Author: News Desk

Jerusalem: In a significant move, Israel has officially informed the United Nations of its decision to cancel the agreement that has governed its relationship with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since 1967. As announced by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the decision follows recent legislation passed by the Israeli parliament, which prohibits UNRWA from operating within Israel and halts cooperation between Israeli authorities and the agency. UNRWA plays a crucial role in providing aid and educational services to millions of Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Israel has…

Cali/ Colombia: The wealthy nations appear to have reached a limit on their contributions to global nature conservation, shifting the focus of discussions toward private funding solutions to fill significant financing gaps at the UN biodiversity summit (COP16). During the negotiations, countries struggled to agree on how to mobilise the targeted $200 billion annually for conservation efforts by 2030, including a commitment of $30 billion from developed nations. The funding was pledged two years ago as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement, intended to support initiatives like sustainable agriculture and wildlife reserve management. Human activities such as farming,…

Chisinau, Moldova: Moldovans are heading to the polls for the second-round run-off of a presidential election viewed as a pivotal choice between a European future and a resurgence of Russian influence. Pro-European President Maia Sandu is facing off against Alexandr Stoianoglo, whom she dismissed as chief prosecutor. Stoianoglo has pledged to balance foreign policy between the West and Russia, and he is supported by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists. Sandu and Moldova’s government have raised concerns about a fugitive oligarch currently residing in Russia who is allegedly attempting to sway the election in favor of Moscow. In the first round…

Valencia, Spain: Amid the shock and trauma in Valencia, solidarity continues to grow each day, as residents come together to support one another in the wake of the devastating floods. At the City of Arts and Sciences centre, large numbers of volunteers lined up to collect supplies—buckets, mops, food, and water—before boarding buses headed to the areas hardest hit by the catastrophic floods that overwhelmed the region earlier this week, claiming over 200 lives, with many still unaccounted for. Organizers estimate that 15,000 people participated in the first coordinated clean-up effort this morning, filling what many see as a void…

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his government plans to reduce student loans for approximately three million Australians by 20 percent, effectively eliminating around A$16 billion (USD 10 billion) in debt. The significant initiative builds on measures introduced in the May budget aimed at alleviating cost-of-living pressures in Australia. The budget included provisions for student debt relief, increased investments to lower medication costs, and enhancements to a rent assistance programme. “This will help everyone with student debt right now, while we work hard to deliver a better deal for every student in the years ahead,” Albanese stated…

North Carolina: With just two days remaining until Election Day, United States presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are ramping up their efforts in southern swing states, seeking to galvanise support among voters. On Saturday, both candidates converged on North Carolina, marking the fourth consecutive day they have campaigned in the same state. Previously, they held events in Nevada and Wisconsin, highlighting the intense competition for crucial votes in battleground states projected to be tightly contested. During his speech in Gastonia, Trump emphasised the significance of North Carolina, asserting that, “We win this state, we’re…

Sydney: Cassius, the world’s largest captive saltwater crocodile, measuring 5.48 meters (18 feet), has passed away at an estimated age of over 110 years, according to Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia. Weighing more than a ton, Cassius had resided at the sanctuary on Green Island, near Cairns in Queensland, since 1987. The sanctuary announced on their Facebook page that his health had been deteriorating since October 15, attributing his death to his advanced age. In a heartfelt tribute, the sanctuary stated that, “He was very old and believed to have lived beyond the typical lifespan of a wild crocodile.…

Spain: Emergency teams in Spain are continuing their search for dozens of people still unaccounted for in what has become the country’s most severe flooding disaster in decades. More than 200 fatalities have been reported, mostly in the Valencia region, and the death toll is likely to increase. Around 1,700 soldiers are already working on search and rescue operations in the Valencia region, although hope of finding more survivors is dwindling. The floods have destroyed bridges, buried towns in mud, and left many isolated communities without essential supplies like water, food, or electricity. Some locals believe that more lives could…

Manchester: Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the new Manchester United head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag who was sacked with the club 14th in the Premier League. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, has signed a deal at Old Trafford until 2027 and will join the club on November 11. The club said on its website that, “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach of the men’s first team, subject to work visa requirements.” Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Amorim arrives at Old Trafford during…

Washington: With just four days until the election, both presidential candidates held high-energy, late-night campaign events, each making their final appeals to voters. Vice President Kamala Harris rallied a spirited crowd in Las Vegas, where she was joined by pop icon Jennifer Lopez, who brought even more star power to the event. Harris promised to “fight for working people” if elected, doubling down on her commitment to key social and economic issues. Celebrity endorsements are flooding in, with stars consistently appearing at Democratic campaign events. Rapper Cardi B is set to speak at Vice President Kamala Harris’s rally in Milwaukee.…