Category: Politics
Israel Plans to Sue NYT Over Article Detailing Sexual Abuse of Palestinians
Kristof’s article argues that sexual violence against Palestinians is systemic and a part of Israeli state policy. …
Netanyahu Says He Secretly Visited UAE at Height of Iran War, UAE Denies It
Cooperation between the UAE and Israel has deepened since the UAE signed on to the Abraham Accords in 2020. …
Xi Warns Support for Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict Between China and US
Congress has approved a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, but Trump has not yet moved it forward. …
Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018
“History shows us that this decrease can be fragile,” a Greenpeace spokesperson said. …
Judge Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Palestine Expert Francesca Albanese
Francesca Albanese “has done nothing more than speak!” the judge wrote in his ruling. …
Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel
Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told Bloomberg that…
Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs
Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to discuss trade and China’s support for Iran. …
Trump’s FDA Chief Is Pushed Out. Acting Head Is Nonscientist Friend of Don Jr.
Mass layoffs and the loss of scientific expertise had already thrown the Food and Drug Administration in turmoil. …
Iran’s Missile Arsenal Still Intact, Reports Say, Contradicting Trump’s Claims
Reports contradict claims made by Trump, who has repeatedly stated that Iran has been “decimated” by the war. …
EU Approves Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers. Critics Say It’s Not Enough.
Europe continues to hold partnership agreements with Israel, including in military and academic cooperation. …
