Over 60 delegations are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss reconstruction, governance and security in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and reforming the Palestinian Authority. France and Saudi Arabia are chairing a meeting of Palestine Donors Group, focusing on reforms of the PA called for by a U.S. peace plan that won approval at the United Nations Security Council on Monday. The PA currently administers semi-autonomous pockets in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and is making a renewed push to become a player in postwar Gaza. The European Union, the Authority’s largest financial supporter, hopes it can effectively rule Gaza after deep reforms. But...
Philippine Mayor Accused Of Spying For China Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
A Philippine trial court has sentenced a former mayor accused of having ties to Chinese criminal syndicates to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of human trafficking, a government anti-crime agency said Thursday. Alice Guo ran for mayor in Bamban, an agricultural town north of the capital, Manila, as a Filipino citizen, but she was later identified by law enforcement as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping. “This eagerly awaited ruling is not only a legal victory but also a moral one. It delivers justice to victims, reaffirms the government’s united stance against organized crime,” the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said in a statement....
Russian Hacking Suspect Wanted By The FBI Arrested On Thai Resort Island
Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker on the Thai resort island of Phuket who was wanted by the FBI on allegations he was behind cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies, officials said. The 35-year-old, who entered Thailand on Oct. 30 at Phuket Airport, was taken into custody earlier this month at his hotel and is now being held pending possible extradition, Thai police said. The suspect’s name was not released but Russian state-run news agency Russia Today identified him as Denis Obrezko, a native of Stavropol. It reported that his relatives confirmed the Nov. 6 arrest and were planning to fight his...
Two Miss Universe Judges Step Down Amid Allegations Of Rigging
Two judges have resigned from the Miss Universe international beauty pageant, with one making accusations of rigging and mulling a lawsuit as the annual competition nears its end in Bangkok. Omar Harfouch, a Lebanese-French composer, was the first to step down from the eight-member panel, saying in an Instagram post on Tuesday that there had been a “secret vote” by people not on the official jury to preselect the top 30 contestants out of 136. On Wednesday, Harfouch said he was considering filing a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization that runs the competition, citing emotional trauma and reputational damage....
Goal Setting: The First Step Toward Career Success
In today’s fast-paced world, setting clear goals is no longer optional, it’s essential. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to level up in your career, goal setting acts as a compass, giving direction to your efforts and a sense of purpose to your journey. WHAT IS GOAL SETTING? Goal setting is the process of identifying something you want to achieve and creating a plan to reach it. It helps break down big dreams into achievable steps, boosting motivation and focus. WHY IT MATTERS IN YOUR CAREER – CLARITY: Goals eliminate confusion and help you define your path. – MOTIVATION:...
New Zealand Halts New Puberty Blockers For Young Transgender People
New Zealand said Wednesday that it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected. The step comes amid growing global debate about the number of adolescents seeking to change gender, dividing those concerned about hastiness in prescribing such medications and those worried about access to remedies they deem life-saving. Health Minister Simeon Brown said doctors would no longer be able to prescribe gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for gender dysphoria or incongruence to those seeking treatment for the conditions and not already on the drugs....
Man Arrested For Fleeing With Wife’s Corpse In A Sack
Ogun State Police Command operatives said to have arrested a motorcycle rider identified as Godonu Lowe, for allegedly killing his wife and transporting her corpse in an attempt to escape from the community in Ilaro area of the state. Lowe, who was suspected of having killed his wife and was reportedly trying to escape the community, was intercepted following an intelligence report received by the Divisional Police Officer, Ilaro Division. According to statement released by the spokesperson for the command, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the suspect was arrested at about 1:05 p.m. following a credible information. “On Wednesday, 19th November...
Over 1,000 Pounds Of Meth Seized And 15 People Charged In Colorado Drug Investigation
Federal authorities said Wednesday they seized more than a half-ton of methamphetamine and indicted 15 people following a two-year investigation that disrupted a drug trafficking organization from Mexico operating in Colorado. Eleven people have been arrested, but four others including the organization’s alleged leader remain free and are believed to be in Mexico, the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Dave Olesky, Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge, said in a news conference that the investigation revealed ties “to elements in Mexico involving the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels.” Olesky did not take questions, and an agency spokesperson declined to elaborate....
Food For Thought: British-Nigerian Medical Doctor Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya Seek Answer On The Correlation Between Terrorist Apologists And Islam As A Religion
In the face of ongoing insecurity in Nigeria and Christians persecution, a lot of Nigerians are more vocal and are calling for accountability, condemning government irresponsiveness to its citizens’ out cry, querying the stand of Muslim religion scholars, leaders, terrorist apologists and so forth on the incessant attack on innocent lives and endless human slaughtering. British-Nigerian medical practitioner and social media influencer Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya is seeking answer on the correlation between terrorist apologists and the religion of Islam, he’s wondering why some leaders are quick to defend those serving as cankerworm to the nation. Ogunsanya posed five different question that...