US presents ambiguous UN resolution, despite past Gaza vetoes

Creative Media NewsThursday, 21 March 2024, 12:470

As per US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is currently touring the Middle East, a draft resolution of the United Nations Security Council urging for an "immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages" in Gaza has been circulated by the United States.Opposing a draft put forth by Algeria in February that included the word "immediate" rather than "immediate," the principal political and military backer of Israel has vetoed on multiple occasions previous UN Security Council votes on ending the nearly six-month conflict.

Mother seeks Biden’s help to find daughter missing in USVI

Creative Media NewsThursday, 21 March 2024, 12:080

Although Ms. Heslop remains officially missing three years after disappearing from the catamaran of her beau, her mother now believes she was murdered. The family has enlisted the aid of a former Metropolitan Police homicide commander in the ongoing search.The family of a British woman who has been missing in the US Virgin Islands for three years is appealing to President Biden for assistance in locating her.

Unrest in Haiti spurs fear, frustration in close-knit diasporas

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 22:000

It is unlike anything Marjorie Villefranche has ever before encountered.The director of Maison d'Haiti (Haiti House), a community centre in the St-Michel neighbourhood of Montreal, has been inundated with unsolicited messages from Haitians beseeching assistance to flee the country for the past six months.

Israel Hamas military leader Marwan Issa dies in Gaza, US says

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 15:500

Marwan Issa, the commander of Hamas, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to White House spokesman Jake Sullivan.Mr. Issa, in his capacity as deputy military commander, would become the highest-ranking leader of Hamas to perish since the commencement of hostilities on October 7.The Palestinian organisation in charge of Gaza has not commented officially on allegations of his demise.

Canada refuses to apologise for British child abuse

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 15:130

Approximately 115,000 British children were sent to Canada between 1869 and 1948. They were commonly employed as domestic servants or as inexpensive labour on plantations.The Canadian government has denied the most recent apology request from British children who were subjected to maltreatment within the nation.

What follows Putin’s predicted fifth term as Russian president?

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 12:560

Regarding forecasts, a landslide for Putin was the effortless one.In that case, neither a crystal ball nor tea leaves are necessary.Ultimately, the Kremlin exercises strict control over the entire political system in Russia, including elections.Putin, however, will only do a little with his 87%. What might a fifth term of Putin entail?

India bank ordered to reveal donor-recipient electoral bond data

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 11:480

A month prior to the country's general election, the State Bank of India (SBI) was ordered by the Supreme Court of India to disclose every detail of electoral bonds, including the unique codes that link donors to political parties.In India, the "electoral bonds" election funding system, which was in operation for seven years, permitted corporations and individuals to contribute to political parties without restriction or identification.

Miami Open tennis player Arthur Cazaux collapses mid-match

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 20 March 2024, 11:230

Social media footage depicts Arthur Cazaux on the ground, where he is seen preparing to be served by Harold Mayot, who leads 2-1 in the third set.At the Miami Open, a French tennis player collapsed in the middle of a match.Arthur Cazaux was compelled to withdraw from his Monday qualifier against Harold Mayot in the third set subsequent to a fall to the ground.

Nicholas Bidar seeks release from obsolete indefinite sentence

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 19 March 2024, 16:490

Nicholas Bidar has remained incarcerated since his 2009 sentencing to an indefinite term with an eight-year minimum tariff for a series of robberies and resisting arrest while brandishing a firearm at police officers.An individual incarcerated for an indefinite imprisonment term, which was eliminated over a decade ago, has characterised his ongoing incarceration as "hell" while pleading for his release.

Can Rahul Gandhi defeat Narendra Modi with ‘unity marches’?

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 19 March 2024, 15:370

Thousands of individuals congregated at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, the financial capital of India, where resounding chants and songs advocating for justice reverberated. This renowned location had been the site of numerous freedom fighter rallies during the nation's decades-long struggle for independence against the British.This time, the slogans demanded a distinct "freedom" from the Bharatiya Janata Party government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gambia votes to lift ban on female genital mutilation

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 19 March 2024, 12:340

On Monday, members of the parliament of the West African nation voted 42 to four in favor of advancing the contentious bill. The bill in question seeks to repeal a seminal ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) that was implemented in 2015. The current ban imposes a prison sentence of up to three years.

Spokesman: Niger suspends US military cooperation

Creative Media NewsMonday, 18 March 2024, 16:360

The decision was made public on Saturday, following a visit by senior U.S. officials to the West African nation earlier this week to discuss democratic transition. US Africa Command head General Michael Langley and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee headed the visit.

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