UN envoy backs demand for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid ‘cataclysmic suffering’
The call by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland followed Monday’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution “demanding” an immediate ceasefire in the enclave for the remainder of Ramadan, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. However, intense…
Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza
Francesca Albanese was speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where she presented her latest report, entitled ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, during an interactive dialogue with Member States. “Following nearly six months of unrelenting Israeli assault on occupied…
ISIL growing stronger in Syria, as war enters its thirteenth year
This was a reminder of the ongoing impact of a conflict which has now dragged on for more than 12 years and rarely makes headlines, even though it continues to have a devastating effect on the civilian population. In early…
Ukraine Shoots Down 12 Drones From Russia
On Tuesday, Ukraine reported that it successfully eliminated 12 Russian drones that were attempting to attack regions within Ukraine. In response, Russia stated that they prevented Ukrainian air attacks against the Belgorod region, which is situated on the border between…
A lawsuit filed by X, owned by Musk, against researchers studying hate speech has been dismissed by a judge in the US.
A lawsuit filed by X Corp., owned by Elon Musk, against the nonprofit organization Center for Countering Digital Hate has been dismissed by a federal judge. The nonprofit has been tracking the rise of hate speech on the site since…
The governor of Florida has recently approved a law that is considered to be one of the most stringent social media restrictions in the United States, specifically targeting minors.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A new law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday may result in Florida having one of the strictest bans on social media for minors in the country, pending any legal challenges. The legislation will prohibit…
The Vice President of the United States stated that the intention is not to prohibit TikTok.
Austin, Texas — Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States stated that the Biden government does not plan to prohibit TikTok, a well-liked short video app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week”…
Some pro-Kremlin media outlets are trying to downplay the involvement of Islamist extremists in the recent attack in Moscow.
Russian pro-government media are ignoring the Islamic State group’s claim of responsibility for the deadly attack last Friday at a Moscow concert hall, instead focusing on unsubstantiated allegations that the mass killing was linked to Ukraine. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this…
EU Probes Apple, Google, Meta Under New Digital Law
The EU on Monday hit Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US giants. Among six firms named as market “gatekeepers” under the…
The CEO of Boeing will retire this year, along with the departure of the board chairman and the retirement of the head of commercial airplanes.
At the conclusion of this year, Dave Calhoun, the chief executive officer of Boeing, will resign from the troubled company following a string of incidents at one of the most renowned manufacturers in the United States. The Chairman of the…