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Iran made ‘no commitments’ over released tanker, Syria ‘wasn’t its destination’
Iran has made no commitments to gain the release of its tanker from detention in Gibraltar, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday. The ship had been detained on suspicion that its cargo was destined for the Banias oil refinery in Syria in breach of an European Union embargo. [Full Article...]
Truck Rams Into Jewish Protesters In Rhode Island
Hundreds of Jewish protesters, mostly members of Never Again Action , an activist group against the mistreatment of detained undocumented immigrants, gathered outside the Donald W. Protesters have been organizing outside the ICE facility since early July. While some protesters screamed in panic, others chanted, "The whole world is watching", and "Shame!" Never Again Action said three people w... [Full Article...]
India’s no first use nuclear policy may change in future: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tipped off that India could change its "No First Use" nuclear policy . Singh's statement is full of significance and any move of India in the context is akin to completely re-calibrating the nuclear doctrine. [Full Article...]
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
Cathay has had a torrid week after it became ensnared in a hardening of rhetoric from Beijing over 10 weeks of anti-government protests that have rocked Hong Kong . Cathay's new chief executive Mr Tang was the head of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company, which is also owned by Swire. "This is regrettable as we have always made safety and security our highest priority", Slosar said in a sta... [Full Article...]
LGBTQ+ creators file a lawsuit against YouTube for alleged discrimination
The complainants include Brett Somers, Lindsay Amer, Chris Knight, Celso Dulay, Cameron Stiehl, Chrissy Chambers, and Chase Ross . Chase Ross ( uppercaseCHASE1 ) says in the video, "They flagged our Pride. Crowder repeatedly posted videos harassing Maza for his race and sexuality, while encouraging his followers to bully and doxx Maza. "As always, the best way to avoid these issues is to not ... [Full Article...]
Medical examiner reveals ruling on the death of Jeffrey Epstein
The multimillionaire hedge fund manager had been jailed since early last month, awaiting trial on federal charges accusing him of operating a sex trafficking ring from 2002 to 2005 at his Manhattan mansion and his Palm Beach estate in which he paid girls as young as 14 for sex. [Full Article...]
Tennessee Inmate Stephen West Executed via Electric Chair
West became the second inmate in Tennessee and the 11th in the United States to be executed in 2019, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. His lawyers claimed that his then 17-year-old accomplice Ronnie Martin actually killed both victims. West was 23 at the time. Martin pleaded guilty, getting a life sentence with the possibility of parole in 2030. [Full Article...]
Deadly bomb blast targets Friday prayers in Quetta
On July 30, another attack took place near a police station in which five people were killed and 30 others were injured. The blast occurred during the Friday prayer sermon at the Ilhaj Mosque. TV footage showed the blast caused extensive damage to the walls and ceiling of the seminary. On August 6, one person was killed and around 12 were injured in a blast that rippled through Tuk Tuk shoe ma... [Full Article...]