Colombia Cuts Ties With Israel Over “Genocidal” Gaza Campaign – NDTV

More than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October in Israeli retaliation against Hamas. Bogota: President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as “genocidal” in its war in Gaza. “Tomorrow (Thursday) diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be severed… for having […]

Intense battle in Myanmar town prevents 1,500 Hindus, 20 Rakhines from moving to safer zones – The New Indian Express

New Delhi: The situation in Myanmar’s Buthidaung town, a region in the Rakhine state, remains precarious as residents from the Hindu and Rakhine communities have been trapped amidst escalating conflict between the military and the rebel group, the Arakan Army. The situation has worsened due to a burgeoning communal divide, fuelled by allegations of the […]

300 arrested on two New York campuses at pro-Palestine demonstrations – India Today

Nearly 300 people were arrested by the New York City police on Tuesday (local time) at pro-Palestine demonstrations on Columbia University and City College campuses, Mayor Eric Adams said. Police also cleared Columbia’s Hamilton Hal, which was occupied by the protesting students. The protesters were arrested after Columbia University called in the New York police […]

U.S. Lawmakers Heed Netanyahu’s Plea, Congress to initiate Legislation against Possible ICC Warrants – The Times of India

May 01, 2024, 06:20PM ISTSource: TOI.in Discover the intense political battle as U.S. lawmakers unite in support of Israeli leaders facing potential ICC arrest warrants. Both Democrats and Republicans issue stern warnings to the ICC, threatening repercussions over the ongoing probe into alleged war crimes during the 2014 Gaza conflict. As speculation grows over possible […]