Posts by category: World News

Suspicious activities related to global gold smuggling and money laundering have led to the US and UK imposing sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni and his network. Accusations revolve around bribery, corrupting officials, and hiding illicit activities through a complex business web. The move highlights the global fight against corruption and illicit trade practices.

The European Union has expressed significant regret over Mongolia's failure to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The warrant, issued due to alleged war crimes linked to the deportation of Ukrainian children, was not executed during Putin's visit to Mongolia. This criticism underscores the EU's commitment to global rule of law and accountability.

Ismail Haniyeh, a top Hamas political leader, has been assassinated in Iran during his stay for an official event. The incident has prompted outrage among Palestinian groups and heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. While Hamas blames Israeli forces, Israel has yet to officially respond. The killing has sparked calls for protests and condemnation from various factions.

Yemen's Houthi rebels reported significant casualties following an Israeli strike on the Hodeida port, vowing major retaliation. The attack, targeting fuel storage and a power plant, has severely impacted vital infrastructure. Amidst the worsening humanitarian crisis, both local and regional tensions are escalating.

Egyptian expatriates in the US are actively participating in the 2024 presidential election. Voting started on March 15 and continues until March 23 at embassies and consulates or via mail. Incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Moussa Mostafa Moussa are the candidates. Results will be announced on April 2. Over 94,000 expats have registered, marking a significant increase from 2018.

The city of Porto Alegre in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul faces severe flooding and mudslides, displacing 70,000 people, with 57 fatalities and 67 missing. Rainfall and the swelling Guaiba River have wreaked havoc, demanding urgent evacuation and relief efforts amid a lack of clean water.