ROYAL OAK, Michigan: Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday acknowledged endorsements from more than a dozen of his relatives who are backing Democratic President Joe Biden, noting that he feels no ill will over the family political divide.
GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, although Israel dismissed it as a “distorted text.” Twenty-eight countries voted in favor, 13 abstained and six opposed the resolution, including the United States … Read more
What exactly happened at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital during Israel’s military siege? LONDON: Israeli forces pulled out of Gaza’s largest hospital complex this week after an intensive 14-day military operation, purportedly against Hamas, leaving behind ruined buildings and charred bodies in the sprawling complex. However, accounts of what happened vary. The Israeli army carried out … Read more
‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions TOKYO: “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.Toshiyuki Mimaki, who … Read more
LONDON: Hopes are fading fast for the restoration of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, which provides assistance to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and across the region, after reports that the suspension of US donations could be made permanent. Fourteen donors, including Germany, the UK, and the US, paused funding a little … Read more
Gaza medical staff tortured by Israeli soldiers in hospital raid: BBC investigation LONDON: Palestinian medical staff in Gaza have reported to the BBC their experiences of being blindfolded, detained, stripped, and repeatedly beaten by Israeli soldiers following a raid on their hospital in February. On Feb. 15, Israel Defense Forces raided the Nasser hospital in … Read more
Veteran Saudi diplomat warns of consequences of Israel’s Gaza war, regional spillover risk DUBAI: With no end in sight to Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, a veteran Saudi diplomat has warned that the conflict could contribute to regional terrorism and spill over into neighboring countries. Israel’s military launched an air-and-ground campaign in the Gaza Strip after … Read more
NEW YORK: Omar Abu Kuwaik is far from his home in Gaza. The 4-year-old’s parents and sister were killed by an Israeli airstrike, when he lost part of his arm. He’s one of the lucky ones. Through the efforts of family and strangers, Omar was brought out of Gaza and to the United States, where … Read more
LONDON: Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has revealed his father’s experiences as a political refugee give him the drive and determination to lead the club’s fight for Premier League survival. The Clarets are on course for relegation after a 5-0 hammering at home to Arsenal left them in 19th place with just three wins this season, … Read more
Houthi attack severely damages Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to Red Sea DUBAI: A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis that damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden has forced the crew to abandon the vessel, authorities said Monday. Another ship reportedly … Read more