Belgium’s leading universities have condemned the government’s refusal to help 13 Gaza students reach the country after they won scholarships to study or conduct research there. The university leaders said the students had earned their places through rigorous academic selection. They also criticized the government for allowing the issue to become part of a wider… Continue reading Gaza Students Belgium: Universities Slam Evacuation Refusal
The US Supreme Court has dealt a major setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The justices rejected the Trump administration’s request to allow new US Postal Service rules to take effect. As a result, the restrictions will remain blocked while the broader legal fight continues.… Continue reading Trump Mail-In Ballot Restrictions Blocked by Supreme Court
Israeli rights group B’Tselem has accused Israel of pursuing policies in the occupied West Bank that it says are making it increasingly difficult for Palestinians to maintain their communities and collective identity. The group presented its assessment in a new report called “The Elimination Project.” According to B’Tselem, several policies work together to undermine Palestinian… Continue reading Israel West Bank Policies Face Rights Group Criticism
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time. The health ministry said the number reached 107,677 as of September 1. The figure highlights Japan’s rapidly aging population. It also adds to concerns about the country’s shrinking workforce and falling birth rate. The government released the figures ahead of… Continue reading Japan Centenarians Top 100,000 for First Time
Renowned Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at his home in Brazil after doctors diagnosed him with cancer. Raoni, who is 94, returned home to Mato Grosso after undergoing surgery in São Paulo in June. The Chief Raoni cancer diagnosis affects his digestive system, according to the Raoni Institute. The institute said… Continue reading Chief Raoni Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Palliative Care
South African police have issued a warning to women after another woman’s body was discovered east of Johannesburg, bringing the number of reported female victims found in the area in recent months to seven. The latest body was found on Tuesday in Kwa-Thema, about 34 kilometres from Kempton Park. Police said the victim was fully… Continue reading South African Police Alert After Seventh Woman Found
Political donors could face tougher residency rules in the UK as ministers seek to prevent wealthy people living abroad from making huge contributions to British political parties. The move follows a major row over £72 million in donations to Reform UK from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Each donor gave the party £36… Continue reading Political Donor Residency: UK Plans Tougher Rules
Former Golden Dawn lawmaker Ilias Kasidiaris has left prison and announced plans to return to Greek politics. Kasidiaris walked out of Domokos prison in central Greece on Tuesday after completing his sentence for his role in the Golden Dawn criminal organisation. Dozens of supporters gathered outside the prison to welcome him. Some waved Greek flags,… Continue reading Ilias Kasidiaris Released, Eyes Political Comeback
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new rules that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the country without seeking extensions. US District Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston issued the ruling on Monday. His decision came one day before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)… Continue reading Trump Limits Foreign Students Blocked by US Judge
Saudi Arabia has warned Yemen’s Houthis that it will respond “firmly” after a wave of missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in the kingdom. The Saudi-led coalition said the Houthis targeted civilian areas in Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Monday. The attacks caused minor to moderate injuries to 13 people. They also damaged… Continue reading Saudi Houthi Attacks: Riyadh Warns of Firm Response
