I would have wished everyone have a merry Christmas but I can’t afford to be unrealistic! With hunger caused by global inflation in the land, with instability and wars ravaging our world: Russia versus Ukraine; Israel against Palestinian people; Some 35 armed conflicts in Africa; Over 20 in the Middle East; Seven in Europe and, six…
Photo credit: South China Morning China is doing a great job by offering returning Afghans humanitarian and educational supports. People’s Daily Line reports that across Afghanistan, stories of returnees and students alike paint a picture of resilience and renewal. But the process has been strengthened by China’s timely humanitarian aid and far-reaching educational cooperation. A returnee,…
Photo credit: Azer News Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politicians’ homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. Euro News reports that the police arrested 38 people on Sunday during the demonstrations. Protesters gathered at dozens of points across the nation, including outside politicians’ homes,…
I read with cautious interest the report of a Nigerian newspaper that a Canadian court has declared the two big parties in Nigeria terrorist organisations. Other Nigerian papers followed suit and it became a matter of debate in the country. I’m not sure any foreign media reported the “news.” What is a terrorist organisation? A Google search defines…
So I’d been feeling some pain; It got to a point I had to look up for possibilities of seeing dentists! As usual, I procrastinated! Why would I remove a tooth, after all, I’m just a minor! Thoughts of how many bones meats bottle tops medications even papers that molar had assisted me with I just…
Photo credit: The Guardian A US mother and her 6-year-old son were released this week after spending over three weeks in US immigration detention. The Times of India reports that Sarah Shaw and her son were detained after a brief trip to Canada. Sha has lived legally in the US since 2021 and was detained with her…
Photo credit: SBS In a community centre in suburban Perth, a group of women from Karen, Myanmar and Thailand, sit side by side, chatting in their native language as they weave traditional cloth. The craft has passed down through generations. SBS News reports that it is more than a weekly gathering for the women. Rather, it is a…
