Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Leader Mohammad Deif in Southern Gaza: Dozens of Militants Killed

Palestinians gather near damages, following what Palestinians say was an Israeli strike at a tent camp in Al-Mawasi area, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip July 13, 2024.

In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza targeted Mohammad Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades. The strike occurred in the Khan Yunis area, and while Deif’s status remains unclear, the attack resulted in substantial militant casualties. The Strike and … Read more

Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Deal, Seeks Written Guarantees for Negotiations on Permanent Truce with Israel

Hamas, whose top Gazan official is Yahya Sinwar, would only release male hostages during the ceasefire deal’s second phase.

In a significant development, Hamas has agreed to a US-backed ceasefire agreement with Israel, signaling a potential pause in the nine-month-long conflict in Gaza. However, the deal comes with a critical stipulation: Hamas is demanding written guarantees that mediators will continue negotiations for a permanent truce once the initial phase of the plan is implemented. … Read more

Tragic Stampede at Religious Event in India Claims Over 100 Lives

Stampede at religious event in India has killed at least 60 people.

LUCKNOW, India — In a devastating incident, over 100 people lost their lives in a stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh, India. The tragedy occurred as thousands of devotees rushed to exit a makeshift tent following an event with Hindu figure Bhole Baba. The stampede, which led to the deaths of at least … Read more

Iranian Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off Amid Record Low Turnout

Tehran, Iran –  In an unprecedented turn of events, Iran’s snap presidential election has resulted in a run-off between reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili. With a record-low turnout of just 40%, the election underscores the increasing voter apathy and dissatisfaction within the country. Election Overview The Iranian Ministry of Interior reported that only 40% … Read more

Russia and North Korea Forge Strategic Partnership: A New Era of Cooperation Amid Global Tensions

Russia and North Korea Forge Strategic Partnership: A New Era of Cooperation Amid Global Tensions.

A Landmark Agreement In a move that could redefine geopolitical dynamics, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement, pledging mutual aid against aggression. This historic deal, signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, represents the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War. As both nations face … Read more

Macron Gambles on Snap Election After Crushing Loss to French Far Right in EU Vote

Macron and the First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Touquet polling station, for the European elections, June 9, 2024.

A Shocking Turn of Events in French Politics In a dramatic and unexpected move, French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly and called for a snap election. This decision came in response to a crushing defeat for his Renaissance party in the recent European parliamentary elections. An exit poll revealed that the far-right … Read more

Will Coalition Turn Domineering Modi Into a Humbler Leader?

Narendra Modi

India Faces a New Era of Coalition Politics India, the world’s largest democracy, is no stranger to coalition governments. From 1989 to 2004, six general elections failed to produce a single-party majority, resulting in a series of coalition governments. These coalitions have ranged from chaotic and short-lived to remarkably successful, achieving significant economic reforms and … Read more

Tragic Mediterranean Migrant Crisis: MSF Recovers 11 Bodies Off Libya’s Coast

More than 20,000 deaths and disappearances have been registered in the central Mediterranean since 2014.

Bloody Policies: European Complicity in Mediterranean Deaths The harrowing reality of the Mediterranean migrant crisis resurfaced with chilling clarity as Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced the recovery of 11 bodies and the rescue of over 160 individuals off the Libyan coast. The incident has reignited criticism of the migration policies of both North African and … Read more

What Will Modi 3.0 Look Like for India?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi displays a letter from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inviting him to form the next central government, outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, Friday, June 7, 2024

Humbling Moment: Modi Prepares for a Third Term with Reduced Mandate New Delhi, India – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for his third term in office, the political landscape of India seems poised for a significant shift. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which previously enjoyed a commanding majority, has been reduced to 240 … Read more

OPEC+ Extends Collective Crude Production Cuts Into 2025

OPEC+, a group of 23 oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will convene on Sunday to decide on the next phase of production policy.

OPEC+ Extends Crude Oil Production Cuts: What It Means for the Global Market The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced on Sunday their decision to extend the official crude output agreement into 2025. This move is aimed at stabilizing the global oil market amid fluctuating demand and … Read more