The peace appeals of Israel’s Western enablers are a cynical charade | Israel-Lebanon attacks

The peace appeals of Israel’s Western enablers are a cynical charade | Israel-Lebanon attacks

You cannot negotiate a ceasefire, let alone peace, with a man who prefers to wage war. That is the conundrum facing a host of suddenly fretting Western leaders, led by retiring US President Joe Biden, who insist – publicly, at least – that they are working hard to prevent another,…

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain | Conflict News

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain | Conflict News

US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’. The United States and Iraq have said that a US-led coalition in the country to fight ISIL (ISIS) will wind down by the end of 2025, but they left the door open to a…

‘Not serious’: Blinken again urges diplomacy as Israel strikes Beirut | Israel-Lebanon attacks News

‘Not serious’: Blinken again urges diplomacy as Israel strikes Beirut | Israel-Lebanon attacks News

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated that the United States believes diplomacy is the best path forward as Israel continues to bombard Lebanon, pushing the region into a worsening crisis. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday afternoon, the top US diplomat said the Middle East and…

Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News

Why can the US election vote count take so long? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News

EXPLAINER US states determine ballot counting procedures in federal elections, with varying count times fuelling misinformation. When will we know how many votes were cast for Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election on November 5? It depends — and that’s normal….

Is Israel dragging the US into a Mideast quagmire? | Israel-Lebanon attacks

Is Israel dragging the US into a Mideast quagmire? | Israel-Lebanon attacks

Experts weigh in on US strategy as Israel drags Middle East into escalating war in Lebanon and unending war in Gaza. As long as the US extends “total impunity” to Israel, there’s no way to prevent further genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, and further bloodshed in Lebanon, argues Lara…

Hurricane Helene hits Florida, heads to Georgia: Latest on damage, victims | Weather News

Hurricane Helene hits Florida, heads to Georgia: Latest on damage, victims | Weather News

EXPLAINER Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to a category one storm but authorities warn rainfall and winds are still a danger. Hurricane Helene struck Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night, classed as a category four storm with potential to inflict significant damage and loss of life. Thousands of residents…

Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support | Russia-Ukraine war News

Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises ‘unwavering’ Ukraine support | Russia-Ukraine war News

The Republican candidate for US president has claimed he could rapidly make a deal to end the Ukraine war. Donald Trump has said he will meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy after criticising the Ukrainian president on the campaign trail and expressing doubts about Ukraine’s ability to beat Russia. Trump, the Republican candidate…

Haitian advocates push to hold Trump, Vance accountable for false claims | Migration News

Haitian advocates push to hold Trump, Vance accountable for false claims | Migration News

Washington, DC – Amid an onslaught of falsehoods spread about Haitian migrants in the United States, rights advocate Guerline Jozef says she received a flood of appeals from community members. They wanted to know what was being done to stem the tide of hateful rhetoric being amplified by Republican presidential…

Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the United States for its continuing support for Israel’s war on Gaza and urged the international community to stop supplying weapons to Israel. “This madness cannot continue. The…

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene bears down on north Florida’s Big Bend | Weather News

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene bears down on north Florida’s Big Bend | Weather News

Hurricane Helene has rapidly strengthened as it moves north up the Gulf of Mexico towards the United States, and is forecast to be one of the most dangerous storms in recent history to hit the coast of Florida. Helene drew more force as it passed over deep, warm waters, fuelling…