London, November 3, 2024 — In a landmark political moment, Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, becoming the first Black woman to head a major political party in Britain. At 44, Badenoch takes the reins from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, aiming to steer Conservatives back […]
As internet access briefly returned to parts of northern Gaza last Thursday, Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif reported a devastating scene to the world: Israeli airstrikes had pummeled al-Hawaja neighborhood in Jabaliya, killing or injuring as many as 150 people. This grim account, shared after days of telecommunications blackout, is one of few glimpses into
A severe flash flooding disaster has engulfed Spain’s Valencia region, killed at least 205 people, and leftover 1,300 unaccounted for as emergency workers continue rescue efforts amid persistent rainfall. This catastrophe has become Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in decades, shocking the nation and highlighting vulnerabilities to extreme wear in parts of Europe. Powerful storms and
As violence in Gaza and Lebanon intensifies, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has openly addressed the profound grief and concern engulfing his community. Detroit suburb, often referred to as the “capital of Arab America,” is grappling with emotional strain as the crisis in the Middle East escalates, with implications reaching far beyond the region. “re’s a
Satellite imagery and verified videos reveal extensive devastation across several villages in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces conduct military operations targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure. More than 1,085 buildings have been either leveled or severely damaged since Israel’s ground offensive began on October 1, aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s militant network. This destruction spans six villages near the
North Korea carried out a high-stakes intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test early Thursday, setting a new record for flight time and height, according to reports from Japan and South Korea. This launch, confirmed by Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), follows intelligence warnings about a potential ICBM test timed with the U.S. presidential election, set
On Wednesday, major U.S. stock indexes fell as corporate earnings reports and fresh economic data presented a mixed picture for investors. Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.6%, retreating from its intraday high, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. Wall Street is keeping a close watch on additional reports from
Valencia, Spain — Valencia and its surrounding areas in southern Spain are grappling with severe destruction following catastrophic floods that swept through the region overnight. Emergency teams are working tirelessly to locate and rescue individuals potentially trapped by floodwaters, as footage shows m wading through submerged car parks and siphoning water from inundated buildings. Floods,
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Nobel laureate and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus sharply criticized the recently ousted Awami League (AL) on Tuesday, accusing the party of having “all characteristics of fascism” and indicating it has “no place” in the country’s politics in immediate future. Yunus, 84, made the remarks in an interview with Financial Times following
Ottawa, Canada – diplomatic fallout between Canada and India has intensified as new testimonies from senior Canadian officials allege that top Indian government officials authorized a covert campaign to intimidate or assassinate Canadian citizens advocating for Sikh separatism. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison testified Tuesday before a parliamentary committee, pointing directly to Amit
