US report punts on possible Israeli violations of international law in Gaza
A report from the administration of President Joe Biden has found that Israeli forces likely used United States-supplied weapons in a manner “inconsistent” with international law, but it stopped short of identifying violations that would put an end to the ongoing military aid.
Will Biden’s pause on arms shipment stop Israel’s Rafah invasion?
Experts say that the Israeli PM will likely prioritise domestic alliances over US pressure and press ahead with its plans to invade Rafah despite growing international pressure.
How pro-Palestinian students at an Irish university had their day
In the ongoing anti-war protests, Trinity College Dublin stands apart from other colleges due to the swift victory of pro-Palestine encampment, which is a testament to effective campaigning.
Gaza ceasefire talks end with no deal as Israel ramps up Rafah attacks
The Israeli military has ramped up its attacks in Rafah, southern Gaza, and hit Gaza City while crippling humanitarian aid operations across the Palestinian territory as ceasefire talks ended without a deal.
Distant War and Thinning Ice Open Cracks in Arctic Security
The Arctic is one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, yet it is of immense strategic importance. The northern frontiers of eight countries—Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States, inclusive of possessions and territorial waters—extend above the Arctic Circle. For the most part, these neighbors have formed a relatively cooperative relationship in recent decades dealing with matters of mutual concern and bilateral complaints.
Special report: May 9, mayhem and military trials — a year on
“ISPR sahib, listen to me carefully. Respect is not [confined] to a single institution; respect should be for every single citizen,” thundered then-PTI chief Imran Khan in a video released a little after 11 am before departing for the Islamabad High Court on May 9 last year.
In Victory Day Speech, Putin Rails Against ‘Distortion’ of History
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a defiant speech Thursday slamming Ukraine and its Western allies over their alleged attempts to “distort” history and stoke regional conflicts as he attended a military parade on Red Square to mark Victory Day.
Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed reports that the United States paused a weapons shipment to Israel, as President Joe Biden’s administration faces growing pressure to condition aid to the top US ally amid the war in Gaza.
Moscow Seizes Pasta Maker Makfa in Wartime Nationalization Sweep
A court in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region has ruled to hand over the assets of pasta manufacturer Makfa Group to the Russian state, the business news website RBC reported Wednesday.
Arrested Russian Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Accepting $12 Mln Bribe, Lawyer Says
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been accused of accepting a bribe “in the form of services” valued at more than 1 billion rubles ($12.2 million), Russian media reported Wednesday.
