As hundreds of millions of Muslims celebrate Ramadan around the world, the United Nations Security Council in New York called for a ‘de-escalation’ of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. “I call on the leaders on all sides to help calm the situation and avoid spreading inflammatory rhetoric,” said Tor Wennesland, the United Nations special coordinator for the Middle … Read more
A Michigan college is coming under fire for hosting five graduation celebrations separated by race, sexuality and gender identity, in addition to the university’s larger commencement ceremony. Grand Valley State University’s Multicultural Affairs Office lists graduation ceremonies or celebrations for Black students, Asian students, “Latinx” students, Native American students, and “LGBTQIA+” students this April. The … Read more
CNN — A shooting during spring break celebrations in Miami Beach left one person dead and another injured Friday evening, according to the Miami Beach Police Department. Officers heard gunshots near 7th Street and Ocean Drive, a palm-tree lined intersection just feet from the beach, at about 10:41 p.m. ET and responded to the scene. … Read more
Updated: 17/03/2023 – 16:30 Nowruz, the herald of spring, is bringing joy to many communities from Balkans to South Asia, from the Caucasus, to the Black Sea Basin. Nowruz, the herald of spring, is bringing joy to many communities from Balkans to South Asia, from the Caucasus, to the Black Sea Basin. In Azerbaijan, the … Read more
Russia marked International Women’s Day on Wednesday amid the ongoing war in Ukraine that has caused significant suffering for women — and seen the Kremlin double-down on its promotion of “traditional” values. “It’s beneficial for the authorities to promote rhetoric about male defenders and women as guardians of the hearth and fragile, vulnerable creatures,” the … Read more