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Palestinians are pleading for an end to the Gaza war. No one is listening
Palestinians are pleading for an end to the Gaza war. No one is listening Submitted by Ahmed Najar on Thu, 03/27/2025 - 15:19 Protesters are calling on both Israel and Hamas to relieve their misery, while the media only amplifies whatever angle suits its narrative Palestinians protest to demand an end to war in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip 26 March, 2025 (Reuters) On The people of Gaza are revolting against...
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What's in store for war-torn Sudan?
This week, one of the parties to Sudan's civil war proclaimed it had "freed" the country's capital, Khartoum. Meanwhile the other party fighting said it made gains in the west of Sudan, in Darfur. What's going on?
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Russia Strongly Opposes the Deployment of Western Forces in Ukraine
The UK and France were willing to deploy and command a โpeacekeeping forceโ of 20,000 troops in Ukraine. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that her country is โcategorically againstโ the possible deployment of Western peacekeepers in Ukraine. RELATED: Macron and Starmer To Represent Europe in the Ukrainian Peace Negotiations Such a [โฆ]
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:India wants to offer a third way for global tech
After a decade of successful digital policies, the country is keen to claim a role as an alternative to US and Chinese governance
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Israel ramping up attacks on Gaza, with strikes on Khan Younis and Nuseirat
Israel ramping up attacks on Gaza, with strikes on Khan Younis and Nuseirat Israel is escalating its attacks on the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to Arabic media reports. At least two Palestinians were killed and several wounded as a result of Israeli strikes on a house in the town of al-Fakhari, east of Khan Younis, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Quadcopters firing into homes have been reported flying above Khan...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Burkina Faso: Journalists Arrested in Media Clampdown
Click to expand Image Guezouma Sanogo (L) and Boukari Ouoba. Private (Nairobi) โ Burkina Fasoโs military junta arrested three journalists on March 24, 2025, for reporting on the government crackdown on the media, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities arrested Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba, respectively president and vice president of the Burkina Fasoโs Journalists Association (Association des journalistes...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Grandparents released in probe into toddler's death in France
In an update, police also say they found evidence of blunt trauma on the remains of the toddler.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Tufts student from Turkey threatened with deportation, latest Palestinian supporter swept up in crackdown
Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, a doctoral student at Tufts University, was swiftly moved out of Massachusetts, a demonstration of how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is sending immigrants who are taken into custody to detention centers or deporting them altogether before a federal judge has a chance to weigh in on their case and possibly halt the actions.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Macron and Starmer To Represent Europe in the Ukrainian Peace Negotiations
Representatives of 31 countries and the NATO Secretary attended the โCoalition of the Willingโ meeting in Paris. On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris, amid growing uncertainty over continued U.S. assistance. RELATED: Ukraine Has Opened a Hunt for Russian War Correspondents: Zakharova At [โฆ]
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Cyprus is funding desalination plants for hotels to tackle tourism's water shortage woes
The government will provide 3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Dictators only understand language of 'power or strength', says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Six people dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egyptโs coast
Local authorities say 39 rescued after vessel carrying tourists sunk off Hurghadaโs tourist promenade area.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya keeper the subject of match-fixing investigation
The Kenya Football Federation launches an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is heading to Japan. This visit needs to be more than cordial meetings reaffirming the US-Japan alliance as rock solid and discussing vague improvements with even vaguer timelines for completion. If thatโs all it is, he might as well stay home and do it over Zoom. Hegseth should [โฆ] The post Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan appeared first on...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Reported Detention of South Sudan's First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over reports regarding the detention of the First Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan, Dr. Riek Machar. The African Union underscores the imperative for all stakeholders to de-escalate the situation, uphold the spirit and letter of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Father John Ubaechu, Kidnapped On Sunday 23 March, Has Been Released
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- Nigerian priest John Ubaechu, kidnapped on Sunday, March 23, has been released (see Fides, 24/3/2025). This was announced yesterday, March 26, by the Archdiocese of Owerri in a statement signed by the Chancellor and Secretary of the Archdiocese, Father Patrick C. Mbarah. " I am directed to inform you that our priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu who was kidnapped on Sunday, 23 March, 2025 has been...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: Escalation in South Sudan - Christian Churches Appeal for a Peaceful Solution
[Agenzia Fides] Juba -- The situation in South Sudan is escalating: Yesterday, March 26, Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, further escalating the renewed clashes between him and President Salva Kiir (see Fides, 5/3/2025).
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs
As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat
The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syriaโs interim government and with representatives of UN agencies.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya: MPs Seek to Amend One-Third Salary Rule Amid Rising Tax Burden
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament are considering amending the Employment Act, 2007 to remove the one-third salary rule, citing the impact of increased tax deductions under President William Ruto's administration.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Why EU's 'suspend, not lift' Syria sanctions policy will backfire
By deciding to suspend rather than lift sanctions on Syria, Europe is losing a historical opportunity to help stabilise the Middle East. There is a fundamental difference between "suspending" and "lifting" sanctions โ and European businesses will not invest in bridges, hospitals and schools if sanctions are not lifted.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Urges Restraint Following Machar's Detention in Juba
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has expressed concern over the latest developments in South Sudan following reports of the detention of the country's First Vice President, Riek Machar.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Franceโs Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine
Franceโs Macron floats idea of a โreassurance forceโ while UKโs Starmer accuses Russia of โplaying gamesโ.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Vietnamโs ancient fish sauce making tradition is being threatened by warming seas and overfishing
Fish sauce from the village has been recognised by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country's heritage.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Franceโs Macron says not all European allies agree on troops for Ukraine
France and Britain, which are driving the initiative, would forge ahead with a โreassurance forceโ with several countries.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:For Chinaโs cross-border e-commerce, itโs โunstoppable momentumโ vs โbig challengesโ
Former deputy secretary general for Chinaโs State Council warns of a potential negative impact from foreign import tariffs on small packages.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:4th Drone Fragment Found in West Kazakhstan on Russian Border
Since February, there have been four separate reports of UAV fragments landing in a Kazakh region that borders Russia.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenyan Leaders Throw Big Tea Party, but Don't Serve the Facts
[Africa Check] Ruto's scorecard relied on faulty math. He got the 2022 baseline wrong, underestimated the 2024 numbers, and jumped the gun on 2025 data. The deputy president and the agriculture minister used export data, which contradicted more accurate customs records. While the deputy president got the 2024 tea production numbers right, his historical figures were off.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness
[Nigeria Health Watch] In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala, Wudil, and Ghari Local Government Areas are breaking barriers through the Five Cowries initiative, using art and embroidery to foster open conversations about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief and asks for 'unconditional withdrawal' of troops
The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:To slash or not to slash public service jobs? Thatโs the question Dutton finally clarified (kind of)
After weeks of mixed messaging, Coalition leader reveals he intends to cut 41,000 federal public service jobs - but details remain unclearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition wants to slash so-called โwastefulโ government spending, and Canberra is firmly in its sights.More specifically,...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Govt Proposes National ID As Tax ID
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has introduced four tax bills aimed at reforming the country's tax regime, including a proposal to use the National Identification Number (NIN) as a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Uganda: New Tax Bills Target Casinos With Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance
[Nile Post] Minister Musasizi outlined the stringent penalties for non-compliance, saying an operator of a casino, gaming or betting activity who does not use or is not integrated with the gaming and betting centralised payments gateway system is liable to pay a penal tax equivalent to double the gaming or withholding tax due or five thousand five hundred currency points, whichever is higher.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:South Sudan opposition says vice presidentโs arrest ends peace deal
A power-sharing deal between leaders Kiir and Machar unravels, threatening a return to South Sudan's bloody civil war.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:German-Turkish community divided over Imamoglu's arrest
Over three million people of Turkish descent live in Germany. Protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayer Ekrem Imamoglu reverberate among the Turkish community in the Ruhr Valley. Many here support President Erdogan.
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