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By Sabiu Abdullahi 

A 25-year-old U.S. Airman, identified as Aaron Bushnell, died on Sunday night after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., according to independent journalist Talia Jane. 

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DC FEMS) confirmed an adult male was transported with critical, life-threatening injuries to a local hospital following the incident on Friday.

Authorities have not confirmed the identity, condition, or status of the individual when asked by TIME. 

Bushnell reportedly sent a message to media outlets before his self-immolation, stating, “Today, I am planning to engage in an extreme act of protest against the genocide of the Palestinian people.”

He also allegedly live-streamed the act on Twitch, which has since removed the video for violating guidelines and not responded to requests for comment from TIME. 

Footage reviewed by TIME shows Bushnell walking towards the driveway of the Israeli Embassy, stating, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I’m about to engage in an extreme act of protest.”

Authorities are investigating the incident and the reasons behind Bushnell’s actions. The Israeli Embassy has not issued a statement regarding the incident. 

The incident has sparked outrage and concern within the U.S. and abroad.

Critics have questioned the lack of information available about Bushnell’s motivations and mental health.  

Mental health experts urge anyone experiencing distress to seek help and the resources readily available.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) is available 24/7 in the U.S. 

By Sabiu Abdullahi 

In the latest development surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Biden administration has introduced a bill seeking to provide an additional $10 billion in financial assistance to Israel.

This proposal, disclosed via social media by Senator Bernie Sanders, has sparked debate and criticism regarding the allocation of resources amidst the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

Senator Sanders, a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, raised concerns about the decision to bolster military aid to Israel while acknowledging the dire situation facing civilians in Gaza.

Expressing his intent to oppose the bill, Sanders labelled the proposed aid package as “unconscionable” in light of the ongoing violence and suffering endured by Palestinians. 

Simultaneously, tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting a proposed ceasefire agreement put forth by Hamas.

Despite international mediation efforts, Netanyahu remains steadfast in his pursuit of what he deems victory in the conflict, citing significant losses inflicted upon Hamas’s military capabilities as evidence of progress. 

Netanyahu’s refusal to entertain the ceasefire proposal underscores the complexities and entrenched positions within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, further perpetuating the cycle of violence and impeding efforts towards a peaceful resolution.

As diplomatic negotiations falter and violence persists, the fate of civilians caught in the crossfire remains uncertain, highlighting the urgent need for constructive dialogue and meaningful action to address the root causes of the conflict.

By Khadija Muhammad

So many atrocities and crimes against humanity continue to grow everyday in the so called  developed nations, however, their justice system is powerfully functional, as it never allows a criminal to go unpunished no matter who he is, how smart he seems to be or how highly placed someone is. This is a report of Nicholas who evaded justice but a functional judicial systems trails him to his hiding place.

According to Aljazeerah, “Nicholas Alahverdian, 34, who fled the US to evade prosecution, has been arrested in Glasgow after being hospitalised with COVID.

The fugitive, who lived under an assumed name of Nicholas Alahverdian, was arrested by police in Glasgow.

Nicholas is a Rhode Island man who is believed to have faked his death and fled the US to evade prosecution in Utah and other states. He has been apprehended in Scotland after being hospitalised with COVID-19, authorities have said.

TDR’s source disclosed that “Nicholas Alahverdian was discovered after developing a serious case of the coronavirus and being placed on a ventilator at a hospital in Glasgow, Rhode Island State Police Major Robert Creamer told The Providence Journal on Wednesday.

Alahverdian 34, who was wanted by Interpol, now faces extradition to the US to face a charge of first-degree rape in Utah in 2008.

Court documents unsealed on Thursday show Alahverdian met a 21-year-old woman on MySpace in 2008, when he was living in Orem, Utah, and going by the name Nicholas Rossi, WPRI-TV reported.

The woman said that she ended the relationship, but that Alahverdian owed her money, promised to pay her back and instead sexually assaulted her in his apartment.

Utah County Attorney David Leavitt’s office said on Wednesday that DNA evidence collected at the time was not tested until 2017 as part of a state effort to test backlogged rape kits. The Utah evidence ultimately came back as a match to a sexual assault case in Ohio.

“Investigators also learned that Nicholas Rossi had fled the country to avoid prosecution in Ohio and attempted to lead investigators and state legislators in other states to believe that he was deceased,” Leavitt’s office said in a statement. “Mr. Rossi was discovered to be living under an assumed name in Scotland.”

Rhode Island State Police have also said he is wanted in that state for failing to register as a sex offender, while the FBI has said he is also wanted in his home state of Ohio on charges he took out credit cards in his foster father’s name and amassed more than $200,000 in debts.