Israeli opposition leader and former military chief Benny Gantz resigned from Israel’s war Cabinet Sunday, citing mismanagement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and accusing him of prioritizing his own “political survival.” Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz speaks to the media announcing his resignation, Ramat Gan, Israel, June 9, 2024. (AFP Photo) The move does […]
Continue reading …The Green and Left parties were the victors, none of the smaller parties got kicked out of parliament, and the Sweden Democrats suffered their first ever election setback. Here are five takeaways from Sweden’s EU elections The Green and Left parties were the victors, none of the smaller parties got kicked out of parliament, and […]
Continue reading …Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7 and died after participating in the successful rescue of four hostages Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora.© סופק על ידי Haaretz.com He was a graduate of Harel High School in Mevasseret Zion, near Jerusalem. Mayor Yoram Shimon released a statement eulogizing Zamora and […]
Continue reading …U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday’s agenda, also stressed the strength of their alliance. President Joe Biden is being feted by French President Emmanuel Macron with a state visit Saturday as the two allies aim to show off their partnership on global security issues and move past […]
Continue reading …Internally displaced Palestinian children scavenge among waste accumulated near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May 18, 2024. (EPA File Photo) The Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres added Israel to a global list of violations against children. Israel’s U.N. envoy Gilad Erdan said he was officially notified of the decision on Friday. The global […]
Continue reading …President Cyril Ramaphosa and then president Nelson Mandela in 1994. Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul Mashatile at the ANC NEC meeting on Thursday, 6 June 2024.. Pictures: Gallo Images and X/ MyANC South Africans are still in the dark about the immediate future of a Government of National Unity. Here’s what to know.Following the outcome […]
Continue reading …French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, June 6, that France would send Ukraine Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets. He did not specify the number of fighter jets to be delivered, of which France has a limited number. A French Mirage 2000-5F fighter jet takes off from the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur air base (eastern France) on March 13, […]
Continue reading …Bragg is riding high since last Thursday, when Donald Trump was convicted in Manhattan Criminal Court on 34 counts of falsifying business records by listing reimbursements for hush money payments as legal expenses. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg attends Sunday services at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, where he’s just another parishioner. But when he entered […]
Continue reading …Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark won elections at the General AssemblySomalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, Denmark elected for 2025 – 2026 termThe UN General Assembly on Thursday elected five non-permanent members to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2025-2026 term UN General Assembly Somalia received 179 votes, Pakistan 182, Panama 183, Greece 182 and […]
Continue reading …Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all of it legally. Cyril Fourneris explores EU efforts to combat the illicit waste trade and initiatives to make better use of it in Europe. The rubbish bag that you toss in the bin, or even your old phone, may end […]
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