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Genocide: A Stark UN Report on Palestine
A recent and highly significant report from the United Nations, A/HRC/59/23, authored by Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, casts a searing light on the economic dimensions of the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories. Titled “From...

Wayne State faces lawsuit filed by Pro-Palestinian protestors
Eight individuals, including four current students, three alumni and one parent, filed a federal lawsuit against Wayne State University and several of its officials claiming the school violated their constitutional rights during a peaceful protest...

Egypt steps up mediation to solidify Gaza talks
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has launched a high-level diplomatic initiative to reinforce the Iran-"Israel" ceasefire and revive Gaza negotiations, as part of President El-Sisi's broader strategy to position Egypt as a key regional...

UK: 27 arrested under Terrorism Act at Palestine Action protest
Twenty-seven people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act at a demonstration in support of the direct action group Palestine Action, in London's Parliament Square, while Palestine activists blocked the London Pride parade to protest its ties...

Police arrest 29 people at Palestine Action protest in London
Police arrested 29 protesters in central London on Saturday on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action within hours of the organisation being banned by the government as a terrorist group. Among those detained was an 83-year-old retired priest...

Egypt, France FMs discuss efforts to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza, West Bank
CAIRO, July 3 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed during a phone call Thursday with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot the need for the international community to...

Met Police arrest more than 20 Palestine Action protesters on terror offences as they hold demo one day after group was banned
Police have arrested more than 20 people on suspicion of terrorism offences after protesters gathered in Parliament Square holding signs supporting Palestine Action, just hours after a ban on the came into effect. Around two dozen people,...

The Rise of AI Is Making Life Even Harder for Real People in Gaza
Saeed Ismail is a real person. But no matter how much proof he posts online, people keep calling him fake. The 22-year-old has endured almost two years of war in Gaza, as Israel continues an assault that has killed at least 57,000 people and left...

Pre-partition Palestinian coins
As a component of material cultural heritage, coins often comprise a valuable part of communal cultural identity. Symbolism is chosen deliberately to represent the region or nation where they’ve been minted as well as the legitimacy of the minting...

Protesters in London defy ban to rally in support of Palestine Action
In a direct challenge to the British government’s new ban, protesters have gathered in central London to show solidarity with the pro-Palestinian campaign group, Palestine Action. The group, which uses direct action against Israeli weapons...

Youth Demand activists disrupt London Pride with red paint in pro-Palestine protest
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Business InsightsBrics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...

The world this week | India says no to trade deal under deadline pressure; Trinidad & Tobago backs Delhi for UNSC; Gaza ceasefire soon
India abstains from signing trade deal with the US under “deadline pressure”, says open for a mutually beneficial deal; during PM Modi’s visits to Trinidad and Tobago, the two sides reaffirm the need for reforms in the UN; US President Trump...

More than 20 arrests at Palestine Action protest after group banned by government
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Spanish Citizen Files War Crimes Complaint against Israel over Gaza Aid Ship Raid
The Israeli occupation army published an image showing the moment it seized control of the Freedom Flotilla ship Madleen. (Via social media) Spanish marine mechanic Sergio Toribio has filed a war crimes complaint against Israel, accusing its navy...

WFP delivers food inside Gaza amid restrictions and growing insecurity
GAZA, Palestine – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) continues to deliver life-saving food assistance inside Gaza despite deteriorating security, limited access, and growing desperation of communities in need of food assistance. A recent WFP...

Hamas Says It is Ready for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Mrirt — In a new development in Israel’s devastating genocide on Gaza, Hamas announced Friday evening that it will begin ceasefire negotiations with Israel immediately after receiving a new proposal from international mediators. The Palestinian...

Police issue warning over Palestine Action protests after group proscribed as terrorist organisation
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Gaza’s life-saving generators face sputtering halt as fuel blockade enters fifth month
Fuel — specifically diesel fuel — is currently Gaza’s only source of energy. It powers generators that run essential systems, including medical equipment and water desalination plants that provide drinking water to Gaza’s 2 million residents. For...

OPINION | Gaza ceasefire, a small window of opportunity
All going well—which is a big IF in the ever-turbulent Middle East—the Gaza ceasefire should come into force soon, perhaps on Monday, that also marks the 21st month since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel. For a change, the regional climate...