The North Korean military has announced its intention to sever connections between the two halves of the Korean Peninsula, following recent joint military drills conducted by South Korea and the United States. This declaration comes as tensions escalate due to the military exercises and the presence of US nuclear-capable aircraft…

On a recent podcast episode, comedian Trevor Noah drew a controversial parallel between the Hamas terror attack on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis, and the historic Boston Tea Party of 1773. Noah suggested that both acts could be construed as terrorist actions if viewed without…

Laura Jardine Paterson’s journey in Lebanon’s tech sector began in earnest when she decided to run her company, CONCAT Tech, full-time in 2021. However, she was compelled to leave Lebanon on October 2, 2023, due to escalating airstrikes linked to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Heeding warnings from the UK government…

In a significant development on Thursday, the Israeli government declared its intention to seize the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and convert the site into a housing complex. This decision is part of Israel’s broader efforts to…

The recent tension between West Jerusalem and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has escalated following Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. Israel’s government accused Guterres of failing to unequivocally condemn these actions, leading to the drastic measure of declaring him persona non grata on October 2, 2023. This assertion was grounded in…

Italy is set to host Israel for a Nations League match at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, but the event is facing significant limitations on attendance due to heightened security protocols. Expected to draw only around 12,000 spectators, the match will see more than half of the stadium seats left…

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently highlighted the BRICS economic bloc’s efforts to develop an independent international payment system, aiming to reduce reliance on Western financial systems perceived as politicized and vulnerable to U.S. pressure. This initiative, driven largely by the sanctions imposed on Russia following its military actions in…

In a significant escalation of military involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States has announced the deployment of a THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense system to Israel, accompanied by a contingent of American service members trained to operate it. Pentagon Press Secretary…

Reservoir levels in Gauteng, South Africa’s most densely populated province, are experiencing a troubling decline, prompting Rand Water, the continent’s largest bulk-water supplier, to issue a stark warning that the region’s taps may soon run dry. Servicing approximately 12 million residents in major cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni,…

Recent reports indicate that the British Foreign Office obstructed a scheduled visit by former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, a decision influenced by concerns about the possible repercussions for an upcoming ministerial visit to China. President Tsai, who resigned in May 2023, planned to travel to various European countries, but the…

A recent decision by Denbighshire council in Wales has stirred interest by incorporating the legendary figure of King Arthur into a timeline dedicated to LGBTQ history. This timeline reflects significant moments in LGBTQ narratives, drawing upon the research of LGBT historian Norena Shopland, whose work is supported by Swansea University.…