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By SCM Correspondent BENGHAZI, Libya — Ten international humanitarian volunteers detained by authorities in eastern Libya have entered their fourth consecutive day of a “dry” hunger strike, refusing both food and water to protest what organizers call their prolonged illegal detention and a complete denial of legal counsel. The striking detainees are part of an 11-member delegation from the Global Sumud Land Convoy, a civilian-led international coalition that had been attempting to travel overland across North Africa to deliver medical supplies and ambulances to the besieged Gaza Strip. According to statements released by the convoy’s organizers, the health of the…
By SCM Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, has renewed her sharp opposition to American financial and military assistance for Kyiv, claiming that a viable peace plan is already on the table and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the sole party blocking its execution. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Ms. Luna asserted that Moscow has signaled its willingness to end the conflict under a negotiated framework, shifting the blame for the protracted war squarely onto the Ukrainian leadership. ”There is a peace plan. The Russians, to my knowledge, have agreed,” Ms. Luna said.…
By SCM Online Reporter WASHINGTON — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has quietly stripped one of its most prominent and public-facing exorcist of his official duties. Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a high-profile priest who has spent years chronicling his battles with spiritual darkness, was dismissed from his post following a series of public assertions claiming that many Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly known as UFOs—are not visitors from other planets, but rather manifestations of demonic activity. The dismissal, first reported by The Guardian, highlights a sharp theological and public relations boundary for the Catholic Church. While the Vatican has…
By SCM Staff Writer I June 5, 2026 JERUSALEM — Hamas on Wednesday urged the United Nations to officially blacklist Israel for severe violations against Palestinian children, citing a staggering toll of deaths, injuries, and displacement resulting from the grinding war in the Gaza Strip. The appeal coincided with the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, an annual U.N. observance meant to highlight the plight of children affected by war. In a stark public statement, Hamas accused Israel of systematic “killings, injuries, displacement, detention, and deprivation of basic rights” targeting Gaza’s youngest population. According to figures cited by…
By SCM Foreign Desk TEHRAN — More than three months after the devastating joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike that upended the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided the first dramatic, firsthand account of the daylight raid that killed the Islamic Republic’s long-serving Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an exclusive interview broadcast on Thursday by the Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen television network, Mr. Araghchi revealed that he did not just witness the assault from afar—he was buried alongside the country’s high command. ”At the moment of his martyrdom, I was in the office that was attacked,” Mr. Araghchi said,…
By SCM Correspondent JERUSALEM — In his most explicit declaration yet regarding the future of the occupied territories, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has called for a massive influx of Jewish residents into the West Bank, openly stating that the expansion is designed “to kill the idea of a Palestinian state.” Addressing a gathering of supporters and settlement leaders, Mr. Smotrich laid out a sweeping nationalist vision to alter the demographics of the region permanently, aiming to increase the settler population to a “million settlers.” The fiery remarks underscored the deep ideological convictions driving the most right-wing elements…
By SCM Staff Writer WASHINGTON — John Bolton, the former national security adviser who transformed from a cornerstone of the Trump administration into one of the former president’s most vocal critics, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal felony charge of mishandling classified documents, according to people familiar with the matter. Under the terms of a newly disclosed plea agreement, Mr. Bolton will plead guilty to a single count of unauthorized retention of sensitive national security information. As part of the deal, he has agreed to pay a steep financial penalty of $2.25 million. The agreement, which…
Admin I Friday, June 04.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June, Emirates is highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023. Over the past year, the airline has repurposed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Emirates has invested more than AED 50 million in transitioning to a closed-loop manufacturing model for inflight dining serviceware. Damaged and unserviceable Economy Class trays, casseroles, snack dishes and…
Admin I Friday, june 04.26 LAGOS, Nigeria- In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up initiative in Lagos State, held under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The first phase was a morning clean-up conducted by staff of the Bank on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, along Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exercise mobilised employees to clear waste, sensitise residents on proper disposal practices, and reinforce the Bank’s culture of community service and environmental…
By SCM Staff Writer TEL AVIV — A murky, Iran-aligned hacktivist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly car bombing on a major Tel Aviv highway, alleging it successfully assassinated a senior Israeli intelligence official. However, Israeli authorities have firmly pushed back against the claim, attributing the blast to an ongoing wave of domestic organized crime. The explosion, which occurred on Highway 20 (the Ayalon Highway), immediately became a focal point in the psychological and shadow warfare raging between Israel and Iran. Shortly after the blast, a cyber-militant group known as Handala issued a statement claiming its operatives had…