Aid delivery in Gaza is nearly impossible. Why hasn’t the US intervened? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Aid delivery in Gaza is nearly impossible. Why hasn’t the US intervened? | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Washington, DC – The United Nations is warning that the threats to aid delivery in Gaza are reaching crisis levels, as Israel continues to wage war in the Palestinian enclave. But advocates say the United States — a critical ally of Israel and the largest donor to the UN —…

Trump gunman saw rally as ‘target of opportunity’, FBI official says | Donald Trump News

Trump gunman saw rally as ‘target of opportunity’, FBI official says | Donald Trump News

Shooter made ‘detailed effort’ to attack major event before deciding to target Donald Tump at a Pennsylvania rally, FBI says. The gunman who tried to kill former United States President Donald Trump had mounted a “sustained, detailed effort” to attack a major gathering of some sort before deciding to target…

The US is Israel’s accomplice, not a ceasefire mediator | Israel-Palestine conflict

The US is Israel’s accomplice, not a ceasefire mediator | Israel-Palestine conflict

On July 21, 2006, nine days into the 34-day Israeli war on Lebanon that killed 1,200 people, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice opined that “an immediate ceasefire without political conditions does not make sense”. In response to a journalist’s question at a press briefing, the secretary declared that she had “no interest in…

Sinner, Swiatek ease into US Open second round but Raducanu crashes out | Tennis News

Sinner, Swiatek ease into US Open second round but Raducanu crashes out | Tennis News

Top seed Jannik Sinner has left the doping controversy that marred his US Open preparations in the rear-view mirror with a largely drama-free start to his campaign, while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz has also advanced to the second round after a minor blip. The spotlight on Tuesday was firmly…

Harris and Walz to sit down with CNN for first formal interview of campaign | US Election 2024 News

Harris and Walz to sit down with CNN for first formal interview of campaign | US Election 2024 News

Thursday’s interview with presenter Dana Bash will be the first since Harris replaced US President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will sit down with CNN on Thursday in their first formal interview of the United States election campaign. Harris replaced President…

Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case | Donald Trump News

Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case | Donald Trump News

Federal prosecutors accusing former United States President Donald Trump of election interference have released a newly revised indictment, in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling. Tuesday’s indictment narrows the focus of the case, trimming away interactions Trump had with the Department of Justice. Still, the central charge remains the…

Kamala Harris and fortifying Black-Palestinian solidarity | US Election 2024

Kamala Harris and fortifying Black-Palestinian solidarity | US Election 2024

Over the past month, as Kamala Harris’s campaign for the US presidency has gained momentum, hopes she would take a strong stance on the genocide in Gaza have dwindled. Her candidacy has brought disillusionment among supporters of the Palestinian cause, and with it, growing tensions between anti-genocide activists and Harris supporters. The tension was…

Top Biden adviser in Beijing as China faces off against US allies | Politics News

Top Biden adviser in Beijing as China faces off against US allies | Politics News

The White House aide’s visit comes amid China’s tensions with Japan and the Philippines over the South China Sea. The national security adviser of the United States, Jake Sullivan, has met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi as Beijing finds itself embroiled in security rows with key US allies. Japan scrambled…

Tennis: Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka sail into US Open second round | Tennis News

Tennis: Djokovic, Gauff and Sabalenka sail into US Open second round | Tennis News

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff enjoyed comfortable wins in the first round of the US Open, while Dominic Thiem bid a final farewell to the Grand Slam where he enjoyed his greatest triumph. Djokovic, looking to become the first player to capture 25 Grand Slam titles, capped the…

In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Bridgeview, Illinois – Standing outside his local mosque in suburban Chicago, Robhi Gharallah observed that Israel’s war in Gaza is on everyone’s mind in his neighbourhood. “We’re praying. We’re protesting. We’re raising funds. We’re doing all we can for Gaza,” Gharallah said after Friday prayer. But Gharallah said there is…