Category: World

Alice Weidel: The Unlikely Queen of Germany’s Far-Right AfD

February 23, 2025

BERLIN, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Alice Weidel, an openly gay politician living with her Sri Lankan-born partner in Switzerland, has emerged as an unexpected leader for Germany’s far-right and anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Heading into Sunday’s elections, Weidel is set to guide the AfD to a record result, with polls predicting the […]

Death Toll Doubles to Six in Peru Food Court Roof Collapse

February 23, 2025

LIMA, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The death toll from the roof collapse at a food court in a busy shopping center in northern Peru has risen to six, with 78 people injured, according to authorities on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of February 23 at the Real Plaza shopping complex in […]

UK to Announce New Sanctions Against Russia on February 24

February 23, 2025

LONDON, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/TASS) – The United Kingdom is set to impose a new and significant round of sanctions on Russia, Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed on February 23. The announcement will be made on February 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. Lammy emphasized that these new […]

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Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners After Six Gaza Hostages Freed

February 23, 2025

JERUSALEM, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal would be postponed until Hamas halts its “humiliating ceremonies” during the release of Israeli hostages. Since the ceasefire began on January 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages, staging highly […]

Mexican Migrant Shelters Remain Empty Despite Trump’s Deportation Threat

February 23, 2025

TIJUANA, Mexico, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Shelters prepared for deported migrants in Mexico remain largely vacant, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to expel millions of undocumented individuals following his return to office. Several of the 12 reception centers established in Mexico’s northern border states to accommodate deportees have seen little activity, according to […]

One Killed, Several Injured in Suspected Islamist Knife Attack in France

February 23, 2025

MULHOUSE, France, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A knife attack in the eastern French city of Mulhouse left one person dead and several others wounded on Saturday, in what President Emmanuel Macron condemned as an “Islamist terrorist act.” Authorities revealed that the suspect, a 37-year-old Algerian-born man, was on a terrorism watchlist and had been […]

Japan’s Emperor Calls for Peace on WWII’s 80th Anniversary

February 23, 2025

TOKYO, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Japan’s Emperor Naruhito reaffirmed his hopes for global peace as the country marks 80 years since the end of World War II, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Sunday. Speaking ahead of his 65th birthday, Naruhito reflected on the significance of this milestone, urging people to cherish peace and […]

Germany Votes Amid Far-Right Surge and Trump’s Shadow

February 23, 2025

BERLIN, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – German voters head to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes election dominated by the rise of the far-right and the dramatic return of Donald Trump to the White House. With conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz widely expected to unseat Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the election could signal a significant shift […]

Venezuelan Girl Dies as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Panama

February 23, 2025

PANAMA CITY, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A tragic maritime accident claimed the life of an 8-year-old Venezuelan girl after a boat carrying 19 South American migrants capsized off Panama’s coast while they attempted to return home, authorities confirmed Saturday. The vessel sank late Friday night due to strong waves and rough weather in the […]

US Pipeline Lawsuit Sparks High-Stakes Free Speech Battle

February 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, Feb 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Nearly a decade after activists waged one of the largest anti-pipeline protests in U.S. history, the battle has shifted to the courtroom as Energy Transfer sues Greenpeace for $300 million in a case with major free speech implications. Pipeline Protest Turns Legal At the center of the lawsuit is […]

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Category: World

Alice Weidel: The Unlikely Queen of Germany’s Far-Right AfD

Death Toll Doubles to Six in Peru Food Court Roof Collapse

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