Author: Amanda Martinez

Twelve children died in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after an incident on Saturday, which sent up concerns about growing strife in the area. 44 people got injured on a soccer field in the Druze hamlet of Majdal Shams. Considered the worst assault on Israel or Israeli-owned territory since the October 7 bombings, Israeli officials swiftly attributed the Golan Heights attack to the Lebanese organization Hezbollah.  Visiting the scene of the disaster, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promised Hezbollah would “pay the price” for the Golan Heights attack, characterizing it as a “tragedy.” According to the Israeli military, around thirty missiles…

Venezuela’s presidential election has sparked controversy after President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner. The National Electoral Council, led by Maduro ally Elvis Amoroso, announced that Maduro received 51% of the vote, while his main opponent, Edmundo González, secured 44%. However, the opposition disputes these results, claiming González won with 70% of the vote. The opposition alleges fraud and vows to challenge the outcome. The opposition claims González leads Maduro by 40 points, citing their vote tallies, exit polls, and quick counts. The opposition had united behind González to unseat Maduro after 11 years in power. Maduro’s victory will have…

With their Starliner spaceship still under development, NASA and Boeing continuously have trouble postponing the return of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. Although the astronaut’s return date is unknown, recent testing has revealed possible fixes for the mission’s problems. By conducting thorough ground-based experiments, engineers have been looking at problems like helium leaks and faulty thrusters. Starliner’s engines were ignited 1,000 times at a New Mexico testing facility to replicate the spacecraft’s trip to and from the International Space Station (ISS). Using these tests, engineers have obtained an understanding of the “root cause” of the thruster failures. Teflon seals seem…

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold a massive secret. Scientists from China and Belgium suggest that a thick layer of diamond, up to 10 miles deep, could be hidden beneath Mercury’s crust. To reach this conclusion, researchers analyzed data from NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft, which orbited Mercury from 2004 to 2015. Two processes may have created this diamond layer, according to the scientists. Firstly, the crystallization of Mercury’s magma ocean could have formed a thin diamond layer at the core-mantle interface. However, this process likely played a minor role. The main contributor was the crystallization of Mercury’s…

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…