North Korea’s recent salvo of at least 10 short-range ballistic missiles, fired off its east coast early Thursday, is stirring international concern. South Korean military officials suggest the display may be aimed at potential buyers, notably Russia, amidst ongoing tensions in the region. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed that one missile landed outside Japan’s […]
Read MoreInternational Criminal Court (ICC). The task of this court is to punish the perpetrators of genocide, human rights violations and war criminals worldwide. But Israel is carrying out continuous killings in Gaza, showing thumbs up to international law. The country has even put pressure on the ICC to investigate them. Israel has been threatening investigators […]
Read MoreSouth Africa has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Egypt has announced to join the case. According to Al Jazeera sources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt said in a statement on May 12 that the Israeli forces are killing civilian Palestinians […]
Read MoreAs India progresses through its multi-phase parliamentary elections, the anticipation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential re-election remains high. With the sixth phase of voting recently concluded and the final phase set for June 1, 2024, political analysts and scholars project a significant victory for Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This election occurs […]
Read MoreIn Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the state headquarters of the BJP is just opposite the Rajsik Vidhan Sabha building of that state. The entrance to the assembly is just after crossing the main road from the BJP office, although the present Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rarely visits the party office. During the polls, […]
Read MoreBY KARL VICK If the Middle East is a puzzle, it’s one that grew even harder to imagine ever clicking together as the evening of May 19 gave way to May 20. In the space of 24 hours, the President of Iran was killed, and the Prime Minister of Israel learned that a warrant for […]
Read MoreBy Erin Hale Taipei, Taiwan – Protests are expected to resume in Taiwan on Friday over a divisive bill that would greatly expand the investigative powers of parliament and has already drawn thousands of people onto the streets. Protesters gathered outside the legislature on Tuesday to coincide with the first reading of the bill, and […]
Read MoreBy Nicholas Yong Singapore – A popular South Korean DJ ‘monk’, known for donning a cleric’s robes and combining electronic dance music with Buddhist mantras, is stirring controversy among the faithful in Singapore who claim he is denigrating the religion. On Sunday, May 19, the Singapore Buddhist Federation called for NewJeansNim’s two performances at a […]
Read MoreOn Friday afternoon in the dusty town of Rae Barili, it was May sunshine. The local ITI ground was overflowing with people from twelve o’clock, and when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke at around 3:30, the ground filled with about 1,300 people roared! A short speech of only three and a half minutes, counting 210 seconds. […]
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing on May 17 highlights the strong relationship between Russia and China, built on mutual suspicion of the West and growing Chinese imports of Russian oil and gas. Despite their public unity, underlying tensions could challenge this alliance. Central Asia is a potential point of friction, with Russia’s historical […]
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