Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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Serbia’s Anti-Government Protests Escalate as Clashes Spread
Serbia witnessed more violent confrontations as anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic clashed in several cities.
Canadian Muslims Face Rising Hate Crimes
For some Canadian Muslims, the rise in hostility has moved from online platforms into their neighborhoods.
Report: Global Forest Fires Double in 20 Years
South American fires accounted for about one-quarter of the planet’s total fire-related tree loss.
Russia’s Independence in Drone Manufacturing Sparks Friction with Iran
The Alabuga plant stands as a symbol of both Russia’s industrial resilience under sanctions and the transactional nature of its…
Report: Zelensky Willing to Cede Some Territories to Russia
For Ukraine, the calculus is complex. Ceding territory already in Russian hands could bring an end to the fighting but…
Israel Strike Kills Five Aljazeera Journalists in Gaza
In 2024, Aljazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif shared in winning the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for coverage of…
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Raises Fears of Ukrainian Losses
Trump announced the Trump-Putin summit location as “symbolic,” noting Alaska was sold by Russia to the United States in 1867…
China’s Energy and Investment Scales and the Iran-Israel War
Although Iran weighs heavily on the energy and investment scales, Israel is also an actor that cannot be completely ignored…
Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan ‘Historic Peace Summit’
The Washington summit would include an official “Peace Signing Ceremony” and the signing of bilateral agreements between Washington and both…
China and Russia Launch Joint Pacific Patrol
China and Russia are intensifying their security cooperation, not only to strengthen their own military capabilities, but also to reshape…
Spain Abandons F-35 Fighter Deal
The shelving of the F-35 deal leaves Spain’s Navy in a critical position.
Are The Abraham Accords The New Sykes-Picot?
The Abraham Accords aimed at normalizing Israel in the region to secure its existence while indirectly integrating the entire Middle…
Bolsonaro Arrest Deepens Tensions Between US and Brazil
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, due to take effect on August 7.
China Proposes Global AI Governance Framework
As of April 2025, China had more than 5,000 AI companies and a core industry valued at 600 billion yuan…
UK-Turkey Free Trade Update Aims to Set ‘Global Example,’ Says Envoy
A planned update to the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Turkey is set to serve as a…
Trump Reimposes Sweeping Tariffs, Reshaping U.S. Trade Policy
Trump increased Canadian tariffs from 25 percent to 35 percent, accusing Ottawa of failing to stem the flow of fentanyl…
Starvation is the Norm in Gaza Today
Israeli death and starvation travel too fast in Gaza, and anyone can be a target, even people trying to get…
Criminalizing Resistance: The UK’s Crackdown on Palestine Action
Democracies depend on dissent, protest, and the freedom to question authority. When protest is criminalized, the balance of power can…
