Palestinians in Gaza are waiting for a full reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt after Israel partially resumed operations this week, nearly two years after taking control of the vital border point during the war with Hamas. The crossing reopened on a limited, tightly controlled pilot basis following months of pressure from humanitarian organizations […]
Continue ReadingThe UK Treasury is reportedly offering voluntary exit packages worth up to £100,000 to some of its officials as part of a plan to significantly reduce staff numbers over the coming years. According to a report by the Financial Times, the move is aimed at cutting hundreds of roles within the finance ministry. British Finance […]
Continue ReadingJapan has successfully brought up sediment packed with rare earth elements from the ocean floor at a staggering 6,000 meters deep, officials announced today — a world first in an effort to lessen Tokyo’s reliance on China for these valuable minerals. The haul came from waters near the remote Pacific island of Minami Torishima, where […]
Continue ReadingUS President Donald Trump has announced that the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, will shut down for two years as part of what he calls a “complete rebuilding” of the iconic cultural landmark. The closure is set to begin on July 4, aligning with the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. Since […]
Continue ReadingLaura Fernandez, a tough-talking right-wing political scientist, has won Costa Rica’s presidential election in a decisive landslide, riding a wave of public anger over rising crime and drug-related violence. With more than 81 percent of polling stations counted, Fernandez secured 48.94 percent of the vote, comfortably surpassing the 40 percent threshold needed to avoid a […]
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