‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker | US Election 2024 News

‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker | US Election 2024 News

Chicago, Illinois – Abbas Alawieh sat cross-legged on the ground outside the Democratic National Convention in an almost meditative posture. Stretched out on the concrete in front of him were signs that read “Not another bomb” and “Arms embargo now”, their four corners pinned down by water bottles. The searing August…

US tells UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ ahead of Cairo talks | Israel-Palestine conflict News

US tells UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ ahead of Cairo talks | Israel-Palestine conflict News

The US insists, despite evidence to the contrary, that Netanyahu has agreed to a proposal to suspend the war. A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal “now is in sight”, the United States envoy to the United Nations has told the UN Security Council (UNSC) as a new round of…

Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say | US Election 2024 News

Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say | US Election 2024 News

Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about ‘path forward’ in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. Robert F Kennedy Jr is planning to drop his bid to become the next president of the United States and endorse Republican Party nominee Donald Trump, US media has reported. Kennedy, the third child…

‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC | US Election 2024 News

‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC | US Election 2024 News

Tim Walz has formally accepted his nomination to be the Democrats vice presidential candidate in November’s US election, rallying the the party faithful in Chicago with a message of freedom and hope. “It’s the honour of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States,” Walz…

Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC | US Election 2024 News

Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC | US Election 2024 News

Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights. Chicago, United States – Chants echoed through the streets around the United Center in Chicago, where thousands of Democratic delegates and supporters gathered on Wednesday to officially nominate Kamala Harris as the party’s…

Can Kamala Harris help boost the world’s largest economy? | Kamala Harris

Can Kamala Harris help boost the world’s largest economy? | Kamala Harris

The economic vision set out by Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is in the spotlight. Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate in November’s US presidential election, recently unveiled her economic plan. In her first major policy speech as a presidential hopeful, she promised tax relief for families and help…

Meet the ‘uncommitted’: How Gaza hangs over Democratic National Convention | US Election 2024 News

Meet the ‘uncommitted’: How Gaza hangs over Democratic National Convention | US Election 2024 News

Chicago, Illinois – The “uncommitted” delegates at the Democratic National Convention in the United States have a message for their party: “Help us help you.” Approximately 30 such delegates earned a spot at the convention in Chicago after hundreds of thousands of people voted “uncommitted” in the Democratic primaries, in…

Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage – key takeaways from DNC Day 2 | US Election 2024 News

Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage – key takeaways from DNC Day 2 | US Election 2024 News

The stage on Chicago’s United Center and McCormick Place was lit up with blue lights and surrounded by enthused, placard-toting supporters for a second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday. From main talking points to key speakers, here are the highlights from the gathering on Tuesday: The…