Author: Dearbail Jordan
A major Israeli labor union has called for a nationwide general strike after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were recovered. Families are pushing for a ceasefire agreement, while pressure mounts on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate the release of remaining hostages. Thousands protested in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, demanding action. Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai allowed municipal workers to strike in solidarity with the captives. The Israel Defense Forces located six bodies in a tunnel in southern Gaza, identifying them as hostages. Uncertainty remains over the number still held by Hamas. The conflict began…
Donald Trump has announced his support for the legalization of marijuana for personal use in Florida, ahead of an upcoming ballot in November. The former US president believes that voters will likely approve the measure and that it should be done correctly. This stance puts him at odds with other Republican figures, like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who opposes legalizing recreational cannabis. Currently, medicinal marijuana is legal in Florida, with 24 US states allowing cannabis for personal and medical use. Trump emphasizes the need to avoid criminalizing individuals for possessing marijuana, especially when it is legal in many other states.…
Afghanistan’s remarkable victory over cricketing superpower Australia at the T20 World Cup has sparked celebrations across the country, with footage showing hundreds of people in the streets of Khost rejoicing. Despite not having a national team at the turn of the century, Afghanistan’s triumph marked a historic moment for the nation. The team’s captain, Rashid Khan, expressed how the win would bring hope to their nation, where cricket is seen as a source of happiness. Afghanistan’s cricketing journey began in the mid-1990s when passionate Afghans returned from refugee camps in Pakistan and established the Afghan Cricket Board in 1995. Despite…
Italy and Germany’s leaders have rejected Vladimir Putin’s proposed ceasefire terms to end the war in Ukraine, calling it propaganda and dictatorial. At a summit in Switzerland, more than 90 countries gathered to discuss ending the conflict, with Ukraine refusing to compromise on its independence and territorial integrity. Mr. Putin’s terms, which include Ukraine withdrawing troops from occupied regions, were dismissed as unacceptable by Ukraine and labeled offensive to common sense. Despite the absence of Russia and China at the summit, Ukraine sees it as a success, aiming to give diplomacy a chance to establish a just peace as soon…