UN Experts Denounce Attacks on Syria’s Druze
A panel of UN experts denounced Thursday what they described as an outbreak of massacres, sexual violence and kidnappings targeting the Druze minority in southern Syria in the past month.
Author: Wadh Kassim
Watchdog condemns Guinea-Bissau expulsion of Portuguese media
The Portuguese-speaking west African nation announced the expulsion of public broadcaster RTP and news agency Lusa on Friday, suspending their programming and giving their staff until Tuesday to leave the country.
Mass Rally in Tel Aviv Calls for End to Gaza War, Hostage Deal
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum, the initiator of the day of protest, estimated that about 500,000 people joined the evening demonstration in Tel Aviv — a figure not confirmed by the police.
Mahakama Tanzania Yapiga Marufuku Urushaji ‘LIVE’ wa Ushahidi wa Mashahidi wa Siri Katika Kesi ya Lissu
Uamuzi huo umetolewa leo na mahakama hiyo baada ya upande wa mashtaka kuwasilisha hoja ukitaka kulindwa kwa usalama na utambulisho wa mashahidi wanaotarajiwa kutoa ushahidi katika kesi hiyo.
Deadline Looms to Avert Air Canada Strike
Air Canada faced a midnight deadline Friday to avert a flight attendants strike that would shut down service, creating summer travel chaos for the carrier’s 130,000 daily passengers.
Harambee Stars Secure CHAN 2024 Quarter-Final Spot Before Final Group Match
Kenya’s Harambee Stars have officially booked their place in the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals—without even kicking a ball in their final group fixture. The dramatic qualification was confirmed on Thursday, August 14, after results from other Group A matches mathematically guaranteed Kenya’s advancement.
Japan Urges Evacuations After Rains Leave Several Missing
More than 40 centimetres (15.9 inches) of rain fell over 12 hours in Kumamoto prefecture’s hardest-hit Tamana city, a record for the area according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Death Toll from Northwest China Floods Rises to 13
Torrents of mud and water began hitting mountainous areas of Gansu province on Thursday, with the death toll listed as 10 on Friday as rescuers searched for at least 33 missing people.
Guinea-Bissau President Sissoco to Run as Independent Amid Political Crisis
Embalo announced his intention to run as an independent during the inauguration of his new prime minister, Braima Camara, on Friday.
US Gold Futures Hit Record High on Tariff Rule
The price of gold on the US futures market hit a record high Friday after customs authorities clarified that President Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs apply to some gold bars — threatening to upend global trading of the precious metal.
