Gaza, already heavily affected by the terrible consequences of continuous fighting, has reported its first polio case in 25 years, shocking the whole territory. On Friday, the Palestinian health ministry released concerning news stating that a 10-month-old infant from the central Gaza Strip had the illness identified. This issue arises at a period when the area is dealing with the …

Based on his irritation at the criminal charges he is facing, former President Donald Trump made headlines on Thursday defending his personal comments targeted against Vice President Kamala Harris. Leveraging the chance offered by a news conference at his New Jersey golf course, Trump positioned Harris in line with the financial challenges of President Joe Biden’s presidency.  Declaring his displeasure, …

Following severe flood damage in North Pyongan Province, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, was kidnapped by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) supervising the leaving of officials assigned with restoration and reconstruction early in August 2024. The late July floods that hit the region needed a significant response from North Korea’s government.  Direct participation of Kim Jong …

Thailand’s Parliament met Friday to choose the next prime minister from the daughter of the contentious former leader Thaksin Shinawatra. Two days separate this vote from the removal of the former prime minister from office for ethical transgressions. Leading the Pheu Thai party, 37-year-old Paetongtarn is the only nominee for the post. Specifically, the law does not mandate her holding …

Unbelievably, five people—including two doctors—have been accused in relation to the overdose death of well-known TV show “Friends” star Matthew Perry. According to U.S. authorities, these persons profit from Perry’s drug addiction, which at last led to his early death. Fans all around responded with great sadness when the actor went away at his Los Angeles residence last year. Using …

Tuesday revealed Google’s most recent creation: the Pixel 9 telephones, which mark a sea change in the tech behemoth’s pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy. These new products show Google’s commitment to leading artificial intelligence technologies in line with the explosion of interest generated by ChatGPT’s 2022 release. As Big Tech continues to fight for dominance in artificial intelligence, Google’s …

Notable diplomatic visit: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bader Almatrooshi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) paid Mr. Phan Anh Son, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Held in Hanoi, the conference sought to explore more paths of bilateral collaboration between the two nations. This conference notes the growing interest in closer ties between the UAE and Vietnam as …

The political scene of Thailand has once more been turned upside down as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was ousted from office by the Constitutional Court. With a thin 5-4 margin, the decision has thrown the monarchy into further political turmoil and heralds a turbulent time ahead for the country. The Ethics Case: Trust betrayed The court declared Srettha guilty of …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has passed Republic Act (RA) 120151 in a historic decision meant to strengthen the legal foundation for Muslim minorities in the Philippines. Establishing twelve extra circuit courts and three new Shari’a Judicial Districts all throughout the country, this law greatly expands the access to justice for most Muslims. Historical Context and Amendments Signed into law on …

The lone councilor who protested to the approval of permits to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will unexpectedly be the interim mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. This change in leadership results from the death of Mayor Alice Guo and the suspension of Vice Mayor Leonardo Anunciacion, two significant events that tell volumes about the attitude of the community on offshore gaming. …