US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

The top legislator in the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer, has offered his most strident criticism of Israel since the war in Gaza began, calling for a leadership shake-up in the country. On Thursday, Schumer, a Jewish-American Democrat, took direct aim at Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech…

Global oil demand to grow amid Red Sea shipping disruptions: IEA | Oil and Gas News

Global oil demand to grow amid Red Sea shipping disruptions: IEA | Oil and Gas News

The International Energy Agency says shipping disruptions provide a short-term boost to the oil market with demand at 1.3 million barrels per day. Global oil demand is forecast to grow more than expected due to the rising fuel needs of ships rerouted away from the Red Sea amid attacks by…

Lionel Messi sustains leg injury as Inter Miami enter CONCACAF Cup quarters | Football News

Lionel Messi sustains leg injury as Inter Miami enter CONCACAF Cup quarters | Football News

Messi and Suarez scored in Miami’s 3-1 win but the Argentinian was substituted after sustaining an injury that will force him out of Miami’s next MLS game. Lionel Messi scored a goal and made an assist before leaving the field due to a leg injury as Inter Miami beat Nashville…

Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war | Music News

Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war | Music News

Dozens of acts scheduled to appear at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in the United States have withdrawn in an act of protest against sponsors with ties to Israel’s war in Gaza. As of Wednesday, at least 80 artists and panellists have pulled out of the nine-day festival, citing…

How does US intelligence disagree with Israel on Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza

How does US intelligence disagree with Israel on Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza

Spy agencies say Hamas and its tunnel network will not be destroyed. In its annual threat report, the United States’ intelligence community has concluded that Hamas cannot be destroyed. The group’s elimination is a core aim of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s merciless onslaught in Gaza. So why is the…

Biden, Trump set for US election rematch after clinching party nominations | US Election 2024 News

Biden, Trump set for US election rematch after clinching party nominations | US Election 2024 News

Expected wins at Georgia, Mississippi and Washington give each contender the delegate count needed to claim nomination at party convention. United States President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set for an election rematch in November after clinching their respective parties’ nominations. Primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi and…

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access | Israel War on Gaza News

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access | Israel War on Gaza News

Eight United States senators have sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to offer Israel an ultimatum: Expand aid to Gaza or lose US military assistance. The letter, released on Tuesday, is the latest effort by US legislators to question ongoing US support for Israel amid its…

Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy | Israel War on Gaza News

Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy | Israel War on Gaza News

Washington, DC – Cheers erupted when United States Vice President Kamala Harris called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza earlier this month. But while her words seemed to echo calls for an end to Israel’s war, critics say she fell short of announcing a real policy shift. Speaking in Selma, Alabama,…

US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden’s ‘poor memory’ | Joe Biden News

US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden’s ‘poor memory’ | Joe Biden News

Special Counsel Robert Hur has defended his assessment of President Joe Biden’s “poor memory”, as he gave testimony before members of the United States Congress on Tuesday. Hur told the House Judiciary Committee that the evaluation was fundamental to his investigation into whether the president intentionally hoarded classified documents during…

Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on? | Aviation News

Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on? | Aviation News

EXPLAINER Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company’s aircraft. The death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett came after a week of Boeing making headlines over a series of safety-related issues. Here is a recap of recent incidents that have shaken the…