Israel has continued its attacks on Gaza in advance of an agreed truce with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians across the bombarded territory. The relentless raids on Wednesday dimmed hopes that the expected four-day pause would lead to a permanent ceasefire. “The ongoing mass bombardment of the Gaza Strip keeps creating tragedies and misery for … Read more
Authorities say two people inside the vehicle have died, explosion took place on US side of bridge connecting countries. Four border crossings have been closed between the United States and Canada after a vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the US side of a bridge connecting the two countries at Niagara Falls, in New York … Read more
Azerbaijan: France is Setting the Stage for Another War in the Caucasus | Vantage with Palki Sharma Firstpost Azerbaijan says France laying ground for new regional war by arming Armenia Yahoo News French diplomatic source: France working for durable peace in southern Caucasus Reuters Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking ‘new wars’ in Caucasus Bangkok Post Russia says France ‘trying … Read more
In the latest episode of UpFront, we look at how relations between the two countries have evolved in recent decades. India has traditionally been a supporter of Palestinian rights, so it was a surprise when, amid Israel’s deadly air strikes, India abstained from a vote on the United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire. Early … Read more
Updated Nov. 22, 2023 5:21 am ET WASHINGTON—The U.S. fears Iran is preparing to provide Russia with advanced short-range ballistic missiles for its military campaign in Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Iran has already provided Russia with armed drones, guided aerial bombs and artillery shells, U.S. officials said. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. … Read more
Inside the Occupied West Bank with Israeli settlers Channel 4 News West Bank’s settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel’s policy of ignoring Palestinians’ drive for a homeland isn’t a long-term solution The Conversation Indonesia West Bank Rocked By Deadly Attacks By Jweish Settlers Against Palestinians Amid Gaza War India Today In West Bank, Palestinian farmers … Read more
Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip face increased risk of disease. Israel’s assault on Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe for the 2.3 million residents of the besieged Palestinian territory. Hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes, some left with just a plastic tent for shelter. Essential medicines, food, water and fuel are … Read more
Israel has kept up its relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip amid growing signs that talks about a truce between Israel and Hamas are making progress. In Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza where hundreds of thousands of residents of the north have fled to escape Israeli bombing, neighbours said on Tuesday that … Read more
Food aid is due to stop in January in a country taking in hundreds of thousands of refugees from Sudan’s war. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says food aid to 1.4 million people in Chad, including newly arrived refugees fleeing violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, will end in January because of a shortage … Read more
Hamas said Tuesday its negotiators are closer to a possible truce that could include an agreement to release a number of female and child hostages in exchange for prisoners held by Israel. Israeli officials have expressed openness to a multiday pause in fighting to get hostages out, but they have emphasized that a cease-fire is … Read more