Tag: Foreign countries
Australia is debating whether the women’s lounge of an art gallery discriminates against men | News in brief
An Australian state court overturned a controversial ban on a women’s space at an art gallery. In Australia, the Tasmanian State Court reversed on Friday a ban on a women-only…
The top model’s charity is suspected of financial crimes – money was squandered on luxury hotels and cigarettes | News in brief
According to the British watchdog, the British charity used only eight percent of its funds for charity. Top model Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a board member…
Japan may soon be led by a man who took parental leave and advocates for women’s right to keep their own surname | Foreign countries
Shinjiro Koizumi would be Japan’s youngest post-war leader. The vote between the main candidates is getting tight. BEIJING Japan may soon have its first prime minister who has taken parental…
New measures from China to revive the sagging economy | News in brief
China has announced a series of measures this week to try to revive its struggling economy. China’s central bank announced on Friday that it will lower the reserve requirement level…
Politico: Several Iranians Accused of Hacking Trump Campaign | News in brief
In August, the Trump campaign accused the Iranian regime of hacking. In the United States, a grand jury indicts several Iranian individuals against the Republican presidential candidate and former president…
At least more than 90 dead in Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Thursday | News in brief
Altogether, hundreds of people have reportedly died in this week’s attacks. In Lebanon, at least more than 90 people have died in attacks carried out by Israel on Thursday, according…
Hurricane Helene, which has strengthened to category three, is approaching Florida | News in brief
The US National Weather Service (NWS) warns that winds could create waves up to six meters high and storm surges on low-lying coasts. Hurricane Helene, which has strengthened to a…
46 people drowned in a Hindu holiday ritual in India | News in brief
According to the local authorities, most of the drowned were children. 21:55•Updated 22:00 At least 46 people, including 37 children, have drowned in the Indian state of Bihar, where the…
A military aid package worth billions to Israel from the United States | News in brief
Israel will receive an 8.7 billion dollar aid package from the United States for military operations, according to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The package includes, among other things, improvements…
Israel rejects cease-fire offer and strikes Beirut – Netanyahu says strikes will continue | News in brief
“We will not stop until we achieve all our goals,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Thursday rejected demands by the Western…