The meteorological observatory in China issued a blue alert for extreme weather for the next two days due to the solid thunderstorms and hail that have buffeted large areas of the country since last Saturday.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will remove its sanctions against Niger.
The sanctions imposed on Niger by the West African regional organization ECOWAS are to be lifted. These restrictions include border closures and the suspension of financial transactions. According to its officials, the decision was made with humanitarian concerns in mind. Three members of ECOWAS declared their departure from the West African regional organization, and now the organization's leaders are gathering.
The opposition in Turkey declares victory in Ankara and Istanbul, dealing a blow to Erdogan.
In the largest setback to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in more than 20 years, Turkey's main opposition party has declared victory in local elections held in Istanbul and Ankara. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the Republican People's Party (CHP) declared victory over Erdogan's running AK Party candidate by more than a million votes on Sunday, when more than 95% of Istanbul's voting booths had opened. Mansur Yavas of the CHP defeated his opponent in the capital city of Ankara, praising the outcome as a "clear message to those who rule this country." The CHP was also ahead in Izmir, Turkey’s third city. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is being tipped as a potential candidate in the 2028 Presidential vote in Istanbul. In total, CHP prevailed in 36 of Turkey’s 81 provinces, state-run Anadolu reported, making inroads into many AK Party strongholds. Opposition supporters gathered in Istanbul to celebrate the results, with tens of thousands of people lighting torches and waving Turkish flags.
Israelis disrupt help headed for Gaza, burning delivery vans and destroying food aid.
Israeli protestors in the occupied West Bank obstructed assistance vehicles bound for Gaza, tossing food packages on the road and ripping open grain bags. The White House denounced the attack.
Following Taiwan's presidential elections, Chinese balloons over Taiwan have been spotted recently. Fresh reports of balloon sightings follow Taiwan's presidential election results. One balloon soars near Pingtung County, while five balloons are near Keelung City. China has not ruled out using force in Taiwan. See to learn more!
Women in Afghanistan are suffering under the Taliban, according to refugees from that country living in Australia. To help with their suffering, they host fundraisers and provide assistance. Once again, the Taliban begin a new school year in Afghanistan devoid of female students. Women's rights in Afghanistan are still not fully respected.
Report: 3% growth in the global smartphone market is anticipated in 2024.
A report published in 2024 by the technology market research firm Counterpoint predicts a rebound in the worldwide smartphone market. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Speaking about Israel's current conflict on Gaza, President Macron and the Emir of Qatar met in Paris.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, is in Paris for an official state visit where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. It is believed that the two would talk about Israel's current conflict in Gaza. Held in the French capital, the discussions come after Israel, the US, Qatar, and Egypt proposed a truce and prisoner swap some days earlier.
Improved ocean and climate observation is the goal of new research.
Climate change is causing short-term events like a heat wave in Greenland and a storm in Antarctica. On the largest ice sheets in the globe, they may have a far longer-term impact. Moreover, it might even result in the crossing of tipping thresholds in the polar areas.
"Israeli actions in Gaza amount to genocide," argues a former PLO legal advisor.
Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer and former legal counselor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, has criticized Israeli military activities in Gaza. She believes that displacing civilians without providing bare essentials is prohibited under international law. Buttu emphasized the relevance of international legal processes in dealing with the problem, ongoing legal developments, and their potential long-term implications. She questioned Israel's professed intentions, accusing them of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Despite Israel's claims to limit civilian losses, Buttu noted extensive bombing of hospitals and schools as proof of genocide on the ground. She also spoke about Israel's strategic goals and the ongoing battle in Gaza, highlighting Palestinian resilience against Israeli forces and exploring the potential use of military activities as bargaining chips in cease-fire negotiations.
Secretive Royal health matters: how is the Royal family coping with health concerns?
The latest cancer diagnosis of King Charles and the Prince of Wales's recuperation from an abdominal surgery appear to be straining the stability of the British monarchy. According to a royal book, if Megan Markle and Prince Harry had not resigned from their official royal positions, things would have turned out differently. See to find out more!
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