The Nigeria miner deaths have triggered protests in Niger state after 37 miners died while in government custody. Police fired tear gas on Friday as crowds gathered outside the civil defense corps office in Minna, the state capital. The miners had been arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of illegal mining. Nigeria’s civil defense… Continue reading Nigeria Miner Deaths Spark Protest in Niger State
Good Friday Agreement commitments featured prominently as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Manchester on Friday. Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North, Burnham’s new base in Manchester. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the 1998 peace agreement and discussed closer cooperation between the UK… Continue reading Good Friday Agreement: Burnham and Martin Pledge Support
Spanish police launched a major operation Friday to move Ceuta migrants from makeshift camps on beaches to a temporary reception facility at the port. Around 150 police officers took part in the operation, which also involved Spanish military and Civil Guard units. Authorities began moving people from the Benítez and El Trampolín beaches early in… Continue reading Ceuta Migrants Moved From Beaches to New Camp
The US Iranian leaders UN General Assembly decision will allow senior officials from Tehran to travel to New York for next week’s United Nations meeting. The Trump administration confirmed the move on Thursday, despite the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran. A State Department spokesperson said a core delegation from the Iranian government… Continue reading US Allows Iranian Leaders to Attend UN General Assembly
Yemen clashes have killed 63 people over the past 24 hours as Houthi fighters battled Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia, according to military sources from both sides. A Yemeni government official said Houthi missile and drone attacks killed at least 23 government soldiers in two southwestern provinces. Houthi military sources, meanwhile, reported that… Continue reading Yemen Clashes: 63 Killed in Latest Fighting
A Philippines school shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato has left three people dead and eight others injured. The victims include two 14-year-old students and the 16-year-old student accused of carrying out the attack. The teenage gunman later died by suicide, according to local officials and Reuters. Four of the injured students… Continue reading Philippines School Shooting Leaves Three Dead
The Elizabeth Siders Ohio case took a new turn Wednesday when the mother of 16 children pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and sex-related charges in Vinton County. Siders appeared before the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas as prosecutors continued a case that began after authorities removed 16 children from a home in Hamden,… Continue reading Elizabeth Siders Ohio Case: Mother Pleads Not Guilty
Businesses in Oman must obtain official approval before manufacturing or printing Oman National Day merchandise featuring national symbols. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) issued a circular outlining the requirements ahead of the upcoming National Day celebrations. According to the ministry, businesses must receive permission before commercially producing items that feature protected… Continue reading Oman National Day Merchandise Requires Prior Approval
China Iran Houthi tensions have gained a new diplomatic dimension after Beijing privately asked Tehran to use its influence to restrain Yemen’s Houthis, according to three Iranian sources cited by Reuters. The reported message came after Saudi Arabia appealed to China for help following rapid Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and around the… Continue reading China Iran Houthi Tensions Rise After Saudi Appeal
Codex Azcatitlán has returned to Mexico for the first time in 186 years, giving visitors a rare chance to see one of the most important surviving records of Aztec history. The centuries-old manuscript uses pictograms to tell the story of the Aztec civilisation. It also depicts events surrounding the arrival of Spanish conquistadors and the… Continue reading Codex Azcatitlán Returns to Mexico After 186 Years
