US, G7 Leaders Will Try To Cap Price Of Russian Oil
Western leaders gathering at the G7 have decided to try capping the price of Russian oil, officials say. It's the latest step toward punishing Moscow while attempting to mitigate the economic effects of the war in Ukraine. How, when and by how much t...
India Court Acquits 69 Hindus Of Murder Of 11 Muslims During 2002 Riots
An Indian court on Thursday acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former minister from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), of the murder of 11 Muslims during communal riots in the western state of Gujarat in 2002. The killings occurred in Ahmedabad on February 28, 2002, a day after a suspected Muslim mob set fire to a train carrying Hindu pilgrims,...
“History Will Not Forget The War Crimes” Committed In Ukraine – European Council President
"History will not forget the war crimes" committed in Ukraine, President of the European Council Charles Michel said Wednesday. Pictures posted to Michel's social media account showed the former Belgian Prime Minister visiting Ukraine, with one tit...
“Shoot Down Iranian Gunboats If They Harass US Ships” – Trump Instructs US Navy
The tension between the United States and Iran seems not to be over as President Trump has ordered the United States Navy to shoot down all Iranian gunboats who harass them ever again. This was disclosed by President Trump in his official Twitter handle. According to Trump, any and all Iranian gunboats should be shot down and destroy. I have instructed...
Trump Returns To White House Takes Off Mask Even As Cases Rise Among His Own Staffers
President Donald Trump left the Walter Reed hospital on Monday night and was taken by helicopter back to the White House, taking off his face mask when he arrived back at the White House on Monday night, despite two staffers standing behind him and his still being infected with the coronavirus. He exited from Marine One after leaving Walter Reed...
US Congress Slams Nigeria Govt Over Lingering Insecurity
United States Congress on Tuesday criticised the Nigerian government for failing to curb escalating violence and widespread killings across the country. The remarks were made during a joint briefing of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, convened to examine allegations of systematic attacks on Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking at the session, members of Congress referenced President Donald Trump’s...
President Al-Assad Flees Damascus As Rebels Overthrow Government After 24 Years
The 24-year rule of Bashar al-Assad in Syria appears to have come to an end after rebel groups seized Damascus in the early hours of Sunday. The insurgent forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), had earlier entered Syria’s third-largest city of Homs before launching an offensive on Damascus. Quoting senior military officials, Reuters said Assad has fled Damascus by plane. The...
Myanmar Junta Orders Week Of National Mourning After Devastating Quake
Myanmar's ruling junta announced a week of national mourning on Monday for the victims of the country's devastating earthquake, which has claimed the lives of over 1,700 people. The official mourning period runs until April 6, the junta said in a statement, with national flags to fly at half-mast. AFP Details later…
Hunger Should Never Be Used As A Weapon Of War – UN Chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to stand firmly against the use of hunger as a weapon in conflicts. Speaking via video at a UN conference in Ethiopia on Monday, Guterres highlighted the devastating impact of conflict and climate change on food security. “Climate change is disrupting harvests, supply chains, and humanitarian assistance. Conflict continues to...
US To Pressure Israel Over Gaza Truce – Hamas
In response to PM Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that no deal has been worked out, Hamas urges the US to pressure Israel on Gaza ceasefire. The two sides have traded blame over stalling talks for a ceasefire and hostage exchange as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal following the deaths of six Gaza captives. Hamas’s Qatar-based lead negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, called...
