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Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists
From South Africa's Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:
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Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26
A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends
Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank by Israeli settler
A Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank has been shot dead by an Israeli settler during a land-leveling operation.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Citizens’ petition 'Stop Destroying Games' reaches 1.4mln signatures, likely triggering EU review
The "Stop Destroying Games" petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:New Zealand lawmaker ejected from Parliament for calling opponents spineless over Gaza
A New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump says he has ‘three or four’ candidates in mind to lead the Fed
US president signals he could name ‘shadow chair’ before Jay Powell leaves central bank
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Silencing the Lens: The Human Cost of Journalism in Gaza
The Attack on the Media in Gaza Modern warfare is not only fought on the battlefield but also on the information front. On August 10, 2025, just before midnight, the Gaza Strip became the scene of a tragic and devastating episode when an Israeli military strike killed several journalists and cameramen stationed in a media […]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:COP30 host Brazil drops support for plastic products ban in new global pact
Diplomats at UN plastics talks told Climate Home that Brazil's positions have been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks in Geneva The post COP30 host Brazil drops support for plastic products ban in new global pact appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:German manufacturer mulls relocating to US to avoid arms embargo against Israel
German manufacturer mulls relocating to US to avoid arms embargo against Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 18:39 The move comes as Germany says it will halt weapons exports to Israel if they are to be used in Gaza German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on day of a virtual meeting with US President Donald Trump and European leaders on the...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:U.S. sanctions cartel associates accused of scamming elderly Americans
The U.S. imposed sanctions on more than a dozen Mexican companies and four people it says worked with a powerful drug trafficking cartel to scam elderly Americans in a multimillion-dollar timeshare fraud.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Taliban registers 1,800 unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar, official says
Rights groups and the UN have repeatedly warned that some Afghans returning are at risk of persecution because of their gender, profession or links to the former Western-backed administration.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:How South Korea’s ‘MASGA’ Proposal Could Reshape US Shipbuilding
South Korea offered in trade negotiations to “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again.” It could mark a new phase for the alliance.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister who is niece of deposed prime minister
Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq. She's accused of using her connection to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to obtain state-owned land in Bangladesh.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Venezuelans Oppose U.S. Threats and Back Sovereignty: Hinterlaces Poll
82% of people call for ‘the full force of the law’ to be applied against far-right activists who planned attacks in Caracas. On Wednesday, the polling firm Hinterlaces released a survey showing Venezuelans’ rejection of U.S. threats against the Bolivarian Revolution and President Nicolas Maduro. RELATED: Antifascist International Chapters Condemn U.S. Bounty on Venezuelan President […]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariffs turn from confused to chaotic
US trade policy is a cautionary tale but not yet a catalyst of global disaster
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Chinese fighter jet intercepts Philippine aircraft carrying journalists
A Chinese fighter jet demanded a Philippine aircraft leave the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Path to True Energy Resilience
Decentralized microgrids and renewable energy sources could be an effective strategic shield for Taiwan.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Former Irish president says US is the 'most complicit' in Gaza genocide
Former Irish president says US is the 'most complicit' in Gaza genocide Former Irish President and former United Nations high commissioner for human rights Mary Robinson said that the United States is the country "most complicit" in the genocide in Gaza. She made the comment during an interview withAl Jazeera Arabic during a visit to theEgyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on Monday, as part of a delegation from...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes
The jockeying follows a virtual meeting between European leaders and the US and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump names Gaynor, Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks
The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Jordan condemns Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan as dangerous
Jordan condemns Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan as dangerous Jordan’s foreign ministry has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements on his "Greater Israel" vision as dangerous, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Greater Israel refers to an area which includes occupiedPalestinianterritory as well as parts ofEgypt,Jordan,SyriaandLebanon. The ministry spokesperson, Sufyan Qudah, said the comments...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Fact-Check - the Truth Behind Viral Claim of '60-Year-Old Woman Giving Birth' in Mogadishu
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, Somalia - Over the past few days, Somali social media has been flooded with a heartwarming -- yet controversial -- claim: that a woman in her 60s gave birth to a baby in Mogadishu. The story, accompanied by photographs showing an elderly woman cradling a newborn in a hospital setting, sparked widespread reactions online, ranging from congratulatory messages to skepticism.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Lessons from an upbeat US earnings season
The Q2 results are an unreliable gauge of America’s ability to weather tariffs
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Govt Eyes 90 Percent Electricity Coverage By End of 2025
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, Mr. Nani Juwara, has announced that the government is on course to achieve 90% electricity coverage by the end of 2025, as part of its ambitious goal to deliver universal access to electricity for all Gambians by the close of 2026.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Gambia: Weights and Measures Should Be Taken Seriously
[Foroyaa] Many people are complaining that certain commodities that used to have seals are now being sold with broken seals. A typical example is the type of chloride that is locally known as 'ordisavel'. It is not uncommon to find different brands of 'Sadam' rice being sold for the same price but one could easily detect the differences in quality, scent and taste. It is also not uncommon to find bags of commodities...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:'Putin is bluffing,' Zelenskyy tells Trump as European leaders push for Ukraine ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s European partners are pushing Donald Trump to prioritise a ceasefire at his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Since they won't be there, Kyiv and its allies are trying to make their voices heard.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Komora Vows to End Turf Wars Over Police Payroll As He Defends Police Commission Nomination
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Police Service Commission (NPSC) Chairperson nominee Amani Komora has pledged to end the long-standing friction between the commission and the National Police Service (NPS), saying his first priority will be uniting the two bodies in the interest of the public.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Fake Graphic Claims Prominent Kenyan MP Babu Owino Used Ethnic Slur Against Rival in 2027 Nairobi Governor Bid
[Africa Check] Fake graphic claims prominent Kenyan MP Babu Owino used ethnic slur against rival in 2027 Nairobi governor bid
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:‘Severe consequences’: Trump warns Putin ahead of Alaska summit
The president said he hopes Friday’s meeting will lead to a second sit-down that includes Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, even as he tried to temper expectations.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 54 Tons of Kenyan Macadamia Nuts Land in Hunan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has exported 54 tons of macadamia nuts to Hunan, China, as part of the government's initiative to boost shipments to the world's second-largest economy.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Why Are More Kenyans Saying 'No' to Ruto's Top Jobs?
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Seven. That's the number of high-profile Kenyans who have turned down President William Ruto's offers for top state jobs in just the last two years.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Ivy League universities are on a debt binge
The borrowers, including Harvard, Princeton and Yale, benefit from a “prestige premium”
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump nominee to lead labour statistics agency faces wave of criticism
Economists worry that EJ Antoni’s nomination is largely political in nature for a historically non-partisan role.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Antifascist International Chapters Condemn U.S. Bounty on Venezuelan President Maduro
Previously, Washington offered a US$50 million reward for information leading to ‘the capture’ of the Bolivarian leader. In the past week, the chapters of the Antifascist International based in Uganda, the Netherlands and Russia have issued statements rejecting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s remarks against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. RELATED: Maduro Launches Nationwide “Special Offensive” […]
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