Global youths gather in Beijing to Champion peace and dialogue/in /by
The event concluded with the launch of the World Youth Peace Initiative, encouraging youth to serve as guardians of peace, champions of cross-cultural understanding, and advocates for sustainable progress.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas charged in illegal LA poker ring/in /by
The operation reportedly charged workers and women a cut of their earnings from the games. All six defendants are due to be arraigned and could face up to five years in prison per charge if convicted.
U.S singer Ciara gets Benin citizenship under new slave descendent law/in /by
"I feel incredibly proud to be a part of the importance of this moment. The significance of this moment and what it means is so special, so powerful, and I feel inspired", the singer said in her speech at the ceremony.
UN accuses M23 rebels in DR Congo of killing scores of civilians/in /by
Its human rights office says at least 169 people died in the attack in the Rutshuru territory of North Kivu province earlier this month.
Crowds risk death for food in Gaza as famine warnings intensify/in /by
Large crowds of Palestinians carried sacks of flour through Gaza City’s Zikim area as growing hunger and blocked aid deliveries deepened the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
Tanzania bans foreigners from key businesses, risks regional fallout/in /by
Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment.
At least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda/in /by
While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.
Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert/in /by
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Canada to back Palestinian state at UN in September – PM Carney/in /by
Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine, but Canada’s decision would signal a notable policy shift, reinforcing calls for a two-state solution grounded in peace and democratic principles.
Kenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide/in /by
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has just announced a sweeping crackdown on where and how alcohol can be sold across the country. In a report released July 30, the authority banned alcohol sales in ten types of locations, including supermarkets.