Polls indicate more Israeli political impasse
Recent polls by various Israeli media outlets suggest the regime is facing more political deadlock come November when yet another election will be held, an unprecedented fifth over the past three years.
Refugee deaths spark outrage in U.S.
Campaigners have slammed U.S. politicians following the grisly discovery of 51 dead asylum seekers and at least a dozen others who required hospital treatment after being found inside an abandoned trailer on a remote road in San Antonia, Texas on Monday.
Study sheds light on Mosque attacks in UK
New Research by two British Muslim organizations has revealed almost half of Mosques or Islamic institutions in the United Kingdom have experienced religiously motivated attacks over “the last three years”, in another sign of the rising levels of Islamophobia in the country.
Thousands protest against NATO summit
Thousands of demonstrators have poured their anger on the streets of the Spanish capital Madrid against NATO in protest over the U.S.-led military alliance’s support and backing for wars as Western leaders face further criticism over the Ukraine war.
Russia captures key Ukrainian city as NATO seeks to prolong conflict
The Russian military has taken full control of a key eastern Ukrainian city following weeks of some of the conflict’s most intense fighting as critics accuse NATO members of prolonging the crisis in Eastern Europe.
Latin America hails “historic” Colombian election result
Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia’s election as the first left-wing president in the country’s history has been described as “stunning” by pundits and has been met with praise from governments across Latin America.
France in political limbo after Macron suffers setback
French President Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with opposition party leaders in a desperate attempt to form a parliamentary majority after losing control of the National Assembly and the power he enjoyed during his first term to implement his own policies so easily.
Palestinians mark 40 days after Abu Aqleh’s murder
In a memorial ceremony marking 40 days since the murder of Shireen Abu Aqleh by Israeli regime forces, the Palestinian Authority has demanded the occupation forces hand over the assault rifle that killed the prominent Palestinian journalist.
Activists denounce Toronto Police Chief’s apology over discrimination
Advocates have dismissed an apology from Canada’s Toronto Police Chief after data showed Black, Indigenous, and other minority groups are disproportionately affected by use of force and strip searches in the Canadian city.
Biden concedes Americans are “really, really down” as recession fears loom
U.S. President Joe Biden has conceded that the American people are “really, really down” amid volatility in the economy, surging gasoline prices that are hitting family budgets, and having dealt with the deadliest coronavirus outbreak in the world.