Israel announced on Thursday that it will deport pro-Palestinian activists detained at sea while attempting to breach its naval blockade of Gaza. Officials confirmed that none of the vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla succeeded in reaching Gaza. The flotilla, made up of around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists […]
Foreign
Two Dead, Three Injured in UK Synagogue Attack
Two people were killed and three others seriously injured on Thursday in a car and stabbing attack outside a packed synagogue in Manchester, United Kingdom, as worshippers marked Yom Kippur. Police said firearms officers shot dead the suspect near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall after he rammed […]
India Imposes Curfew in Ladakh After Statehood Protests Turn Violent
Authorities in India’s Ladakh region have imposed a curfew following a wave of violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards. The demonstrations, which started peacefully, escalated into clashes between protesters and security forces, prompting officials to enforce movement restrictions in key districts. Local groups and political leaders have been calling […]
Police Clash With Supporters as Bobi Wine Launches Uganda Election Campaign
A rally marking Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine’s candidacy for next year’s presidential election descended into chaos on Wednesday after police clashed with his supporters in Kampala. Hundreds of young people gathered on the streets carrying portraits of Wine, defying warnings from the electoral commission to avoid political gatherings. Tensions […]
Zelensky Urges Strong Alliances to Secure Ukraine at UNGA 80
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on world leaders to strengthen alliances and rally behind his country in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Zelensky warned that Ukraine has no option but to fight to protect its […]
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Announce Withdrawal from International Criminal Court
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formally announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring they no longer recognise the court’s jurisdiction. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the three Sahel nations accused the ICC of engaging in arbitrary prosecutions and serving as an […]
Trump to Headline Opening of 80th UN General Assembly in New York
New York — U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday to open the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), setting the tone for a week-long gathering of world leaders in New York. The speeches at the General Debate are scheduled to begin at […]
Japan’s First Female PM Candidate Vows to Tackle Gender Gap and Immigration Policy
Tokyo — Japan could soon see its first female prime minister as Sanae Takaichi, the only woman in the race to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), pledged to push for greater gender equality and review immigration policies ahead of the October 4 leadership contest. Takaichi, 64, who formally […]
On Foreign News, United Kingdom Vows Asylum System Overhaul Amid Protests.
On Foreign News, The UK government has pledged to reform its asylum system after nationwide protests erupted at hotels housing migrants. Demonstrations under the banner “Abolish Asylum System” turned violent in cities including Bristol and Liverpool, where police made eleven arrests. The Labour government says it will set up an […]
On Foreign News, Russia Rules Out Zelensky Meeting Amid Rising Tensions
On Foreign News, Russia has dismissed the possibility of an immediate meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, despite U.S. mediation efforts. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told NBC that “no meeting is planned,” insisting an agenda was “not ready at all.” His comments followed U.S. President Donald […]
