• Australia news live: Penny Wong had ‘brief discussion’ with German counterpart over issue of recognising Palestinian statehood

    Meanwhile, the NSW response to domestic violence ‘will include reform to the justice system’, says the state’s deputy premier. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPM responds to reports regional women camping out, sleeping in carsAnthony Albanese has commented on reports that carparks in regional areas are being opened for women to sleep in tents or their cars.We have allocated funding through our Housing Australia Future Fund for...

  • Did Jamaica recognize a Palestinian state?

    Jamaica followed its Caribbean neighbor Barbados in unilaterally recognizing the state of Palestine over the last week, giving the Palestinian Authority two diplomatic victories as it pushes for Western countries to take such a step.“Jamaica continues to advocate for a two-state solution as the only viable option to resolve the longstanding conflict, guarantee the security of Israel and uphold the dignity and rights of Palestinians,” Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith...

  • Jamaica recognises Palestine as a state

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to recognise the State of Palestine. The decision was confirmed by Minister of Foreig

  • Today in history - May 1 | State

    Cpl. William C. LaRue of the Bronx, N.Y., displays the New York Post and the New York World Telegram proclaiming “Hitler is Dead,” on May 1, 1945. (AP Photo) ASSOCIATED

  • Today in history - April 27 | State

    First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt makes a “talking record” in New York, April 27, 1938. At left is recording engineer Leo Phillips. Roosevelt read the first chapter of her book “This

  • Jamaica formally recognises Palestine as a state

    Jamaica has announced that it has decided to officially recognise the State of Palestine following deliberations in the Cabinet on Monday. “Jamaica continues to advocate for a two-state solution as

  • Today in history - April 24 | State

    Steve Jobs, left, chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley, center, president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, unveil the new Apple IIc computer in San Francisco, April 24,

  • Council of State strikes out moratorium on Palestinian refugees

    The Council of State has ordered the Dutch government to end its moratorium on asylum applications from the Palestinian territories. Deputy justice minister Eric van der Burg froze applications in December, arguing that the “uncertain” situation in Gaza and the West Bank made it impossible to devise “resilient” rules. But the country’s highest administrative court said conditions in the region were unsafe and rejected Van der Burg’s view that the situation was temporary, which could have...

  • Mohammed bin Salman's Palestinian state conundrum

    Saudi Arabia’s official stance on the concept of a Palestinian state has undergone a notable shift in recent weeks.

  • Spanish 'savoury safari' to take over Dublin city centre

    Food lovers will have the chance to sample great-value pints, delicious pintxos, and good vibes

  • Hamas official says group would disarm for Palestinian state

    Khalil Al-Hayya did not say whether his apparent embrace of a two-state solution would amount to an end to the Palestinian conflict with Israel or an interim step toward the group's stated goal of destroying Israel.

  • Trump Casts Doubt on Palestinian State, Given 'Hatred' Against Jews

    Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the possibility of a Palestinian state this week, given the hatred that Palestinians have displayed against Israel and Jews, and with which they have indoctrinated their children.