The U.S. State Department has confirmed the death of an American citizen during a protest in the West Bank. The department expressed awareness of “the tragic death” of Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, but did not provide further details. The agency did not disclose the cause of death. However, Reuters, citing the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, […]
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Israel and British Jewish Leaders Criticize UK’s Arms Export Suspension as ‘Hypocritical’
JERUSALEM – Israeli leaders and British Jews have condemned the UK’s decision to suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel, announced on Monday, over concerns about alleged violations of international humanitarian law by Israel during its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the move “shameful” on X, asserting that […]
Experts Urge Biden Administration to Take a More Aggressive Stance Against Iran-Backed Houthis
Military commanders have publicly disagreed with the Pentagon’s approach to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, advocating for a more forceful response. “The U.S. clearly needs to take more aggressive action against Iran for supplying and supporting the Houthis. Until the U.S. imposes consequences on Iran, these Houthi attacks will continue,” said Retired RADM […]
Niagara Falls is a must-see Canadian destination, but so are many other parts of the country.
A trip to Canada is sure to be filled with unforgettable views and experiences unlike any other. Every year, millions of people head to Canada to see Niagara Falls. In fact, over eight million visitors trek to the spot each year to take in its beauty, according to the Niagara Falls website. Canada is a […]
UK Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
British prosecutors have dropped charges of indecent assault against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, announcing on Thursday that there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.” The Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized two charges against Weinstein in 2022, said in a statement that they had informed all parties of their decision. “We would always […]
Netanyahu Denies Imminent Cease-fire Deal During ‘Fox & Friends’ Interview
On Thursday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuted claims that negotiators were on the verge of reaching a cease-fire agreement. “It’s completely inaccurate,” Netanyahu told “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade during an interview. “There’s a story, a narrative out there that there’s a deal out there … that’s just a false narrative.” Netanyahu […]
Autopsy Reports Reveal ‘Death by Confinement’ for Superyacht Victims
According to autopsy reports, four of the seven individuals who perished in the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht last month died from suffocation after being trapped alive inside the ship’s cabins. Chris Morvillo, a New York City lawyer, his wife Neda, Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley’s London-based subsidiary, and his wife Judy, all succumbed […]
Submerged Bridge in Mallorca Reveals Evidence of Ancient Human Life
A study led by the University of South Florida has shed new light on the history of life in Mallorca, Spain. An underwater bridge located inside Genovesa Cave, first discovered in 2000, has been dated back to nearly 6,000 years old, according to Dr. Bogdan Onac, a geology professor at the University of South Florida […]
Migrant Boat Spotted in English Channel Following Fatal Wreck
Just a day after 12 migrants lost their lives when their small inflatable boat capsized during an attempted crossing of the English Channel, several dozen more individuals attempted another crossing on Wednesday, crammed into a crowded vessel. French patrol boats closely observed the vessel as it struggled through the choppy waters. This most recent attempt, […]
Grenfell Tower Fire Was a ‘Death Trap’ Due to Government and Regulatory Failures, Report Finds
A comprehensive report released on Wednesday concluded that decades of negligence by the government, regulatory bodies, and industry transformed Grenfell Tower into a “death trap” where 72 lives were tragically lost. The public inquiry into the 2017 fire found no singular cause for the catastrophe but determined that a combination of dishonest corporations, ineffective or […]
Netanyahu Rejects Global Pressure for Cease-Fire Concessions, Calls Demands ‘Immoral’ and ‘Insane’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly defended his stance on maintaining control of the strategically vital Philadelphi Corridor, even as critics urge him to compromise on this point in order to secure a deal for the release of hostages. “What has changed? What has changed in this week?” Netanyahu said at an English-language press […]
Greta Thunberg and Five Others Arrested at Anti-Israel Demonstration in Denmark
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among six individuals apprehended at Copenhagen University on Wednesday during a demonstration against the institution’s ties to Israel. Thunberg participated in the protest alongside members of Students Against the Occupation, an anti-Israel advocacy group. Known globally for her climate activism, Thunberg has also engaged in various protests across Europe amid […]
Venezuela’s Maduro Moves Christmas to October Amid Election Turmoil
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced his plan to move Christmas to October in a bid to distract the public from ongoing political turmoil following the disputed presidential election. “It’s more evidence that he is desperate to distract people from the fraud he committed on Election Day and the horrible repression we’ve seen in the […]
Mother and Son Unearth Ancient Artifact During Gardening
History could be right in your own backyard. This was the case for a mother and her baby who were gardening in the town of Józefów, Poland. While gardening in May, they stumbled upon a peculiar object. Intrigued by their find, they brought it to the Mazowiecki Wojewódzki Konserwator Zabytków (Masovian Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments) […]
Biden Criticized for Pressuring Netanyahu, Not Hamas, After Hostages’ Deaths
JERUSALEM — President Biden’s blunt “no” response to whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing enough to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza has sparked a wave of criticism. Biden made the concise comment on Monday as he entered the Situation Room, where he and Vice President Harris met with […]
Kim Jong Un Reportedly Orders Executions of Officials Following Deadly Floods
A new report from South Korea suggests that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un may have ordered the execution of at least 30 government officials following the devastating floods that occurred over the summer, resulting in thousands of deaths. According to the South Korean news outlet, North Korean authorities sentenced between 20 and 30 individuals […]
US Justice Department Charges Hamas Leaders for October 7 Israel Attack
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders for their role in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which the department called “terrorist atrocities.” The charges, filed in a New York City federal court, include conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, […]
Pacific Ocean: Earth’s Largest, Oldest, and Deepest Basin
The Pacific Ocean is also the oldest. A basin is “a depression, or dip, in the Earth’s surface,” according to National Geographic. The Pacific Ocean is the largest, deepest and oldest ocean basin in the world, according to the National Ocean Service’s website. There are three major types of basins, which are drainage, structural and […]
Iran Criticized for Record High Executions of Regime Opponents: “True Face on Display”
A recent report has revealed a dramatic surge in executions in Iran during August, prompting international experts to call on the Iranian government to halt this unlawful practice. “We are deeply concerned by this sharp rise in executions,” stated U.N. experts, including special rapporteurs on human rights, in a press release issued by the Office […]
Putin Visits Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia this week for a state visit without being arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC) — a significant challenge to the court’s authority. Putin arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, late Monday evening, where he was welcomed by Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs Battsetseg Batmunkh and a military honor […]