Argentina's economic crisis: Public servants demonstrate against layoffs
Teachers and former government employees in Argentina have joined the current wave of protests. They are protesting the economic measures proposed by President Javier Milei. The government has accepted a nearly five billion dollar IMF bailout package, coinciding with the austerity measures that Milei pledged during his presidential campaign. Critics claim that the reductions have caused poverty to rise to about 60%, but he argues that the measures are vital to support the economy.
Israel hits Iran as airspace is restricted and explosions are audible.
Israel has retaliated against Iran by closing the airspace surrounding the city of Isfahan and reporting hearing explosions. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Floods in Pakistan and Afghanistan: More than a hundred people dead
In Pakistan and Afghanistan, excessive rainfall has resulted in more than 100 fatalities and numerous injuries. Both countries' houses and infrastructure have sustained severe damage.
UK arts sector crisis: Creative sectors are heavily hurt by financial cuts.
For decades, the UK arts sector has contributed significantly to the country's global cultural impact. However, years of financial cuts for colleges and artistic institutions have changed the narrative. And when the cost of living rises, creative businesses struggle to thrive.
Israel seizes vital Gaza border crossing and commences attack on Rafah.
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a key route for humanitarian aid and a possible haven for civilians fleeing a construction attack. The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had taken "operational control" of the Gaza side of the border crossing that connects the embattled territory to Egypt. The blocking of the critical route and the placement of tanks in the heart of Rafah are seen as demonstrations of Israel's intention to continue its assault on the southern city despite ongoing truce talks.
Scientists express concern over the rapid rise in levels of methane.
According to NOAA on Friday, in 2023, the most significant and abundant greenhouse gas created by humans—carbon dioxide—rose by the third-highest amount in the past 65 years of records. The quick rise in methane concentrations in the atmosphere, a more powerful but shorter-lived gas that traps heat, worries scientists. Watch to find out more.
Fed raids Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes in Miami and Los Angeles | Latest English News
With federal officials searching his residences in Miami and Los Angeles as part of an investigation into sex trafficking, rapper and entrepreneur Sean Combs is facing an increasing number of legal issues. Keep checking back for additional information!
8 million internally displaced Sudanese since April of last year - World at War
For the last eleven months, the Republic of Sudan—the third-largest country in Africa—has been devastated by conflict. On April 15, hostilities broke out between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, and the Sudanese armed forces. Following the toppling of former strongman Omar Al-Bashir in 2019, the army under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF under Mohamed Hamadan Dagalo shared authority with civilians. Additionally, the army and RSF collaborated to carry out a coup in 2021. However, the planned integration of the paramilitary RSF into the regular army—a politically motivated shift plan approved by the international community—caused a deterioration in ties between the army and the RSF. More than 8 million people have been displaced by the conflict since it started in mid-April. It has also destroyed the capital city of Khartoum, sparked a humanitarian catastrophe, and led to ethnically motivated killings in Darfur. The Sudanese army now claims to have retaken the state broadcaster's Omdurman headquarters on March 12th, marking the biggest victory over rival paramilitary group RSF. Since shortly after hostilities broke out in mid-April, the RSF had possessed the headquarters. Details are brought to you by Mohammed Saleh.
Ukraine will receive its first F-16 jets in June-July.
According to a senior Ukrainian military source, Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from Western partners in June or July. Ukraine has been looking for F-16 fighter jets manufactured in the United States for more than two years to counter Russia's air superiority.
According to recent surveys, Luis Montenegro leads Portugal's center-right.
In the general elections, the Social Democratic Alliance Party of Portugal declared victory. It comes after an extremely close race against the departing Socialist Party. The center-right may now have to think about forming a coalition with Chega, Portugal's emerging far-right party, as there was no clear majority of votes.
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