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China April 18, 2023

China offers to facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

China told Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that the country wants to facilitate peace talks. Foreign Minister Qin Gang expressed concern over intensifying tensions.

Mexico April 18, 2023

Mexican president accused of wiretapping activists, violating pledge

Press freedom groups are accusing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of illegally allowing his military to spy on human rights activists.

Africa April 17, 2023

Ugandan finance minister charged in scandal implicating 22 top officials

Ugandan finance minister Amos Lugoloobi has been charged in a corruption scandal implicating many of the African nation's top officials.

Middle East April 17, 2023

180 dead, almost 2K injured as Sudan conflict rages on

A political power struggle between two rival Sudanese generals has taken to the nation's crowded streets, with 180 people reportedly killed and another 1,800 injured.

Maryland April 17, 2023

Maryland efforts to legalize ‘human composting’ face pushback as burial alternatives grow in popularity

People are showing more interest towards eco-friendly burial practices such as human composting and green burials. However, efforts to legalize it have stalled.

Europe April 17, 2023

Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland, helping country cut off energy ties from Russia

Olkiluoto 3, Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, finally began regular production in Finland after a delay of 14 years. The reactor will help the country reach carbon neutrality.

LIFESTYLE April 17, 2023

New UN-backed legal recommendations normalize sex with minors, outraged critics say

A report by the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists with the UN's backing recommends decriminalizing the age of sexual consent, opening the floodgates for sex with minors, say critics.

Africa April 16, 2023

United Nations calls for halt to Sudan violence after three aid workers and dozens of others are killed

The United Nations called for a halt to clashes in Sudan over the weekend after three international aid workers and dozens of civilians were killed.

California April 13, 2023

California lawmakers forced to cancel session due to credible threat

California lawmakers were forced to cancel their Thursday session due to a credible threat. The staff was notified about the threat against the Capitol building by the California Highway Patrol.

China April 13, 2023

China opts out of UN wildlife survey aimed at preventing future pandemics caused by animals

Beijing has decided not to participate in a United Nations wildlife survey in a move that could frustrate researchers who want more information on the origins of COVID from China.