Biden hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday | Israel War on Gaza News

United States President Joe Biden has said that he hopes to have a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza by next Monday as negotiations to halt hostilities and secure the release of captives appeared to gather pace. Biden’s comments in New York on Monday came as Israeli media reported that…

Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove ‘harmful’ content online | Social Media News

Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove ‘harmful’ content online | Social Media News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says web giants have failed to keep kids safe online. Canada has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech platforms to quickly remove online content deemed harmful, including material that sexualises children and foments hate. The Online Harms Act, introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal…

Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia | Crime News

Taylor Swift’s father accused of assaulting photographer in Australia | Crime News

Police in the state of New South Wales say they are investigating the alleged incident. Pop icon Taylor Swift’s father has been accused of assaulting a paparazzi photographer in Australia. Ben McDonald, a Sydney paparazzo, told Australia’s national broadcaster that he had filed a police report accusing Scott Swift of…

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat | Politics

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat | Politics

Singapore – For decades, Singapore marketed itself as one of the world’s most open and globalised economies to compensate for its diminutive territory and lack of natural resources. Now the Southeast Asian city-state is confronting a new challenge: retaining the magic ingredients of its success while guarding against foreign interference that…

Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis | Humanitarian Crises

Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis | Humanitarian Crises

Heavy fighting between Congolese army and M23 rebels is fuelling displacement and regional tensions. M23 rebels have closed in on the capital of North Kivu as fighting with government forces escalates in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands of people are arriving in Goma in the hope…

Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine | News

Two years in, left and right united in opposing more US aid for Ukraine | News

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Americans’ support for the war is waning, creating a surprising alliance between the political left and right. Forty-one percent of Americans told Gallup pollsters three months ago that the United States is spending too much to support Ukraine on the battlefield. That compares with…

Macron holds meeting in Paris to rally European support for Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Macron holds meeting in Paris to rally European support for Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

The French president said Ukraine’s allies needed to ‘jump-start’ their support for Kyiv as the war enters its third year. French President Emmanuel Macron has told European allies that they must provide rapid support to strengthen Ukraine amid tougher Russian attacks on the battlefield as the war in Ukraine stretches…

Suicide vs genocide: Rest in power, Aaron Bushnell | Israel War on Gaza

Suicide vs genocide: Rest in power, Aaron Bushnell | Israel War on Gaza

On Sunday, February 25, 25-year-old active duty member of the United States Air Force Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in the US capital of Washington, DC, in a one-airman revolt against the US-backed slaughter currently being perpetrated by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip….

Hungary parliament elects new president following scandal | Politics News

Hungary parliament elects new president following scandal | Politics News

Parliament approves appointment of Tamas Sulyok, 67, a Constitutional Court chief, to replace Katalin Novak. Hungary’s parliament has elected a political novice as president after the resignation of his predecessor, who caused outrage by pardoning a man convicted in a child abuse case. The affair has turned into the biggest…