United Nations, India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the US against Cuba, reiterating that the restrictions should be lifted to help the Caribbean nation pursue its development aspirations. India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end … Read more
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has announced a nationwide campaign calling for a broad arms embargo on Israel. Through their latest move, the party has expanded its advocacy beyond weapons shipments to target companies involved in transporting and producing military equipment. The Democratic Socialists of America announced a new organising campaign seeking a broad … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen who was … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel by condemning the killings and hostage-taking, while also accusing the Israeli government of carrying out an “ongoing genocide” in Gaza.Mamdani’s statement, issued as Israel and Jewish communities marked three … Read more
William Benjamin “Ben” Bobo was a quiet San Francisco resident who spent years walking his golden retriever, Chad, around Alta Plaza Park near his home. Few people who saw the pair there could have known that Bobo would eventually leave millions of dollars to the city’s parks. When he died in August 2023 at the … Read more
Kai Cenat (Image Via Getty) Kai Cenat has responded publicly after streamer Reginald “Reggie,” also known as “Lil Rodney Son,” made serious allegations involving him and fellow streamer RaKai. During a livestream, Reggie raised claims about RaKai and accused Kai of knowing about an alleged incident. RaKai has denied the allegations, while Kai has now … Read more
The Cornell University on Monday called the alleged victim of a fraternity gang rape “irresponsible” for implying that the accused were exonerated by merely having them write a punishment essay. Cornell University criticized the alleged victim of a fraternity gang rape for claiming that the accused were exonerated due to punishment essays. (AP File Photo) … Read more
A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his legal authority when the State Department introduced the nationality-based restrictions. Trump’s immigrant visa freeze for 75 countries blocked by US judge. (Getty Images via AFP) US … Read more
Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen. (AP Photo) A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for mocking the Hindu festival Nyepi, also known as the Day of Silence, after posting videos on Instagram showing himself violating restrictions during the sacred observance.Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty by the Denpasar … Read more
