Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi released in Tunis two days after arrest | Media News

Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi released in Tunis two days after arrest | Media News

Sassi was arrested on Wednesday at his house. The Al Jazeera journalist, Samir Sassi, has been released by a court in Tunis, following his arrest on terrorism charges earlier this week. Police first entered Sassi’s house late on Wednesday evening, searching his computer and confiscating his mobile phone and those…

Video shows rare Sumatran tiger cub and mother on first days together | Wildlife News

Video shows rare Sumatran tiger cub and mother on first days together | Wildlife News

NewsFeed A rare Sumatran tiger has been born at Rome’s Bioparco Zoo. Shown with her motherin video released by the zoo on Jan 5, the cub isn’t ready for public viewing just yet. The birth is a proud moment for the zoo’s conservation efforts as the Sumatran tiger species is…

Facing high rates of sexual violence, Colombia turns to salsa as therapy | Sexual Assault

Facing high rates of sexual violence, Colombia turns to salsa as therapy | Sexual Assault

Cali, Colombia – As the only sister to nine brothers, Carmen Diaz enjoyed a boisterous childhood in the port city of Buenaventura, Colombia. Together with her siblings, she would wreak havoc around the house or go out in the streets and kick a ragged ball around for hours. “I adored…

Shipping giant Maersk to avoid Red Sea routes for ‘foreseeable future’ | Israel War on Gaza News

Shipping giant Maersk to avoid Red Sea routes for ‘foreseeable future’ | Israel War on Gaza News

Due to ‘volatile’ situation amid Houthi attacks, ships will go around Africa, increasing journey times and shipping costs. Container shipping giant Maersk has announced it will divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and the Suez Canal for the “foreseeable future”. Maersk said on Friday that…

Eleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine | News

Eleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine | News

Mine accidents are not uncommon in Zimbabwe where disused mines often attract young unemployed men. Eleven subsistence mine workers are trapped in an underground shaft after a ground collapse at Zimbabwe’s Redwing Mine, 270 km (167.77 miles) west of the capital Harare, authorities said on Friday. The incident took place…

Why is President Ruto in a row with Kenya’s judiciary? A simple guide | Tax News

Why is President Ruto in a row with Kenya’s judiciary? A simple guide | Tax News

Nairobi, Kenya – In the past week, Kenyan President William Ruto has been locked in a row with the judiciary, threatening to disobey court orders restricting his flagship policies and accusing judges of corruption. Speaking at a public function on Tuesday, Ruto said some unnamed judges are working with the…

What is Israel’s latest ‘day after’ plan for Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza News

What is Israel’s latest ‘day after’ plan for Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza News

On Thursday, Israel’s defence minister Yoav Gallant shared his “day after plan” for the Gaza Strip after Israel completes its military operation against Hamas, which has ruled the territory since 2007. The outline is part of a “vision for phase three” document submitted to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet…

Iran’s Raisi promises retaliation at funeral for victims of twin bombings | News

Iran’s Raisi promises retaliation at funeral for victims of twin bombings | News

The attack claimed by ISIL (ISIS) took place in Kerman on Wednesday during a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has promised to retaliate after twin bombings in the city of Kerman this week killed and wounded many people attending a memorial for top General Qassem…