Israel on Friday (22/10) effectively banned six prominent Palestinian human rights groups, declaring them a terrorist group. This is a major escalation after a decades-long crackdown on the political activities of the six groups in the occupied territories. The announcement appeared to pave the way for Israel to storm their …
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2 A worker sprays disinfectant as Iranians wearing masks gather at a mosque in the capital Tehran for Friday prayers, the first time after authorities relaxed some restrictions imposed for more than a year in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, October 22, 2021. ( Photo: AFP)
Read More »White House Promotes COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Program
The White House on Friday (22/10) encouraged everyone eligible for booster injections or booster shot COVID-19 to do so. This push comes a day after the health and medicine institutions expanded the list of recommended injections for vaccination programs booster. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for …
Read More »Qatar World Cup New Stadium Inaugurated
Al Thumama Stadium was inaugurated on Friday (22/10) when Qatar hosted the final football match for the Amir Cup, which will also be the first official match at the stadium that will host the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. The inauguration of the stadium with a capacity of 40,000 people …
Read More »Help Educate Citizens About COVID-19, US Nurse Wins “Covid Hero” Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When the coronavirus pandemic broke out in the United States, ICU nurse Lee Harper-Chen dedicated her time to helping her community in Arlington, Virginia, even after going through long and tiring work hours. “I was afraid. And I thought, I will fight my fear with facts. I …
Read More »No Shift in American Policy Regarding Taiwan
Hours after US President Joe Biden said the United States was committed to defending Taiwan if it was attacked, the White House clarified that statement by saying “there is no change in our policy.” Biden made the remarks in a televised event CNN on Thursday (21/10) afternoon. The day before …
Read More »16 Dead in Gunpowder Factory Explosion in Russia
At least 16 people were reported killed in an explosion and fire at a munitions factory in Russia on Friday (22/10). The explosion occurred at the Elastics factory in Ryazan, about 270 kilometers southeast of the Russian capital, Moscow. Acting head of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and …
Read More »Clashes between two Rohingya groups, at least six refugees died
At least six refugees were killed and 10 others injured in clashes between two groups of Rohingya refugees at a camp in southern Bangladesh on Friday (22/10). Armed Police Force Commander Shihab Kaiser Khan, who oversees security at the camp, said the violence took place in Cox’s Bazar district when …
Read More »Haitian Criminal Group G9 Claims Irresponsible for Kidnapping of Missionaries
Leaders of an alliance of notorious criminal groups in Port-au-Prince on Friday (22/10) marched with gun-wielding supporters in the streets of La Saline, a sprawling impoverished area of the Haiti capital. Hundreds of residents participated in accompanying the parade. The march was led by Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, …
Read More »Zoe Saldana Introduces Latin American Culture through Netflix Animated Films
The film series ‘Maya and the Three’, which can be seen on streaming service Netflix starting October 22, is based on a Latin American cultural mythology that tells the story of the struggle of four heroes to overcome criminal gangsters. At the beginning of each episode, Saldaña’s name is shown …
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