Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Israeli authorities of causing a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity in a report released Thursday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military or foreign ministry, but Israeli authorities have previously rejected such accusations and … Read more
Israel’s new Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar mentioned the Kurdish people in his first speech upon taking office. “The Kurdish people are a great nation, one of the largest nations without political independence,” Sa’ar said at a ceremony marking the handover of the ministry from outgoing Foreign Minister Israel Katz to Sa’ar. Israel has enjoyed … Read more
In the complex web of contemporary geopolitics, Iran under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as a shadow empire, its reach extending far beyond national borders. Through a blend of ideological ambition and a vast network of proxies, Iran’s influence is felt in places as varied as Beirut, Gaza, and the corridors of power in … Read more
A woman from New York has been indicted of hate crime after she pepper sprayed a Muslim Uber driver while he was praying in the United States of America. A CCTV footage of the incident shows the woman identified as 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault repeatedly spraying pepper into the eyes of the driver Sohail Mahmud. The … Read more
Iran’s response to the Israeli strikes on Iran on October 26 has been complex. It has sought to downplay the damage while claiming it may respond at the “appropriate” time. It has also sought to rally international support for its position. Iran’s messaging is mixed, claiming it does not want war but reserving a … Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared X to resume service in the country after the social media platform reversed its course and started complying with court rulings billionaire owner Elon Musk had previously vowed not to meet. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been locked in a months-long feud with Musk, gave X the green … Read more
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap pact and agreed to extend development cooperation to build ports, road networks, schools and housing projects in the archipelago nation grappling with a financial crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched the … Read more
Photo: AFP New Delhi: Amid spike in tensions in West Asia following hostilities between Iran and Israel, India on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the escalation in the security situation in the region. India also advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran. Those residing in Iran were requested to remain vigilant … Read more
Former President Donald Trump in a speech Friday identified Aurora, along with Springfield, Ohio, as cities from which he would deport immigrants if he is elected in November. “We’re going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country,” Trump told reporters in Los Angeles, according to an account of the speech from … Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X – effectively shutting out more than 200 million people from using the popular app. A majority of three out of five judges on the panel voted in a virtual session to affirm the decision by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who … Read more
