The election that led to Hamas taking over Gaza
Only a fraction of the territory’s population today cast a ballot for Hamas. But the vote 17 years ago has been invoked as justification for collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza.
Day: October 24, 2023
China’s Wang Yi to pay rare visit to US as two countries try to repair ties
Visit takes place amid Israel-Hamas war and escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
Australian Rugby league chief Peter V’Landys invited to White House state dinner
Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe BidenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe chair of t…
Is Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system ironclad?
Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.
I.E.A. Sees Oil, Gas and Coal Demand Peaking By 2030
The prediction, which has stirred controversy among oil producers, is a sign of a sweeping transformation in the global energy landscape.
Vitol to offer full range of biofuels in Singapore from January 2024
New bunker tankers will be used exclusively to supply the fuel
World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says
The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy but still investing too much in fossil fuels, the IEA says.
More than 1 million UK children experienced destitution last year, study finds
Severe material hardship no longer a rarity, as study reveals impact of benefit cuts and cost of living crisisMore than 1 million children experienced destitution last year – meaning their families could not afford to adequately feed, clothe or clean t…
Rise in antisemitism ‘brings Germans back to most horrific times’
Exclusive: Commissioner condemns incidents targeting Jews but supports ‘basic right’ to protestGermany’s antisemitism commissioner has condemned the country’s recent increase in anti-Jewish violence, warning that it risks transporting the country back …
Wazuh: Free and open-source XDR and SIEM
Wazuh is an open-source platform designed for threat detection, prevention, and response. It can safeguard workloads in on-premises, virtual, container, and cloud settings. Wazuh system comprises an endpoint security agent installed on monitored system…