insert_link World Hamas leader’s killing in Tehran likely to further escalate violence in Middle East By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Palestinian militant group Hamas says its top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in his home in Tehran. It blames Israel for the attack, saying it was “a Zionist airstrike on his residence in Tehran after he participated in the inauguration of Iran’s new president”. Iran has not yet given any details on how Haniyeh was killed, […] todayJuly 31, 2024 12
insert_link World Bernie Sanders condemns Netanyahu’s upcoming US Congress speech Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before the US Congress today. His address comes amid fears of a growing regional war in the Middle East. Israel and Hamas have failed to agree on a ceasefire deal currently on the table. Protestors have promised a 'day of rage' over Israel's conduct during its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Ira […] todayJuly 24, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Relief for motorists as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announces fuel reduction The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that petrol prices will decrease by 80 cents per litre, diesel with 50ppm will decrease by 60 cents per litre and diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. The changes come into effect on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor says despite the decreases we face for July, the fuel prices for both diesel and petrol are […] todayJuly 1, 2024 34
insert_link World Does Israel really want to open a two-front war by attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Among the many sayings attributed to Winston Churchill is, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This sentiment seems appropriate as Israel potentially appears ready to embark on a war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said this week a decision on an all-out […] todayJune 21, 2024 5
insert_link World Netanyahu dissolves Israel’s war cabinet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the limited war cabinet, set up in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel, amid growing political turmoil as the fighting in Gaza drags on. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayJune 17, 2024 30
insert_link World Amsterdam university closed after Pro-Palestinian protests The University of Amsterdam has closed its campuses for two days following protests on Monday. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have also been taking place this week at several universities in Belgium. todayMay 14, 2024 10
insert_link Oshiwambo Iran na Israel yiitalela kombanda yoonyala Ocabinet ka Israel kenasha niita okwa tegelelwa ka tsakanene nena ,okwiikunda eyamukulo lyawo koshiponokela sha Iran. aanambelewa ya Israel oya lombwele onzonkundana yo Reuters kutya kapena ethimbo lya tulwapo. Otashi kala oshikando oshi3rd o cabinet hoka haka ningi omatokolo taka tsakanene okuza molyomakaya. Ominister yiikwapondje Israel Katz kuyele okwatile otapa kala eyamukulo lyopakwiita oshowo onkatu yopaunadiplomate. Kutz tati ookuume naya taleko ongundu yo Iranian Revolutionary Guard onga ehangano lyuukulo nokuli […] todayApril 16, 2024 17
insert_link World UN says Gaza conflict violates humanitarian law More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October, the country’s health ministry said Thursday adding that around 70% of the casualties are women and children. Meanwhile, the UN’s top human rights official, Volker Türk said all parties to the Gaza conflict have been responsible for “clear violations of international humanitarian law including possible war crimes”. todayFebruary 29, 2024 20
insert_link World Senate votes against call for human rights report on Israel-Gaza conflict The US Senate has rejected a resolution that would have required the State Department to report on human rights violations that possibly occurred, using American equipment in Israel’s war in Gaza. The resolution, which was rejected by 72 votes to eleven, was led by progressive independent Bernie Sanders who said that it was to limit the war’s devastation. todayJanuary 17, 2024 14
