Month: December 2023

Read More Exclusive: Ministry of Defence finally grant Afghan interpreter eligibility to relocate to UK days after he was sent back to Afghanistan Exclusive: Ministry of Defence finally grant Afghan interpreter eligibility to relocate to UK days after he was sent back to Afghanistan

Read More Polish police reportedly used force during the night to clear truckers from a border checkpoint, according to a protest organizer Border traffic between Poland and Ukraine briefly resumed on Monday after a truckers’ blockade was lifted at one checkpoint – but by evening the crossing was again blocked by a single Polish truck,…

Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997Hong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in…

Read More Hunter was hit with three felony gun charges over a gun purchase when he was in the grips of drug addiction Hunter was hit with three felony gun charges over a gun purchase when he was in the grips of drug addiction

Read More Claudine Gay and presidents of UPenn and MIT faced backlash over responses on campus policy at congressional hearing The Harvard Corporation, the highest governing body at the university, has backed the university’s president, Claudine Gay, to remain in post after calls for her removal following controversial testimony over antisemitism on campus. Gay and…

Read MoreAl Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif bids farewell to his father who was killed when an Israeli strike hit their home.Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif bids farewell to his father who was killed when an Israeli strike hit their home.

Read MoreSeveral pupils refused to look at a Renaissance artwork and accused their teacher of racism, which the school denies.Several pupils refused to look at a Renaissance artwork and accused their teacher of racism, which the school denies.

Read MoreA Taliban crackdown on opium farming appears to have bumped Afghanistan from its dubious rank as the world’s biggest producer.A Taliban crackdown on opium farming appears to have bumped Afghanistan from its dubious rank as the world’s biggest producer.

Read MoreDozens of patients and 3,000 displaced people are inside, UN says, as Gaza Health Ministry calls for international help.Dozens of patients and 3,000 displaced people are inside, UN says, as Gaza Health Ministry calls for international help.

Read MoreOne Jordanian soldier was killed and another injured in shootout near border with Syria.One Jordanian soldier was killed and another injured in shootout near border with Syria.

Read More Harvard alum and billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman said that Harvard is ‘concerned it would look like they were kowtowing to me’ if they fire Claudine Gay Harvard alum and billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman said that Harvard is ‘concerned it would look like they were kowtowing to me’ if they…

Read More Three men declared dead at scene while two more taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries Three teenagers have been killed in a serious road traffic incident involving a bus and a car in a small village in south Wales, police have said. At about 7pm on Monday, emergency services were called to the…

Read MoreThe girl held up a sign saying “End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future”.The girl held up a sign saying “End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future”.

Read More Bank of England could hold interest rates steady despite markets’ expectations of cuts in new year UK pay growth drops sharply as job vacancies fallBusiness live – latest updates Workers achieved a fifth month of inflation-busting wage rises in October, but bumper pay rises could be a thing of the past, according to…

Read MoreKenneth Law already faces charges for allegedly “counseling or aiding” suicides across Ontario province, according to documents.Kenneth Law already faces charges for allegedly “counseling or aiding” suicides across Ontario province, according to documents.

Read More Carlson described himself as a ‘well-paid street corner schizophrenic’ Carlson described himself as a ‘well-paid street corner schizophrenic’

Read More The serial liar and ousted lawmaker is scheduled to appear in court in Long Island for a status conference on Tuesday The serial liar and ousted lawmaker is scheduled to appear in court in Long Island for a status conference on Tuesday

Read MoreFour Palestinians killed in Jenin and 22 in southern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital raided in the north.Four Palestinians killed in Jenin and 22 in southern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital raided in the north.

Read More Prime minister tries to win round potential rebels before vote on Rwanda deportation bill this evening One Conservative MP who met Sunak at the breakfast meeting said afterwards that he still had to make up his mind on whether he would support the bill and needed to get a second opinion on “legal…

Read MoreRounded up by Israeli forces in Gaza City, Palestinians describe being stripped, blindfolded, numbered and torturedRounded up by Israeli forces in Gaza City, Palestinians describe being stripped, blindfolded, numbered and tortured

Read More Young Thug is charged in a sprawling RICO trial which accuses YSL of being a criminal gang Young Thug is charged in a sprawling RICO trial which accuses YSL of being a criminal gang

Read More DUBAI, Dec 12 (IPS) – On November 30, the first day of COP28, the much-awaited Loss and Damage Fund—a landmark decision to compensate the world’s most climate-affected and climate-vulnerable people—was declared operational. Announcing the decision, COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber said, ‘the fact that we have been able to achieve such a…

Read MoreAnalysts say the Western response to Palestinian suffering has underscored a double standard.Analysts say the Western response to Palestinian suffering has underscored a double standard.

Read MoreA Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds.A Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds.

Read MoreThe fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.

Read More The death toll from Tuesday’s attack in northwest Pakistan was likely to rise as some of the officers were in critical condition, authorities said. (Image credit: AP) The death toll from Tuesday’s attack in northwest Pakistan was likely to rise as some of the officers were in critical condition, authorities said.

Read More DUBAI, Dec 12 (IPS) – Joshua Amponsem, co-director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, believes it is time to ensure climate finance and social justice issues are elevated to the top of the agenda and negotiations at COP28.  During his childhood, Joshua Amponsem spent a lot of time in his dry rural community…

Read MoreThe High School Musical actor spoke at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The High School Musical actor spoke at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Read More Ecologists raise concerns about whale’s deteriorating health after it beached over weekend Ecologists raise concerns about whale’s deteriorating health after it beached over weekend

Read More Coalition of Tusk’s Civic Coalition group with Third Way party and New Left to take over from populist Law and Justice party It was the young Donald Tusk’s habit, after watching or playing a game of football with friends, to make two toasts at the Pod Kasztanami bar in Gdańsk: the first to…

Read More Singer who played for Nelson Mandela at his home had been hospitalised with ‘physical pains’, and previously suffered liver damage from alcoholism The South African pop singer Zahara, whose soaring voice and strident ballads earned her multiple platinum-selling albums in her home country, has died aged 35. South Africa’s sports, arts and culture…

Read More The driver said it appeared that Grace Jabbari may have hit Jonathan Majors on March 25 The driver said it appeared that Grace Jabbari may have hit Jonathan Majors on March 25

Read More The former president was expected to return to the stand as his legal team wraps up his defence in the case that threatens to topple his business empire The former president was expected to return to the stand as his legal team wraps up his defence in the case that threatens to topple…

Read More The unidentified man is said to be a total stranger to Woll, the well-known Detroit synagogue leader The unidentified man is said to be a total stranger to Woll, the well-known Detroit synagogue leader

Read MoreReferee Halil Umut Meler is knocked to the ground by a football club president following a Turkish Super Lig game, leading officials to suspend all matches.Referee Halil Umut Meler is knocked to the ground by a football club president following a Turkish Super Lig game, leading officials to suspend all matches.