Bolivia’s President Luis Arce successfully quashed an attempt to overthrow his left-wing government after a tense afternoon in which heavily armed troops, seemingly led by a top army general, stormed the government palace before retreating and seeing their alleged leader detained. On Wednesday, Arce called on citizens to defend democracy from an apparent coup attempt, […]
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The first group of Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday, initiating a peacekeeping mission in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation. This deployment comes amid doubts sparked by deadly protests in Kenya. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille welcomed the multinational force, stating, “The state will regain power and reaffirm its authority so all Haitians […]
A devastating explosion at a lithium battery factory in South Korea claimed the lives of 22 workers, officials reported. The fire broke out at the factory in Hwaseong city, near Seoul, on Monday. Most of the victims were Chinese nationals. Two South Koreans and a Laotian were also among the deceased. The nationality of one […]
On Monday, Russia warned of “consequences” for the US, alleging its involvement in lethal strikes on Russian-controlled Crimea using American-made missiles. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as reported by Russia’s state-owned RIA Novosti, stated that “time would tell” what the response would be to the alleged use of five Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, donated […]
Ukraine reported a “massive” attack on its energy facilities by Russia overnight, marking the latest assault on the country’s power grid. This is the eighth time in the past three months that Russia has targeted energy infrastructure, according to Ukraine’s energy ministry. The Ukrainian air force confirmed that air defense systems intercepted 12 of 16 […]
A devastating attack on an army base in Burkina Faso, allegedly killing over 100 soldiers, has sparked rumors of unrest within the security forces. The country has been under military rule since 2022 and has been grappling with Islamist insurgents for several years, with nearly half the country beyond government control. The junta has remained […]
HAVANA (EG) — A Russian naval fleet, including a nuclear-powered submarine, departed from Havana’s port on Monday, concluding a five-day visit to Cuba. This visit followed military exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, which some interpret as a display of Moscow’s strength amid tensions due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The submarine, a frigate, an […]
Police clash with protesters over the president's controversial reforms CREDIT: Gustavo Garello/AP
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Tensions boiled over in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s contentious economic reform package. The streets outside the parliament descended into chaos, with police clashing violently with protesters rallying against the president’s “shock therapy” measures. “For those Argentines who suffer, who wait, who do not want to see their children leave […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar, working to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The agreement’s fate is uncertain following a response from Hamas to the latest proposals. Blinken analyzed the text Hamas provided to mediators Qatar and Egypt late into the night. Hamas stated it was prepared to “deal […]
Early Wednesday, a gunman opened fire on the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, injuring a security guard before his arrest, according to the Lebanese Army. The embassy confirmed the wounding of the guard but did not specify the severity of the injury. Lebanese security forces and the embassy’s security team responded to “small-arms fire” near the […]
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the National Rifle Association (NRA) can proceed with its First Amendment claim against Maria Vullo, a former New York regulator. The decision, penned by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, revives the NRA’s free speech fight against Vullo, who previously headed the New York Department of Financial Services. Vullo […]
The buzz of Israeli quadcopter drones has become a grim harbinger in Wadi Gaza, where six Palestinians were killed while trying to access aid or return home. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from the tragic scene where lives are being cut short with shocking regularity. As the world watches in horror, the G7 finance leaders […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The court’s decision, read by Judge Nawaf Salam, was in response to an urgent application by South Africa, which argued that previous measures regarding the Gaza war were insufficient. Israeli officials promptly […]
Robert Pickton, a 74-year-old convicted serial killer, is in a medically induced coma and on life support after an assault by a fellow inmate at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec. The attack, confirmed as “major” by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), occurred four days ago. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hughes Beaulieu confirmed that Pickton remains in […]
Hopeson Adorye, a prominent member of the Movement for Change, faced charges for publishing false news on Thursday morning (May 23, 2024) at the Dansoman Circuit Court in Accra. His arrest occurred a day prior. Adorye, escorted by armed police officers, appeared in court in handcuffs. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was […]