The Afghan Allies Left Behind in the Graveyard of Empires Thousands of people who helped the U.S. in Afghanistan are still looking for an escape. Reason · Aug 25, 2024
SCOTUS deals blow to LGBTQ+ protections The injunctions are "allowing schools to perpetuate measures that strip people of dignity," professor says Salon · Aug 25, 2024
Rep. Dean Phillips Open To Serving In Any Administration Rep. Dean Phillips emphasizes public service and unity in politics, urging collaboration for a brighter future. Top News · Aug 25, 2024
Israeli And Hamas Delegations Resume Ceasefire Negotiations In Cairo Israeli and Hamas delegations in Cairo for ceasefire talks face challenges in reaching a final agreement. Sticking points persist in negotiations over a th... Top News · Aug 25, 2024
Israel launches ‘pre-emptive’ strikes on Lebanon as Hezbollah fires drones and rockets Benjamin Netanyahu says attacks ‘not the end of the story’ after two Hezbollah fighters and Israeli navy officer killed The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Dealmakers Ponder What's Next After Tough Biden Antitrust Years President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business policy -- a stance generally expected to ease if Donald Trump returns to the White House. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2024
President Biden Closely Monitoring Events In Israel And Lebanon US President Biden closely monitoring Israel-Lebanon situation, supports Israel's right to defend itself. Ongoing cooperation between Israel and the US emp... Top News · Aug 25, 2024
The Observer view on US presidential election: Kamala Harris has set out her global vision. But can it work? The former Californian prosecutor used her time in the Senate wisely and as a member of the intelligence committee, she gained expertise The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Federal Judge Allows RFK Jr. Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Federal judge allows Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s lawsuit against Biden administration over social media censorship to proceed. Top News · Aug 25, 2024
Can Harris Win Back Michigan's Crucial Muslim Vote? In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2024
Harris gains in US polls during Democratic convention; Labor thumped in NT election The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.8–44.8. In my previous US politics article last Monday, Harris led Trump by 47.1–44.6. The Conversation · Aug 24, 2024
Hamas urges condemnation over Quran burning by Israeli soldiers Videos obtained by Al Jazeera show Israeli forces bombing mosques and desecrating copies of the Muslim holy book. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2024
DNC's winning spectacle: What's it mean? Democrats' exquisite showmanship leaves Trump on the ropes — but the party's identity remains purposefully unclear Salon · Aug 24, 2024
Tactical ad breaks and lies: rightwing coverage of DNC is exactly as expected Hard-right hosts resurrect racist Obama birther conspiracy theory and lament Democrats’ treatment of Joe Biden The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2024
Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2024 Is the playing field level for Hamas, Israel in the ceasefire talks? Israel seems to have endless support from the United States no matter what it does or says.
The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2024 Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic waste
Salon · Aug 24, 2024 Sequel of DNC injustice 60 years later For perspective on the 2024 DNC, we mustn’t look to 1968, but rather 1964
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024 Hamas sends delegation to Cairo peace talks but rules out direct participation Negotiations stall over Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand for an Israeli presence on Egypt-Gaza border
International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024 Gaza Talks Set To Resume In Cairo As Fighting Rages Negotiators geared up for a crucial weekend of Gaza ceasefire talks Saturday, as Hamas said it was sending delegates to Cairo but would not participate in the discussions, and fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.
The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2024 Is Trump OK? Unhinged reaction to rise of Harris worries supporters Rambling speeches peppered with insults, narcissism and an obsession with crowd size have raised questions about the former president’s fitness for office
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Dozens killed in strikes in southern Gaza as preparations for cease-fire talks move forward Officials in Gaza say at least three dozen Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli strikes as preparations moved ahead for high-level cease-fire talks in the Egyptian capital
France 24 · Aug 24, 2024 Moscow, Kyiv swap 230 prisoners of war on Ukraine’s Independence Day Russia and Ukraine on Saturday announced that they had exchanged 115 prisoners of war each, just over two weeks after Kyiv launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. The prisoner exchange came on Ukraine's Independence Day, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a video address, said Russia wanted to…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Biden and Zelenskiy talk as Ukraine prepares to mark independence day US president pledges $125m in new military aid for Kyiv, while Narendra Modi tells Zelenskiy he is ready to help secure peace deal. What we know on day 913
International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024 Economists Push Back on Harris Plan To Ban Price Gouging Kamala Harris's policy to combat price gouging has been criticized by analysts who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting US consumers.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 RFK Jr. endorses Trump at Arizona rally to dismay of Kennedy family: ‘Sad ending to a sad story’ RFK Jr. joined Trump onstage in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday, where former president promised to release JFK records