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Human rights groups and lawyers say policy amounts to ethnic cleansingIsrael’s defence minister has said he is committed to the ethnic cleansing of Gaza through large-scale migration of Palestinians as part of Israel’s long-term plans for the territory…
The UN’s special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living under US sanctions and accusations of antisemitismFor a brief period this month, the human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese seemed to have some relief.In an extra…
The first departures of oil and LNG tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in months mark a significant development in the ongoing conflict. Ship-tracking data confirms that the LNG carriers Fuwairit and Al Rayyan, along with the crude super tanker Eagle Verona, have crossed the strait bound for Pakistan and China.These exits follow nearly three months of near-total suspension of tanker traffic
A draft peace framework between the United States and Iran proposes lifting the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a phased American troop pullback, with Iran pledging to restore commercial shipping within 30 days.The deal, if finalised within 60 days, could be formalised through a binding UN Security Council resolution, though Tehran insists on “tangible verification” before
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has once again cast doubt on Pakistan’s neutrality in the ongoing ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, describing Islamabad’s role as “more than problematic.”His concerns stem from what he called Pakistan’s “animosity” towards Israel and allegations that Iranian military aircraft are being housed at Pakistani air bases. Graham argued that such
China has openly backed Pakistan’s mediation role between the United States and Iran, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasising that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are central to resolving the ongoing West Asia conflict. His remarks came during China’s presidency of the UN Security Council in May, underscoring Beijing’s intent to position itself as a stabilising force in the
Israel Defence Forces have confirmed the elimination of Muhammad Odeh in Gaza, describing him as the new leader of Hamas’s military wing and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.The operation was carried out under the direct instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, with the Prime Minister’s Office issuing a statement on X to announce the
The Park Slope Food Coop boycott vote follows tensions and rifts among members and larger communityMembers of a storied food co-operative in Brooklyn have voted to boycott about a dozen products from Israel and Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine…
Pakistan has firmly rejected the idea of joining the Abraham Accords, despite direct pressure from US President Donald Trump. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif made it clear during an interview with Samaa TV that Islamabad would not support any agreement that contradicts the country’s fundamental ideologies.He stressed that Pakistan’s position on the matter was unambiguous, stating, “We have
The United States military has announced that it carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.According to Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, the strikes were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. He emphasised that the military was exercising restraint