Day: May 3, 2025
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Iran Condemns Intensified Israeli Airstrikes on Syria, Calls for International Action
2–3 minutesBy Benson Ngecu May 3, 2025 Tehran – The Iranian government has issued a forceful condemnation of Israel’s recent wave of airstrikes across Syria, accusing the regime of systematically targeting the nation’s defensive, economic, and civil infrastructure to destabilize and dominate the region. In a statement released Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly…
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Former Ugandan Judge and UN Official Sentenced in UK for Modern Slavery Offenses
2–3 minutesBy BensonNgecu| May 3, 2025 | Oxford, UK In a landmark ruling that underscores the global nature of modern slavery, Lydia Mugambe, a 50-year-old former Ugandan High Court judge and United Nations tribunal official, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison by Oxford Crown Court for committing a series of modern…
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Hezbollah Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria, Citing Regional Destabilization
2–3 minutesBeirut, Lebanon – May 3, 2025 — The Lebanese militant and political group Hezbollah has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Syrian territory, describing the actions as a “treacherous Zionist aggression” that threaten regional sovereignty and stability. In a fiery statement, Hezbollah accused Israel of launching attacks under “flimsy pretexts and hollow…
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Iran Asserts Right to Peaceful Nuclear Program, Blasts New U.S. Sanctions
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu Tehran, Iran – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a strong public defense of Iran’s nuclear program, reaffirming the Islamic Republic’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy under international law. His remarks come amid rising tensions following fresh U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade with third-party nations. In a post…
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Pakistan Conducts Abdali Missile Test Amid Soaring Tensions with India
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu Pakistan has successfully carried out a training launch of its Abdali Weapon System, a short-range surface-to-surface missile capable of hitting targets up to 450 kilometers away. The announcement comes amid rising tensions with neighboring India, following a deadly attack in the disputed region of Kashmir. In a statement issued Saturday, Pakistan’s military…
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Video: Pakistani Army Successfully Launches Abdali Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile With 450 km Range
1–2 minutes“The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced maneuverability features,” the Pakistan Armed Forces’ Inter Services Public Relations said. Subscribe to e-news
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Starlink Cleared to Launch in DRC as Government Pushes for Nationwide Internet Access
1–2 minutesThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially granted Starlink, the satellite internet division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an operating license to provide internet services in the country. The announcement came after Starlink successfully completed the necessary administrative procedures, according to a statement from the Congo Telecommunications Regulation Authority (ARPTC). “Starlink is now authorized to…
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Iran Condemns U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen as War Crimes, Cites Civilian Deaths and UN Inaction
2–3 minutesTehran, May 3, 2025 — Iran has strongly condemned the recent wave of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen, calling the attacks a blatant violation of international law and accusing Washington of committing war crimes. The denunciation comes in the wake of a deadly U.S. strike on a detention center in Yemen’s Sa’ada province, which reportedly killed…
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US House to Vote on Controversial Bill Criminalizing Boycotts of Israel
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote Monday on a highly contentious bill that would impose fines up to $1 million and prison sentences of up to 20 years on American citizens who participate in boycotts against Israel or its illegal settlements—a move critics say criminalizes free speech and shields…
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US Approves $310 Million F-16 Deal for Ukraine Days After Securing Rare Minerals Access
1–2 minutesBy Benson Ngecu The United States has greenlit a potential $310 million sale of F-16 fighter jet training, sustainment, and military equipment to Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Friday—just days after Kyiv signed a controversial agreement granting Washington access to its strategic rare mineral reserves. Details of the Arms Deal The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)…
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