The anti-war protest secured a huge primary vote. What happens next? Thousands registered their opinion against the war in Gaza through the ballot, showing Biden it could sway the election The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2024
Israel Bombs Gaza, Fights Hamas Around Hospitals Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday in the war sparked by the October 7 attack and fought Hamas around several hospitals despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
Despite the United Nations vote, Biden is clinging to his failed Israel policy On the same day as the vote, the White House declared, contrary to all evidence, that Israel has not blocked humanitarian aid from Gaza The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israel intensifies strikes on southern Gaza as eight killed in fighting on Lebanese border – as it happened Attacks around Rafah come despite growing pressure for ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024
France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect the Amazon, is in the South American country for a three-day visit. Alongside President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, he'll launch a billion-euro green investment plan for the rainforest. Radio France Internationale · Mar 27, 2024
Pressure on Netanyahu: What response as US lifts Gaza ceasefire veto? With the war between Israel and Hamas now in its sixth month, the needle is moving. But by how much? For the first time, the United States has lifted its veto on a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In past conflicts, whenever Washington has called time,… France 24 · Mar 27, 2024
Rohingya Rescued Off Indonesia Relocated After Local Anger Dozens of Rohingya refugees saved after their boat capsized off Indonesia's westernmost coast last week have been forced from their temporary shelter due to local protests, a United Nations refugee agency official said Wednesday. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
MPs and peers sign letter urging UK government to ban arms sales to Israel Ministers under growing pressure to act amid signs Israel intends to ignore UN ceasefire resolution The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024
Historic defense shift: Why pacifist Japan plans to sell fighter jets now Japan's cabinet has endorsed a groundbreaking move to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed in collaboration with Britain and Italy to other nations. This decision signifies a notable shift from Japan's post-World War II pacifist stance, stirring both domestic and international debate. As part of Japan's broader strategy to enhance… The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024
Intense Israeli Bombardment Hits Southern Gaza, Calls For More Aid Grow The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory where famine is looming. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
Lebanon's Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets into northern Israel Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel on Wednesday killing a civilian, after Israel carried out a deadly strike in south Lebanon. The news came as the southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an immediate ceasefire in the… France 24 · Mar 27, 2024
India says new law saves persecuted refugees. Rohingya ask ‘Why not us?’ As New Delhi claims to help persecuted minorities in South Asia, mainly Muslim refugees from Myanmar face deportation. Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2024
Brazil And France To Invest Brazil And France To Invest Top News.1 Billion In Amazon.1 Billion In Amazon Brazil and France announce a 1 billion euro investment plan to protect the Amazon rainforest, focusing on collaboration, environmental conservation, and tr... Top News · Mar 27, 2024
Haiti Transition Council Stalls As Capital Sees Relative Calm Haiti's political future remained in limbo Tuesday as squabbles among party leaders bogged down a council meant to name a transition government, while the capital experienced relative calm after weeks of violence. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024
The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2024 Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goals Strain of aiming to influence Israel’s actions without leverage and also avoiding starvation is showing, say analysts
France 24 · Mar 26, 2024 Israel’s largest land seizure since Oslo Accords deals fresh blow to Palestinian statehood Israel declared 800 hectares of land in the West Bank as property of the state on Friday, a move that will facilitate use of the ground for settlement construction. The area covers large swaths of the Jordan Valley, a vital region for a future Palestinian state, and is the largest…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024 The Guardian view on the UN security council’s ceasefire resolution: the US talks tougher on Israel Editorial: The Biden administration U-turned as its frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu grew. But don’t expect much more
International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024 UN Palestinian Agency Chief Says Funding Secured Until End Of May The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has enough funds to keep operating until at least the end of May, its chief told Swiss media on Tuesday.
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The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024 Stop the war: On the U.N. Security Council’s call for a Gaza ceasefire If Israel makes an objective assessment of the situation, it should immediately abide by the UNSC resolution and declare a ceasefire in Gaza
Top News · Mar 26, 2024 UN Reports Blockage Of Gaza Animal Feed For Months UN warns of crisis in Gaza as animal feed blockage threatens food supply and livelihoods. Urgent action needed.
International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024 France's Macron Heads To Amazon On Three-day Brazil Trip French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday kicks off a visit to Brazil in the Amazon city of Belem, the host of 2025 UN climate talks, where he and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will seek to reset frayed ties.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024 Sunak denies ‘crisis’ in local government funding despite bankruptcy warnings Prime minister tells MPs the priority is to get inflation down even though English councils need another £4bn to maintain services
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024 Netanyahu has been spoiling for a fight with the US. He may not survive this one The UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire shows Biden’s administration has finally lost patience. That could be crucial, says journalist and former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas
Top News · Mar 26, 2024 Hamas Urges End To Airdrops, Calls For More Land Aid Hamas criticizes Western airdrops in Gaza, while Israel denies aid restrictions. UN warns of a looming famine.