Top News Trending Worldwide Today :Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
- Escalating Violence in the Middle East
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent weeks, with airstrikes and rocket attacks causing widespread destruction and casualties. On Monday, Israeli forces stormed a hospital in Khan Younis, the bloodiest fighting of the year. The international community has called for a ceasefire, but there is no end in sight to the violence.
- Deadly Landslide in China
At least eight people were killed and 39 are missing after a landslide struck a village in southwest China on Monday. The landslide was caused by heavy rains and rescuers are battling snow and frigid temperatures in their search for survivors.
- Canada Caps International Student Permits
The Canadian government has announced that it will cap the number of international student permits issued in 2024 by 35%. The government says the move is necessary to address a housing crisis in major cities. However, international students and educational institutions have criticized the decision, saying it will harm the Canadian economy.
- UN Report on Ethnic Violence in Darfur
A new report by the United Nations says that up to 15,000 people were killed in ethnic violence in Darfur, Sudan last year. The report blames the violence on the Sudanese government and its allied militias. The UN is calling for an end to the violence and for the Sudanese government to be held accountable for its crimes.
- Fake Biden Robocall Targets New Hampshire Voters
A fake robocall targeting voters in New Hampshire has been circulating in recent days. The robocall claims that President Biden is planning to raise taxes and cut Social Security benefits. The robocall is false and has been condemned by the Biden campaign.
- EU Presses Israel on Two-State Solution
The European Union has called on Israel to commit to a two-state solution with Palestine. The EU says that a two-state solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace in the region. Israel has rejected the EU's call, saying that it is not committed to a two-state solution.
- Norman Jewison, Director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' Dead at 97
Norman Jewison, the director of the Academy Award-winning film "In the Heat of the Night," died on Monday at the age of 97. Jewison was a prolific filmmaker who directed a wide range of films, from comedies to dramas to thrillers. He was also a vocal advocate for civil rights.
- Biden, UK PM Sunak Speak About Middle East, Ukraine
President Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke on Monday about the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine. The two leaders called for an end to the violence in the Middle East and for Russia to de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.
- US Denies Yemen's Houthis Claim of Attack on Military Cargo Ship
The United States has denied claims by Yemen's Houthi rebels that they attacked a US military cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday. The Houthis say they targeted the ship with a missile, but the US says there is no evidence of an attack.
- Earthquake of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Kyrgyzstan-China Border Region
An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck the border region between Kyrgyzstan and China on Monday. The earthquake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, but there are no reports of injuries.
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