Mass Protests Erupt Across Israel Over Gaza City Takeover Plan

TEL AVIV, August 10, 2025 — Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Saturday night, demanding a comprehensive hostage deal and ceasefire before the government proceeds with its planned military operation to seize Gaza City. The protests, among the largest in recent months, were led by families of hostages and fallen soldiers, […]

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U2 Denounces Escalation in Gaza by Israel and Hamas Attack; Bono Confronts Longstanding Silence

Irish rock band U2 has publicly condemned the escalating violence in Gaza, criticizing both the Israeli government’s military actions and the October 7 Hamas attack. In a coordinated series of statements shared on social media, each band member expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and clarified their individual positions on the conflict. The post accompanying […]

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UK Prime Minister Disapprove and Criticizes Israeli Escalation in Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly condemned Israel’s decision to intensify its military operations in Gaza, describing the move as “wrong” and warning that it “will only bring more bloodshed.” Starmer’s remarks reflect growing international concern over the humanitarian impact of the conflict and underscore the UK government’s call for restraint and renewed efforts […]

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Al Jazeera Reporter Among Five Staff Killed in Strike on Gaza

Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Anas Al Sharif was among five Palestinians Staff killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, August 10, 2025 targeting a tented area in Gaza City, according to local reports. The incident occurred amid ongoing military operations in the region, which have intensified following the October 7 Hamas-led attack. Al Sharif, known […]

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Strong M6.1 Earthquake Strikes Balıkesir, Western Turkey

A powerful and shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck the Balıkesir province in western Turkey on August 10, 2025, triggering widespread concern across the region. The tremor occurred at 19:53 local time (16:53 UTC) near the town of Sındırgı, at a depth of approximately 10–11 km, intensifying its surface impact. 📍 Seismic Details […]

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Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh

Sunamganj is a district in the wetland ecosystem in northeast Bangladesh, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Floods arrive quickly and suddenly and can last for weeks. They disrupt life, displace families and cut off access to services. For the over 670,000 women of reproductive age living in the area, increasingly extreme weather events […]

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Africa Continental Brief – 09, August 2025

Economic Outlook Africa’s economic momentum continues to strengthen in 2025, with the African Development Bank projecting GDP growth of 4.1%, rising to 4.4% in 2026. The continent is home to 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies, underscoring its rising global economic significance. Infrastructure & Investment Developments Significant infrastructure and investment initiatives are underway across […]

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Tánaiste Urges Irish Diaspora to Participate in Global Irish Survey and Make their Voice Heard

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, has called on members of the Irish diaspora and those recently returned to Ireland to participate in the Global Irish Survey, a key initiative informing the Government’s forthcoming Diaspora Strategy. The survey marks the first of its kind and is designed to capture the […]

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US Appeals Court Upholds Oklahoma Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld Oklahoma Senate Bill 613, which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for individuals under 18. The ruling, issued in Poe et al. v. Drummond et al., affirms a lower court’s decision that the law does not violate constitutional protections. Legal Reasoning and Precedent The court found […]

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Fortescue Secures ¥14.2 Billion (US$1.98 billion) Loan to Accelerate Decarbonization Strategy

Fortescue Metals Group has secured a landmark ¥14.2 billion (US$1.98 billion) syndicated loan to support its decarbonization initiatives and general corporate activities. The five-year facility, fixed at an annual interest rate of 3.8%, marks the first such financing for an Australian company with unrestricted use of proceeds. Strategic Shift Toward China The loan underscores Fortescue’s […]

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