Taliban releases Austrian far-right activist held in Afghanistan | Politics News

Taliban releases Austrian far-right activist held in Afghanistan | Politics News

Vienna says its national has arrived in Doha after mediation by the Qatari government helped secure his release. The Taliban has released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right nationalist, who was arrested in Afghanistan last May. The Austrian government said in a statement on Sunday that Fritz arrived in Doha,…

At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church in Burkina Faso | Crime News

At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church in Burkina Faso | Crime News

Gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for prayers in the northern village of Essakane, church official says. At least 15 Catholic worshippers have been killed in a Burkina Faso village when gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for mass at a church in the country’s conflict-hit northern region,…

Israel’s military is targeting Palestinian police delivering aid to Gaza | Israel War on Gaza

Israel’s military is targeting Palestinian police delivering aid to Gaza | Israel War on Gaza

The United States has called on Israel to stop attacking Palestinian police officers in Gaza. The administration of US President Joe Biden has called on Israel to stop attacking Palestinian police officers in the besieged Gaza Strip. The demand comes as the Israeli military is destroying infrastructure from the north…

Watching the watchdogs: Biden, US media and Arab-American political power | Israel War on Gaza

Watching the watchdogs: Biden, US media and Arab-American political power | Israel War on Gaza

Arab- and Muslim-Americans and some 60 percent of all Americans have wanted for months for US President Joe Biden to pressure Israel into accepting an immediate ceasefire in the war on Gaza. The White House has all but ignored them. So Arab- and Muslim-Americans decided to flex their political muscle…

Ukraine’s Umerov says delays in Western arms deliveries costing lives | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine’s Umerov says delays in Western arms deliveries costing lives | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine’s defence minister says delayed shipments of arms lead to losses of troops and territory. Half of promised Western military support to Ukraine fails to arrive on time, complicating the task of military planners and ultimately costing the lives of soldiers in Russia’s war, the Ukrainian defence minister has said….

With lives shattered by war, Ukrainian teens build new dreams | Russia-Ukraine war

With lives shattered by war, Ukrainian teens build new dreams | Russia-Ukraine war

Two years ago, Ukrainian teenagers were busy with friendships, falling in love and trying out new things, just like their peers in other countries. But plans and dreams were quickly shattered by the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022, forcing many young people to flee their homes, friends…

Farmers’ protests in Europe and the deadend of neoliberalism | Opinions

Farmers’ protests in Europe and the deadend of neoliberalism | Opinions

On February 26, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi. While few would make the connection between the proceedings at that summit and the plight of impoverished farmers across the world, there is indeed a direct and clear link between the two. On…

Qatar announces new gas output boost with mega field expansion | Oil and Gas News

Qatar announces new gas output boost with mega field expansion | Oil and Gas News

The overall expansion of North Field from 77mtpa currently to 142mtpa by 2030 represents an 85 percent increase in production. Qatar has announced new plans to expand output from the world’s biggest natural gas field, saying it will boost capacity to 142 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) before 2030. The…

What happens when Gaza’s health system collapses? | Israel War on Gaza

What happens when Gaza’s health system collapses? | Israel War on Gaza

Gaza’s medical infrastructure was woefully inadequate, but now even that has been destroyed by Israel’s war. The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis was the last big medical facility in the Gaza Strip destroyed by Israel’s war. The World Health Organization says Israel killed 627 doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and other…