Brussels, May 2025 –The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has called on Israel to immediately lift its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza, now in its ninth consecutive week, warning that the obstruction violates international law and exacerbates civilian suffering. In a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on […]
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San Francisco, CA – May 2025An American jury has ordered Israeli surveillance technology firm NSO Group to pay over $167 million in punitive damages, alongside $444,719 in compensatory damages, to WhatsApp over the unlawful use of its Pegasus spyware to target users of the encrypted messaging platform. The verdict, delivered Tuesday by a federal jury […]
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Sweida, Syria – May 2025:In the latest blow to press freedom in Syria, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has strongly condemned a series of violent assaults on seven journalists in the southwestern city of Sweida. The journalists, who had traveled to the region to cover a newly signed local de-escalation agreement, were detained, threatened at gunpoint, […]
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A Russian Shahed drone strike on May 7, 2025, caused significant damage to the New Safe Confinement at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, reigniting concerns over nuclear security in Ukraine. The attack targeted the protective structure, which was built to contain radioactive materials from the 1986 nuclear disaster. The Impact of the Strike The drone, […]
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The United Kingdom and the United States have officially signed a groundbreaking trade agreement, marking a significant step in their bilateral economic relationship. The deal entails substantial reductions in tariffs across vital sectors, a development that follows the UK’s recent finalization of a free trade agreement with India. This flurry of trade activity underscores the […]
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In a momentous shift for the Roman Catholic Church, Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy. His election signals a new chapter for the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, with expectations of continuity and reform following the tenure of Pope Francis, who […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels today, where a key item on the agenda will be the nature of proposed EU retaliatory tariffs in response to the United States’ anticipated “Liberation Day” trade moves. Ireland’s primary objective is to ensure its vital economic interests […]
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A wave of Ukrainian drone strikes forced the closure of Moscow’s major airports, causing widespread travel disruptions just as Chinese President Xi Jinping was set to arrive for Victory Day celebrations. Escalation in Drone Warfare The attacks, part of Ukraine’s ongoing military strategy, targeted key infrastructure, including Kubinka military airfield, which houses Russian fighter jets […]
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In a significant move to bolster Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, the World Bank has announced a $1 billion support package aimed at job creation and private sector growth over the next three years. The initiative focuses on key industries such as energy, agriculture, tourism, and regional development, sectors deemed critical for long-term stability and expansion. […]
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A former FBI electronics technician has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a string of child exploitation offenses, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee (justice.gov). Justin Carroll, who worked at the FBI’s Providence Field Office, was convicted by a jury on seven […]
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