Amid RSF’s drone strikes on Sudan’s humanitarian infrastructure, US sells weapons to its “regional sponsor” UAE
As the UAE-backed RSF carries out drone strikes on humanitarian infrastructure in war-torn Sudan, the US sells more weapons to the UAE. Meanwhile, Sudan’s de-facto government appeals to China.
“Why aren’t you at The Hague?”: Journalist dragged from US Secretary of State briefing
Palestinian journalist Sam Husseini was manhandled by security personnel after asking questions to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Gaza ceasefire talks: Why Palestinians question the recent US proposal
The diplomatic efforts of US and Israel stand in sharp contradiction with Israel’s genocidal military operations on the ground, backed by the US
Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha amid flagrant Israeli atrocities
US mediators are betting on the success of the new round of negotiations in an attempt to prevent an imminent regional war from breaking out.
Without evidence, the US declares Edmundo González winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections
Days after the presidential elections took place in Venezuela, the US State Department released a statement proclaiming that the opposition candidate had won the polls
Hamas accepts UNSC ceasefire resolution, leaving the ball in Israel’s court
The US fails to backup claims that Israeli leaders support latest UNSC ceasefire resolution, introduced by the US
US officials threaten sanctions over ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
“If they’ll do this to Israel, we’re next,” US Senator says, with bipartisan support building for ICC sanctions
Glimmers of hope in Gaza ceasefire talks
During his latest visit to the region, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to blame Hamas for the stalemate in ceasefire discussions
Arab countries ask Israel to open all crossings with Gaza and demand immediate ceasefire
The Palestinian Authority criticized repeated visits made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region as futile for failing to make Israel comply with both the UN resolutions and ICJ’s interim orders
Israel rejects Hamas’ ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu declares “no other solution” but war
Hamas had proposed a 135-day agreement which would have seen the release of all hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners and “complete and sustainable calm.” The proposal was a response to the “Framework Agreement” mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US in Paris last week.
Israel launches airstrikes against Syria
Blinken has failed to achieve most of the stated goals of his repeated visits to the region since October 7 including getting commitment from Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel
Blinken’s window dressing tour of Arab capitals
Biden’s interest narrows down to prevent the war from spreading in the region lest direct American military intervention becomes necessary. The US rhetoric and diplomatic posturing largely aims at damage control in Washington’s relations with its erstwhile allies in the region.
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
