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Day: November 22, 2024

Orban Invites Netanyahu to Hungary as ICC Arrest Warrant Divides Europe

Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, ensuring him safe passage in Hungary despite the recent International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Meanwhile, several European nations stated they would detain Netanyahu if he entered their territories, reflecting the […]

Trudeau Says Canada Will Comply with ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu

Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Canada will comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, following accusations of war crimes in Gaza. The ICC issued the arrest warrants after investigating Israeli military actions during the ongoing […]

Brazil Indicts Jair Bolsonaro and 36 Others in Alleged Coup Plot Following 2022 Election Loss

Brazilian authorities have indicted former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to prevent the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro’s successor, after the 2022 presidential election. The investigation, which centers on events following Bolsonaro’s defeat in the election, has escalated with charges against former […]

British Police Conduct Controlled Explosion Near US Embassy in South London

London – British police carried out a controlled explosion near the US embassy in south London on November 22 after discovering a suspicious package. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the explosion, stating that it was a “loud bang” caused by the controlled detonation of the package. In a statement on X, the police force confirmed that […]

US House Passes Controversial Bill to Punish Non-Profits Linked to ‘Terrorism’

The US House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, has passed a bill that grants the government broad authority to punish non-profit organizations it deems to be supporting “terrorism.” The legislation, known as the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (HR 9495), was approved by a vote of 219-184, with 15 Democrats joining […]

New Zealand Declares Whooping Cough Epidemic

Health officials in New Zealand have declared a whooping cough epidemic, warning that infants are particularly vulnerable to the potentially fatal infection. Dr. Jack, a leading health official, emphasized the importance of vaccination for pregnant women, saying, “The best protection for infants is for their mother to be vaccinated during pregnancy. The antenatal vaccination for […]

South Korea Uncovers Russia-North Korea Missile Exchange Deal for Troops

South Korea has revealed that Russia provided air defense missiles to North Korea in exchange for sending troops to support Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a senior government official. Shin Wonsik, the national security adviser to President Yoon Suk Yeol, disclosed on Friday during a televised interview that Russian-supplied missiles and other equipment […]

“Democracy First, Humanity First”: PM Modi’s Mantra in Guyana Parliament Address

During his address to the Guyanese Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision for global peace, democracy, and humanity, reflecting on the long-standing relationship between India and Guyana.  Here are the top 10 quotes from his speech: 1. On the Honor Conferred by Guyana “Yesterday, Guyana conferred me with its top honour. I am […]

Bangladeshi Islamic Leaders Meet Afghan Minister in Kabul

Bangladeshi Islamic leaders recently met with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, in a high-level meeting held in Kabul on November 19. Indian representatives were also present during the discussions, according to a report by Afghanistan’s TOLO News on Thursday, November 21. The meeting focused on strengthening madrasa education, establishing […]

Mapping the Global Impact of Climate Change on Displacement

COP29 Highlights Alarming Trends in Weather-Related Displacement As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, new data underscores the growing threat of climate-induced displacement. The 2024 Global Report on Internal Displacement reveals that by the end of 2023, at least 6.6 million people were displaced by weather-related disasters, with a staggering 20.3 million forced movements recorded throughout […]