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UK Prime Minister’s chief of staff resigns amid rising controversy
Sue Gray, the chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned on Sunday amid growing scrutiny and internal tensions within the Labour government during its early months in office. Gray cited concerns that the intense commentary surrounding her role risked distracting from the government’s key agenda of implementing change. Reports of disagreements between […]
‘We Will Win Together’, Netanyahu Tells Israeli Troops At Lebanon Border
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed victory against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on Sunday during a visit to soldiers on the Lebanon border. “The whole world is amazed by the blows you are delivering to our enemies, and I salute you… Together we will fight, and together we will win,” he told them, according to […]
Lebanon prime minister demands more pressure on Israel
Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, has called for “pressure on Israel” to enforce a ceasefire, as a new Israeli strike hit the southern suburbs of the capital on Sunday. Mikati expressed support for US and French efforts to secure a truce, as the official National News Agency reported a strike south of Beirut. An AFP […]
Trump to speak behind protective glass at failed assassination site
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, a location that holds a dark significance as the site of a failed assassination attempt against him in July. This return rally comes one month before the presidential election, with Trump’s campaign marred by ongoing security threats and the spectre of political […]
Warren Buffet sells Bank of America Shares worth $10 billion
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold around $10 billion worth of Bank of America shares, reducing its stake by nearly a quarter. This move follows his earlier decision to cut his Apple holding by 56%, surprising investors with two major divestments from what were his largest equity positions. Berkshire offloaded 239 million Bank of America […]
Tanzanian Government Bans Online Editions Of Three Leading Newspapers
In a significant crackdown on media freedom, the Tanzanian government has suspended the online licenses of three prominent newspapers—“The Citizen”, “Mwananchi”, and “Mwanaspoti”—for 30 days following the publication of a critical animated clip regarding President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The decision has drawn widespread condemnation from rights groups, who view it as part of a broader […]
Iran summons envoys as Israel intensifies Beirut bombing
Israel’s military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as troops battled militants near the border and warplanes bombarded their strongholds around the country. Israel announced this week that its troops had started “ground raids” into parts of southern Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah, after days of heavy bombardment […]
Appeals court upholds jail term for Tunisian presidential candidate convicted of certificate forgery
A Tunisian court confirmed an imprisonment sentence earlier, handed down to a presidential contender ahead of elections scheduled for Sunday. His lawyer said the appeals court in the city of Jendouba in western Tunisia had upheld the 20-month jail sentence against detained presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel. His lawyer said the ruling can be appealed and […]
Israel Issues New Evacuation Order For Parts Of Southern Beirut
The Israeli military issued orders in the early hours of Thursday telling people to leave multiple areas of densely-populated southern Beirut, where it says it will hit Hezbollah sites. “You are located near facilities and interests belonging to Hezbollah, which the army will act against in the near future,” Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee said […]
Just In: Italy eases temporary work Visa process for foreign workers
The Italian government is taking steps to simplify the process for foreigners seeking temporary work visas. This is in effort to meet labour market demands as the country is reported to be facing a shortage of skilled workers. The government plans to increase the number of days each year when applications are accepted. By expanding […]