The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up?
Israel and the US want deep political changes in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah…
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‘Wicked’ soars with $114 million domestic opening, ‘Gladiator’ snares $55.5 million
Universal’s “Wicked” tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” is set…
The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet
These two institutions enslave climate-stricken nations with debt, worsening the impact of any climate disaster.
Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’
Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on…
The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel
The mobilisation of an imagined identity is very effective in scaring off prosecutors and intimidating…
Far-right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on…
Security for Israel means “force … killing … destruction”
Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and…
Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum
A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands…
“Deep consensus” in Israel that genocide in Gaza is “justified”
Ori Goldberg on why, despite Israel’s internal unrest, many Israelis support Netanyahu’s Gaza war policies.
Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response
Flood-hit Paiporta mayor pledges to hold leaders accountable for crisis handling, with legal action if…
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu an “incredible step forward”
Francesca Albanese talks about how the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants could be expanded.
Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc
Leftist alliance hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing President Luis…
Poor nations say $300B pledge agreed at COP29 is way less than they need
Developing nations hit hardest by climate change say they were pressured to accept an ‘insultingly…
Hezbollah says it hit Ashdod naval base and Tel Aviv; three wounded
Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 20 in Beirut attack as EU top…
Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?
At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a…
India’s Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history
Lucknow picks Pant for a record $3.2m in the IPL auction, followed by Shreyas Iyer…
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks
TipRanks’ analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Exxon Mobil and Walmart.
Annexation of the occupied West Bank is Israel’s “big prize”
Tamer Qarmout on what Israel has in mind for the occupied West Bank now that…
‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku
Climate finance deal criticised at COP29 as inadequate, lacking real money and clear grants for…
Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel
One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show….
