Polls suggest an increasing number of young Americans are siding with Palestinians and growing critical of Israel. Successive US administrations across the political divide have backed Israel since it was created in 1948. But polls suggest that public support for Israel in the United States now appears to be waning, especially among young people. A … Read more
What’s your money worth? A series from the front lines of the cost-of-living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their monthly expenses. Name: Manisha Santosh Kadam Age: 42 Born: Manchar, in the Indian state of Maharashtra Occupation: Cook Lives with: Her husband, Santosh, 48, their daughter, Rithuja, 21, and son, Sujal, 17. … Read more
The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran. Iran has shot down Israeli drones in the latest confrontation on Friday. There have been global calls for restraint – with both East and West fearful of what further conflict could mean for the region and the world. So, … Read more
Niger was a crucial Western ally before a coup happened there last July. Niger has cut military ties with the United States – a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military coups. So, … Read more
Pyongyang announces it is scrapping its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea. In a dramatic shift, North Korea is tearing up its goal of unification with South Korea, a policy that has been in place for decades. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also said his country does not want war – but will … Read more
US secretary of state has made at least five trips to the region since war on Gaza began. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East – for his fifth visit since Israel began its war on Gaza. His previous trips did not bring any respite for Palestinians under bombardment. So, … Read more
The Iran-backed Houthis say the move was a response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. A partly Israeli-owned cargo vessel has been hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Houthis say the move was a response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Israel described the incident as an “Iranian act of terrorism”. Tehran … Read more
Israel says the fighting is costing it millions of dollars every day as Gaza suffers unprecedented devastation. A depleted workforce. The closure of schools and businesses. And now, spiralling military expenses. Economists warn that the cost to Israel of its war on Gaza will be unlike anything it has experienced in decades. Israel’s declaration of … Read more
Protests in the Middle East reflect public anger at Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip has killed and injured thousands, with entire communities left homeless. Many people in Arab nations are watching in horror, and thousands have taken part in protests across the Middle East to reject Israel’s assault … Read more