Author: Kim Dang

29 Nigerien Soldiers Killed In Attack By Armed Insurgents

At least 29 Nigerien soldiers have been killed in an attack by jihadis, says Niger’s defense ministry. The attack occurred near the Nigerien border with Mali, where upwards of 100 extremists utilized homemade explosives to attack Niger security forces stationed at the border for a military clearance operation. The ministry

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Talks Underway To Extend Temporary Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Talks of extending the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are underway, with both sides expressing that they would like to continue the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. The established ceasefire is scheduled to end on Tuesday, November 28th at

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Taiwan’s Vice President Attends Pride March

On October 28th, roughly 180,000 people gathered in downtown Taipei for Asia’s largest Pride parade, with go-go dancers and drag queens among those celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. This is the 21st year of Taiwan’s annual Pride march, but what makes this year extra special is that Vice President of Taiwan

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India’s Top Court Defers Marriage Equality Case To Parliament

India’s top court decided on Tuesday not to legalize same sex-marriage, arguing that it does not have the power to make such a decision. While the judges had disagreed on the degree to which same-sex marriages should be allowed, they unanimously found that the court does not have the power

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Colombian Government Announces Ceasefire With F.A.R.C. Splinter Group

The Colombian government and the Estado Mayor Central (E.M.C.) announced a ceasefire on Sunday, promising to suspend offensive actions. The length of the ceasefire was not included in the recent announcement, although both parties have said that it will initially last for 10 months. The Colombian government is expected to

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