UN Commission: Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel GENEVA – A United Nations inquiry has found that genocide is ongoing in Gaza, placing responsibility squarely on Israel. Navi Pillay, head of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), told AFP that the findings show “the responsibility lies with the State of […]
UN Commission: ‘Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel’ GENEVA – The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) has concluded that genocide is taking place in Gaza, with the responsibility resting squarely on Israel, commission chief Navi Pillay told AFP. The report, released nearly two years after the conflict erupted, comes from […]
UN Report: Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks, Showing Signs of Recovery Geneva – The ozone hole over Antarctica was smaller in 2024 compared to recent years, according to a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Experts hailed the finding as positive news for both human health and the planet. “Today, the ozone layer […]
Israel Steps Up Strikes on Gaza, Katz Vows No Relent as Rubio Backs Offensive Gaza City – Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared on Tuesday that Gaza was “on fire” as the military intensified its offensive, vowing that Israel “will not relent” until Hamas is defeated and hostages are freed. “The IDF is striking terrorist […]
Saudi Central Bank Launches Google Pay in the Kingdom Riyadh – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially launched Google Pay in the Kingdom, marking a major step forward in digital payments. The announcement was made during the Money 20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Google […]
Saudi Arabia Seizes Thousands of Motorcycles, Warns Riders of Strict Penalties Riyadh – Saudi authorities have confiscated thousands of motorcycles across the Kingdom in a sweeping crackdown on traffic violations. According to Sabq newspaper, Riyadh topped the list with 3,598 motorcycles seized, followed by Jeddah with 1,970. Other regions also reported confiscations, including 540 in […]
EU Pushes Back on Trump’s Demands Over Russia and China Brussels – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest calls for tougher action on Russia and China are drawing a cautious response from European officials, who argue that much of what he demands is either already underway or simply not realistic. In a weekend post on […]
Protests Halt Vuelta Final in Madrid Amid Gaza Outcry Madrid – The final stage of the Vuelta a España was brought to an abrupt end on Sunday after pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police and blocked the cycling route in the Spanish capital. Chanting “they will not pass,” demonstrators overturned barriers and surged onto the course, […]
Seven Jewish Sites Targeted in Recent Spate of Attacks London – Police have reported a series of attacks on Jewish premises over the past ten days, including four synagogues that were smeared with a substance and a school, and a car that was targeted with a liquid. Sky News confirmed that the substances involved were […]
Two Men Sentenced Over Plot to Harm Zambian President Lusaka, Zambia – A Mozambican national and a Zambian village chief have been sentenced to two years in prison after being caught with charms, including a live chameleon, reportedly intended to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. Jasten Mabulesse Candunde from Mozambique and Leonard Phiri, a Zambian village […]
