15 people die of heat-wave conditions in 2 weeks
At least 15 people have died from heat-aggravated conditions during a blistering heatwave in parts of Bangladesh over the past two weeks, the government confirmed Monday. Three of them died…
UN against Israel shutting Al- Jazeera, says it’s against free press
The United Nations has emphasised the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll…
Netanyahu’s Cabinet closes Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his Cabinet has unanimously voted to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel. The move came after Israeli lawmakers recently approved a new media law…
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Thursday turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring a photo ID. The requirement to provide photo ID was introduced…
Ghana’s high court dismisses bid to speed up anti-LGBTQ law passage
April 29, 2024 A high court in Ghana has dismissed a legal challenge to President Nana Akufo-Addo’s decision not to act immediately on an anti-LGBTQ bill passed by parliament in…
Cardiologist jailed 4 years over patients’ death
A senior cardiologist at Berlin’s Charité hospital has been sentenced to four years in prison over the death of two patients. The 56-year-old physician was found guilty of two…
3 journalists detained for airing music, taking calls from female listeners
Three local radio journalists in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost have been detained for allegedly broadcasting music and taking phone calls from female listeners. A media watchdog said this on…
Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 19 migrants
April 23, 2024 The Tunisian coast guard has retrieved the bodies of 19 migrants who were trying to reach the Italian island of Lampedusa, the national guard said on Tuesday….
Lufthansa, others cancel flight to Israel amid growing conflict
Lufthansa and its subsidiaries SWIIS International Air Lines and Austrian cancelled all flights to Israel on Friday due to the ongoing security situation. Swiss Info reports that four flights up…
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread ‘through air’
April 19, 2024 The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a…