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Former Palestinian Authority Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, and Tel Aviv University Professor Alon Tal engaged in a productive dialogue on the Israel-Gaza war during a Democracy and Disagreement lecture. Both speakers advised student activists to engage in respectful and intentional debate.
President Joe Biden has repeatedly said he won’t hike taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000, but then this week he promised on X to hike taxes on just about everyone. Now, to be fair, Biden may not have understood that’s what he’s saying. Letting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire and “stay expired” […]
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel earlier this week, speaking loudly and waving a small stick. While Blinken ostensibly represents America's national interests abroad, his job in Israel is all about Presidentish Joe Biden's reelection bid — and how Israeli's defensive military actions in the Gaza Strip are complicating things for Biden at home.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly today (Wednesday) at a meeting on the American veto of the Palestinian Authority's bid for full member-state status, and accused the UN of being the "main impediment to peace" in the Middle East. Erdan began by noting the end of the Passover holiday this week. "On Passover, Jewish people around the globe gather together at the Seder – our special holiday meal – to tell the story of our liberation," he said. ...
A Big Mac and fries doesn’t appear to be capturing the attention of consumers for now. McDonald’s stock fell about 3.3% in pre-market trading Tuesday after the fast food giant reported its first quarter earnings. McDonald’s posted lower-than-expected sales for the period. That slowdown was in part due to consumers in the U.S. tightening their wallets —and others staging boycotts related to the Israel-Hamas war. Buyers holding tight “As consumers are more discriminating with every dollar that...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He has his work cut out for him. The war has ground on since Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attacks on Israel with little []
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He has his work cut out for him. The war has ground on since Hamas’ deadly Oct.
Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
By Linda Bordoni “Venice is called to be a sign of beauty available to all, starting with the last, a sign of fraternity and care for our common home,” said Pope Francis on Sunday to the some 10,500 faithful gathered in the city's St. Mark's Square for Holy Mass. During the last event of his half-day visit to Venice, the Pope presided over Mass in the magnificent St. Mark’s Square, recalling the visit's theme: “Remaining united in the love of Christ.” “Only by remaining united in Christ,” he...
The boxing world has been buzzing with speculation and intrigue surrounding the relationship between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather. What was once a seemingly lighthearted situation has taken a serious turn, with rumors and comments now pointing to significant developments. Gervonta Davis’ Departure from Mayweather Promotions Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the rising star in the boxing universe, recently confirmed that he is leaving Mayweather Promotions. His contract with the promotional...
Our colleges need to teach the history of the Middle East (“Rep. Omar cheers Columbia protesters for ‘bravery and courage’ after visiting anti-Israel encampment,” web, April 25).