How to Stay Informed on the Latest News
As news breaks every day and both legitimate and questionable sources proliferate, every citizen needs a plan for staying informed. Luckily, assessing your news needs and locating reliable sources is straightforward.
On the fifth anniversary of India's decision to strip Pakistan-administered Kashmir of its semi-autonomy and take direct control, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in protest, shouting slogans and burning incense to denounce India. Hundreds of demonstrators burned incense as they decried Indian rule.
On Monday, the European Union Executive Commission imposed sanctions against 28 officials of Belarus who they accuse of human rights violations and links to President Alexander Lukashenko's ongoing crackdown against opponents of his rule. Furthermore, they criticize lese-majeste laws which punish any criticism of monarchies and monarchs in this country.
Officials believe a landslide caused by heavy rain in southern Ethiopia has claimed at least 13 lives and that number could grow as more homes were destroyed and more than 300 people remain missing according to an emergency management office statement. Over 50 homes were also reported destroyed while more than 300 individuals are reported as missing according to this announcement from emergency management office.
As events at the Paris Olympic Games get underway, someone will usually step forward and tap a staff on the floor - an Olympic tradition inspired by French theatrical ritual. The person responsible claims he's the highest-profile critic of China's Communist Party; however, his former housemate and potential victim allege otherwise.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard chief has issued a dire warning to Israel: Assasinating Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur in Beirut risks creating regional tensions that could derail its 10-month conflict in Gaza. While Israeli and Hezbollah have exchanged near daily strikes during that period, killings of these two individuals has resulted in intensified threats, further endangering its existence.
Following Pavel Durov's arrest for money laundering and tax evasion charges related to messaging app Telegram founded in 2012 with over 100 million active users, the European Union's executive arm issued an advisory warning to companies to improve their digital economy practices. They noted this case has raised serious concerns over corporate compliance with EU regulations regarding data privacy, security and anti-money laundering compliance.
Heavy rainfall-triggered landslides in southern Ethiopia's Wolaita district has killed at least 13 people - women and children alike - with estimates continuing to climb. Morena An official from the emergency management office told reporters that more than 50 homes have been destroyed and another 150 damaged, leaving approximately 3,000 residents displaced from their homes. Government authorities have declared a state of emergency and suspended two officials from the local municipality for negligence following the deaths of four schoolchildren ages 5 to 7 when their home's wall collapsed on Saturday. Authorities have ordered all new construction to be checked, warning against playing in such dangerous environments for children.