December 22, 2024
Current Affairs

California’s Transgender Care Protections Face Potential Challenges Under Trump

California has long been a leader in progressive policies, particularly when protecting marginalized communities’ rights. Among these, transgender individuals have benefited from robust healthcare protections and access to gender-affirming care. However, these advancements may face significant challenges under policies or initiatives introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency and potentially beyond. The tension between state-led protections and […]

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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Eastern Cuba

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Eastern Cuba’s Coast, Causing Damage Amid Recovery from Hurricanes. A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba on Sunday, causing significant material damage across several regions. The island continues to recover from widespread blackouts and the devastation of two recent hurricanes. The earthquake, centered about 39 km […]

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Senior US State Department Official for Israel-Palestine Affairs Resigns

Andrew Miller, a senior US State Department official with expertise in Israeli-Palestinian affairs, has resigned amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has claimed the lives of over 37,400 Palestinians. Miller, the deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, cited personal reasons for his decision to step down, according to a report by The Washington Post on […]

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New Mexico Secretary of State Reports Facing Harassment Following Election

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, revealed on Tuesday that she has been subjected to harassment and threatening messages on social media following her efforts to counter conspiracy theories about the recent election. Toulouse Oliver, who oversees the state’s elections, made the comments during a briefing to a […]

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Italy’s President Issues Strong Rebuttal to Elon Musk’s Comments on Migration Court Rulings

Italian President Sergio Mattarella issued a strong rebuke to Elon Musk on Wednesday following Musk’s public criticism of recent Italian court decisions blocking the government’s plan to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. Musk, anticipated to take on an advisory role in Donald Trump’s incoming administration, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that “these judges need to […]

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UN Reports Over 50 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza’s Jabalia in Two Days

UNICEF reports a ‘horrific level of child deaths’ in northern Gaza as Israel’s month-long siege continues. More than 50 children were killed in the last 48 hours at Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, according to UNICEF, with Save the Children noting this high toll reflects the ‘intensity of this conflict and its impact on children.’ ‘Children […]

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Cuba Experiences Second Nationwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

Cuba went under crisis after then it suffered a major blackout which was nationwide, which happened on Saturday morning. It happened exactly after the hours when officials announced that power was being slowly restored. A post was published on Cuba Electrical Union’s official telegram channel that at 6:15, a new major outage occurred of the […]

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MP Calls on Government to ‘Stop the Genocide’ in Gaza

Iqbal Mohamed an MP for Dewsbury and Batley, told in his maiden speech and urged the government to halt the genocide in Gaza by calling for an immediate ceasefire. he delivered his appeal in the commons on Tuesday, where he deeply talked about what he called ‘ double standards’ among politicians who condemn Russian aggression […]

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U.S. Officials Travel to Middle East to Advocate for Ceasefire

U.S. officials are traveling to the Middle East in a renewed effort to address the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon while also working to deter any potential Iranian retaliation to Israel’s recent airstrikes. Lebanon’s prime minister expressed optimism that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could be established in the ‘next few hours or days.’ […]

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Israel raids northern Gaza hospital as UN warns of a ‘darkest moment’ unfolding in the region

Israeli forces entered a hospital compound in northern Gaza amid a UN warning that one of the conflict’s ‘darkest moments’ is unfolding in the region. Following days of siege on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, the Israeli military entered the compound twice over the past 24 hours, opening fire within parts of the […]

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