Author: Amanda Martinez

Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, just hours before the new school year began. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to a water treatment plant, a metro station, two schools, and a university. Despite the chaos, Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed 22 incoming missiles. Despite the morning’s chaos, teachers and parents joined forces to create a sense of calm and normalcy as children headed back to school. Music played, and flowers welcomed students, but the strain on teachers’ faces was evident. One parent, who hid with her daughter during the attack, praised teachers for making the day special despite the challenges.…

In Germany, a far-right party has won a state election for the first time since World War II. Thuringia won by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) with 32.8% of the vote. This was a higher proportion of votes than the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which received 23.6% of the vote. The outcome of Sunday’s regional elections has drastically altered the political environment. In addition, the adjacent state of Saxony is a stronghold for the far-right AfD. As of Monday, the CDU is predicted to have received 31.9% of the vote, only 0.6% higher than the AfD, which is anticipated…

Scientists recently discovered vast water reservoirs hidden deep beneath Earth’s mantle, marking a significant breakthrough. This discovery suggests that the water within Earth’s interior might exceed the volume of all surface oceans combined, potentially transforming our understanding of the planet’s water cycle and geological history. The joint efforts of geophysicists and seismologists, primarily associated with Northwestern University and the University of New Mexico, enabled the identification of this hidden hydrosphere. To determine the origin of this water source in the “transition zone” of Earth’s mantle, located between 250 and 410 miles below the surface, the team led by Steve Jacobsen…

On Monday, the Supreme Court of Brazil will decide whether to maintain a ban on the social networking site X, formerly known as Twitter. Justice Alexandre Moraes called for this vote after suspending the platform early on Saturday because X had not yet appointed a new legal representation in Brazil by the court-mandated deadline. The Brazil Supreme Court’s decision to ban X has drawn significant attention, especially due to the ongoing conflict between Justice Moraes and X owner Elon Musk. The issue started in April when Justice Moraes suspended many X accounts because they were disseminating false information. The disagreement…

Following a twelve-week orbit of the International Space Station (ISS), the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is to return uncrewed on September 6 without its planned two-person crew. An estimated six hours after its scheduled departure from the ISS at around six o’clock in the evening Eastern Time, the spacecraft is projected to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico. Given concerns over possible gas leaks and problems with the propulsion system, NASA decided to refrain from returning the spaceship with its crew. NASA has ordered the unmanned Starliner spacecraft to execute an utterly autonomous return. Flight controllers from the…

Japan’s elderly population crisis is becoming worse. Over 40,000 individuals died in homes during the first half of 2024. Research by a National Police Agency reveals this alarming trend, closely related to the country’s aging population. According to UN estimates, Japan has the oldest population on Earth. The numbers of the police agency show a depressing picture of the circumstances: of the 37,227 persons discovered dead in their homes, over 70% were 65 years of age or older. Sadly, authorities lost track of 130 bodies for an entire year, and they discovered over 4,000 people more than a month after…

Pakistan’s Balochistan province has witnessed a surge in violence, with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) killing 54 people in six separate attacks on Sunday and Monday. The attacks have sparked widespread concern and highlighted the growing instability in the region. Truck driver Munir Ahmed survived an attack on a highway, where armed men shot him five times. Ahmed saw three men die in front of him before he lost consciousness. He remains in critical condition, a testament to the brutality of the attacks. Escalating Violence in Balochistan The Baloch Liberation Army targeted highways, railway lines, and security personnel, exposing the…

Two Colombian men, Jose Aron Medina and Alexander Ante, have been detained in Russia, accused of fighting for Ukraine. Medina’s wife, Cielo Imbachí, last heard from him over 40 days ago when he was in Venezuela. He was returning home after nine months in Ukraine. Suddenly, Medina and Ante appeared in a Russian Federal Security Service video, accused of being mercenaries. They were allegedly carrying documents and wearing Ukrainian insignia. Russia claims they were detained in Venezuela and extradited. This shocking twist highlights Russia’s strong ties with Venezuela. The two men’s detention serves as a warning to foreign fighters who…

Beginning on September 1, Israel will implement brief ceasefires to allow young children in Gaza to receive polio vaccinations. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations will coordinate the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, which will take place in three phases. Each of the three three-day sessions will focus on a different area of Gaza, comprising the northern, southern, and central districts. Israel will start these short ceasefires in Gaza on September 1 to hasten the polio vaccination program there. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations will supervise this vital three-stage campaign. During a news…

The Houthi organization in Yemen released a video of the Sounion oil tanker attack, depicting its fighters boarding the ship and detonating explosives. This Greek-flagged vessel, which the Houthis had previously targeted in the Red Sea, has sparked significant international concern. Given that the tanker carries nearly a million barrels of crude oil, experts fear a leak could trigger an environmental disaster, threatening both navigation and marine life in the region. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree justified the attack on the Sounion tanker by claiming the vessel belonged to a company that violated the Red Sea blockade on ships heading…

Japan’s National Police Agency reveals a staggering number: almost 40,000 people died alone in their homes in the first half of 2024. This crisis is linked to Japan’s aging population, the oldest in the world. The agency hopes to shed light on this growing issue through its report. The data reveals that 37,227 people living alone died at home, with individuals 65 and older making up over 70% of this number. Authorities discovered 40% of the bodies within a day, but nearly 4,000 corpses went unreported for over a month, and investigators found 130 bodies that had remained undiscovered for…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made it clear: if Vladimir Putin visits Mongolia next week, authorities must arrest him. This trip, expected on Tuesday, would be Putin’s first to an ICC member nation since the court issued an arrest warrant in March 2023. The ICC alleges Putin is responsible for war crimes, specifically the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Despite Ukraine’s demands for Mongolia to arrest Putin, the Kremlin shows no concern. Mongolia, as an ICC signatory, should cooperate with the court. It includes executing arrest warrants, like the one issued for Putin. Dr. Fadi el-Abdallah,…