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Israel’s cabinet approved a plan to register land in Area C of the West Bank, giving it full control over the area. Officials call it a step toward sovereignty; critics say it blocks Palestinian development, breaches international law, and risks deepening the conflict.
May 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Netanyahu’s recent actions point to a plan to depopulate Gaza by force or circumstance. As homes are destroyed and aid is militarized, Palestinians are left with no place to go. Trump-backed plans and U.S. contractors add fuel to a crisis that’s left Gaza starving and displaced.
May 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In 2025, BRICS is emerging as a major player in the global economy. With stronger growth than the U.S. and broader influence through new members, it’s reshaping trade, GDP share, and commodity control. The world’s economic power balance is shifting fast and firmly toward BRICS.
May 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Gideon’s Chariot,” Israel’s latest military operation in Gaza, puts defeating Hamas and seizing control ahead of rescuing hostages. Critics fear ethnic cleansing and potential war crimes, while global groups sound alarms. Israeli leaders remain firm, undeterred by backlash.
May 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
World Central Kitchen has suspended food relief in Gaza after 18 months, citing a lack of supplies caused by an Israeli blockade. The move leaves 2.1 million Gazans at greater risk of starvation. Fatal strikes on aid workers and restricted border access have drawn global criticism.
May 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
After a deadly April 22, 2025, terror attack in Kashmir killed 26, India struck nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on May 7, 2025. India claims it hit terror camps. Pakistan reports civilian casualties and retaliated. Global powers are urging calm amid nuclear tensions.
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On May 5, 2025, Israel approved “Gideon’s Chariots,” a sweeping new military plan targeting Hamas and hinting at long-term occupation of Gaza. With forced displacement, aid blockades, and rising civilian deaths, the move signals a dangerous shift, sparking backlash at home and abroad.
May 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On May 2, 2025, a Gaza-bound aid ship was hit by drones near Malta in a severe escalation of blockade enforcement. No casualties were reported. The FFC blames Israel; the UN urges an investigation. The incident raises alarms about attacks on civilian missions and Gaza's deepening crisis.
May 4, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Amnesty’s 2025 report accuses Israel of “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza, citing mass deaths, malnutrition, and U.S. weapons use. Israel denies the claims, calling them antisemitic. The ICJ case, U.S. support, and global divisions raise pressure over humanitarian law.
May 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
At the International Court of Justice, US lawyer Joshua Simmons said Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza but doesn’t have to work with UNRWA or other agencies, citing security concerns. Speaking after a UN General Assembly advisory opinion request, Israel echoed this stance.
May 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The ICJ is examining Israel's actions in Gaza through two legal tracks: South Africa’s genocide case and a UN-requested review of occupation policies. Amid a 50+ day aid blockade and deepening crisis, the hearings amplify global concern over humanitarian law and accountability.
April 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Despite sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia, its economy grew, leaning on BRICS, local currency trade, and rerouted oil exports to China and India. With 4.1% GDP growth in 2023, Russia adapted fast, exposing cracks in Western economic dominance and boosting BRICS ties.
April 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason distills timeless financial wisdom into engaging parables. Arkad’s “Seven Cures” — from saving and budgeting to investing and self-improvement — offer strategies that align closely with modern wealth-building practices.
April 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Through parables set in ancient Babylon, "The Richest Man in Babylon" reveals timeless lessons on saving, wise investing, and financial discipline. Arkad’s journey shows how small, consistent actions lead to wealth, making the book's advice vital even in today's complex economy.
April 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In Babylon, Bansir and Kobbi struggle despite their talent and effort. Surrounded by riches yet broke, they realize hard work isn’t enough. They seek advice from Arkad, the richest man in Babylon. The lesson? Wealth begins not with earning more, but with learning more.
April 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Israel’s role in Canada’s 2025 election grows as Netanyahu attacks PM Carney over Gaza. Poilievre echoes Trump-era rhetoric. Years of disinfo, education funding, and lobbying show a trend. Media bias and arms export policies add pressure. Foreign influence alarms voters.
April 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The US dollar, down 9% in 2025 as DXY dips below 100, faces mounting pressure. Trump’s tariffs, Fed clashes, and global instability hurt trust. BRICS pushes alternatives; euro and yen rise. Though still dominant, cracks in dollar supremacy are deeper than seen in decades.
April 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The April 13 bombing of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza by Israel on Palm Sunday intensified global backlash. Amid famine, regional warfare, and internal Israeli dissent, the war's toll on civilians—children, medics, and displaced families—raises urgent questions about war crimes and accountability.
April 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
China’s Q1 2025 GDP jumped 5.4%, far outpacing U.S. growth (2.4%), widening the economic and geopolitical gap. With rising tariffs, Beijing expands trade ties in Asia and Brazil. U.S. sectors—agriculture, tech—feel the heat, forcing a policy reckoning in Washington.
April 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM