Author: Amanda Martinez

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks have resumed in Qatar, but hopes for a breakthrough are low. The negotiations aim to end the 10-month conflict that has killed over 40,000 Palestinians and displaced millions. The talks stalled after Hamas’s leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran last month. Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel, raising fears of a wider escalation. Hamas refuses to participate in the indirect negotiations, accusing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions to the proposed deal. Netanyahu denies this, calling the claims “false.” The proposed deal outlines a six-week ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from populated areas, and…

Following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, tens of thousands of women in West Bengal marched through the streets on Wednesday night to demonstrate their solidarity. The Kolkata women’s protest for justice came after nearly a week of protests ignited by the brutal killing of the 31-year-old trainee doctor. She had collapsed in a training room after a 36-hour shift due to the lack of a designated rest area. The following day, her colleagues found her partially clothed body on the stage, marked by numerous injuries. Police apprehended a hospital volunteer worker…

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, of Saudi Arabia, expressed his concerns about the dangers he faces to U.S. lawmakers. He shared this information as the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Israel discussed a potential groundbreaking agreement to normalize ties between the two countries. The crown prince insisted that any deal must include a natural path to establishing a Palestinian state, especially as Arab anger has intensified since the Gaza war. A former U.S. official was one of the three people aware of the talks and said they were serious and strategic. They say that Mohammed bin Salman’s…

Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan, has submitted his resignation, effective next month. He made this decision in response to persistently low approval ratings and controversies involving his party’s finances. His tenure has centered on his economic policies, particularly addressing the yen’s depreciation. The yen’s recent decline to a 40-year low against the dollar has eroded consumer confidence in an economy that was progressively recovering from deflation, negatively impacting food and petroleum prices. Despite this impediment, Kishida’s economic reforms in Japan have prioritized wage increases as a fundamental component of his new capitalism strategy. Kishida resigned due to economic…

Belgorod, Russia, has declared a state of emergency following attacks from Ukraine on the Russian border region. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation as highly challenging. Governor Gladkov stated in a video shared on social media that Ukrainian drones targeted the village of Ustinka and the city of Shebekino. Although no casualties have been reported so far, the attacks have raised significant concerns about the region’s security. Following the unexpected cross-border attack by Ukraine in the Kursk region last week, which led to mass evacuations and the declaration of a state of emergency by Russian President Vladimir Putin, this…

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been ousted by the country’s Constitutional Court for violating ethics rules. This decision marks the third time in 16 years that the court has removed a PM from office. Srettha’s downfall came after he appointed a former lawyer, Pichit Chuenban, to his cabinet despite Chuenban’s previous conviction for attempted bribery. Although Chuenban resigned after 19 days, the court ruled that Srettha’s actions showed “defiant behavior” and violated the Constitution. The 62-year-old Srettha has been in power for less than a year, and his removal will lead to an interim leader taking over until a…

A stolen helicopter crashed in Australia Cairns, on the rooftop of DoubleTree by Hilton hotel early on Monday morning, resulting in a tragic accident. The pilot’s demise and the injuries of two hotel visitors were the outcomes of the incident, which occurred at approximately 01:50 local time. An employee who had attended a private send-off with colleagues just hours before the accident had seized the helicopter, which belonged to Nautilus Aviation. Reports indicate that the pilot, recently promoted to a ground crew position, attended a non-work event organized by acquaintances to celebrate with friends and off-duty pilots. The individual gained…

The Gaza Strip is reeling from a devastating series of Israeli strikes that hit two schools and a hospital, killing over 40 Palestinians and injuring dozens more. The attacks, which occurred on Sunday, have sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. In the past ten months, Israel has targeted at least 172 “designated shelters,” mostly schools, that house thousands of displaced families. The Israeli military claims these shelters are being used as Hamas military compounds, but Hamas denies this. The latest strikes hit the Hassan Salama and Al-Nasser schools, which were sheltering Palestinian families. Footage shows bodies scattered in the schoolyard, with…

Early on Monday morning, a tourist helicopter crashed into the rooftop of a hotel in Australia, killing the pilot and starting a fire that forced hundreds of guests to flee. The identity of the pilot, the purpose of the flight, and the manner in which the helicopter took off from the adjacent airport remain unknown to the authorities in Cairns, a city located on the northeastern coast. The helicopter crash in Australia occurred in a popular tourist location in Cairns, a metropolis of roughly 150,000 people, forcing about 400 people to evacuate their hotel. Luckily, no one on the ground…

Donald Trump falsely claimed that no crowd attended Kamala Harris’ Michigan rally, alleging that an image showing a large crowd was AI-generated. However, numerous photos and videos from the event contradict his assertion. On August 7, Harris spoke at a rally in Detroit, attracting a substantial crowd. Trump took to his Truth Social platform, claiming the image was fake and that “nobody” was present. Yet, evidence proves otherwise. The crowd at the rally was densely packed, and people spilled onto the airfield. Moreover, video footage from NBC News, PBS, and local media outlet MLive confirms the crowd’s presence. MLive estimated…

Hamas wants the peace negotiations in Gaza to follow the agreements reached prior rather than starting over once they resume. International authorities from Qatar, Egypt, and the US had been urging Israel and Hamas to show up to discussion on August 15 to decide about releasing the detainees and for peace. Israel has decided to send some negotiators to these negotiations. Talks ended last month after the parties introduced new criteria that deviated from the framework recommended by US President Joe Biden in May. On Monday, UK, France, and Germany emphasized the urgency of immediate discussions to cease the killings.…

Bangladesh’s long serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina has not officially resigned despite fleeing to India in response to mounting anti-government rallies. In her early Saturday statement, Sheikh Hasina’s son and adviser, Sajeeb Wazed, explained that she had not formally resigned before leaving for New Delhi earlier this week. Sheikh Hasina’s resignation was triggered by a violent revolt in Bangladesh, which killed roughly 300 people, many of whom were students. This turmoil has ended her uninterrupted 15-year stint in the country. The prime minister wanted to resign but could not do so because of the rapidly deteriorating circumstances outside her official…