Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 – the gateway to Alcatraz
As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there.
Ex-French interior minister apologises to Liverpool fans for making them a ‘scapegoat’
Gérald Darmanin, now justice minister, called night of 2022 Champions League final ‘biggest failure’ of his career
The former French interior minister has apologised to Liverpool fans for using them as a “scapegoat” for the chaos surrounding the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, where supporters of the club, including children, were teargassed by police amid false claims they had caused a riot.
Gérald Darmanin, who is now France’s justice minister, called the night “the biggest failure” of his career. On 28 May 2022, Liverpool supporters said they feared for their lives as they were forced to enter Stade de France via a narrow subway and boxed-in lanes that could not accommodate the thousands of people that had arrived.
Continue reading...Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays 'on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza' amid war.
Newark air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes
The incident led to multiple employees being on trauma leave, contributing to hundreds of delayed or diverted flights.
Israel security cabinet approves plan to ‘capture’ Gaza, official says
The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.
Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestine US student protesters
US state's attorney general says her office will no longer pursue the case due to delays and a 'circus-like atmosphere'.
India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains – The Guardian
- India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains The Guardian
- Auction: India seeks to stop sale of jewels linked to Buddha remains BBC
- India steps in to stop Sotheby’s auction of sacred Buddhist relics The Indian Express
- Hong Kong Auction House To Sell Buddhist Artifacts Unearthed From Uttar Pradesh, Gets Culture Ministry's Notice Swarajyamag
- India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels NDTV
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison – could it happen?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.
Is Trump’s plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer prize for commentary
Renowned poet and author wins prize for series of New Yorker essays on suffering of Palestinians in Gaza
The renowned Palestinian poet and author, Mosab Abu Toha, is among this year’s Pulitzer prize winners.
Abu Toha was awarded for a series of essays in the New Yorker documenting the lives and suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, where he has lived nearly all his life.
Continue reading...Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport
A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.
RFK Jr. says Jordan’s king ‘cut us off’ on 2,000 Gaza children pledge – The Hill
Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt Dutch WW2 anniversary event
5 pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after disrupting a World War II anniversary event in Wageningen, Netherlands.
India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains
Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of sacred relics buried in third-century BC
The Indian government has issued a legal notice to halt the “unethical” auction of ancient gem relics, which it said should be treated as the sacred body of the Buddha.
Its Ministry of Culture said the auction of the Piprahwa gems in Hong Kong this week “violates Indian and international laws, as well as United Nations conventions”, and demanded their repatriation to India “for preservation and religious veneration”.
Continue reading...Israeli airstrikes rock Yemen after Tel Aviv airport attack
Israel has launched 50 air strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah region and a cement factory to the east.
Her Final Wish: A Home for the Son She Never Got to Hold – The New York Times
Her Final Wish: A Home for the Son She Never Got to Hold The New York Times
Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave to elect new pope – The Guardian
- Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave to elect new pope The Guardian
- Conclave: Inside the world's most secret ballot BBC
- How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church The Washington Post
- Papal conclave: Cardinals speak out on challenges new pope will face ABC News
- A Conclave Like No Other The New York Times
Centrist Nicușor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff – politico.eu
- Centrist Nicușor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff politico.eu
- Romania appoints interim PM after coalition’s defeat in presidential race The Hill
- Romania braces for wave of disinformation ahead of election second round Reuters
- Romanian prime minister resigns as Simion eyes presidency DW
- Romanian Nationalist Wins First Round of Presidential Voting The New York Times