The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians
Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the importance of resolving the Palestinian problem through a two-state solution.
Congressman Adam Smith says ‘totalitarian’ protesters are ‘trying to silence anyone who dares to disagree with them’Protesters calling for Israel to cease fire in its war with Hamas who have disrupted US public events and infrastructure are practicing “leftwing fascism” or “leftwing totalitarianism”, a senior US House Democrat said, adding that such protesters are “challenging representative democracy” and should be arrested.“Intimidation is the tactic,” said Adam Smith of Washington state, the...
During a Wednesday afternoon protest at the University of Texas at San Antonio calling for a Gaza ceasefire, organizers were forced to halt chants several times due, saying school administrators imposed rules limiting their speech. During the three hour demonstration, organizers stopped the approximately 150 participant from chanting in Arabic and using slogans that explicitly mention Israel. Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) member Tori Ramirez said a UTSA administrator warned she...
The State Pension Age is now planned to rise to 67 years between 2026 and 2028, with a further review to consider that it rises even further to 68 years. Marie Curie commissioned research from Loughborough University that revealed more than 90,000 people die in poverty every year, with 28 per cent of those under 65 years diagnosed with a terminal illness being most at risk. Martyn Day, MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk, commented: “This report shows people who are diagnosed with a terminal...
Speaking on Palestinian Prisoners Day, Colr. Duffy said: “There are 9,500 Palestinians, including 3,660 administrative detainees, 200 children, 80 female prisoners and 17 Palestinian Legislative Council members in Israeli jails. Colr. Duffy said Palestinian people were suffering through genocide, incarceration, detention, occupation and discrimination. She said it was ‘imperative that all diplomatic and political options to achieve an immediate and permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages...
Virginia Democratic congressional candidate Eugene Vindman called to change the Virginia state flag while apologizing for posing with the flag of Virginia's Civil War-era Confederate government. "The buck stops with me," Vindman said in his apology.
Sadiq Khan revealed he had said sorry after venting his frustration during an interview about the backlash he faced.
Brussels, April 23, 2024— The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Tuesday’s remarks by the European Union’s Josep Borrell about the need to protect journalists in the Israel-Gaza war and calls on all EU member states also to make or renew calls that both sides should respect international law during the conflict, take all measures to
Israel strikes back against Iran: Explosions reported near bases housing Islamic Republic nuclear facilities as Netanyahu defies Biden days after unprecedented rocket fire on the Jewish state - Israel has carried out attacks on a target in Iran, defying President Joe Biden's warnings about plunging the Middle East further into conflict. An official told ABC News that the attacks hit a site in Iran. However, it is unclear which exact target was hit and how extensive the damage was. Officials...
The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including the hundreds of thousands of displaced
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