparency and […]
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Migrant workers in Canada are enduring “shocking abuse and discrimination” under the country’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), according to a new report by Amnesty International. The program, which facilitates the hiring of migrant laborers for low-wage jobs in industries such as agriculture, construction, food processing, and hospitality, has come under intense scrutiny for […]
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