- Centerstage Events

The concept of "Justice delayed is justice denied" takes the centerstage among all global events which has happened over this week.
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Centerstage events of week 4

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros has declared...

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the recent rise in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The declaration follows advice from an independent expert committee that warned of the potential for mpox to spread further. Dr. Tedros emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated international response. WHO is working closely with affected communities and governments to curb the outbreak and prevent a global spread, particularly of the new sexually transmissible strain.

Sunday, 22 September, 2024

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolves...

A day after assuming office, Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved Parliament and called for a snap election on November 14. Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), said he sought a fresh mandate from the people, arguing the current Parliament no longer aligns with their needs. The NPP's rise to prominence followed mass protests in 2022 against economic mismanagement, which led to the ousting of the Rajapaksa family from power

Monday, 23 September, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approves a $7 billion...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan after months of negotiations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the deal, which he described as crucial for the cash-strapped nation. The loan comes with strict conditions set by the IMF, which Pakistan has been working to meet. Sharif acknowledged the support of China and Saudi Arabia in securing the agreement, though he did not provide specifics on their assistance. The 37-month programme is expected to help stabilize Pakistan's economy.

Tuesday, 24 September, 2024

Phenomena of "delayed justice" has been a matter of concern across...

Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old man and the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted by a Japanese court after nearly five decades. Hakamada was convicted in 1968 for the murder of his boss, his boss's wife, and their two children. However, recent findings revealed that evidence may have been fabricated, prompting a retrial. Due to his deteriorated mental health from spending 46 years on death row, Hakamada was unable to attend the court hearing. His sister Hideko, who fought for decades to clear his name, expressed immense relief at the verdict. This phenomena of "delayed justice" has been a matter of concern across the world and it is a global problem which has to be adressed.

Wednesday, 25 September, 2024

In the UK, and in a first!

In the UK, and in a first! Organized by the group Smartphone Free Childhood, the "parent pact" has been signed by parents at 20% of schools across the country, representing nearly 35,000 children to withhold smartphones from children until they reach at least 14 years old. The aim is to reduce peer pressure and raise the age at which children receive smartphones. Instead, parents are encouraged to offer basic "brick phones" that allow only calls and texts.

Thursday, 26 September, 2024

Israeli airstrikes kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

Israeli airstrikes kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and several other top commanders, including Iranian Revolutionary Guard General Abbas Nilforoushan, in Beirut. Israel continues to target Hezbollah sites, rejecting ceasefire proposals from the EU. The U.S. and Israel believe they have eliminated about 30 Hezbollah leaders recently, leading to concerns of spies within Hezbollah ranks. Israel has also disrupted Beirut Airport’s control system, warning an Iranian plane not to land in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region as Israel prepares for a possible ground incursion.

Friday, 27 September, 2024

2024 PT5, will become Earth's temporary second moon...

A small asteroid, 2024 PT5, will become Earth's temporary second moon between today and November 25. Discovered by NASA's Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (Atlas), the asteroid is about 33 feet wide. It originates from the Arjuna asteroid belt, which contains space rocks orbiting near Earth. Though it won’t be visible to the naked eye, professional telescopes will capture its movement. The asteroid will not complete a full orbit of Earth, but our planet's gravitational pull will briefly trap it before it continues on its original path.

Saturday, 28 September, 2024