Netanyahu’s Rejection of Palestinian Statehood Sparks Tensions with Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent rejection of the idea of creating a Palestinian state has ignited tensions between the United States and Israel. The move is seen as a significant departure from the position advocated by one of Netanyahu’s staunchest allies, U.S. President Joe Biden, who has long supported a two-state solution to the […]
Trump Lobs Racially Charged Attack on Haley as Republican Primaries Heat Up
Former president Donald Trump has once again employed racially charged language, this time targeting Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor, just days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary. On Friday, Trump took to his Truth Social account to repeatedly refer to Haley, the daughter of Indian immigrants, as “Nimbra.” Born as Nimarata Nikki […]
South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide at International Court of Justice
South Africa has taken Israel to the International Justice Court (ICJ) in an unprecedented case accusing them of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The country has called the court to order a halt to Israel’s military campaign in the enclave. South Africa’s representative argued on day one of two day hearings that Israel’s air and […]
Escalation in Yemen: US Continue Launching Strikes Against Houthis
The conflict in Yemen has intensified as the United States continue its military actions against Houthi targets. The recent strikes come in the wake of a coordinated attack on nearly 30 locations, prompting a series of retaliatory measures and heightening concerns about the region’s stability. On Friday night, the US carried out additional strikes, targeting […]
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump’s Ballot Eligibility in Landmark Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has swiftly agreed to hear an appeal by former President Donald Trump challenging a Colorado Supreme Court decision that disqualified him from the state’s Republican primary ballot. This politically charged case, centered on Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, holds significant implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. […]
Congress Strikes Deal on $1.66 Trillion Government Funding to Avert Shutdown
Congressional leaders declared on Sunday a landmark agreement on a $1.66 trillion spending package for the remainder of 2024, as they seek to thwart a potential government shutdown looming on the horizon. Averting Crisis: The Agreement’s Topline The bipartisan deal, championed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, outlines $886 billion […]
The Pegasus Spyware Scandal: Implications for Indian Journalists and Apple’s Warning
Introduction: A Clash of InterestsIn late October, Apple’s unsettling warnings about state-sponsored cyber attacks on Indian journalists and opposition figures ignited a fierce controversy, setting the tech giant against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The subsequent investigation into device security escalated when Amnesty International revealed the presence of NSO Group‘s intrusive spyware, Pegasus, on the […]
Maine Follows Colorado in Removing Trump From Ballot
Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has followed Colorado in deciding to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment. “I do not reach this conclusion lightly…no Secretary of State has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment,” Bellows said. […]
Freedom at Last: Gypsy Rose Blanchard is Released from Prison
Missouri authorities announced on Thursday that Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a survivor of Munchausen syndrome by proxy who was convicted for plotting to murder her abusive mother, has been released from prison. Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was found guilty of orchestrating the plot that led to her mother’s death in 2015, was granted parole and released […]
Trump’s Colorado Ballot Disqualification Sparks Political Firestorm
The Colorado Supreme Court, on Tuesday, made a groundbreaking decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot, citing his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. This decision, invoking the 14th Amendment, has caused fierce reactions from members of Congress in both parties. Colorado Historic Ruling The court’s decision hinges […]