A group of powerful anti-slavery advocates issued a warning Tuesday, declaring that “millions of lives are at risk” unless urgent, coordinated international action is taken to eliminate modern slavery by the year 2030. Chaired by…
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Israeli forces raided six United Nations schools in East Jerusalem, ordering them to close within 30 days, according to UNRWA, the UN agency for the Palestinian refugees, and the Israeli Ministry of Education. Approximately 800…
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Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
by adminUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, a day after Ukraine said two Chinese nationals were captured in the country. The Chinese nationals had…
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El Salvador says it shares gang intel with the US — and requests specific deportees
by adminEl Salvador says it shares intelligence with the United States about gang members wanted by the Central American nation and provides “complete records” on them before formally requesting their deportation. Villatoro’s comments come after the…
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The US-China trade escalation has no end in sight. Here’s why Beijing’s not backing down
by adminWhat was supposed to be a historic, era-defining trade war launched by US President Donald Trump against a range of countries has, for now, narrowed in on a singular target: China. On Wednesday, Trump announced…
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US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
by adminPanama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and its namesake canal that joins the Atlantic to the Pacific have become the setting…
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New Zealand politicians sing as bill that sparked massive protests is ‘annihilated’
by adminNew Zealand politicians broke out in song Thursday after striking down a right-wing-backed proposal that opponents feared would erode indigenous rights. Tens of thousands of people – predominantly from the Māori community – had already…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla pay a surprise visit to recovering Pope Francis during Italy trip
by adminKing Charles and Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to the recovering Pope Francis on Wednesday during a state visit to Italy that coincided with the British royal couple’s 20th wedding anniversary. The pope met…
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Biden aides ‘scripted’ everything, allowed his faculties to ‘atrophy,’ new book claims
by adminWhite House aides cut off outside access to former President Joe Biden, which ultimately backfired and worsened his cognitive function, according to a new book. The book, ‘Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the…
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Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel, has been confirmed to the position by the United States Senate. The Senate voted 53 to 46 on Tuesday to advance Huckabee’s nomination. He…