Posts by Riah Stelmack
Israel to include Rafah in Gaza ‘security zones’ – defence minister
Israel’s defence minister has said it will expand its so-called “security zones” in Gaza to include the southern city of Rafah. During a visit to the area, Israel Katz said the military was leaving Gaza “smaller” and “more isolated” to pressure Hamas into releasing the hostages it is still holding. The military has already seized…
Read MoreIsraeli military raises alert level days ahead of Passover holiday
Just days before the start of the Jewish Passover festival, Israel’s military has raised the alert level across the country following a situation assessment by Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir, according to the armed forces. The army’s presence in various parts of Israel will also be increased. Passover, one of the most important Jewish…
Read MoreMillions of gallons of sewage now flowing into the Tijuana River — but why?
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — An additional 5 million gallons of sewage a day is now flowing into the Tijuana River and across the border, something that Mexico is doing deliberately. The sewage dumping is expected to continue for several days. The International Boundary and Water Commission released a statement about the matter, noting, “Mexico…
Read MoreIsraeli Air Force veterans criticize Gaza war resumption
Nearly 1,000 current and former members of the Israeli Air Force have signed a letter condemning the renewed military campaign in Gaza, sparking a backlash from the government and military leadership. The signatories accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of continuing the war to serve “political and personal interests,” rather than Israel’s security. They urged…
Read MoreTerrorism researcher: lone perpetrators with vague motives
Personal motives have played a role alongside ideology in several Islamist terrorist attacks in Germany in the past five years, according to a terrorism expert. Martin Kahl, from the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg, took part in a press conference organized by the Integration Media Service on Thursday.…
Read MoreAn insider’s guide to Nantes
Set on France’s Loire river, roughly 30 miles before it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the colourful city of Nantes is a cultural and artistic hub with a whimsical spirit. With contemporary art installations around every corner and several innovative museums, the city’s creative side is prominent, while its Breton identity also remains strong — in…
Read MoreSudan accuses UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’ at world court
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of being “complicit in the genocide” during the current civil war. The two-year conflict, which has pitted Sudan’s army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to tens of thousands of deaths and forced…
Read MoreKenya police fire tear gas during school drama competition
Kenya’s national high-school drama competition has been overshadowed by drama of its own after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd that had gathered to watch a controversial play. Echoes of War is set in a fictional kingdom where the youth have lost faith in their leaders. It features battles with the police and…
Read MoreTurkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways ISTANBUL — Turkish defense company STM held a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul this week for three corvettes being built for the Royal Malaysian Navy…
Read MoreTanzania arrests prominent opposition leader after calling for electoral reforms at rally
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was in custody on Thursday after being arrested by police at a rally ahead of planned general elections in October. Lissu, who is the chairperson of the main opposition party CHADEMA, is yet to be charged in court and his party has called for…
Read MoreProtesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland’s commemoration of president’s plane crash
Poland’s ambassador to Russia said a small group of Russians tried to disrupt a commemoration on Thursday marking the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczyński and 95 other people. The protesters held banners and chanted anti-Polish slogans as Krzysztof Krajewski, the Polish ambassador to Russia, led the event in…
Read MoreMahle wins electrification order in China
Mahle says it has secured another order in the field of electrification in China. It is supplying a DC/DC converter to an international car manufacturer in China for its future battery-electric model range. It said the contract volume is €200 million. Series production at the Mahle Changshu location will start in the middle of 2028.…
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