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Avignon, France — In an emotional and precedent-setting trial in Avignon, France, 71-year-old Gisèle Pelicot has taken a stand against her ex-husband and 50 men accused of aggravated rape, launching a deeply personal campaign to bring justice for sexual violence victims across the country. Pelicot’s testimony, and her fight to bring this case into the […]
Colombo, Sri Lanka — In response to intelligence reports indicating a potential threat to Israeli tourists, Sri Lankan police have detained three suspects amid heightened security measures across the country. This move, confirmed by Public Security and Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath, follows recent U.S. warnings and escalated security presence in tourist areas, especially Arugam
Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a dramatic response to mounting student protests, Bangladesh’s interim government has officially banned  Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), an influential student organization historically tied to the ruling Awami League (AL) party. The announcement followed days of demonstrations and an ultimatum from student leaders demanding BCL’s dissolution due to alleged crimes ranging from
BEIRUT – The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah reached a new level of devastation on Tuesday, October 22, when an Israeli airstrike destroyed an apartment building in Beirut’s southern suburb of Ghobeiri. Captured in haunting detail by Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein, the airstrike illustrated modern warfare’s sheer force and calculated precision. The Israeli
In a dramatic shift that could have far-reaching consequences for global security, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed on Wednesday that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia to support its ongoing war effort in Ukraine. This development marks an unprecedented involvement by Pyongyang in a major international conflict and signals a
Culiacán, Mexico – October 23, 2024 In an escalation of cartel violence that has gripped northwestern Mexico, a deadly confrontation between the Mexican military and members of the notorious Sinaloa cartel has resulted in the deaths of 19 suspected cartel members. A shootout took place on Monday near Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa state, after
In a harrowing ordeal, an Australian woman narrowly escaped with her life after a desperate attempt to retrieve her phone led to a seven-hour rescue operation in the rugged terrain of  Hunter Valley, a renowned wine region located north of Sydney. Matilda Campbell, who had been visiting the area with friends earlier this month, found
Tel Aviv, October 22, 2024 — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday for his 11th visit since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war over a year ago. His mission comes at a critical juncture. The United States seeks to revive cease-fire talks following the killing of Yahya Sinwar, a top
Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, October 22, 2024 — Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, has tragically died after being impaled by a sharp-billed fish while surfing in Indonesia’s remote Mentawai Islands. A freak accident occurred on Sunday morning when Manfrini was struck in the chest by a swordfish as she surfed off Siberut Island, West Sumatra. According
San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico, October 22, 2024 — Far Marcelo Pérez, a Catholic priest and vocal defender of Indigenous rights in Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas, was tragically killed on Sunday after celebrating Mass. Pérez, a Jesuit priest, had been a tireless advocate for nearly two decades, championing the rights of the Tzotzil
