Author: Amanda Martinez

In order to increase the number of troops, Moscow authorities have proclaimed record-breaking signing on incentives for recruits who are preparing to fight in Ukraine. This action is indicative of Russia’s ongoing difficulties in sustaining an adequate number of soldiers as the war approaches it´s third year. Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, implemented a one-time signing incentive of 1.9 million rubles, equivalent to approximately $22,000, for citizens inclined to enroll in the military. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, recruits may receive a maximum of 5.2 million rubles, estimated at around $59,600, during their initial year of service.…

The mountainous zone of Gofa has been affected by heavy rainfall, which caused a landslide on Sunday night, followed by another one on Monday morning, trapping people who were helping the victims from the previous landslide. According to Ethiopia’s National Disaster Risk Management Commission, the death toll was 299 by Tuesday and is expected to reach 500. An update from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on Thursday indicated that the death toll has risen to more than 250 people and at least 125 individuals were displaced, and 12 were injured. More than 15,000 people were…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed the U.S. Congress, focusing on the shared threats that both Israel and the United States encounter, particularly emphasized on Iran and Hamas. He claimed that these organizations pose sizable threats to both countries, and that is a common challenge for them. Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for the United States ongoing military support and urged it to accelerate the process of resolving the conflict in Gaza and preventing a more widespread regional conflict. He stated that dealing with Iran is akin to combating an adversary of the United States and characterized it as a…

A police officer has been suspended after a video showed him kicking and stamping on a man’s head at Manchester Airport. Consequently, protests erupted outside Rochdale Police Station, with hundreds chanting “shame on you”. The footage sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the officer’s actions. Former Scotland Yard superintendent Nusrit Mehtab described the response as “horrendous” and urged Greater Manchester Police to suspend the officer. Meanwhile, Mayor Andy Burnham appealed for calm, acknowledging the incident was “fast-moving and complicated”. However, he emphasized that the officer’s suspension was the “right action”. The incident began when firearms officers tried to arrest a…

Tragedy struck Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday when a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff, killing 18 people. Fortunately, the pilot survived and is receiving treatment in the hospital. Firstly, the plane, carrying 19 people, including technical staff and crew members, was headed to Pokhara, a popular tourist destination. It took off from Tribhuvan International Airport at 11:15 local time but crashed within a minute. Notably, airport chief Jagannath Niraula revealed that the plane turned right instead of left, flying in the wrong direction. Furthermore, an initial assessment suggests that this mistake may have caused the accident,…

Sonya Massey, aged 36, died on July 6th after calling 911 for help. A body cam footage was released by the authorities on Monday, which showed Sonya being brutally shot by law enforcement after calling the police at her home in Springfield, Illinois. According to her family’s attorney statement, she called 911 because she had a suspicion of an intruder lurking outside her house. Ex-Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was dispatched along with another deputy to the victim’s house. According to Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser, Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and…

Palestinian factions, including long-time rivals Hamas and Fatah, have signed a “national unity” agreement in China. The deal aims to maintain Palestinian control over Gaza after Israel’s war on the enclave concludes. The agreement establishes an “interim national reconciliation government” to rule post-war Gaza. It also lays the groundwork for unified Palestinian leadership ahead of future elections. Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, says the agreement goes “much further” than any other reached in recent years. He highlights four main elements: an interim national unity government, unified leadership, free elections for a new Palestinian National Council, and a…

China is facing mounting economic jams, and there’s a pressing demand on the government in Beijing to live up to the policy promises they made at a significant leadership gathering. However, achieving noticeable progress has been a struggle in the recent past. The country is dealing with deflation and weak domestic demand, not to mention the increasing global pushback against its predominantly export-driven economy. Faced with these challenges, the leadership decided to stick with the status quo at the recent plenum, rather than making any new policy shifts. Despite unexpected rate cuts by the central bank, Chinese stock markets dived…

In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden, 81, announced his resignation from office on July 21, 2024. He took to social media as he recovered from Covid-19 at his beach house in Delaware to announce the end of his reign through a letter. Marking the first time in modern U.S. history that a sitting president has voluntarily stepped down under non-scandalous circumstances. The decision, Biden explained, was due to a deep sense of duty and the recognition of the nation’s current challenges.“While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest…

Israel launched its first strike on Yemen, targeting Hodeidah port, in response to a deadly Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. This marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Houthis. Israeli warplanes flew 1,000 miles to reach the target, showcasing Israel’s military capabilities. Deadly Escalation in the Middle East Houthi rebels killed one Israeli citizen and injured others in a drone attack on Tel Aviv. The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility. This attack escalated the conflict between Israel and Houthis, who have been targeting Israeli shipping in solidarity with Gaza. Houthis have fought a civil war in…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20 years, used an AR-15 rifle to shoot eight shots from a nearby building. Trump did not face any major injury, as the bullet only grazed him, thanks to the quick response of his security detail. What We Know of the Attacker While Thomas Matthew Crooks’ intentions are unclear, an investigation is underway to determine any potential affiliations or reasons behind the attack. It is reported that the assailant was acting suspiciously and had been…

According to the European Saudi organisation for Human Rights, from the beginning of 2024 till July 15th, at least 100 people have been executed by the Saudi government. The rights group, which monitors executions in the kingdom, reported an execution rate of nearly one every two days. On Thursday, the government brought the toll to 106 people by executing two more. One was identified as a Saudi citizen. He was sentenced to death for the crime of trafficking crystal meth, while the other, a Pakistani man, got sentenced to the same for trafficking heroin into the Saudi borders; these crimes…