Friday, April 19, 2024

News Desk

Snake stops play at Australian tennis tournament | TOME

Austrian Dominic Thiem's match suspended for 40 minutes after reptile slithered its way courtside. He won the qualifier.

Surviving Rape: From Nigeria to Italy | TOME

Naomi Iwelu was able to reach Italy but not before enduring unimaginable trauma and violence.

Gaza’s Hospitals Filling with Lone Orphans: The Truth We Can’t Share | TOME

The number of children whose parents are both dead is mounting fast amid the Israeli bombardment.

Jordan’s King Urges Global Effort for Gaza Ceasefire in Call with Canadian PM

LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Friday received a phone call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during which he called for international pressure toward an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, state media reported. The king “stressed the importance of protecting civilians and increasing humanitarian aid for Gaza, while guaranteeing its sustained delivery, noting Jordan’s efforts in this regard,” Petra news agency said.

Underground Movement: Afghan Female Med Students in Veiled Rebellion | TOME

One year ago, the Taliban told women they couldn’t study medicine. Now, some are doing it in secret.

Russia’s Largest Aerial Attack in Ukraine War | TOME

Russia launches one of its largest nights of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine since the start of war

Gaza Brothers Allege Beating and Mistreatment in Israeli Detention | TOME

GAZA: Three Palestinian brothers rounded up by Israel in the Gaza Strip said they and fellow detainees were beaten, stripped to their underwear, burnt with cigarettes and subjected to other forms of mistreatment during their detention.