Biden’s Israel Funding Request Gets Scrutiny
A rights group in the United States Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) has raised alarm over President Joe Biden’s request for $14bn in funding for Israel, noting that the push contains language that suggests efforts to remove Palestinians from Gaza.
Northwest Syria Witnesses Military Escalation
There are reports that More than 65 civilians have been killed in Idlib and nearby cities by government forces and Russia this month.
Israel Urges Russia To Protect Jews
Israel has urged Russia to protect “all its citizens and all Jews” following reports that a large mob shouting anti-Semitic slogans have stormed a Dagestan airport.
Bangladesh Opposition Chief Arrested After Clashes
Bangladesh’s opposition leader, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and dozens of members of his party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have been arrested after violent anti-government protests in the country’s capital, Dhaka.
The United States Attacks Syria
The United States has attacked two facilities in Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran-backed groups following a series of attacks against US forces in Iraq and Syria.
22 Killed In Maine Shootings – Official
At least 22 people were killed and “many, many more” were injured in shootings in the city of Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday evening, local officials reported.
Elon Musk Teases Audio And Video Calls At X
X is tinkering with video and audio calling at the platform formerly known as Twitter, according to a post Wednesday by owner Elon Musk.
Hamas Frees Two More Gaza Hostages
Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has freed two more women hostages abducted to the Gaza Strip from Israel during the October 7 attacks.
Amnesty Condemns Bans Against Palestinian Protesters In Europe
Amnesty International has condemned bans placed on demonstrations supporting Palestinians in European countries like France, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.
Egypt, U.S Allow Aid Into Gaza
The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-sisi has agreed to open up a crossing to allow up to 20 trucks of aid into Gaza following the blast that killed over 400 persons at a Baptist hospital.