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The US v the ICC: Why is Trump going after the court?
Since the US sanctioned the ICC prosecutor in February, the court is struggling to function.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats
Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats Germany "strongly condemned" on Wednesday what the Israeli military said were "warning shots" fired during a visit by foreign diplomats, including one from Germany, in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "The Israeli government must promptly investigate the circumstances," a foreign ministry spokeswoman said, adding that Foreign Minister Johann...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers: Report
In one case, a person suffered permanent brain damage because of a delayed transfer, according to The Guardian.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Target cuts annual forecast as tariffs, boycotts weigh on sales
Unlike Walmart, Target is more heavily reliant on China for goods, and tariffs on its goods are driving earnings down.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Ex-Ukrainian politician gunned down in Madrid
Ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, a former aide to ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot dead.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank
Turkey demands inquiry into shots fired during foreign diplomat visit to West Bank Turkey demanded an immediate investigation on Wednesday over what the Israeli military said were warning shots fired during a visit by foreign diplomats in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. "This attack must be investigated without delay and the perpetrators must be held accountable," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats
Anger from EU leaders after Israel fires 'warning shot' at diplomats Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:15 Israel claimed the diplomats had entered an unauthorised area in the occupied West Bank Members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union walk near the eastern entrance of Jenin camp during a visit to the city of Jenin, on 21 May 2025 (Mohammad Mansour / AFP) Off European Union leaders...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israel says drone strike in Lebanon killed Radwan Force commander
Israel says drone strike in Lebanon killed Radwan Force commander The Israeli military said on Wednesday that a drone strike on Lebanon killed a commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. Israel said it launched two drone strikes in Lebanon. The Radwan commander was killed inYater, southern Lebanon, Israel said.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia
Armenia has long relied on Russian weapons in its bitter dispute with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israeli flag flies in Morocco during military drill, sparking indignation
Israeli flag flies in Morocco during military drill, sparking indignation Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 15:07 Israel's participation in annual multilateral exercise marks latest strengthening of ties with Morocco, despite domestic backlash Troops from a number of nations walk past flags during the Africa Lion military drill in Morocco on 13 May 2025 (Screengrab/X) Off As the annual βAfrican Lionβ...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:EU, Arab diplomats come under Israeli fire in occupied West Bankβs Jenin
Several nations roundly condemn the incident and call for a transparent investigation.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Gaza desperately needs aid. How many trucks has Israel let in?
Aid agencies describe the level of food and medicine allowed into Gaza as 'ridiculously inadequate'.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:EU's top diplomat slams Israel for firing toward diplomats visiting Jenin
EU's top diplomat slams Israel for firing toward diplomats visiting Jenin The EUβs top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Wednesday it was βunacceptableβ for the Israeli army to fire βwarning shots but still shotsβ towards a delegation of European officials visiting the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The group was visiting Jenin, which has been under Israeli assault. Their visit was pre-approved. Israel said they...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV
Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo's work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Gaza aid yet to reach civilians, UN says, as pressure grows on Israel
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair's release after months in prison.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing
Unicef calls for more aid in Gaza, says child malnutrition increasing The UN's Children's Fund, Unicef, called for more aid to be allowed into Gaza on Tuesday. " The supplies we have in Gaza to treat and prevent growing child malnutrition have declined rapidly since the aid blockade. They are almost gone," Unicef said on X. "The initial delivery of aid in the last 24 hours is a drop in the ocean of what is urgently...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of βGolden Domeβ plan
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza
US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:56 Hunger strikes in solidarity with Gaza are spreading across US campuses as Palestinians face a humanitarian catastrophe Hunger striker at Yale University being helped by fellow students at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall on their way to meet dean of Yale College Pericles Lewis, on 15 May 2025 (Photo...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:More than 300 Palestinians die due to malnutrition and lack of medicine
More than 300 Palestinians die due to malnutrition and lack of medicine More than 300 Palestinian deaths have occurred linked to malnutrition and lack of Medicine in Gaza, the besieged enclave's media office said on Tuesday. At least 326 deaths have been linked to malnutrition and lack of medicine, the office said. While 300 miscarriages have occurred among pregnantwomen because of nutritional deficiencies. Gaza needs...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree
Mercenary firm set to oversee Gaza aid for Israel goes on LinkedIn hiring spree Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:19 Private military contracting firm advertises for hires with experience in 'Middle East field work', video technology and Arabic language skills Armed men stand guard at a checkpoint manned by US and Egyptian security at the Netzarim Corridor on Salah al-Din road in central Gaza, on 29...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling
President Yoweri Museveniβs government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank
Israeli troops storm village south of Nablus in occupied West Bank Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Salfit, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Israel has ramped up its attacks across the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers earlier on Tuesday wounded three Palestinians with gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip
UN says no aid distributed in the Gaza Strip No aid has been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the UN said on Tuesday, despite Israel allowing some humanitarian aid to trickle into the besieged enclave. The UN said that Israel had allowed four trucks with baby food to enter the enclave, and a few dozen other trucks with flour, medicine, and nutrition supplies. However, the UN has not been able to distribute the supplies....
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria
US not ruling out reopening embassy in Syria Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 17:51 Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was just security concerns preventing American diplomats from returning to Damascus US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on 20 May 2025 (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Off The US's...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli opposition leader criticises killing βchildren as a hobbyβ
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan criticised the government at a press conference on Tuesday.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UK foreign secretary slams Israelβs war on Gaza as trade deal paused
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Marco Rubio suggests US βengagementβ led to limited aid entering Gaza
US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in 'sufficient amounts'.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: