76 m. ago UN Reports ‘Unprecedented Levels’ of Violence Against Children in 2024

According to the United Nations, violence against children in conflict zones soared to “unprecedented levels” in 2024, with a notable rise from the previous year. The annual report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres indicates, “In 2024, the rate of violence against children in armed conflict experienced an alarming 25 percent increase in grave violations compared […]

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10 h. ago Ireland Joins Eight Other EU Nations in Urging Talks to End Trade with Israeli Settlements

Ireland has teamed up with eight other member states to urge the European Commission to investigate how goods manufactured in illegal Jewish settlements in the Occupied Territories “can be aligned with international law.” The letter received co-signatures from Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. In a post on social media, Belgian Foreign […]

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37 h. ago Trump Declines to Contact Minnesota Governor Following Shooting Incident

US President Donald Trump has stated that he did not intend to reach out to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee for 2024, following a weekend shooting that resulted in the death of one Democratic politician and left another injured. Mr. Trump, a Republican, released a statement after the shooting on Saturday, […]

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59 h. ago Dutch Government Proposes Social Media Ban for Those Under 15

The Dutch government has recommended that parents prohibit children under 15 from using social media applications like TikTok and Snapchat, becoming the latest nation to propose restrictions due to mental health concerns. This advice, which is advisory in nature, follows similar proposals from Australia and New Zealand to ban social media for those under 16, […]

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3 d. ago Israeli Forces Reportedly Kill 41 Individuals in Gaza, According to Medics

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 41 Palestinians across Gaza, according to local health authorities, including five individuals near two aid sites run by the US-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Medics at Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza reported that at least three individuals were killed and dozens injured by […]

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4 d. ago Trump Administration Considers Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban, According to Memo

The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating a significant expansion of its travel ban, potentially prohibiting citizens from 36 additional countries from entering the United States, as indicated by an internal State Department cable reviewed by Reuters. Earlier this month, the Republican president issued a proclamation that barred the entry of citizens […]

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5 d. ago At Least 10 Confirmed Dead and Many Missing Following Texas Flooding

At least ten individuals have lost their lives due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Texas, as reported by officials, with several more individuals unaccounted for. Severe downpours struck the city of San Antonio on Thursday morning, leading to flash flooding on roads that swept vehicles into a nearby creek bed, according to local […]

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7 d. ago Egypt Expels Dozens of Foreign Nationals for Attending Gaza Protest

Egyptian officials have expelled numerous foreign nationals who arrived in Egypt to participate in a pro-Palestinian demonstration, with additional individuals reportedly facing deportation, as per the organizers and sources at the airport and security agencies. This week, hundreds of attendees gathered in Egypt for the Global March to Gaza, an international initiative aimed at urging […]

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7 d. ago Ministry of Information Concludes Workshop on Adopting Digital Media Transformation

Jun 12(Jowhar)The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has concluded a workshop in Mogadishu focused on adapting to digital media transformation. The training emphasized how media institutions can leverage technological advancements while addressing the growing risks posed by cyberattacks, disinformation, and manipulation through social media platforms. The workshop brought […]

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7 d. ago May 2025 Recorded as Second Hottest Month in History, Reports EU Climate Monitor

Global warming has become the new standard, with last month marking the second hottest May ever recorded both on land and in the oceans, according to the European Union’s climate monitoring service. The planet’s average surface temperature fell just below the 1.5 degree Celsius mark above pre-industrial levels, nearly matching the record set last May, […]

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8 d. ago 60 Dead in Gaza Attacks, Many Victims Near Aid Location – Medics Report

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza, with the majority of casualties occurring near a humanitarian aid site in the center of the enclave, according to health officials. The facility is managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which receives support from the United States and Israel. […]

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8 d. ago Russia Carries Out Lethal Strike in Eastern Ukraine as Peace Talks Stall

Recent Russian strikes in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv have resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to 60 others, including children, according to authorities. This comes as Moscow continues its offensive despite dismissing calls for an unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine reported receiving the remains of over 1,200 soldiers from Moscow, as part of […]

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8 d. ago Israeli Strikes Claim at Least 41 Lives in Gaza, According to Medical Sources

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 41 Palestinians in Gaza, predominantly at an aid site run by the US-Israeli-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in the center of the coastal territory, according to local health officials. Medical personnel at Al-Shifa and Al-Quds Hospitals reported that at least 25 individuals were killed […]

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8 d. ago Musk Expresses Regret Over Certain Trump Posts, Admits They Went ‘Too Far’

Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed regret over some of his posts made last week regarding US President Donald Trump, admitting they went “too far.” Last week, Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk engaged in a heated exchange on social media, with the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX referring to the president’s extensive tax and spending bill […]

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1 week ago Israeli Strikes Claim at Least Ten Lives in Gaza, Civil Defense Reports

The civil defense agency in Gaza has reported that Israeli attacks resulted in the deaths of at least ten individuals across the Palestinian territory. “Five martyrs and numerous wounded were taken to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after the (Israeli) occupation forces opened fire on civilians around 6am,” stated Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the agency. […]

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1 week ago Israeli Strikes Result in 45 Fatalities in Gaza, According to Medics

Forty-five individuals have lost their lives due to Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to local medics, as Israel reported recovering the body of a Thai hostage who had been in captivity since Hamas’s assault on October 7, 2023. Local health authorities indicated that at least 15 Palestinians were killed and 50 others wounded by airstrikes […]

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1 week ago Israeli Strikes Claim 45 Lives in Gaza, According to Medical Sources

Local medics have reported that forty-five individuals have died due to Israeli attacks on Gaza, coinciding with Israel’s announcement of retrieving the body of a Thai hostage held since Hamas’s assault on 7 October 2023. According to local health authorities, at least 15 Palestinians lost their lives and 50 were injured following airstrikes in the […]

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2 w. ago Gaza Reports 10 Casualties from Strikes as U.S. Blocks UN Ceasefire Efforts

According to Gaza’s civil defence agency, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals in the already devastated Palestinian territory today, as the military continues its intensified offensive. “So far, we have ten martyrs resulting from Israeli strikes since dawn,” stated agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal. Mr. Bassal further noted that the strikes […]

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2 w. ago Ukraine Launches Significant Drone Offensive Against Russian Aircraft

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a large-scale drone strike aimed at Russian airbases represents Ukraine’s “most extensive operation” in over three years of conflict. Zelensky mentioned that agents who facilitated the drone strikes were successfully “withdrawn” from Russian territory before Russian defense officials reported the arrest of several “participants.” These remarks come on the […]

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2 w. ago Colorado Crowd Targeted in Firebomb Assault, Leaving 6 Injured

Six individuals sustained injuries after a 45-year-old man shouted “Free Palestine” and hurled incendiary devices into a crowd during a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, commemorating the Israeli hostages still in Gaza, according to US authorities. Mark Michalek, FBI special agent in charge of the Denver Field Office, reported that the six victims, aged between 67 […]

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