Muslims from around the world have converged on a sacred hill near Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the holiest day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is often the most memorable for pilgrims, who stand shoulder to shoulder, feet to…
Former Iranian official Hamid Nouri released in exchange for Swedish citizens Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi. Tehran, Iran – Iran and Sweden have completed an Omani-brokered prisoner swap that involves the release of a former Iranian official in exchange for a European Union diplomat and another Swedish-Iranian citizen. The state-run…
On the morning of April 15, I headed to a branch of Scotiabank in downtown Montreal to cover a pro-Palestine protest. Activists had chosen the venue due to the Canadian bank’s investments in Israeli defence company Elbit Systems. I watched as protesters blocked the bank’s ATMs and teller booths and…
For people who are fearful of flying, midair turbulence or cabin panels blowing off an airliner are probably among the more frightening things they might imagine happening. But did you know that colliding with a flock of birds is also a major aviation hazard? In April, 39 flamingos were killed…
More than 76 percent of schools in Gaza require “full reconstruction or major rehabilitation” to be functional following Israel’s months-long onslaught, according to a new assessment shared by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Based on satellite imagery collected in May, the new Education Cluster assessment highlights…
Through eight months of war in Gaza, the issue of the hostages has obsessed the Israeli public above all else but the dramatic operation to rescue four Israelis held captive in Gaza last week – which resulted in a massacre of more than 270 Palestinians – has revealed that a…
During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said relations with Australia are “back on track” as he embarked on a four-day trip to the major trading partner. His visit starting on Saturday is the first…
Fasano, Italy – This year’s G7 summit bore the hallmarks of a fragile club, yet one that still manages to put up a good fight when it comes to shielding Western interests. On Saturday, the leaders of what were once the wealthiest countries in the world concluded the three-day G7…
Tunis, Tunisia – It is a balmy Thursday night in Tunis and the region’s coolest crowd is escaping the city centre. Headed north towards the nightlife district of Gammarth, these in-the-know trailblazers are leading Tunisia’s burgeoning cultural renaissance. Tonight, the focus is a highly anticipated competition, a “breakdance battle”. The…
President Xiomara Castro says new measures including ‘terrorist’ designations for gang members are in response to public complaints about rising violence. Authorities in Honduras have announced a series of measures aimed at tackling organised crime, including the construction of a 20,000-capacity “megaprison”, as well as “terrorist” designations and collective trials…
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