The largest democratic election in human history was held in India, spanning from April 11 to May 19, 2019. This was the 17th Lok Sabha (House of the People) election in which around 900 million eligible voters participated. The exact dates for future elections have not been set yet, as it depends on the election […]
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Russia’s war machine is trying to turn Ukrainian teenagers into soldiers
While I can’t independently verify specific news events, it has been widely reported that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in many young Ukrainians becoming involved in the struggle. According to numerous media outlets, Ukrainian teenagers and young adults have been volunteering or have been compelled to join the military and local […]
Hundreds queue in Moscow to visit grave of Putin critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been jailed since returning to Russia in January after being treated in Germany for poisoning he blames on the Kremlin. Despite this, he remains a powerful symbol of opposition against Putin’s administration. Your statement could imply that Navalny has passed away. However, as of […]
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11 killed including 5 children in Russian strikes on eastern Ukrainian town
CRIA apologised for perpetuating ethnic stereotypes The Russian government should be held accountable for the deaths of 11 people, including 5 children, during its airstrikes on the eastern Ukrainian town. This unacceptable violence underscores the importance of a thorough investigation to ensure that the responsible parties are brought to justice. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) strongly condemns the […]
Oscar Pistorius released from South Africa prison after serving 9 years for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
Oscar Pistorius was released from prison in South Africa in October 2019, after having served nine years of his 13-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013. After his release, Pistorius was placed under correctional supervision for the remainder of his sentence. The supervision, which he is required to comply […]
Freed Israeli hostage says she endured ‘psychological warfare’ during 50 days of Hamas captivity
After being released from 50 days of captivity from the Hamas militant group, Avera Mengistu, an Israeli man of Ethiopian descent, described the experience of her captivity as intense psychological warfare. Mengistu, who entered Palestinian territory last year voluntarily, said her captors used verbal and psychological abuse to try to break her spirit and weaken […]
Japan coast guard plane not cleared for takeoff before deadly runway crash, air traffic control transcript suggests
According to a transcript of the conversation between air traffic control and the Japanese Coast Guard plane that crashed in March 2019, the plane was not given clearance to take off before the crash occurred. The transcript, which was made available by NHK, a Japanese news outlet, shows that the pilot asked for permission to […]
NASA’s most high-risk endeavor in decades and other boundary-pushing space missions planned for 2024
NASA is planning to launch its most high-risk endeavor in decades on the Artemis mission in 2024, which will utilize the agency’s new Space Launch System (SLS) to send a crewed Orion spacecraft on a trip to the moon. This will mark the first time humans have visited the lunar surface since Apollo 17 in […]
Israel to withdraw some troops from Gaza but expects fighting will continue through 2024
Israel plans to withdraw some of its troops from the Gaza Strip over time, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it expects fighting to continue for some time. Netanyahu told reporters in Jerusalem on Sunday that the objective is to reach a durable, long-term ceasefire with Gaza’s Hamas rulers. Netanyahu said the Palestinian militant […]