
World

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Trump’s Aid Cuts Could Trigger Over 14 Million Deaths by 2030, New Report Warns
A devastating new study published in The Lancet estimates that the drastic reduction of U.S. foreign aid under the Donald Trump administration could lead to more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including over 4.5 million children under the age of five. The study, conducted by global health researchers from institutions across Europe, Africa, […]
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Trump Announces Israel’s Ceasefire Agreement Amid Ongoing Concerns Over the Situation in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump announces Israel’s agreement to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the mediation role of Qatar and Egypt while urging Hamas to accept the deal to prevent further escalation. Related: U.S. Senate Passes Trump’s Fiscal Plan, Sending It Back to House for Final Approval President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed […]
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Israeli Finance Minister Demands Continuation of Gaza War Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich insists on continuing the Gaza war until a “decisive victory” is achieved, rejecting ceasefire calls despite mounting civilian casualties and international appeals for peace. Related: Israeli Military Site Torched in West Bank Amid Rising Tensions with Far-Right Settlers As the devastating conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its ninth month, […]
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USAID’s End Marks Shift in U.S. Foreign Aid: A New Chapter or Continued Intervention?
The U.S. government announces a significant overhaul of its foreign aid strategy, ending USAID’s direct role in aid implementation. The move signals a shift away from interventionist policies toward a more strategic, state-controlled assistance model,raising questions about future U.S. influence in Latin America and beyond. Related: Venezuela Denounces UNHCR as “Mafia Serving USAID” Amid Accusations […]
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Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Leaves 11 Dead and 7 Injured
Authorities reported that the mine had previously been ordered closed due to safety risks. At least 11 people died and seven were injured following the collapse of a gold mine in the Houeid area, between the cities of Atbara and Haya, in the Red Sea state of northeastern Sudan. RELATED: Sudanese Refugee Crisis in Chad […]
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UN Rapporteur Accuses Multinationals of Profiting from Israeli Genocide
Among the main beneficiaries are investment giants like BlackRock and Vanguard, which finance Israel’s arms industry. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has accused Israel of turning its occupation policies in Gaza and the West Bank into an economy fueled by genocide, supported by the complicity of major multinational corporations. […]
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Solar Power Brings Light and Resilience to Conflict-Hit Goma Neighborhood
In the heart of eastern Congo’s conflict zone, the Ndosho neighborhood of Goma is experiencing a quiet transformation powered by the sun. Once a displacement camp with just 3% electricity access, Ndosho now thrives under a 1.3-megawatt solar mini-grid installed by Nuru, a Congolese-American energy company whose name means “light” in Swahili. The solar grid […]
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South Africa’s Eastern Cape Flood Death Toll Rises to 102 as Search for Missing Children Continues
The official death toll from the catastrophic floods that struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape earlier this month has risen to 102, with two children still missing, according to the latest update from provincial authorities. The floods, triggered by a cold front on June 9–10, devastated communities in the OR Tambo and Amathole districts, sweeping away […]
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UN Rapporteur Accuses Corporations of Profiting from “Economy of Genocide” in Palestine
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has released a scathing report accusing Israel of transforming its occupation of Palestinian territories into an “economy of genocide”, sustained by the complicity of major multinational corporations across the tech, arms, finance, and energy sectors2. The 39-page report, titled From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide, will be presented […]
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German Police Turned Away 6,000 Migrants at Land Borders
Germany is sending illegal immigrants to Poland and the Netherlands, often without coordination with local authorities. Between May 8 and June 30, German federal police turned away 6,193 migrants at the country’s land borders under new measures adopted by the government of conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz. RELATED: U.S. President Mocks Migrants Heading to Alligator Alcatraz […]
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U.S. Senate Passes Trump’s Fiscal Plan, Sending It Back to House for Final Approval
All Democrats and three independent senators opposed the bill, which would add US$3.3 trillion to the national debt. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump’s fiscal and budget plan, sending it back to the House of Representatives for final review and a vote. RELATED: Musk Lashes Out at the U.S. Senate and Trump’s […]
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U.S. President Mocks Migrants Heading to Alligator Alcatraz
‘We’ll teach them how to run from an alligator,’ Trump said. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump mocked migrants set to be transferred to a detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying they’ll have to learn how to run from alligators. RELATED: Venezuela Condemns Trump’s New Memo Targeting Cuba “We’re going to teach them how to run […]
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Spain and Brazil Launch Joint Initiative to Push Global Tax on the Ultra-Rich
They propose analyzing administrative and data shortcomings to ensure that individuals with high net worths pay more efficiently. On Tuesday, Spain and Brazil will launch a joint initiative to promote a global tax increase on the superrich, aiming to achieve a fairer redistribution of wealth. RELATED: COP29: GSLTF Proposes Climate Taxes on Cryptocurrencies, Plastics, and […]
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Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China: Xi Jinping
The Chinese leader emphasized that his country’s modernization requires strengthened unity and diligence. The Communist Party of China (CPC), which has led its country through a remarkable transformation over the 76 years since it came to power, marked the 104th anniversary of its founding on Tuesday. RELATED: Venezuela Congratulates China on the 104th Anniversary of […]