Author: Alefiyah Badani

Ron DeSantis signs a bill giving his new board the power to void development agreements between Disney and the former administration. The latest development in the ongoing conflict between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. is the signing of a new bill. DeSantis recently passed a bill that allowed a new body of representatives to void any agreements the media giant had made with the former body.  The Republican-led legislature passed the new bill. The Central Tourism Oversight District Board consists of DeSantis’ appointed electives. The board can now void any deals between the media conglomerate and the previous governing…

The United Nations has failed to raise the funds required to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil moored off the coast of Yemen. The United Nations has failed to reach its goal of raising funds for salvaging a Yemeni oil tanker. The tanker is in a decaying state with 1.1 million barrels of oil onboard. If the operation is unsuccessful, there is a high risk of a major oil spill off the coast of Yemen. According to U.N. officials, the Red Sea and Yemeni coasts face a high risk from the vessel. If the barrels were to spill into the…

According to reports, the Peruvian forces’ actions against mass protests last December were classified as violent. The South American country of Peru has seen outbreaks of mass protests since early 2022. The actions committed by the Peruvian armed forces to curb the protests were classified as violent. Recently, a human rights group stated that the actions of the Peruvian forces were nothing less than a massacre. More than 60 people died in the protests. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) released a report stating that there were instances of excessive force used. According to the IACHR report, the protestors were…

The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to grow due to the death of a Palestinian striker in Israel’s custody. Smoke was seen rising in the sky as Israel and Gaza engaged in a rocket war. Israeli jets allegedly hit Hamas targets such as arms manufacturers and training sites. Hamas is currently in control of Gaza. They are an Islamic extremist organisation. Sirens were heard on the other side of the state at the southern Israeli town of Ashkelon, just 14 kilometres from Gaza. The rocket exchange was in response to the death of Khader Adnan. Hamas claims that Adnan was a political…

China imposes exit bans on citizens and foreign nationals, a stark contrast to lifting bans for business after the pandemic China shut its borders in 2020, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been three years since the country permitted foreign nationals to enter. After several restrictive measures, China is open for business. However, thousands of Chinese and foreign nationals are trapped in China because of exit bans. Safeguard Defenders, ahuman rights group, has published a report on the ban and its effect on people. An independent analysis showcases an unprecedented surge in legal cases regarding exit bans.…

Republican Senator Tim Scott to join the bid for the 2024 presidential election with a campaign launch on May 22. Tim Scott is a junior Republican senator. He has been serving in office since 2013. Governor Nikki Haley appointed Scott in 2013. Presently, Scott has announced his decision to join the bid for the 2024 presidential elections. This decision came as a challenge to the reelection of former president Donald Trump from the party. Tim Scott is the only Black Republican senator in office. He has criticised President Biden and his administration’s policies on crime, inflation, etc. Scott announced his campaign on…

RSF reports that six United States aircraft have evacuated U.S. diplomats and their families Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), said the country has agreed to the evacuation of foreign nationals. It is made possible due to the promise made by his rival, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Dagalo recently agreed to open airports for evacuation.   The evacuation of U.S. diplomats was a military operation. A source familiar with the mission and remains anonymous stated the mission was a success. The United States Pentagon offered no further comments on the matter.  Around 150 civilians from various nations have…

British and Irish PMs claim to be open about reforming Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Peace Agreement Britain and Ireland agreed to revise the Good Friday Agreement and consider its reforms. It is possible only when the power-sharing government agrees to its restoration. British and Irish politicians are to share power. However, the larger party in power for a long time acts as a block in the reformations. The new political party known as the Alliance, which is neither nationalist nor unionist, has lit a spark that calls for political reforms. The Democratic Unionist Party rejected the proposal. Leo Varadkar, the…

South Korea to consider providing Ukraine assistance beyond humanitarian and economic aid President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea claims they are considering providing Ukraine with military assistance. This is due to the growing threat of a large-scale civilian attack in Ukraine. This decision showcases a change in the stance of South Korea against Ukraine which is a first.  Ahead of President Yoon’s visit to America next week, he states that the South Korean government is considering how to help Ukraine rebuild and defend itself. This decision is in light of how they received international aid during the Korean War…

An 85-year-old white homeowner allegedly shot a young black teenager for accidentally ringing his doorbell An ordinary day of picking up his younger brothers became a life-threatening situation for Ralph Yarl. Yarl is a 16-year-old young man and was on his way to pick up his younger twin brothers from 115th Street. However, he mistook 115th Terrace for 115th Street and rang the doorbell. As such, Ralph was greeted with a bullet to the head and arm. The homeowner, Andrew Lester, an 85-year-old man, claims that he thought Yarl was an intruder breaking in. He thought he would not be…