“My life will never be the same”: Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel and Palestine | Gaza

“My life will never be the same”: Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel and Palestine | Gaza

Ta-Nehisi Coates talks with Marc Lamont Hill about the ties between Palestinian oppression and systemic racism. Seven years after his last nonfiction book, acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates returns with The Message, chronicling his separate trips to Senegal, South Carolina, Israel and the occupied West Bank. Coates says witnessing Palestinian oppression…

Americans left vulnerable while tax money funds military aid abroad | Weather

Americans left vulnerable while tax money funds military aid abroad | Weather

With US taxpayer money flowing abroad for military aid, why are Americans left vulnerable at home? After Hurricanes Milton and Helene, a lack of coordination in the US government’s disaster response left thousands stranded and in need of aid. This has prompted an online backlash, with many questioning why billions…

Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of being members of Palestinian armed groups. Al Jazeera Media Network has rejected as baseless and unfounded Israel’s allegation that six of its journalists in Gaza have belonged to Palestinian armed groups. The Israeli army claims it has documents proving the correspondents are operatives…

What impact has US, UK military assistance had on Israel’s war ambitions? | Israel-Palestine conflict

What impact has US, UK military assistance had on Israel’s war ambitions? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Al Jazeera investigation reveals extent of international support for Israeli army’s assaults on Gaza and Lebanon. Western nations have provided Israel with substantial military assistance for its war on Gaza, despite accusations of genocide and global calls for a ceasefire. An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad Monitoring and Verification Agency…

Will the US pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Will the US pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Dozens of US House Democrats urge US President Joe Biden to push Israel for independent media access to Gaza. Israel has severely restricted international journalists from entering Gaza as its military has carried out its assault on the Palestinian territory for more than a year. Politicians in the United States…

Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order? | Business and Economy

Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order? | Business and Economy

Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world’s population doubles in strength. The 16th summit of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) will have five new members, doubling the group’s numbers to 10. Leaders from several other countries are also attending. Some of them, like Turkey…

Is the Western push for a post-war Gaza hasty and unrealistic? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Is the Western push for a post-war Gaza hasty and unrealistic? | Israel-Palestine conflict

World leaders examine the future of Gaza after Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Western leaders say Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death could open the door for a possible ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is not over, and Hamas…

How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums’ futures? | Arts and Culture

How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums’ futures? | Arts and Culture

Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are demanding that their former occupiers return historical objects and artworks. It’s given rise to a global debate: Can developing nations, short of funds, preserve the centuries-old artefacts they are reclaiming? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Karen Byera Ijumba – Senior Researcher, Open Restitution…