Again, tens of thousands of people march in London to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of protesters carried signs reading "Ceasefire now," "End genocide," and the well-known Palestinian catchphrase, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," as they marched through the heart of London on Saturday. The pro-Palestinian demonstration clogged the streets between the Houses of Parliament and Russell Square. The demonstration was passed by a smaller group of less than 100 pro-Israel supporters, who waved British and Israeli flags and performed dancing music after around ninety minutes. The UK is preparing for next month's general election, which coincides with the march. Protesters also claim that the vote will be impacted by the Gaza War.
According to a poll, UK PM Rishi Sunak might lose his own constituency.
Opinion polls indicate that Reform UK is more popular than it has ever been, with 14% of British voters saying they would support the party in a general election held right now.
According to organizers on Wednesday, the Taliban leadership has started its first discussions about the effects of climate change in Afghanistan with the UN, funders, and non-governmental organizations.
Calls to halt the "bloodbath" in Gaza as 274 Palestinians are killed in an Israeli attack
An Israeli attack on the Nuiserat refugee camp resulted in the release of four Israeli prisoners and the death of at least 274 Palestinians. Josep Borrell, the senior ambassador for the European Union, denounced the assaults on Saturday and demanded an immediate stop to what he refers to as a "bloodbath." Hours of airstrikes, bombardment, and fierce gunfights between Israeli special forces and Hamas were inflicted upon the Palestinian people. According to Hamas, three other prisoners—including a US citizen—were also slain during the operation.
Afghanistan floods: At least 150 fatalities following severe rains.
According to the World Food Programme, flash floods in Baghlan, Afghanistan's northern region, have killed more than 300 people. Thousands of homes have also been destroyed. Emergency personnel are hunting for survivors in Baghlan province.
Nvidia is about to outpace Amazon in terms of value.
The company is about to surpass Amazon in value for the first time since 2002. Nvidia's market capitalization increased to 1.715 trillion dollars in 2024 after a 40% spike. That is only roughly 3% less than the 1.767 trillion dollar worth of Amazon.
Pakistani Social Media Debate: Is it appropriate to outlaw social media usage? Senate of Pakistan
The resolution to outlaw social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and X has made it to Pakistan's Senate, where it is currently being mined. Monday is the scheduled debate day for this resolution. The resolution targets the younger generation because of what it sees as the detrimental and harmful consequences of social media, according to documents from the Senate Secretariat. See to find out more!
Turkey's President Erdogan has announced his intention to resign from office.
Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has indicated that the local elections later this month will be his final ones. This announcement comes after an unprecedented two decades in office. See to find out more!
Pro-Palestinian protests flare up in many regions of the world.
Student protests demanding that universities cut relations with Israel over the Gaza conflict have spread around Europe, sparking confrontations and arrests as new rallies erupted in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. Watch to find out more.
Global Warfare: China and the US vying for Antarctica | Ecuador takes action against drug traffickers
China and the US in the Race for Antarctica With Israel threatening a ground invasion, 1.3 million Palestinians are crowded into Rafah. Civilians flee as M23 rebels advance on Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ecuador and Spain crack down on transatlantic drug trafficking organizations. This week, Mohammed Saleh provides you with a detailed examination of the most significant conflict zones in the world.
Alibaba's Taobao tests rocket XZY-1 for one-hour goods delivery
Imagine a day in the future when orders placed online are delivered by rockets, not trucks or drones, to any location in the world in under an hour. Chinese rocket developer and Russian e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding have partnered to transport parcels anywhere in the world in less than an hour. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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