Date: May 22, 2025By: BlogHear News Desk A Ugandan human rights activist, Agather Atuhaire, has been found at the Tanzania-Uganda border showing signs of torture, after being detained incommunicado for several days by Tanzanian authorities, her rights group confirmed on Thursday. Atuhaire, a prominent figure from the Agora Centre for Research, had been held alongside…
Date: May 22, 2025By: BlogHear News Desk The United States has announced new sanctions against Sudan, citing evidence that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during its ongoing civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement from the U.S. State Department. The sanctions, set to take effect on June 6,…
BlogHear News | May 22, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union, effective June 1, 2025. The announcement was made via a social media post, where Trump criticized the pace and progress…
LONDON, 22 May 2025 — The UK government has been temporarily barred from signing a sovereignty agreement over the Chagos Islands with Mauritius, following a late-night injunction granted by the High Court. At 2:25 AM BST, Mr Justice Goose approved “interim relief” for two Chagossian women—Bernadette Dugasse and Bertice Pompe—who filed a legal challenge against…
Prestigious Apple designer to lead creative vision in AI-powered computer development Sir Jony Ive, the legendary British designer known for shaping the look and feel of Apple’s most iconic products, is officially joining OpenAI in a transformative partnership aimed at developing a new generation of AI hardware. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the news, revealing…
By BlogHear News DeskDate: May 22, 2025 Nike has announced it will increase prices on select shoes, clothing, and equipment starting June 1, citing internal and external pressures including ongoing U.S. tariffs. The sportswear giant confirmed that most of its shoes priced above $100 will see an increase of up to $10. Clothing and equipment…
Prestwich, Greater Manchester — The co-owner of Benny’s Bistro, a kosher restaurant in Prestwich, has spoken out following two incidents of antisemitic graffiti defacing his business. Nissen Lewis, who runs the bistro on Old Bury Road, expressed both hurt and determination to “fight the hate with love” after the messages appeared on the wall outside…
Washington DC, May 22, 2025 — Two Israeli embassy employees were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington DC on Wednesday evening in a targeted attack, authorities confirmed. The suspect reportedly shouted “free, free Palestine” during the shooting before being detained by police. The victims, described as a young couple, were leaving…
Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025 — A federal judge has ruled that the deportation of eight men to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated his court order requiring that migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removal to third countries. Judge Brian Murphy’s decision on Wednesday marks the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute over…
By BlogHear News Desk | May 21, 2025 Ottawa, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that “high-level” discussions are underway between Canada and the United States about potentially joining the U.S.-led “Golden Dome” missile defense system—an ambitious new military project aimed at countering advanced missile threats, including those from space. U.S. President…
