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  • Mountain Blaze Under Control Thanks to South African Firefighters

    As firefighting efforts have been scaled back in the South Peninsula, where multiple fires erupted in Tokai on Friday, 25 April, several areas within Table Mountain National Park are being deemed ‘successfully contained’. ‘The area along Boyes Drive into Kalk Bay, around Clovelly and along Ou Kaapse Weg into Noordhoek has been deemed safe,’ said City of […]

  • Most U.S. Citizens Disapprove of Trump’s Immigration Policies

    Fifty-two percent of respondents say the U.S. has not become a safer place to live as a result of mass deportations. On Wednesday, CNN released a poll showing that a majority of U.S. citizens believe President Donald Trump has gone too far in the deportations of undocumented immigrants. RELATED: Trump’s Trade War Shrinks U.S. Economy […]

  • “The Herds”: Life-Sized Animal Sculptures Raise Climate Awareness Across Africa

    In the streets of Dakar, Senegal, life-sized animal sculptures are turning heads—and sparking conversations. This is the goal of The Herds, a traveling public art project designed to generate deep emotional responses to the global climate crisis. Launched by an artist collective from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the initiative plans to travel through […]

  • At Least 35 Palestinians Killed in 24 Hours Amid Continued Israeli Assault on Gaza

    According to the latest daily statistical report from Gaza’s health authorities, at least 35 Palestinian civilians have been killed and 109 others wounded by the Israeli military in the past 24 hours alone. The attacks, which have continued unabated, were especially concentrated in central and northern Gaza, with 25 of the deaths reported since early […]

  • Yemen’s Houthis Warn the UK of “Consequences” After Joint Airstrikes with U.S. on Sana’a

    The Houthi-led government in Yemen has issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom following joint airstrikes carried out with the United States on the capital, Sana’a, and surrounding areas, denouncing Britain’s involvement as “complicit aggression.” The joint U.S.-UK air campaign, launched on April 29, marks the first publicly acknowledged operation under U.S. President Donald […]

  • Trump’s Trade War Shrinks U.S. Economy by 0.3% in First Quarter

    New tariff policies have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing that the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) shrank at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of this year, amid new tariff policies that have increased uncertainty and dampened confidence. The […]

  • Liberation of Kursk is a Triumph of Justice Over Evil: North Korean General Pak

    Previously, Putin thanked North Korea for the support provided in expelling Ukrainian troops from that region. On Wednesday, North Korean Lieutenant General Pak Young-il rejoiced over the liberation of the Kursk region, which had been invaded by Ukrainian troops in August 2024. RELATED: Russia Thanks North Korea for Its Help in the Liberation of Kursk […]

  • European Commission Calls for Restraint From India and Pakistan

    ‘We urge India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through bilateral political dialogue,’ EC spokesperson Anouni said. On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences without resorting to military action. RELATED: Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours This appeal comes at a time of […]

  • Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours

    ‘India’s self-assumed hubristic role of judge, jury and executioner in the region is reckless and vehemently rejected,’ Tarar said. On Wednesday, the Kashmir region was once again the scene of armed clashes after Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian positions in various sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) and the Lower International Border (LIB). […]

  • Teen Detained in Connection With Uppsala Shooting

    The crime took place inside a hair salon and the victims were reported to be between 15 and 20 years old. On Wednesday, Swedish regional police announced that a suspect, under the age of 18, has been detained on strong suspicion of involvement in Tuesday evening’s deadly shooting in the city of Uppsala. RELATED: Shooting […]

  • Trump Adminstration’s 1st 100 Days: Major Policy Shifts, Legal Battles and Controversies

    Critics said some of Trump’s moves are too rapid and extreme, which could negatively impact the U.S. economy and society. The first 100 days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term have seen major shifts and hasty execution of polices, prompting numerous legal battles and controversies among the U.S. public. RELATED: Trump Claims Ukraine “Will […]

  • The Peace Agreement Should Be Signed With Ukraine, Not the United States: Peskov

    The primary causes of the Ukrainian crisis are too complex to be resolved overnight, he said. On Tuesday, in response to Washington’s calls for an immediate halt to the Ukrainian conflict, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that “the peace agreement must be signed with Ukraine, not with the United States.” RELATED: Russia Thanks North Korea […]

  • Cuba and Russia Strengthen Alliance Against Western Sanctions at BRICS Summit

    Cuba and Russia sign a joint declaration at the BRICS foreign ministers’ summit in Rio de Janeiro to counter unilateral Western sanctions, consolidating strategic cooperation and denouncing neocolonial practices affecting Global South nations. Related: Cuban Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Argentina’s Sovereignty Over Malvinas Islands During the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in Rio de […]

  • Trump Claims Ukraine “Will Be Crushed Very Soon”: Peace or Pressure on Kyiv?

    US President Donald Trump states Ukraine “will be crushed very soon” while positioning himself as the nation’s savior. The White House pushes for a peace deal that could force concessions to Moscow. A critical analysis from a Latin American leftist perspective. Related: Trump Threatens Russia with New Sanctions: Escalating Tensions in Ukraine and Criticism of […]