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In a rather remarkable manner, President Donald Trump launched a scathing verbal attack on the CBS program "60 Minutes" after it aired in-depth stories on Ukraine and Greenland this past Sunday. The former president accused the network of being out of control and suggested that it deserved a hefty penalty for targeting him. "60 Minutes," a program that's managed to secure a prominent place in American households, seems to have struck another chord with President Trump. "Almost every week, '60 Minutes' ... mentions the name…

In the aftermath of the contentious October 2024 elections, Human Rights Watch has voiced grave concerns regarding the apparent absence of a credible investigation into a surge of political killings. This alarming trend has predominantly victimized individuals affiliated with the opposition, particularly those who openly contested the re-election of President Daniel Chapo. How does one reconcile the fundamental principles of democracy with such deadly repression? This question lingers ominously in the air as HRW shines a…

Myanmar is currently grappling with a significant humanitarian crisis, as the demands for aid escalate by the moment, according to officials from the Red Cross. "This is not merely a disaster; it is a complex humanitarian crisis layered atop existing vulnerabilities," stated Alexander Matheou, the regional director for Asia Pacific at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). "The magnitude of this disaster is substantial, and the need for support is urgent," he emphasized, highlighting…

Next week, we will mark a significant milestone: 25 years since Vladimir Putin secured his first election as the President of Russia. Over this quarter-century, Putin has managed to outlast five U.S. presidents, four French presidents, three German chancellors, and eight British prime ministers. Clearly, his tenure has been marked by persistence and resilience. As we reflect on this period, it's crucial to note that three years post his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and despite the barrage of Western sanctions aimed at…

In a world where the intricacies of international relations seldom involve the voices of smaller nations, North Western State of Somalia stands resolute in maintaining its sovereignty. Recently, rumblings have surfaced about potential proposals to relocate displaced Palestinians from Gaza to North Western State of Somalia. These discussions, however, seem to have materialized mostly within the realms of speculation and incomplete dialogues. Recently, it was reported that some governments were toying with the notion…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a spirited push towards financial transparency and accountability, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro of North Western State of Somalia has laid down the gauntlet, urging all government ministries and agencies to channel accrued revenues directly to the Ministry of Finance. It's a move designed to tighten the screws on financial operations and sniff out any fiscal hide-and-seek played in dark corners. At a cabinet gathering this Thursday, against the backdrop of Hargeisa's bustling…

The Shocking Case of Lucy Letby: A Story That Leaves Us with More Questions Than Answers It’s a tale so harrowing that it left many across the UK—and even beyond—utterly stunned and scratching their heads in disbelief. How could a young nurse, entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable, be found guilty of murdering not one, not two, but seven innocent babies? And as if that wasn’t enough, she allegedly attempted to murder seven more. The case of Lucy Letby, who, post-conviction in 2023, has been dubbed the most prolific…

Somalia Urges Ethiopia to Revoke North Western State of Somalia Sea Deal by Month's End MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has thrown down the gauntlet, giving Ethiopia until the end of the month to backtrack on its sea access arrangement with North Western State of Somalia. This demand was outlined in an interview with The New Humanitarian by Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Sheikh Ali. Ali emphasized that the age-old military alliance between Somalia and Ethiopia, including the presence of Ethiopian soldiers on…

Anger from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown over Western vaccine policy. In a column published by The Guardian on Monday, August 16, he urges leaders to convene a summit to address the shortage of vaccines in Africa while billions of doses are administered elsewhere. It is a monumental failure in the West, a "pause",…

Following his removal from the presidency on Sunday, Hichem Mechichi, now the former Tunisian prime minister, said he was ready to step down. As for the main party in parliament, Ennahdha, which supports him, he condemned a coup, but after a political bureau was held that evening, he is now calling for early elections. The…