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Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas!
Photo credit: BBC Qatar has suspended its work as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas. BBC reports that Qatar said it will resume when Hamas and Israel “show their willingness” to negotiate. Qatar’s new stance comes after senior US officials reportedly said The US would no longer accept the presence of…
Nigeria: the dwarfing of a giant! – Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Bantupage People usually refer to Nigeria as the giant of Africa! As a Nigerian, I can’t help but wonder if that’s not a misnomer. I agree that Nigeria was somewhat of a giant when it could feed itself, when the local currency—the naira—had a higher value than the American dollar, when flying on…
Violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam!
Photo credit: CBS News Amsterdam has banned demonstrations for three days after Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in the city overnight, which the Dutch authorities condemned as antisemitic. CNN reports that the police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple incidents following Thursday night’s Europa League soccer game between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv…
Northern Ontario mayors call for help …
Photo credit: CBC Mayors of the five largest cities in northern Ontario have called for help with homelessness, addictions and immigration. CTV News reports they met in North Bay the last two days to discuss critical issues impacting their cities and the region. The mayors of Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay and Thunder…
Ethiopia to help establish South Sudan’s first airline!
Photo credit: MSN According to officials from both countries, South Sudan and Ethiopia have reached a partnership agreement in which Addis Ababa will provide technical support to Juba in establishing and managing a national airline. Eye Radio reports that a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 was revisited during a meeting between the Minister of…
Crypto chief kidanapped for ransom in Toronto!
Photo credit: CBC Toronto police are investigating the kidnapping of the CEO of cryptocurrency company WonderFi Technologies Inc., who was allegedly abducted in Toronto on Wednesday evening and held for ransom. The Globe and Mail reports that officers were called about a kidnapping at University Avenue and Richmond Street in downtown Toronto shortly before 6 pm, according…
German government collapses!
Photo credit: Foreign Policy Germany’s coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired the finance minister, paving the way for a snap election and triggering political chaos in Europe’s largest economy. Reuters reports that Scholz, after dismissing Finance Minister Cristian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP) party, is expected to head a minority government…