Salma al-Shehab, a Saudi PhD student at Leeds University, has been released after serving nearly two years in Saudi detention following a controversial 34-year sentence for tweets advocating for women’s rights. Her arrest in January 2021 occurred just days before her planned return to the UK. Saudi authorities charged al-Shehab with undermining public order and […]
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The United Nations has condemned Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for actively blocking life-saving aid from reaching the war-torn region of Darfur, where widespread famine is threatening millions. The RSF, engaged in a brutal conflict with Sudan’s regular army since April 2023, controls nearly the entire Darfur region, which spans an area roughly the size […]
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A deadly attack near Gao, in northeastern Mali, has left over 50 people dead following an ambush on a convoy and its army escort on Friday. The assault took place near the village of Kobe, approximately 30 kilometers from Gao, a region plagued by militant activity for more than a decade. Local officials confirmed that […]
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In a crucial move aimed at de-escalating the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a summit of African leaders has directed military chiefs to convene within five days and provide “technical direction” on implementing a ceasefire. The summit, which concluded in Tanzania on Saturday, was attended by leaders from the East African […]
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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that imposing tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico could generate $1.4 trillion in revenue over a decade. However, extending former President Trump’s tax cuts could cost $4.6 trillion over the same period, highlighting a significant fiscal imbalance that raises concerns among economists about the long-term effects of […]
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Spanish authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of launching cyberattacks against numerous high-profile organizations, including NATO, the US Army, and the United Nations. The hacker, who went by multiple online aliases, was apprehended in Calpe, a town in Spain’s Alicante province, after a series of targeted attacks on more than 40 organizations. The arrest […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have officially kicked off the distribution of life-saving childhood cancer medicines to two pilot countries, Mongolia and Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in global efforts to combat pediatric cancer. This distribution is part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, a […]
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Jordan has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, sending its 159th humanitarian convoy to Gaza on Monday. The convoy, organized by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), carries critical aid aimed at alleviating the dire conditions faced by those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. The convoy is laden […]
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The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) has voiced its grave concern over the discovery of mass graves containing dozens of migrant bodies in southeastern Libya. The findings, revealed on Monday, have further highlighted the dangers faced by migrants traversing Libya on their perilous journey to Europe. On Sunday, Libyan authorities announced the discovery […]
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Nineteen bodies were discovered in Jakharrah, around 400 km south of the coastal city of Benghazi, while at least 30 more were found in a mass grave in the Alkufra desert in the southeast. It is believed the second grave may contain as many as 70 bodies. It is not yet known how the people […]
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