Over 20 Foreign Journalists Detained as Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla PARIS — More than 20 international journalists were detained this week after the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy headed for Gaza, where the United Nations says famine conditions are worsening. The journalists, representing outlets such as Spain’s El País, […]
Global Protests Erupt After Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Israel faced widespread international criticism after armed Israeli soldiers boarded around 40 ships attempting to break the naval blockade on Gaza, detaining more than 400 foreign activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. In Barcelona, anger over the raids spilled onto the streets, with protesters spray-painting […]
Sarah Mullally Named 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Becomes First Woman to Lead Church of England LONDON — Sarah Mullally, 63, has been appointed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its long history. She will also serve as the ceremonial head of around 85 million Anglicans […]
Indonesia Suspends TikTok Registration Over Live Streaming During Protests JAKARTA — Indonesia’s communications and digital ministry has suspended TikTok’s registration, citing violations of national regulations after the platform’s live streaming feature was reportedly used to promote online gambling during recent protests. Alexander Sabar, an official at the ministry, said some accounts linked to gambling activities […]
Munich Airport Shuts Down After Drone Sightings, Hundreds of Flights Affected Across Europe MUNICH – Airports across Europe have faced disruptions in recent days due to mysterious drone activity, with Denmark, Norway, and Poland all suspending flights. Romania and Estonia have gone a step further, openly blaming Russia — accusations Moscow has dismissed. On Thursday […]
European Leaders Warn of Rising Drone Threat, Call for Stronger Defenses COPENHAGEN – European leaders gathered in Copenhagen under heavy security after a series of mystery drone flights in Denmark raised fresh alarms about the risk of Russia’s war in Ukraine spilling across the continent. The summit, attended by nearly 50 countries, came amid concerns […]
China Slams US Veto on Gaza Genocide Resolution, Urges Support for Palestine at UN BEIJING – China has strongly criticized the United States for repeatedly using its veto power at the United Nations Security Council, blocking global efforts to address what it called the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Beijing said that without Washington’s obstruction, […]
Mass Protests Erupt Across Italy Over Gaza Flotilla, Meloni’s Stance on Israel ROME – Thousands of people took to the streets across Italy on Thursday in support of the Gaza flotilla and against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pro-Israel stance, marking a sharp escalation in nationwide demonstrations. In Rome, police estimated around 10,000 protesters gathered at […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Pushes On Despite Israeli Interceptions Several Israeli forces have intercepted and stopped 14 boats carrying foreign activists and humanitarian aid destined for Gaza. However, flotilla organizers report that 23 vessels continue their journey toward the conflict-hit Palestinian enclave, according to their tracking system. Among them, the ship Mikeno successfully broke through after […]
Oman, Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Company to Boost Trade and Tourism Muscat – Oman and Saudi Arabia have taken another step toward deepening their economic ties with the launch of a new joint venture, announced during the Omani-Saudi Franchise Exhibition. The forum, hosted by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in cooperation with […]
