Updated at 2018 EAT on FEB 14th 2022. The European Union has called for Israeli settler violence and irresponsible provocations against Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem to be stopped. “Concerned about ongoing developments in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, with violent clashes leading to several injuries and arrests. Incidents of settler…
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Hong Kong to ‘co-host’ postponed Gay Games with Guadalajara
Updated at 1728 EAT on FEB 14th 2022 What you need to know: Besides being ensnared by Hong Kong’s Covid measures, the Games have also been caught up in the city’s turbulent politics as China remoulds the finance hub in its own authoritarian image. After the passage of a national security law — which China…
Macron refused to take Russian Covid test.
Published on Friday 11/02/2022 at 1606 EAT. The test required a health protocol that was unacceptable and did not fit with the French leader’s schedule. It follows reports that Mr Macron refused the PCR test over fears the Russians would get hold of his DNA. The leaders subsequently held a socially-distanced meeting. They did not…
Israel threatens to continue assassinations
Updated at 1206 EAT on FEB 11th 2022 Israeli officials threatened on Wednesday to continue assassinating Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Al-Resalah newspaper has reported. The remarks came a day after three Palestinians were killed in broad daylight by Israeli Special Forces in Nablus. Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel told public broadcaster Kan that the Oslo Accords do not…
Canada trucker protests force car plant shutdowns year; Freedom Convoy.
By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated on Thursday 10/02/2022 at 1715 EAT. Two of the world’s biggest carmakers, Ford and Toyota, say production is being disrupted by trucker protests in Canada. Canada’s Transport Minister, Omar Alghabra, called it an illegal economic blockade against all Canadians. The trade disruption is estimated to be costing $300m (£221m) a…
US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China.
Published on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 1620 EAT. Her debut on Sunday saw her fail to land jumps, pushing Team China out of the medals. A second performance on Monday, where she fell twice, earned more criticism. Her performance was called shameful and embarrassing by some, with personal attacks made on her background and…
Australia announces the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders for the first time in almost two years.
Published on Monday /7th/2/2022 at 0115 EAT “If you’re double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. The reopening, on 21 February, will be welcome news for many sectors including international education. Australia has had some of the world’s strictest border controls throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In March 2020,…
US Officials share details about killing of ISIL leader.
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi lived in a three-storey building above an ‘unwitting family’, US official says. By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0939 EAT on 4 February 2022.Published The ISIL (ISIS) leader killed in a United States raid in Syria lived on the third floor of a compound above an “unwitting family” that was not associated…
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