Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations | Russia-Ukraine war News

Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations | Russia-Ukraine war News

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tried to drum up Balkan support for his vision of peace in Ukraine and has promoted the idea of joint arms production at a two-day summit of Southeast European countries. The meeting was held in the Albanian capital, Tirana, as Kyiv is trying to improve its…

Why were Muslim prisoners in the US pepper-sprayed while praying? | Human Rights

Why were Muslim prisoners in the US pepper-sprayed while praying? | Human Rights

On February 28, 2021, just after 9pm, nine Muslim men removed their shoes, lined up in single file, and knelt quietly for Isha, their faith’s mandatory night prayer, inside a Missouri state prison in the small city of Bonne Terre. Their action was neither unusual nor provocative. The men had…

Why is the UK’s Conservative Party facing a firestorm over Islamophobia? | News

Why is the UK’s Conservative Party facing a firestorm over Islamophobia? | News

The United Kingdom’s prime minister is facing mounting pressure to crack down on Islamophobia in his party after Conservative Member of Parliament Lee Anderson caused outrage by asserting that “Islamists” had “got control” of Labour’s London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. Rishi Sunak described Anderson’s comments, which the legislator made last Friday…

Chad announces several deaths after foiled intelligence office attack | Elections News

Chad announces several deaths after foiled intelligence office attack | Elections News

The attack happened just hours after the announcement that Chad will hold a presidential election on May 6. An overnight attack on the offices of Chad’s internal security agency in the capital, N’Djamena, has killed several people, the government said on Wednesday, accusing “elements” of an opposition party. While blaming…

US extends detention of captain accused of shipping weapons to Houthis | Houthis News

US extends detention of captain accused of shipping weapons to Houthis | Houthis News

Pakistani national charged with smuggling missile components to Iran-aligned group targeting Red Sea shipping. A Pakistani national accused by US officials of carrying Iranian-made missile parts to Houthi rebels in Yemen is to remain behind bars awaiting trial. During a detention hearing in a federal court on Tuesday, federal prosecutors…

Former paramilitary leader returned to Colombia following US jailing | FARC News

Former paramilitary leader returned to Colombia following US jailing | FARC News

Officials hope that Salvatore Mancuso will cooperate by revealing information about hundreds of murders and forced disappearances. Former Colombian paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso has been repatriated after serving a drug trafficking sentence in the United States. Salvatore Mancuso arrived at Bogota’s El Dorado airport on Tuesday. Having seen several requests…

Fishy business: After Russia invaded Ukraine, its seafood industry thrived | Russia-Ukraine war News

Fishy business: After Russia invaded Ukraine, its seafood industry thrived | Russia-Ukraine war News

After Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the West’s reaction was swift and decisive, with unanimous decisions by the European Union and the United States to support Ukraine and punish Russia with economic sanctions. Two years on, the war continues while Russia’s economy remains resilient. “Sanctions work. And there…

China lauds Russia relations and calls for strengthened Asia-Pacific role | Russia-Ukraine war News

China lauds Russia relations and calls for strengthened Asia-Pacific role | Russia-Ukraine war News

Beijing official said relations with Moscow are at an historic high. China has heralded historically strong relations with Russia as it called for the pair to coordinate on security, stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region. China and Russia should play a “better role as an anchor of stability in…

Abu Jawad’s heart breaks daily as he buries the people killed by Israel | Israel War on Gaza

Abu Jawad’s heart breaks daily as he buries the people killed by Israel | Israel War on Gaza

Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Before October 7, Saadi Hassan Sulieman Baraka, nicknamed Abu Jawad, had a routine. He would pray the dawn prayer, have dukkah and zaatar with olive oil for breakfast, and then head east of Deir el-Balah to tend to his palm and olive trees. No more. The…