Brussels (21/10 – 75) In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as demonstrations were violently suppressed and an “anti-terrorist operation” was launched in the…
History
-
-
-
CultureEuropeFeaturedGlobal NewsHistoryUnited States
Ritual Thanksgiving Day Family Dinner Celebration
Boston, Washington (19/11 – 50) Thanksgiving, a celebration intended to express gratitude or give thanks for the bounty at the end of the harvest season. It was thus codified, by…
-
AsiaBilateral RelationsBusinessCrimeDefenceDiplomaticsEconomyEnvironmentFeaturedGlobal NewsGovernmentHistoryHuman RightsIsraelLawMiddle EastMilitaryNational SecurityNewsPoliticsSocialTerrorismWarWorld News
Hamas and their Human Meat Shields
London, Dublin (1/11 – 66) Hamas is sheltered in a sea of civilians. Ostensibly a Palestinian political and military organization established in 1987, Hamas “governs” on the basis of having…
-
AccidentBusinessDefenceEconomyEnvironmentEuropeFeaturedGlobal NewsGovernmentHistoryHuman RightsNational SecurityNewsPoliticsSocialWorld News
The Eternal Armenian Question Flares Up Once More
Brussels, Vienna (27/9 – 37) An ancient Chinese curse contains a curious “blessing”: “May you come to the attention of wealthy and powerful people”. While that might seem to be…
-
BritishEnglandHistoryUKUK GovernmentUnited Kingdom
No crown for King Charles on new stamp
by Kit Westby Kit WestThe image of King Charles III that is to appear on new stamps from 4 April has been revealed by the Royal Mail. The minimalist, unadorned picture, with no crown…
-
BusinessCelebrityEntertainmentHistoryNewsUK
David Bowie’s handwritten Jean Genie lyrics sold for £57,000
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossDavid Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for his track The Jean Genie have been sold for £57,000 at auction. The singer, who died in 2016, gave the sheet to the founder of the…
-
The Kazakh authorities decided to revive the tradition of celebrating the Republic Day, which was lastcelebrated in the country 13 years ago. Celebrated today, October 25, the date has regained…