The Israeli Justice Ministry announced plans to begin releasing Palestinian prisoners on Sunday as part of the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire arrangement. According to the statement released on Friday, a list of 95 prisoners scheduled for release will be published. The release will only proceed after the Israeli government formally approves the ceasefire deal, with…
The fate of TikTok in the U.S. has taken a significant turn as outgoing President Joe Biden decided to pass the decision regarding its ban to President-elect Donald Trump. With the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, to divest the app set for January 19, the responsibility now lies with the incoming administration. TikTok…
China population fell for the third consecutive year in 2024, with a decline of over 1.39 million people, bringing the total population to 1.408 billion, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau on Friday. Despite a slight increase in births, the long-term demographic challenges facing the country remain a significant concern for its…
The outgoing US administration has implemented its most extensive sanctions yet against Russia oil trade, targeting 183 tankers from Russia’s “shadow fleet,” major Russian oil firms such as Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, and entities involved in shipping and insurance. These sanctions are expected to have a significant impact on Russia’s oil exports to India and…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of red dye 3 (chemically known as erythrosine) in foods, beverages, and ingested drugs. The move comes decades after research linked the synthetic dye to cancer in animal studies. The decision follows mounting pressure from advocacy groups and aligns with stricter…
Tensions ran high in a House hearing on Tuesday when Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) engaged in a fiery exchange over civil rights and transgender issues, culminating in Mace challenging Crockett with the remark, “If you want to take it outside, we can do that.” The heated discussion began as Crockett…
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, found himself at the center of a viral moment during his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The former Fox News host faced tough questions about his qualifications, including allegations of past misconduct, his views on women in the military, and his involvement in controversial war crime pardons….
The arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol South Korea’s suspended president, marks a critical moment in the country’s political history. The dramatic detention, executed amidst heightened security and political tensions, underscores the gravity of the allegations against Yoon and the complex challenges facing South Korea’s democracy. Why Yoon Suk Yeol’s Arrest Is Significant Yoon Suk Yeol…
Militant group Hamas announced on Tuesday that negotiations for a ceasefire with Israel have reached their final stage, as reported by Reuters. Talks have been ongoing in Qatar, with both parties meeting to finalize a potential agreement to end the 18-month-long war in Gaza. The ceasefire discussions gained momentum after U.S. President Joe Biden signaled…
Rashida Jones, the first Black executive to lead MSNBC, announced her resignation as president of the network on Tuesday, marking the end of her nearly four-year tenure. The announcement came during a staff-wide call where MSNBC talent paid tribute to her contributions and leadership. Rebecca Kutler, the current senior vice president of content strategy at…
