Norway Bans Conversion Therapy
Norway has emerged as the latest nation to outlaw conversion therapy after its parliament passed a bill criminalising the dangerous practice.
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‘Mouse Fever’ (hantavirus, 38% mortality rate) is Impacting on Russia’s Combat Capability
Russia’s military commanders ignored complaints from its troops that they were suffering bouts of fever as being just another manifestation of their attempts to avoid combat.
Dutch minister: 'If you don't stop Russia now, they'll go further. It's not just Ukraine'
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Netherlands has taken a leading role in providing Ukraine with what it needs to survive. Seven years after voting down an EU Association Agreement with Ukraine in a referendum, effectively delaying it for a year, the Netherlands now ranks eighth in terms
Gaza Hospital Boss Admits He's a Hamas Commander, Used Medical Facility as Terror Base
The hospital chief said he knew of 16 other employees who were members of Hamas.
Iran Hangs 'Child Bride' For Murder Of Husband: Rights Groups
Brianna Ghey: two 16-year-olds found guilty of transgender girl’s murder
Jury unanimously convicts pair after girl stabbed to death in ‘frenzied and ferocious’ attack in Warrington park in February
Syria’s Assad claims Holocaust was a lie fabricated to justify creation of Israel
Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China
The Chinese leader's message in San Francisco got the attention of U.S. officials because it was delivered at a meeting that was intended to reduce tensions.
UN’s Guterres views Oct.7 Hamas massacre film, said to call it ‘humanity at its worst
Supernova Festival Hostage Was Likely Kidnapped by Gaza Civilians, Not Hamas: Report
Noa Argamani may have been hauled off to Gaza by a group of people separate from the terror group, according to NBC News.
German police raid pro-Palestinian feminist group
The raids were part of a probe into allegations that members of the group Zora were using emblems of the PFLP, which Israel, the EU and the US have designated a terrorist organization.
Philippines To Grant Japan Access to Military Bases
Poll: Zelensky tops list as most trusted Ukrainian political figure
Zelensky came in first, with 77% saying he is trustworthy, followed by comedian, public figure, and noted fundraiser Serhii Prytula with 69%, and Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in third place with 52%.
UN records 142 cases of Russia summarily executing Ukrainian civilians
Russia's suspected violations in Ukraine include at least 142 summary executions of Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Dec. 19. The numbers that the UN regularly provides on casualties of Russia's war against Ukraine include only cases that could be safely verified, and actual figures are most likely higher.
Ukrainian soldiers say Russian drones are dropping tear gas on the front lines, choking troops and starting fires in the trenches
It's another way Russian forces have been using their drones to terrorize Ukrainian forces on the front lines.
"Mouse Fever" - a new disease transmitted by rodents in the trenches - has significantly reduced russian combat capabilities in Kupyansk direction
Many units of the Russian army in the Kupyansk direction have recorded an outbreak of hemorrhagic fever, dubbed as “mouse fever” due to being transmitted by rodents
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Zelenskyy's use of Inuktitut 'brought tears to my eyes'
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the Inuktitut word “ajuinnata” to end his historic address in Canada’s House of Commons earlier this year, the chamber erupted in thunderous applause. An emotional moment for the woman who taught him the phrase — Governor General Mary Simon.
Parents and uncle convicted of murdering Pakistani teen in Italy for refusing an arranged marriage
A court in northern Italy has convicted the parents and an uncle of an 18-year-Pakistani woman of murdering her after she refused her family's demands to marry a cousin in their homeland.
Iran-backed Houthis threaten to 'sink' the US and allied warships
The Pentagon on Monday announced a new international mission to combat the drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels that have been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Turkey Saved $2 Billion This Year by Importing Cheap Russian Oil
Turkey has saved some $2 billion so far this year by buying Russian oil and refined petroleum products at a steep discount.