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Australian military lawyer, David McBride jailed for exposing war crimes
David McBride, an Australian military lawyer turned whistleblower, has been sentenced to 5 years and eight months prison without parole for two years...
Sudan: Groups Demand Immediate Internet Reconnection Amidst Armed Conflict
Amidst the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, about 94 civil societies, human rights organisations, and members of the #KeepItOn Coalition have signed a...
Tobi Amusan Triumphs in Jamaica Invitational, Sets Year’s Best 100m Hurdle Time
World record holder Tobi Amusan clinched first place at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, marking the fastest time in women’s 100m...
South Africa’s President Labels Opposition Flag-Burning Ad as “Treasonous”
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has condemned a campaign video by the opposition, Democratic Alliance (DA), that shows the national flag burning, labelling...
Chad’s Military Ruler Declared Winner Amid Election Dispute
Chad’s military ruler, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of the presidential election, securing over 61% of the vote, according to provisional...
South Africa Seeks ICJ Order for Israeli Withdrawal from Rafah
South Africa has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to command Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah and ensure humanitarian...
UN adopts resolution granting Palestine’s ‘Observer State’ rights
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution granting the State of Palestine rights to the world body as an Observer State but...
New Mediation Talks on South Sudan’s Conflict Begin in Kenya
High-profile talks aimed at resolving ongoing conflict in South Sudan commenced on Thursday in Kenya, with key African leaders urging a collaborative effort...
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to ‘Stand Alone’ Amid US Arms Withhold
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on Thursday that Israel is prepared to “stand alone” in its conflict with Hamas. This comes after...
China’s Imports Surge by 8.4% in April, Exceeding Expectations
China’s customs agency revealed a robust performance in April, with imports exceeding expectations, particularly from the U.S., while exports remained steady, according to...
U.S. Announces $578m of Humanitarian Aid for the Western Hemisphere
On May 7, 2024, the United States, through the Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, announced $578 million in humanitarian aid to support...
Elon Musk Announces 1000 Free Starlink Terminals for Emergency Responders in Brazil
In a bid to aid the flood-stricken region of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, SpaceX’s Starlink, led by CEO Elon Musk, has...