Palestinian death toll in Israeli genocide in Gaza tops 69,000

Palestinian death toll in Israeli genocide in Gaza tops 69,000

A Palestinian was killed and another wounded in two Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian sources, reported Xinhua. In the first attack, Israeli tanks fired shells and opened heavy machine-gun fire toward Palestinians east of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza, killing one Palestinian man, according to sources at Gaza's health authorities. Al-Awda Hospital confirmed in a statement that it has received the body of the dead. In the second attack, Israeli gunfire in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, injured a young man, the Civil Defense in Gaza said. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it killed two Palestinians, one in northern Gaza and the other in the south, claiming that the two and a third crossed the "Yellow Line," a demarcation marking areas where Israeli forces remain deployed in Gaza, and approached IDF troops. The ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on Oct. 10, has sharply reduced Israeli attacks but not halted them entirely. At least 241 Palestinians have been killed and 614 injured by Israeli attacks since Oct. 11, Gaza's health authorities said Saturday, bringing the overall death toll from Israeli attacks since October 2023 to 69,169, with 170,685 others injured.

Rodrigo Paz sworn in as president of Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz sworn in as president of Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The inauguration marked the formal beginning of Bolivia's new political cycle following the recent general elections. Paz took the oath of office pledging to uphold and enforce the country's Constitution and domestic laws. "This place is not about power; it is a mandate of service. We face five years of service, not power," he said. He thanked visiting delegations from across Latin America, Europe and Asia and told them that "Bolivia returns to the world and the world returns to Bolivia." Paz also emphasized his confidence in the new parliament and welcomed the unanimous vote in both chambers in recent days as a sign of "direction" toward restoring institutions without insults or aggressions. Edmand Lara also took the oath as vice president, calling for reorienting the national course to rebuild trust in the state and for transforming justice so that it belongs to the people.

Rodrigo Paz sworn in as president of Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz sworn in as president of Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the 2025-2030 term, in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly building in downtown La Paz on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The inauguration marked the formal beginning of Bolivia's new political cycle following the recent general elections. Paz took the oath of office pledging to uphold and enforce the country's Constitution and domestic laws. "This place is not about power; it is a mandate of service. We face five years of service, not power," he said. He thanked visiting delegations from across Latin America, Europe and Asia and told them that "Bolivia returns to the world and the world returns to Bolivia." Paz also emphasized his confidence in the new parliament and welcomed the unanimous vote in both chambers in recent days as a sign of "direction" toward restoring institutions without insults or aggressions. Edmand Lara also took the oath as vice president, calling for reorienting the national course to rebuild trust in the state and for transforming justice so that it belongs to the people.

6 killed in cosmetics factory fire in Turkey

6 killed in cosmetics factory fire in Turkey

Six people were killed and another injured when a fire broke out at a cosmetics factory in Türkiye's northwestern Kocaeli province on Saturday, reported Xinhua, quoting local authorities. The fire erupted at the facility in the Dilovasi district, and multiple fire units were dispatched following an emergency call, according to a statement from the office of Governor Ilhami Aktas. The blaze was eventually brought under control, Aktas added. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

6 killed in cosmetics factory fire in Turkey

6 killed in cosmetics factory fire in Turkey

Six people were killed and another injured when a fire broke out at a cosmetics factory in Türkiye's northwestern Kocaeli province on Saturday, reported Xinhua, quoting local authorities. The fire erupted at the facility in the Dilovasi district, and multiple fire units were dispatched following an emergency call, according to a statement from the office of Governor Ilhami Aktas. The blaze was eventually brought under control, Aktas added. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

US grants Hungary 1-year exemption from energy sanctions on Russia

US grants Hungary 1-year exemption from energy sanctions on Russia

The U.S. administration has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. energy sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House on Friday, multiple media outlets reported, citing anonymous White House officials, said Xinhua. "We're looking at it, because it's very difficult for him (Orban) to get the oil and gas from other areas. As you know, they don't have the advantage of having the sea," Trump told reporters at the White House with Orban earlier on Friday. Orban stressed that the access to Russian energy is "vital" for Hungary's economy. The exemption for Hungary may raise questions about the Trump administration's seriousness in enforcing its sanctions on Russia's oil exports, local analysts said. In return, Hungary has committed to buying U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth about 600 million U.S. dollars, the U.S. State Department said in a fact sheet issued on Friday. Orban also announced a nuclear fuel deal with U.S.-based Westinghouse to supply U.S. nuclear fuel for Hungary's Paks I nuclear plant, according to the fact sheet, adding that the contract is valued at approximately 114 million dollars. The Hungarian government has announced its intent to purchase 700 million dollars' worth of defense articles via foreign military sales as part of efforts to boost bilateral defense cooperation, said the document.

US grants Hungary 1-year exemption from energy sanctions on Russia

US grants Hungary 1-year exemption from energy sanctions on Russia

The U.S. administration has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. energy sanctions on Russia after President Donald Trump met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House on Friday, multiple media outlets reported, citing anonymous White House officials, said Xinhua. "We're looking at it, because it's very difficult for him (Orban) to get the oil and gas from other areas. As you know, they don't have the advantage of having the sea," Trump told reporters at the White House with Orban earlier on Friday. Orban stressed that the access to Russian energy is "vital" for Hungary's economy. The exemption for Hungary may raise questions about the Trump administration's seriousness in enforcing its sanctions on Russia's oil exports, local analysts said. In return, Hungary has committed to buying U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth about 600 million U.S. dollars, the U.S. State Department said in a fact sheet issued on Friday. Orban also announced a nuclear fuel deal with U.S.-based Westinghouse to supply U.S. nuclear fuel for Hungary's Paks I nuclear plant, according to the fact sheet, adding that the contract is valued at approximately 114 million dollars. The Hungarian government has announced its intent to purchase 700 million dollars' worth of defense articles via foreign military sales as part of efforts to boost bilateral defense cooperation, said the document.

Kathmandu's airport closed after runway light failure

Kathmandu's airport closed after runway light failure

Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has come to a halt after the edge lights in the runway stopped working following a short circuit, according to a senior airport official on Saturday, reported Xinhua. Several domestic and international flights have been diverted to different locations following the airport disruptions. "The problems with the lights were reported in the morning. The fault line has not been detected yet," Hansa Raj Pandey, director general at the airport, told Xinhua, adding that they were expecting the problem to be fixed by 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday. Takeoffs and landings were not affected during the daytime, Pandey said. However, the airport came to a halt after darkness fell in the evening.

Kathmandu's airport closed after runway light failure

Kathmandu's airport closed after runway light failure

Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has come to a halt after the edge lights in the runway stopped working following a short circuit, according to a senior airport official on Saturday, reported Xinhua. Several domestic and international flights have been diverted to different locations following the airport disruptions. "The problems with the lights were reported in the morning. The fault line has not been detected yet," Hansa Raj Pandey, director general at the airport, told Xinhua, adding that they were expecting the problem to be fixed by 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday. Takeoffs and landings were not affected during the daytime, Pandey said. However, the airport came to a halt after darkness fell in the evening.

Isien osuus vanhempainvapaissa yli kaksinkertaistunut

Isien osuus vanhempainvapaissa yli kaksinkertaistunut

Isät osallistuvat yhä enemmän pienten lasten hoitoon. Heidän osuutensa vanhempainvapaiden käytöstä on kasvanut jälleen viime vuoteen verrattuna, selviää Kelan tuoreista tilastoista. Tänä vuonna syyskuuhun mennessä isien osuus vanhempainvapaiden käytöstä oli koko maassa lähes 23 prosenttia. Viime vuoden vastaavaan ajanjaksoon verrattuna luku on kaksi prosenttiyksikköä suurempi. Perhevapaauudistusta edeltävään aikaan verrattuna isien osuus vanhempainpäivärahojen käytössä on yli […]

AU urges respect for Nigeria's sovereignty after Trump's threats of military intervention

AU urges respect for Nigeria's sovereignty after Trump's threats of military intervention

The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the recent allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump over the Nigerian government's complicity in the targeted killing of Christians, reported Xinhua. In a statement issued late Friday, the AU Commission rejected any threat of unilateral military action against Africa's most populous nation, reiterating its "unwavering commitment" to Nigeria's sovereignty and its constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. The 55-member continental bloc emphasized the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the AU Constitutive Act and related instruments. "Nigeria is a longstanding and valued member state of the African Union, playing a key role in regional stability, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and continental integration," the statement read. It followed a recent social media post by Trump, in which he alleged that thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria by "radical Islamists," who are responsible for "this mass slaughter." The U.S. president also declared Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The Nigerian government had earlier dismissed the U.S. designation as "inaccurate," while reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens, maintaining religious freedom, and tackling violent extremism. "Any external engagement must respect Nigeria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity," the AU Commission said, underscoring full respect for Nigeria's sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its constitution and international obligations. It urged external partners, including the United States, to engage Nigeria through diplomatic dialogue, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building partnerships rather than resorting to unilateral threats of military intervention, which could undermine continental peace, regional stability, and AU norms for peaceful conflict management.

AU urges respect for Nigeria's sovereignty after Trump's threats of military intervention

AU urges respect for Nigeria's sovereignty after Trump's threats of military intervention

The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the recent allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump over the Nigerian government's complicity in the targeted killing of Christians, reported Xinhua. In a statement issued late Friday, the AU Commission rejected any threat of unilateral military action against Africa's most populous nation, reiterating its "unwavering commitment" to Nigeria's sovereignty and its constitutional guarantees of religious freedom. The 55-member continental bloc emphasized the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the AU Constitutive Act and related instruments. "Nigeria is a longstanding and valued member state of the African Union, playing a key role in regional stability, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and continental integration," the statement read. It followed a recent social media post by Trump, in which he alleged that thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria by "radical Islamists," who are responsible for "this mass slaughter." The U.S. president also declared Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The Nigerian government had earlier dismissed the U.S. designation as "inaccurate," while reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens, maintaining religious freedom, and tackling violent extremism. "Any external engagement must respect Nigeria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity," the AU Commission said, underscoring full respect for Nigeria's sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its constitution and international obligations. It urged external partners, including the United States, to engage Nigeria through diplomatic dialogue, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building partnerships rather than resorting to unilateral threats of military intervention, which could undermine continental peace, regional stability, and AU norms for peaceful conflict management.