Moderate rain in northern Egypt, disruption in maritime navigation along Mediterranean expected next week
Northern Egypt is expecting light to moderate rain next week and strong winds may cause high waves in the Mediterranean and disrupt maritime navigation.
China vows to ‘crush’ Taiwan ‘independence’ efforts ahead of key election
Beijing accuses Taipei's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of pushing the self-ruled island toward the dangerous conditions of war by purchasing arms from the United States.
ICJ genocide case: South Africa’s five-point argument against Israel
Israel will defend itself against South Africa’s arguments – from the denial of food and medicines to forced displacement, mass killings and more – on Friday.
World reacts to US, UK attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen
The United States and the United Kingdom launched a series of strikes on Yemen against Houthi rebels who have been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea.
South Africa vs Israel on Gaza: How does the ICJ work?
The ICJ seeks to settle disputes between countries, if they voluntarily participate in the proceeding, and then are bound to follow with the decision of the court.
Israel Faces Big Challenges After Three Months of War
Israel faces formidable external threats and major internal problems. It has yet to figure out how to govern Gaza after the war with Hamas is over. Governing Gaza will require help from the US, European and Arab states. To rope in international help, Israel will have to answer difficult questions about the two-state solution that Benjamin Netanyahu has bitterly opposed.
With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of claims that he’s immune from...
With Donald Trump present for the first time in months, federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed deep skepticism Tuesday that the former president was immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Egypt has tightened the grip on international support for Gaza
Egypt seems to be trying to stay in the middle regarding the Israeli military offensive against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. As this enters its fourth month, there are so many contradictions in the official position that Cairo may lose a lot of the influence that it has on the Palestinian issue.
For feminists, silence on Gaza is no longer an option
Like many around the world, I am emotionally drained. I spend most of my waking hours scanning the news, reading about one tragedy after the other, and yearning for a lasting end to the relentless war in Gaza. I am also physically worn out. My weekends are spent marching, driven by a desperate hope that maybe, if enough of us consistently take to the streets and speak up, our collective voice could urge our leaders to finally call for a permanent ceasefire.
I teach in secret, defying the Taliban ban and fighting despair
I have sent the link and I am waiting for my students to join the Zoom session. I am teaching them English. I receive a notification that my students are in the waiting room. I put a big smile, I let them in, and greet them in English.
