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Maldives Bans Israeli Tourists Amid Gaza Conflict, Escalating Tensions

By Ifunanya / June 3, 2024

The Maldives government has decided to ban Israeli citizens from entering the country due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. […]

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Tragic Mid-Air Collision at Portugal Air Show Claims Life of Spanish Pilot

By Ifunanya / June 3, 2024

A mid-air collision between two small planes at an air show in southern Portugal resulted in the death of a […]

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Chile Supports Genocide Case Against Israel at International Court of Justice

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2024

Santiago, Chile – Chile has officially joined a coalition of countries supporting a genocide case against Israel at the International […]

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Michelle Obama’s Mother, Marian Robinson, Dies At 86

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2024

Marian Robinson, the mother of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at 86.In a statement, her family said […]

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Trump Campaign Raises Record $34.8 Million In Donations After Guilty Verdict

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

The Trump campaign said Friday it nearly doubled its single-day fundraising record after a New York jury found Donald Trump […]

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Saudi Arabia Announces $11.9 Billion Stock Sale in Aramco

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced on Friday its decision to sell a second tranche of stock […]

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US Economy Grows at Sluggish 1.3% Pace in First Quarter, Down from Previous Estimate

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.3% annual pace from January through March, the weakest quarterly rate since the […]

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Donald Trump Becomes First Former U.S. President Convicted of Felony Crimes

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

New York, NY – Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as […]

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Three Black Men Sue American Airlines Over Body Odour

By Ifunanya / May 31, 2024

Three Black men have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, alleging they were unjustly removed from an aircraft after a […]

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Garry Conille Named Haiti’s New Prime Minister Amidst Escalating Gang Violence

By Ifunanya / May 30, 2024

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister on Tuesday evening, nearly a month […]

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Thousands Flee Rafah as Israel Deepens Gaza Offensive

By Ifunanya / May 30, 2024

Gaza Strip – Thousands of people are fleeing the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip as Israel intensifies […]

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Statehood at Arab Summit

By Ifunanya / May 30, 2024

Beijing, China – Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated calls for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and pledged increased […]

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IDF Denies Involvement in Deadly Bombing at Al-Mawasi Refugee Camp

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2024

Rafah, Gaza Strip – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have denied responsibility for a bombing at a refugee camp in […]

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Polish Man Jailed in Congo for Espionage Released

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

WARSAW, Poland – Congolese authorities have released Mariusz Majewski, a Polish man who was sentenced to life in prison on […]

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Tropical Storm Remal Leaves Trail of Destruction in Bangladesh and India

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

Tropical storm Remal wreaked havoc across southern Bangladesh and eastern India on Monday, flooding dozens of coastal villages and leaving […]

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Desperation and Displacement: Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip – Tent camps sprawl for over 16 kilometres (10 miles) along Gaza’s coast, stretching across beaches, […]

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Theatre Provides Solace for Haitian Children Amidst Gang Violence

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

In a local theatre school, 12-year-old Juliana St. Vill and her classmates find solace through screaming—a therapeutic outlet amidst the […]

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Nine Egyptians Cleared in Migrant Shipwreck Case Remain in Detention Despite Court Ruling

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2024

Athens, Greece – Nine Egyptians, who were cleared by a Greek court of their involvement in the sinking of a […]

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Iran’s Interim President Addresses Parliament Amid Political Transition

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2024

Tehran, Iran – Acting President Mohammad Mokhber delivered his inaugural public address to Iran’s new parliament on Monday, marking his […]

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Rocket Barrage Targets Tel Aviv: Hamas Strikes Amid Gaza Conflict

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2024

Tel Aviv, Israel – The military wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Sunday that it had launched […]

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