Peru has declared three days of national mourning for former President Alberto Fujimori, who died on September 11, 2024, at the age of 86 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The government, led by President Dina Boluarte, has granted Fujimori state funeral honors, a decision that has sparked controversy given his complex and divisive legacy.Fujimori’s… Continue reading Peru Declares National Mourning for Alberto Fujimori Amid Controversy Over His Legacy
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Israel Escalates Military Operations in Syria with Ground Raid and Airstrikes
In a significant escalation of its military operations in Syria, Israel has conducted multiple strikes and a rare ground operation targeting Hezbollah and Iranian-linked facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Ahmad al-Jabr, a member of Hezbollah’s ‘Golan Network’, in an airstrike in the Quneitra region. The IDF also reported targeting another… Continue reading Israel Escalates Military Operations in Syria with Ground Raid and Airstrikes
Sweden Proposes Massive Increase in Migrant Return Aid, Sparking Debate Across Europe
The Swedish government has proposed a dramatic increase in return aid for migrants who voluntarily leave the country, offering up to 30,700 euros per person starting in 2026. This significant boost from the current maximum of 3,512 euros per family is part of what Migration Minister Johan Forssell calls a ‘paradigm shift’ in Sweden’s migration… Continue reading Sweden Proposes Massive Increase in Migrant Return Aid, Sparking Debate Across Europe
French Court Convicts Two Women for Spreading False Transgender Rumors About Brigitte Macron
On September 12, 2024, a Paris court convicted two women, Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, of defamation for spreading false rumors about Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. The women were found guilty of claiming that the First Lady of France is a transgender woman who was born as Jean-Michel Trogneux.The court… Continue reading French Court Convicts Two Women for Spreading False Transgender Rumors About Brigitte Macron
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials as Spain-Venezuela Tensions Escalate Over Opposition Leader’s Asylum
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia at the Palacio de la Moncloa on September 12, 2024, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Spain and Venezuela. The meeting took place shortly after González arrived in Madrid seeking asylum, having fled Venezuela due to threats from Maduro’s government.Sánchez reaffirmed Spain’s commitment… Continue reading US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials as Spain-Venezuela Tensions Escalate Over Opposition Leader’s Asylum
Israeli Airstrike on UNRWA School in Gaza Kills 34, Including UN Staff, Amid Contested Claims
On September 12, 2024, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 34 Palestinian deaths, including 19 women and children, according to hospital officials. The attacks targeted a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which was being used as a shelter for approximately 12,000 displaced Palestinians, mostly women… Continue reading Israeli Airstrike on UNRWA School in Gaza Kills 34, Including UN Staff, Amid Contested Claims
Russian Attack on Red Cross Convoy in Ukraine Kills Three Aid Workers, Cargo Ship Targeted in Black Sea
On September 12, 2024, Russian forces launched a deadly attack on a humanitarian convoy in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of three International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) employees and injuring two others. The attack occurred in the village of Verolyubivka while the ICRC team was distributing aid, including fuel… Continue reading Russian Attack on Red Cross Convoy in Ukraine Kills Three Aid Workers, Cargo Ship Targeted in Black Sea
French Court Convicts Two Women for Spreading False Transgender Rumors About Brigitte Macron
On September 12, 2024, a Paris court convicted two women, Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, of defamation for spreading false rumors about Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. The women were found guilty of claiming that the First Lady of France is a transgender woman who was born as Jean-Michel Trogneux.The court… Continue reading French Court Convicts Two Women for Spreading False Transgender Rumors About Brigitte Macron
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials as Spain-Venezuela Tensions Escalate Over Opposition Leader’s Asylum
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia at the Palacio de la Moncloa on September 12, 2024, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Spain and Venezuela. The meeting took place shortly after González arrived in Madrid seeking asylum, having fled Venezuela due to threats from Maduro’s government.Sánchez reaffirmed Spain’s commitment… Continue reading US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials as Spain-Venezuela Tensions Escalate Over Opposition Leader’s Asylum
Israeli Airstrike on UNRWA School in Gaza Kills 34, Including UN Staff, Amid Contested Claims
On September 12, 2024, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 34 Palestinian deaths, including 19 women and children, according to hospital officials. The attacks targeted a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, which was being used as a shelter for approximately 12,000 displaced Palestinians, mostly women… Continue reading Israeli Airstrike on UNRWA School in Gaza Kills 34, Including UN Staff, Amid Contested Claims