A group of top genocide experts has made a bold claim: Israel's actions in Gaza might be genocide. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) voted, and a big majority agreed. They said Israel's moves in Gaza fit the UN's definition of genocide. What's going on in Gaza? The experts pointed out Israel's attacks on hospitals, schools, and aid groups. Th...
A group of experts who study genocide has made a bold statement. They say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This group, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, has around 500 members worldwide. Many of them are experts in the Holocaust. Their statement could make Israel even more isolated in the eyes of the world. The group's resolution says Israel'...
Germany has recently urged Israel to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. This call comes after Israel's finance minister announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the region. The proposed "E1" settlement and the expansion of Maale Adumim are particularly concerning. These projects could severely limit the movement of Palestinians in the We...
Rwanda has struck a deal with the US to take in up to 250 migrants. The agreement, confirmed by government spokesperson Yolande Makole, includes providing these individuals with job training, healthcare, and housing. Rwanda will have the final say on who gets accepted. The White House hasn't directly commented on the deal but mentioned ongoing talks with countries w...
A major decision has just come down from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. They've said that governments can't just ignore climate change. Countries have to cut emissions and help out nations that are getting hit hard by it. Vanuatu, a small island country, asked the court for this ruling. They're worried their whole country might disappear beca...
The United States has taken a significant step in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US launched strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites: Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. These attacks have raised the stakes in the long-standing dispute between the two countries. The strikes happened on a Saturday. Iranian officials quickly confirmed the attacks. They reported that ...
The UK is at a crossroads. The UK's prime minister, Keir Starmer, is weighing whether to back the US if Donald Trump decides to strike Iran. This is not a simple decision. Legal experts have flagged potential issues with UK involvement. The attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly cautioned Starmer about the legal pitfalls of getting entangled in such a co...
Europe's response to the recent conflict between Israel and Iran has raised eyebrows. When Israeli jets hit Iran, killing many civilians and military leaders, Europe didn't condemn the attack. Instead, they backed Israel and criticized Iran for defending its own land. This is a classic case of double standards. France's president, Emmanuel Macron, kicked things off ...
In the heart of a brutal conflict, two videos emerged, each telling a different story. One shows Ukrainian prisoners of war being executed by Russian soldiers. The other, recorded by a Russian drone, depicts the same scene but with a twist: the prisoners appear to be alive. This discrepancy raises serious questions about the truth and the propaganda surrounding the w...
Gaza's aid halt is a hot topic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a halt on goods and supplies to Gaza. This decision came after Hamas rejected a ceasefire deal proposed by U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. This deal was meant to continue hostage talks, which Israel had already agreed to. The usual suspects, politicians, pundits, and armchair lawye...