Mirabalais Under Siege Two nuns were among five people killed when a powerful gang coalition launched a violent attack on the Haitian town of Mirabalais. The assault, led by the Vivre Ensemble gang alliance, is believed to be in retaliation for the Transitional Council’s attempts to reclaim control of the area. The nuns of the […]
Can a couple of cyberpunks who can bring down entire nations with nothing more than laptops and an internet connection? It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi flick, but that’s exactly what two Sudanese brothers have been accused of doing. Federal prosecutors in the United States charged Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer and his […]
Italy has passed one of the strictest laws against international surrogacy in the Western world. The new legislation, which critics argue primarily targets same-sex couples, criminalises Italians who seek surrogacy services abroad. Those found guilty face severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines. This move by Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, […]
As we get closer to the special Jubilee Year in 2025, a group of Christian and Muslim leaders from across Africa are making a big noise about debt. They say that African countries are struggling to pay back what they owe, and this is stopping them from helping their people. A Plea for ChangeThese religious […]
In Nigeria, a series of deadly blasts thought to have been carried out by female suicide bombers has killed more than 30 people, according to the vice-president. Kashim Shetim visited the hospital in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on yesterday (July 1) and said there were 42 people injured, AFP reported. Female suicide bombers […]
On June 19, the United States commemorates Juneteenth, a pivotal day marking the end of slavery and a significant chapter in American history. Known as Emancipation Day, this day has long been celebrated by Black communities, but recent discussions on racial justice have propelled it into broader national recognition. Juneteenth, a blend of “June” and […]
Eighty years ago, Harold Terens first set foot in Normandy as a young U.S. Army Air Forces corporal, not long after D-Day. His mission was to help transport German prisoners and freed American POWs to England, a somber task in the wake of the bloody beach landings where many of his friends had fallen. Fast […]
The world’s most ubiquitous cockroach — the tiny, tan German cockroach — is currently creeping through countless buildings, hiding in the dark corners of hotel rooms, restaurant kitchens, and, if you’re unlucky, your own home. This tiny little nightmare can squeeze into any crevice, feasting on the crumbs we drop. Yet, when scientists search for […]
In the wake of the Israel-Gaza conflict, social media platforms have undergone a noticeable transformation, with users reshaping their online presence to reflect the gravity of the ongoing war. A departure from the usual stream of personal moments and daily activities, feeds are now flooded with images and posts depicting the harrowing reality of the […]
Amid a deluge of rain, delegates and dignitaries from across the globe descended upon the United Nations on Monday, 25th September, setting the stage for the annual General Debate of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. This year, the diplomatic conclave finds itself grappling with a world marked by disarray and ongoing crises, raising […]
Derna, Libya – September 12, 2023: Emergency workers in Libya have made a heart-wrenching discovery as they searched through the wreckage of the eastern city of Derna. On September 12, they uncovered hundreds of bodies buried beneath the debris left by flash floods that wreaked havoc on the city. The catastrophe occurred after floodwaters breached […]
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is no more. Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. She won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of […]
