Ten protesters killed and 34 injured in Karachi as security forces clash with demonstrators near US consulate gates
Recent protests in Karachi, Pakistan, escalated dramatically as security forces opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the gates of the US consulate. The violent altercation resulted in the deaths of ten protesters, while 34 others sustained injuries, according to Sukhdew Assardas Hamnani, a spokesman for the Sindh government. The protests were reportedly sparked by widespread anger over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, invoking solidarity among demonstrators in various cities, including Karachi and other parts of Pakistan and India. The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered outside the US consulate in Karachi's upscale district of Clifton. Eyewitness accounts suggest... [Continue Reading]
Spanish Prime Minister condemns war on Iran as breach of international law
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the US-Israel war on Iran as a breach of international law. [Continue Reading]
‘Viruses don’t know borders’: US anti-vaccine rhetoric could impact global measles crisis
Experts say global measles vaccination rates are falling as Trump officials signal a deprioritization of the virusThe US government has amplified anti-vaccine rhetoric and signaled that it does not consider measles to be a priority, which could have global ramifications as countries around the world have lost or are on the brink of losing measles elimination status.The World Health Organization announced in late January that six European countries: the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan had all officially lost their measles elimination status, which means the virus has been circulating continuously in those countries for more than 12... [Continue Reading]
British travelers to Gibraltar must present passports to Spanish border guards under new EU deal
A significant development has emerged regarding Gibraltar's relationship with Spain and broader EU regulations. British travelers to Gibraltar will now be required to present their passports to Spanish border guards due to a recently struck deal with the European Union. This arrangement aims to dismantle restrictions at the land border between Gibraltar and Spain, enhancing the mobility of individuals traveling to this British Overseas Territory. This milestone agreement, detailed in a draft treaty published recently, outlines a new dual-check system at Gibraltar's airport and port. The deal emerged in response to growing concerns surrounding regulatory changes, particularly with the impending... [Continue Reading]
EU foreign ministers set to finalize new sanctions package against Russia amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
In a significant development within the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, EU foreign ministers are poised to finalize a new package of sanctions against Russia. This initiative comes as the conflict enters a pivotal phase, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions aim to impose visa bans on high-profile Russian cultural figures, including the president of the FIDE chess federation and the director of the Hermitage Museum, as well as applying stricter regulations on maritime services linked to Russian oil tankers. The proposed sanctions package, set to be discussed in Brussels, reflects a growing urgency among... [Continue Reading]
