May 29, 2024

Daily News Brief

Algeria proposes UNSC resolution calling for truce in Gaza https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-algeria-proposes-unsc-resolution-calling-for-truce-in-gaza-18167320 Algeria has circulated a proposed UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ordering Israel to halt its military invasion in the southern city of Rafah immediately. The draft resolution also demands that the ceasefire be respected by all parties and calls for the immediate release of all hostages. Additionally, the draft demands compliance with previous council resolutions that call for the opening of all border crossings and humanitarian access to Gaza's 2.4 million people who desperately need food and other aid. *) Prosecutor seeks guilty verdict in Trump trial, citing powerful evidence https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/prosecutor-seeks-guilty-verdict-in-trump-trial-citing-powerful-evidence-18167314 In the closing arguments at the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president, prosecutors stated that Donald Trump engaged in a "conspiracy and a cover-up" to conceal hush money payments to an adult movie star. Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass delivered the prosecution's summation, urging the jury to disregard distractions and focus on the evidence. Steinglass argued that the prosecution had presented compelling evidence of Trump's guilt. *) Turkish universities to welcome academics from West who oppose Israel’s war https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkish-universities-to-welcome-academics-from-west-who-oppose-israels-war-18167339 The president of Türkiye’s Council of Higher Education has announced that the doors of Turkish universities are open to academics and students from Western educational institutions who lost their jobs for opposing Israel’s massacres in Gaza. The announcement was made at the opening of a conference titled “Gaza Genocide Attempt: Tellings of an Eyewitness” at the Social Sciences University of Ankara. The conference was presented by Ghassan Abu Sitta, the Palestinian rector of Glasgow University, who volunteered as a doctor during Israel's siege of Gaza and was prevented from talking about his experiences in some European countries. *) Kenya begins holding public hearings into alleged abuses by UK troops https://www.trtworld.com/africa/gunmen-kill-multiple-civilians-abduct-dozens-in-central-nigeria-official-18166913 Kenya has launched public hearings to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses of power by British troops stationed in the former colony. The sessions will examine accusations of mistreatment, torture, unlawful detention, and killings, according to a circular issued by the lower house of parliament. British soldiers stationed in the country have faced accusations of serious offences, including murder. And finally… *) Colombia moves to become latest South American country to ban bullfighting https://www.trtworld.com/latin-america/colombia-moves-to-become-latest-south-american-country-to-ban-bullfighting-18167325 Colombia's congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting, a popular yet controversial pastime in the South American country with hundreds of events drawing thousands of spectators every year. If approved by President Gustavo Petro, who has in the past supported restrictions on bullfighting, the ban will come into effect in 2027. The lower house gave the bill the green light with a 93 to 2 vote.