Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza cast their ballots in municipal elections Saturday in the first vote since the Gaza war , marked by a narrow political field and widespread disillusionment. Nearly 1.5...
US sanctions tied to Rwanda’s military have prompted a BAL team withdrawal, renewing scrutiny of the NBA’s long-standing partnership As the NBA enters its postseason crescendo, its carefully cultivated image as one of the most progressive leagues in sports is once...
A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease The “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways to prevent, detect and treat...
US author Peter Beinart has been awarded the 2026 PEN America Literary Award for nonfiction for his latest book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. In a statement, the judges said the book "offers...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with US negotiators there. Pakistani sources said Araghchi...
GAZA, (PIC) The Hamas Movement has condemned the new massacres that were committed on Friday by the Israeli occupation army in the Gaza Strip, blaming ceasefire mediators and sponsors for failing to rein in Israel’s crimes. “The escalation of bombardment and killings...
Two giant pandas from China are headed to Atlanta on a new 10-year conservation deal. Pandas Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, will live at Zoo Atlanta, China Wildlife Conservation Association said in a statement Friday. Female panda...
Southeast Asia is watching the US-Israel conflict with Iran — and quietly drawing conclusions. Most countries have adopted a policy of non-interference, but behind the cautious and neutral stances, they are accelerating efforts to reduce their defense dependence on Washington....
GAZA, (PIC) At least 13 citizens were martyred and others were wounded on Friday as a result of Israeli attacks in various areas in the northern and southern Gaza Strip, amid ongoing ceasefire violations persisting for the 197th consecutive day. According to...
Islam Times - Senior US envoys are set to travel to Pakistan this weekend for discussions with Iran, according to statements from the White House, in what appears to be a continuation of Washington’s pressure-driven approach toward Tehran. The move...
The United States is increasingly organizing its artificial intelligence strategy around a concept it cannot clearly define, cannot reliably measure and may never achieve in the singular, decisive form imagined. That concept is Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI. In Washington...
The most striking moment in recent talks between United Arab Emirates officials and U.S. Treasury officials in Washington wasn’t the Emiratis’ suggestion of a currency swap line, but the warning they attached to it. If the UAE runs out of...
This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 22 April 2026. By CIVICUS CIVICUS discusses the spread of AI-powered surveillance in Africa with Wairagala Wakabi, executive director of the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern...
This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 23 April 2026. Bill mimics widely condemned Russia-style foreign agents law A bill before Uganda’s parliament that proposes sweeping controls over “foreign funding” and political activity threatens fundamental rights and could...
This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 24 April 2026. End attacks; respect freedom of expression over presidential term extension Zimbabwean authorities have harassed, abducted, and arbitrarily detained student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential...
Russia, based on a recent briefing by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, is taking Europe at its word and is preparing for the possibility of a full-scale war. In an annual “reality check” with Russian NGO leaders in Moscow (April 24,...
- - - - The global economy doesn’t always shift in obvious ways. One minute it’s business as usual, the next, the rules start to feel different. Lately, those changes have been creeping in across everything—from how prices are set...
EU leaders vowed Friday to build closer ties with Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, following talks with the country's leader in Cyprus. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was in Nicosia, along with the leaders of Egypt...
By Laurence Benhamou Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally. Geely showroom...
The Hong Kong government’s attitude to the rule of law is interestingly ambiguous. It wishes to claim credit for being a law-abiding government, but it does not want to sacrifice for this purpose the achievement of other desires. A restaurant....
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Azerbaijan on Friday for talks on "energy and security," a senior Ukrainian official told AFP . "We landed in Azerbaijan," the official said, adding that the visit was aimed at "security and...
Hong Kong is famous for its tiny, cramped living spaces. Many flats lack balconies, making drying laundry a major challenge. Clothes and bedding hang on outdoor laundry racks installed at a public estate in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25,...
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that a US blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington. "Our blockade is growing and going global," Hegseth told reporters. "No...
Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran targeted the United Arab Emirates during the Middle East conflict. "You can't be attacked with 2,800 missiles and...
A look at the Ottoman Empire’s rare and dramatic victory over the British at the 1916 siege of Kut, and what it reveals about colonial ambitions and Muslim resistance. By Ibrahim Moiz for MuslimMatters A Rare Ottoman Victory The First World...
Four Australian families on Friday left a camp in Syria that houses people with alleged ties to militants of the Islamic State group, in a renewed attempt to return to their home country, officials said. Associated Press...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to propose legislation within weeks to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a report said Friday. Starmer made the comments while speaking to the Jewish Chronicle newspaper during a visit on Thursday...
Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to ensure the timely delivery of vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if the United States and Israel's war creates supply chain disruptions. Chief Executive Ugo Di Francesco...
Islam Times - Asymmetric diplomacy can be defined as the art of political maneuvering in an unequal world; a world where not all actors enter the arena with equal hands, but all are compelled to redesign the rules of the...
Criminally, the NATO aggressors are creating a boiling frog situation for Russia. Join us on Telegram , Twitter , and VK . Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su The European Union announced its 20th round of economic sanctions against Russia this week. The...
Ukraine’s General Staff announced on April 24 the dismissal of the commanders of the 10th Corps and 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade over allegations of losing Ukrainian positions, providing inadequate support to frontline troops, and concealing the true situation in their...
Washington has vowed to curb what it sees as the unauthorized extraction of intellectual property from United States-developed artificial intelligence models, sharpening its stance just as China’s DeepSeek unveiled its latest system. The White House Office of Science and Technology...
An Iranian delegation arrived in Pakistan on Friday for talks to revive ceasefire negotiations, two Pakistani government sources told Reuters . The delegation includes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi "will hold meetings with Pakistan's senior leadership to...
The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced Friday and first reported by The Associated Press , makes...
Pravda.Ru editor-in-chief Inna Novikova conducted an interview with Professor, Doctor of Biological Sciences Galina Nechitailo to talk about risks of genetically modified products. From nutrition on Earth to the survival of our planet — a conversation about health, science, and...
Extreme weather has swept across large parts of the United States this month, bringing dozens of tornadoes, flooding, softball-sized hail, and winds near 200 miles per hour. Although much of it hit Texas, the Midwest, and Vermont, the extreme weather...
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occured - Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox - An American millionaire big-game hunter has died...
The Houthis have reiterated support for Iran despite their limited involvement in the Islamic Republic’s recent war with Israel and the United States. The Yemeni terrorist group is also reportedly weighing a toll for the safe transit of ships in...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday once again suggested the international community should show gratitude for President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran, which has led to a global oil supply shock and created the potential for food shortages in the...
This post reviews some recent economics books published by various authors, both Marxist and non-Marxist. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael Robert’s Blog Photo is made available under the...
Capitalist democracies face an inescapable trade-off between three objectives: sustaining economic growth, maintaining democratic legitimacy, and delivering serious climate action. They can pursue two. They cannot pursue all three. Aidan Regan is a professor of political economy at the school of...
The Trump era outpaces expectations. It routinely shows us that we can be abandoned by more institutions, and become much more fascist, much faster than we thought. The worst things happening for the worst reasons can feel hacky...
Gaza’s healthcare system, devastated by over two years of Israeli war, now requires $10 billion in investments over a period of five years, the World Health Organization said on Friday. Reinhilde Van de Weerdt, WHO Representative for the...
US software giant Palantir Technologies is expanding its work with several UK public bodies despite growing controversy over its political relationships, military contracts and the potential impact of its technology on privacy and civil liberties. Founded in 2003, Palantir builds...
Key developments in Ukraine's media space indicate escalating tensions between the authorities and segments of the population. Reports of Harsh Conditions in the Armed Forces A scandal has erupted on social media involving soldiers from the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade, operating...
The US is considering lifting sanctions on the repressive East African state of Eritrea as it looks to deepen its influence along the Red Sea coast, according to The Wall Street Journal . Trump's Africa envoy...
Former Syrian rebel leader Issam Buwaydani was released in April after being detained for nearly a year by the UAE , in a case that drew attention due to his past as head of one of the...
The closure of a UK Foreign Office unit tasked with documenting, recording, and verifying incidents and attacks where Israel has potentially breached international law has closed, citing funding cuts. The unit focused on Israeli activities in Gaza and, more...
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