Iranian woman dies after police beat her in custody
A woman has died after being severely beaten by the Iranian morality or Islamic religious police in custody for not complying with hijab laws. Mahsa Amini, 22, originally from Kurdistan … Read more
International News
Heathrow cancels flights for Queen’s funeral
United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport announced on Thursday that it would cancel several flights on Monday “as a mark of respect” for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Heathrow Airport confirmed through a … Read more
UN reports that 345 million people facing starvation
The United Nations (UN) food chief has warned that the world is facing a global emergency of unparalleled magnitude as up to 345 million people are on the verge of … Read more
Sudan floods kill more than 130
Sudanese authorities said Thursday that at least 20 people have died as a result of flooding over the past week, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths from floods since … Read more
Lancet COVID-19 Commission criticizes pandemic handling
The Lancet COVID-19 Commission has criticized the response of international organizations and national governments to the pandemic, saying a lack of international cooperation contributed to the millions of deaths. In … Read more
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree on ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Friday agreed to a ceasefire to end deadly border skirmishes that have left more than a hundred dead so far. Russian news agency TASS reported that … Read more
Peace in Afghanistan ensures peace in Pakistan: PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called on the international community to support “all good initiatives” in Afghanistan and termed peace in Afghanistan in the best interest of Pakistan. … Read more
Police arrest man for violently beating his wife in Kuwait
Police in Kuwait arrested a man for physically assaulting his wife and inflicting grievous bodily injuries on her. The Kuwait Interior Ministry said police immediately took action after a video … Read more
Israel and UAE celebrate 2-year anniversary of landmark Abraham Accords
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid met on Thursday with visiting United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to celebrate the second anniversary of the landmark US-brokered … Read more
Bolsonaro reverts cuts to free medication program in 2023 Budget
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro assured that the funding for the Popular Pharmacy program will be preserved as the government vowed to find a solution for it. Bolsonaro’s statement aired by … Read more