Tens of thousands forced to flee again as Israel expands Gaza offensive | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Tens of thousands forced to flee again as Israel expands Gaza offensive | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to flee again towards the south after Israel intensified assaults in the centre of the besieged enclave killing more than 180 people in the past 24 hours. The Israeli army on Friday said in a post on X that…

US opioid crisis: Hope for new approach as naloxone machines spread in 2023 | Drugs News

US opioid crisis: Hope for new approach as naloxone machines spread in 2023 | Drugs News

Washington, DC – It was a hot summer day in July when Shekita McBroom received a phone call from a local hair salon. The stylist on the other end of the line urgently needed a resupply — not of hair dye or shampoo, but of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone. Commonly…

India formally asks Pakistan to extradite Mumbai attack suspect Hafiz Saeed | Politics News

India formally asks Pakistan to extradite Mumbai attack suspect Hafiz Saeed | Politics News

Saeed is accused by India and the US of being involved in the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people. India has formally requested that Pakistan extradite the 2008 Mumbai attacks suspect Hafiz Saeed for trial in India, according to New Delhi’s Ministry of External Affairs. “We have conveyed a request…

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music | Refugees

‘You either quit or abide’: A Liberian rapper refugee surviving on music | Refugees

Theophylline Mulbah has had a long journey to Tunisia, but he’s found hope — and music — along the way. Theophylline Mulbah is in no rush. “I have things to do here,” he says from a rain-soaked alleyway in central Tunis. “I am seriously pursuing my musical career. I am…

China appoints former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister | Politics News

China appoints former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister | Politics News

Dong replaces Li Shangfu, who was fired and disappeared from public view four months ago. China has appointed former navy chief Dong Jun as the new defence minister after months of uncertainty following the sacking of his predecessor for still unknown reasons. The official removal of Li Shangfu, the former…

Arkadag FC all-conquering in a bizarre football season in Turkmenistan | Football

Arkadag FC all-conquering in a bizarre football season in Turkmenistan | Football

There is a new power in Central Asian football and, a year ago, it did not even exist. Turkmenistan’s Arkadag FC kicked their first-ever ball in a competitive game just in April with a 2-1 win over Merw in the country’s top division. They then strolled to the league title…

Economic downturn punctures joy of festive season in Nigeria | Business and Economy

Economic downturn punctures joy of festive season in Nigeria | Business and Economy

Lagos, Nigeria – Chinenye Ikechukwu’s Decembers are usually dotted with concerts, parties, and restaurant and beach outings with friends. But this year, the 27-year-old resident of Yaba in Lagos has stayed mostly at home due to the economic downturn plaguing Africa’s largest economy. The rising cost of living and soaring…

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

As Israeli military pounds Gaza and conducts raids in occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until ‘aggression’ stops. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure from his right-wing coalition government amid sharp disagreements over the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is nearing its 90th day with no…

Turkey arrests ISIL suspects as detention drive continues | ISIL/ISIS News

Turkey arrests ISIL suspects as detention drive continues | ISIL/ISIS News

The suspects were allegedly planning to carry out attacks on synagogues and churches. Turkey has announced it has detained dozens of people suspected of having ties to the ISIL (ISIS) armed group. At least 29 suspects were arrested in “Operation Heroes-37” on Friday, news agencies reported. The detentions come amid…