Sao Paulo, Brazil – Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a controversial bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for his role in the attempted coup on January 8, 2023. The legislation now moves to the Senate for approval. Chaos in Congress The late-night vote descended into chaos after a protest

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Gaza, Palestine – Storm Byron has unleashed heavy rains, hail, and strong winds across the Gaza Strip, leaving thousands of Palestinians displaced and at risk of severe flooding. Officials warn that hundreds of thousands of residents, many already living in tents or damaged shelters following Israel’s two-year war, could face catastrophic conditions. Heavy Flooding and

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The Honduran military has vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power following the nation’s turbulent election, promising to respect official results despite allegations of fraud and foreign interference. Armed Forces Chief Roosevelt Hernandez stated on Wednesday that the military, which historically intervened in politics—including the 2009 coup—will guarantee that the election outcome

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US Congressman Randy Fine, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, sparked international outrage after suggesting during a congressional hearing that the Palestinian people should be destroyed first. Fine further boasted that he is “not afraid” to be labeled Islamophobic. Controversial Statements During Congressional Hearing During the hearing on Tuesday, Fine referenced the myth of

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The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing campaign of pressure on the South American nation. The operation, led by the US Coast Guard, was confirmed by members of the Trump administration on Wednesday afternoon. Details of the Oil

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Archaeologists in Suffolk, England, have uncovered what may be the oldest-known evidence of deliberate fire use by humans, pushing back the timeline for fire-making by Neanderthals by approximately 350,000 years. The discovery was made at a former clay pit near the village of Barnham, where researchers identified a hearth dating back around 415,000 years. This

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Iceland has officially announced that it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, joining four other countries in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the competition. The decision comes after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) declined to hold a vote on Israel’s participation, despite calls from several nations to reconsider its involvement. Iceland and Other Nations

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will release clear eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in the first months of 2026. This decision comes after months of internal deliberations aimed at creating a consistent and fair approach to protecting the female category in Olympic sports. Controversy Over Transgender Participation The participation of transgender

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The United States is increasingly collaborating with Syrian authorities to combat ISIL (ISIS) threats, signaling a major shift in Middle East security dynamics. US Central Command chief Brad Cooper revealed on Wednesday that Washington and Damascus have engaged in multiple coordinated operations against terrorist networks, underscoring a surprising partnership in post-Assad Syria. US-Syria Collaboration Against

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The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is facing a severe funding crisis, threatening its ability to monitor global human rights violations and conduct essential investigations. Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, described the office as being in “survival mode” following substantial funding cuts from key donor countries.

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