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.
Unions in the US are breaking their silence on Palestine
Last week, the UAW became the largest union in the United States to call for a ceasefire, joining with other progressive unions
Iran and Cuba call for a global coalition to protect Palestinian rights
Cuba and Iran have also increased their bilateral cooperation to counter the effects of illegal unilateral measures imposed on them by the US.
US House of Representatives censures only Palestinian-American member of Congress
A House resolution accuses representative Rashida Tlaib of defending “brutal rapes, murders, beheadings, and kidnapping”
UNSC rejects resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution was rejected by the US and its European allies strongly backing Israeli siege on Gaza which has killed over 2,800 Palestinians in 11 days
- Heavy rains in southern Brazil are likely to make food prices soar
- The number of forcibly displaced people in Myanmar has doubled in the last six months
- Death toll from floods in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 90, affecting more than 1 million people
- Is Biden really against Israel’s invasion of Rafah?
- Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths
