Author: David Miller

The United Nations General Assembly recently made headlines as it passed a resolution in support of Palestinian membership with an overwhelming majority. The resolution calls on the UN Security Council to reconsider Palestinian membership favorably, granting the Palestinian Authority new rights and privileges. Before the vote, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN spoke passionately about the situation in Gaza, garnering support for the resolution. However, Israel’s Foreign Minister condemned the decision, labeling it as absurd and warning that the US may likely veto a Security Council request for Palestinian membership. Israel’s Ambassador accused supporters of the resolution of advancing the…

A Boeing 737-300 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Senegal’s capital, resulting in injuries to 10 individuals. Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko took to Facebook to share harrowing footage of passengers fleeing the aircraft as flames engulfed it. The Air Sénégal flight, operated by TransAir, was en route to Bamako, Mali, with a total of 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew onboard. Following the incident, the injured parties were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the remaining individuals were provided accommodations at a local hotel to rest. This unfortunate…

SpaceX is set to launch 20 Starlink satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket on May 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The launch, scheduled for Thursday at 8:20 PT, will include 13 satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities. The Falcon 9 rocket, a reusable, two-stage rocket designed for transporting payloads into Earth orbit, will be livestreamed on the company’s X account. Starlink is known as the world’s first and largest satellite constellation providing broadband internet, with thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit offering internet access through user antennas. Previous SpaceX launches have been visible in…

The Biden administration has voiced its support for Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing but is calling for the vital gateway to be reopened for humanitarian aid and the passage of critically ill patients. Despite describing the Israeli assault on Rafah as ‘limited’, the US has expressed concerns over the well-being of over 1.5 million Palestinians in the area. Israel has escalated its bombardment of Rafah, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people and the closure of the crossing, which is crucial for the delivery of essential humanitarian aid and medical supplies to Gaza. This closure has prevented 120…

Gazans in Rafah Struggle to Evacuate Amid Israel’s Orders Residents in Rafah, southern Gaza, are facing a daunting task as Israel issued an evacuation order for the eastern part of the city. This has caused panic among Gazans, with many uncertain about their next steps. The evacuation order led to a rapid dismantling of tents and a surge in prices for fuel and food in the area. Many residents were left divided on whether to leave immediately or wait for more information, unsure of where they would go. UNRWA field workers reported that around 200 people per hour were fleeing…

Afghanistan’s only female diplomat, Zakia Wardak, recently made headlines after resigning from her position following allegations that she attempted to smuggle nearly £1.6 million worth of gold into India. Wardak, who was stopped at Mumbai airport with her son carrying 25kg of gold, was not arrested due to diplomatic immunity. The shocking incident led Wardak to announce her resignation on social media, where she cited personal attacks and defamation over the past year as reasons for her decision. While she did not mention the gold in her resignation statement, she did highlight the challenges faced by women in Afghan society.…

Apple has surprised tech enthusiasts with the announcement of a special event titled “Let Loose,” scheduled for May 7th, just a month before the highly-anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The focus of this event will primarily be on iPads, with rumors suggesting a possible unveiling of the M4 chip. Speculation is rife that the M4 chip could signal a significant change in Apple’s silicon release schedule. It is expected that Apple will also announce additional M4 SKUs during the WWDC event in June. The M4 chip may make its debut on the iPad Pro, which could also see an upgrade…

Protests Turn Violent in Tbilisi Over Transparency Bill Protesters in Tbilisi clashed with police outside the parliament building in opposition to the controversial “Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill. The bill, if passed, would require organizations receiving a significant amount of funding from abroad to register as “foreign agents” and disclose sensitive information to authorities. Riot police responded to the protesters with tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons as they blocked the exits of the parliament. The clashes between the demonstrators and the police continued late into the night, resulting in the arrest of 63 individuals by the internal ministry.…

The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft at the International Space Station is set to undergo a relocation to make room for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. NASA will be providing live coverage of the event on May 2, beginning at 7:30 a.m. EDT on various platforms including NASA TV, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website. Astronauts from NASA and Roscosmos will be tasked with undocking the spacecraft from the station’s Harmony module and autonomously docking it to a different port. The relocation is being supported by flight controllers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and SpaceX in Hawthorne, California. This…

Millions in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma under Tornado Watches After destructive tornadoes wreaked havoc in Nebraska and Iowa, millions of residents in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma are now on high alert as they fall under tornado watches. A staggering 2.7 million people in southeastern Kansas and central Missouri have been included in the watch area, with an additional 4.7 million people under watches in the Central Plains and Midwest. Multiple tornado warnings and reports have already been issued in these states, as Nebraska and Iowa begin their recovery efforts following the recent tornado outbreaks. A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation tornado…