Category: World

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the 2024 Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Briefing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. ET in Arlington, VA.   The OSAC Annual Briefing brings together approximately 1,200 security executives from U.S. organizations operating abroad, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and […]

The six who remain at large were either key members or associated with the Al Kaniyat militia that controlled Tarhuna from at least 2015 to June 2020, when government forces ousted them from the city, which is located about 65 kilometres (about 40 miles) southeast of Tripoli. The arrest warrants against Abdurahem Khalefa Abdurahem Elshgagi […]

A powerful bomb cyclone battered the northwestern United States and parts of Canada on November 19-20, 2024, causing widespread devastation. The storm, which intensified rapidly, has left at least two fatalities in its wake and plunged over 1.8 million people into darkness due to power outages. Impact in the U.S. and Canada The bomb cyclone […]

In a significant display of public discontent, workers across Greece participated in a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Wednesday 20/11/2024. The protest, led by unions, brought the country to a standstill as workers in various sectors walked off their jobs to demand action against the ever-increasing cost of living. The strike affected numerous industries, from […]

As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel’s defense minister has emphasized his country’s insistence on the right to act militarily against Hezbollah forces, regardless of any potential ceasefire or diplomatic agreement aimed at halting the fighting. This statement has sparked concerns over the sovereignty of Lebanon and the complexities surrounding […]

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterised by muscle pain throughout the body, fatigue, sleep problems and cognitive difficulties. The condition predominantly affects women, but men can also suffer from it. However, they often do so in silence, as they face cultural, medical and psychological barriers to being taken seriously and receiving treatment. While the disorder […]

They complement every French bistro like a petit café after a meal: Glasses from Duralex have cult status in France and are very popular internationally. Nevertheless, after several difficult years, the French glass manufacturer was on the verge of collapse. High energy prices and declining sales pushed the company to the brink of insolvency. After […]

Press Statement November 19, 2024 The United States is designating six leaders of Hamas today for their roles in facilitating the transfer of weapons and funds to Gaza, directly supporting the group’s terrorist activities. These actions include smuggling construction materials needed for Hamas to build an extensive and deadly tunnel network, intentionally placed among Palestinian […]

November 2024 – In Italy, the migrant crisis is often framed as a major political issue and a source of social tension, yet the country’s demographic challenges suggest that migrants could actually play a vital role in revitalizing the economy and addressing the labour shortages that are crippling the nation. Italy’s population is aging rapidly, […]