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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court, Calling It a ‘Tool of Neocolonialism’

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from International Criminal Court, Calling It a ‘Tool of Neocolonialism’

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DAKAR – In a bold and controversial move, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially announced their joint withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement released Monday, the three West African nations collectively denounced the court, describing it as a “tool of neocolonial repression.” The withdrawal marks a […]

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Microsoft Fires Two Employees After Gaza War Protest Inside President’s Office

Microsoft Fires Two Employees After Gaza War Protest Inside President’s Office

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Two Microsoft employees, Anna Hattle and Riki Fameli, have been dismissed from the tech giant after participating in a peaceful sit-in protest at the office of company president Brad Smith. The protest, staged in opposition to Microsoft’s business ties with Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, led to their arrest — and now, their […]

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Cambodia Approves Controversial Law Allowing Citizenship Stripping of Political Dissidents

Cambodia Approves Controversial Law Allowing Citizenship Stripping of Political Dissidents

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PHNOM PENH, August 25 — In a move sending ripples of concern across the globe, Cambodian lawmakers have unanimously passed controversial legislation that would allow the government to strip individuals of their citizenship if they are found to be colluding with foreign entities. All 120 members of Cambodia’s National Assembly, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, […]

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Tragedy Strikes Nasser Hospital: Israeli Air Raid Claims 15 Lives Including Reuters Journalist

Tragedy Strikes Nasser Hospital: Israeli Air Raid Claims 15 Lives Including Reuters Journalist

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In one of the deadliest incidents in recent days, an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza on Monday left at least 15 people dead, including three journalists. Among the victims was Hussam al-Masri, a dedicated cameraman who worked as a contractor for Reuters. According to Palestinian health officials, al-Masri lost his life while doing […]

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Australians Rise in Solidarity: A Nationwide Call for Palestinian Rights

Australians Rise in Solidarity: A Nationwide Call for Palestinian Rights

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SYDNEY, Aug 24 — Across Australia today, tens of thousands of everyday people stood shoulder to shoulder, hearts heavy, voices loud — calling for justice, peace, and an end to the suffering in Gaza. From the heart of Sydney to the streets of Brisbane and Melbourne, more than 40 rallies were held nationwide, organized by […]

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