Pro-China party on course for landslide victory in Maldives election | Elections News
Provisional results give President Mohamed Muizzu’s PNC party 66 of the 86 seats in parliament allowing him to move forward with pivot to China. The…
Hundreds attend funeral of Polish aid worker killed in Gaza | Gaza
NewsFeedPolish aid worker Damian Sobol, who was killed in Gaza when Israel bombed the World Central Kitchen convoy, has been buried in his hometown. Hundreds…
Serious violence down sharply in England and Wales
Figures for 2023 show the level of violence at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020. Source link
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12.5 billion fraud case
A court in Vietnam handed the death sentence on Thursday to real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for her role in a 304-trillion-dong ($12.5-billion) financial fraud,…
Monday 22 April Pesach I in Israel
Before the holiday begins, observant Jews will remove and discard all food with leavening (called chametz) from their households, doing a thorough job, so that…
Smart Cities for the People: Overcoming Barriers and Building Sustainable Solutions. Part 1
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* Over the last decade, the concept of a smart city has garnered significant attention from policymakers and technology developers worldwide…
Nearly 200 bodies found in mass grave at hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis | Israel War on Gaza News
Palestinian authorities say 180 bodies recovered from Nasser Medical Complex so far as Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza. Palestinian civil defence crews have uncovered…
Ecuadoreans vote on anticrime measures in referendum amid soaring violence | News
The majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures. Ecuadoreans have begun voting in a referendum on proposed tougher…
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over abuses: Report | Israel War on Gaza News
Israeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he…
Netanyahu to reject any sanctions on Israeli army
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations. Source link
Turkey seizes its third largest cocaine haul. Experts say the country is becoming a drug transit hub
Turkish police have seized the third largest haul of cocaine in the country’s history, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced Thursday, as groups monitoring organized crime…
The ICJ’s Jurisdiction in Armenia v. Azerbaijan
The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings on the preliminary objections raised by Azerbaijan regarding the Court’s jurisdiction in the case concerning Application…
Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel | Israel War on Gaza News
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is caught between two regional powers and could face serious social, political and economic repercussions should regional tensions continue to…
Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel | Israel War on Gaza News
Analysts say his comments have dampened fears of an all-out war between Iran and Israel. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country’s…
Hundreds gather on Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mourn Westfield attack victims | In Pictures News
Hundreds gathered on Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, lighting candles as the sun set, to mourn the six people killed in a knife attack in the area’s…
Renowned conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80
Sir Andrew was one of the longest-serving chief conductors of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Source link
US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Russian government-backed hackers have used their access to Microsoft's email system to steal correspondence between officials and…
Woman going away for two days packs 158 pairs of knickers
A WOMAN taking a shed load of clean underwear for a short break in the Cotswolds is not sure why, she has admitted. Loraine, not…
Lessons from a week in Israel – what activist movements get wrong about a diverse country
During the week of April 8th through 15th, I was presented with a unique opportunity. As part of a group of volunteers for Taglit/Birthright Israel…
Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News
In a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions, Denver Nuggets, powered…