UK HOME OFFICE ‘OBLIVIOUS’ TO HORRIFIC INCREASE IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GIRLS

Sun 18 May 2025: One in 12 British women and girls are victims of violence every year and the Government will struggle to keep its promise to cut numbers by half, according to a report. The shocking findings were published in a report on Friday by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. Anna Dixon, […]

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ARAB LEAGUE CALLS FOR FUNDS TO REBUILD GAZA AT SUMMIT IN BAGHDAD

Sun 18 May 2025: The war on the Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive. Arab leaders have urged the international community to fund their plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip after United States President Donald Trump reiterated a proposal to take over the Palestinian territory. An Arab League summit […]

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WHY WE FALL FOR FAKE HEALTH INFORMATION – AND HOW IT SPREADS FASTER THAN FACTS

Sat 17 May 2025: In today’s digital world, people routinely turn to the internet for health or medical information. In addition to actively searching online, they often come across health-related information on social media or receive it through emails or messages from family or friends. It can be tempting to share such messages with loved ones […]

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HEZBOLLAH-LINKED SINGER ALLEGEDLY ‘PAID THOUSANDS TO COLLABORATE WITH ISRAEL’

Sat 17 May 2025: Lebanese singer Mohammad Hadi Saleh is accused of providing information to Israel in exchange for tens of thousands of dollars, according to a legal indictment. A popular Hezbollah-affiliated singer is being prosecuted in Lebanon after being accused of spying for Israel and complicity in the killings of Lebanese citizens in exchange for cash. Proceedings […]

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COURT REJECTS AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER’S DEFAMATION APPEAL OVER AFGHAN KILLINGS

Sat 17 May 2025: Decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith failed to have reports that he ‘murdered four Afghan men’ quashed. Australia’s most decorated living war veteran has lost an appeal against a civil court ruling that implicated him in war crimes while serving in Afghanistan. Australia’s Federal Court dismissed the appeal lodged by Ben Roberts-Smith on Friday, […]

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34TH ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT KICKS OFF IN BAGHDAD WITH ISRAELI WAR ON GAZA TOPPING AGENDA

Sat 17 May 2025: The 34th Arab League Summit began on Saturday in Baghdad, with Israel’s war on Gaza dominating the talks besides other regional issues. It is Iraq’s fourth summit and first since 2012. The summit began with a speech by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, as Manama held the presidency of the 33rd […]

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MOTSOALEDI DISMISSES HIV PROGRAMME COLLAPSE CLAIMS

Sat 17 May 2025: Despite claims that HIV testing and monitoring across South Africa have dropped following the withdrawal of US funding, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed suggestions that the country’s HIV/AIDS programme is falling apart. The Minister was responding to reports which stated that services have declined after cuts to the President’s […]

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AIR INDIA LOBBIES GOVERNMENT TO AXE INDIGO LEASE WITH TURKISH CARRIER, SOURCE SAYS

Sat 17 May 2025: Air India has lobbied Indian officials to halt rival IndiGo’s leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines (THYAO.IS), opens new tab, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul’s support for Pakistan, according to a source and a document seen by Reuters. Amid growing public anger in India against Turkey’s […]

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FLORIDA BANS FLUORIDE IN PUBLIC DRINKING WATER, BECOMING 2ND US STATE TO DO SO

Sat 17 May 2025: Florida has become the second US state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, following a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, CNN reported. Under the new measure, only additives directly intended to address water quality, contaminants, or regulatory standards are permitted, effectively banning fluoride. […]

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