The international community has reacted strongly to the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, which declared Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territories illegal. Palestinian leaders have celebrated the decision as a significant step...
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Global Response to ICJ Ruling Against Israeli Occupation
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed four new members as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland were officially inducted in a ceremony held in Cooperstown, N.Y. Each inductee delivered heartfelt speeches, sharing their journeys and expressing gratitude...
Breaking News: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2024
In a stunning development, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. In a heartfelt letter posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Biden emphasized that his decision was made in the best...
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify Washington, D.C. – Independent Senator Joe Manchin has joined the chorus of voices from within President Joe Biden’s own party calling for him to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. Manchin’s...
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
Israeli Jets Bomb Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen
In a significant escalation, Israeli fighter jets bombed key sites in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Saturday. This strike was a direct retaliation for a deadly drone attack launched by the Iran-backed Houthis, which hit Tel Aviv the previous...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
On July 19, 2024, a global outage hit Windows PCs due to a problematic update from security firm CrowdStrike. The update to its Falcon service caused many systems to crash with the infamous “blue screen of death,” disrupting various services, including Microsoft 365....
Biden Considers Exit as Trump Prepares for Republican Nomination
President Joe Biden is contemplating withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, sources say, while former President Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican nomination with a major speech. On Thursday, the trajectories of the two candidates diverged...
Extreme Heat Wave Shuts Acropolis, Scorches Europe
Southern Europe is sweltering under an extreme heat wave, leading to significant disruptions and unprecedented temperatures. The Acropolis in Greece, one of the country's most iconic landmarks, was shut down for five hours on Wednesday due to soaring temperatures....
Von der Leyen Re-Elected as President of European Commission with Stronger Support
On Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission with a significant majority of 401 out of 720 votes from European Parliament members, a far wider margin than her narrow win five years ago. Ursula von der Leyen secured a second...
Politician Injured, Wife Killed in Sint Maarten Shooting
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred in the Cupecoy/Maho area of Sint Maarten, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) responded to a distress call at approximately 9:30 pm, discovering...
Venezuelan Farmers Boost Rice and Corn Production with Buyer-Funded Loans
Venezuelan farmers like Roberto Latini are experiencing a resurgence in rice and corn production, thanks to loans of fertilizers and seeds from agricultural guilds. Latini, who farms over 300 hectares in Portuguesa, attributes his ability to plant this season's crops...
China Urged to Set Deadline for Philippines to Withdraw from Second Thomas Shoal
A prominent Chinese maritime expert has called on Beijing to set a definitive timeline for the Philippines to withdraw from the Second Thomas Shoal. Wu Shicun, founder of the Hainan-based National Institute for South China Sea Studies, described the ongoing standoff...
Belgium Braces for New Wave of French Tax Exiles
Following the surprising success of the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) left-wing alliance in France’s parliamentary elections on July 7, Belgium is anticipating a new influx of French tax exiles. The election result, which granted a relative majority to the NFP, has...
American League Triumphs in 2024 MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field
The baseball world turned its eyes to Globe Life Field in Texas on Tuesday night for the 94th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The American League continued its recent dominance with a thrilling victory over the National League, despite a strong start from...
President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 Amid Rising Calls for Him to Step Down
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced earlier this week. This marks the second time the President has contracted the virus, the first being in July 2022. Despite the diagnosis, Biden is experiencing mild...
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Parachute Drop Near Arnhem Marks 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden
Eighty years after the daring but ultimately unsuccessful Operation Market Garden of World War II, paratroopers from eight NATO nations participated in a commemorative jump over the Netherlands. The event, held near Ede on Ginkel Heath, saw 700 modern paratroopers...
Four Dead, 18 Injured in Birmingham Nightlife Shooting
A devastating mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, left four people dead and 18 others injured late Saturday night, as multiple shooters opened fire in the city’s popular Five Points South entertainment district. The incident, which occurred just after 11 p.m., has...
Alleged ELN Attack in Eastern Colombia Threatens to End Peace Process
An alleged attack by the **National Liberation Army (ELN)** in eastern Colombia, which left two soldiers dead and 25 others injured, has pushed the country’s peace process to the brink of collapse. The attack, which took place on Monday at an army base in the village...
Activemirror: From Humble Beginnings to Rising Stars
Who is Activemirror? In short, they’re a group of four talented young musicians from Aruba, creating a blend of sounds that's captured the hearts of listeners around the world. Let’s start with Elias Janssen, the bassist. He’s the shy, quiet one, usually tucked away...
Nine Dead in Lebanon as Hezbollah Pagers Explode Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict
At least nine people, including a young girl, have been killed and 2,750 others wounded across Lebanon following the explosion of pagers used by Hezbollah members. The simultaneous blasts occurred on September 17, 2024, raising alarm and sparking immediate blame on...