Israel’s Ambassador to Berlin, Ron Prosor, was rebuffed by the German government after appealing on social media for Germany to reject the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) legitimacy. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, confirmed that Germany would comply with an ICC arrest warrant against Prime Minister Netanyahu for alleged war crimes. Prosor criticized this stance on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing that it challenges Germany’s … Continue reading Germany says it will arrest Netanyahu

On Wednesday, Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, a historic move that was celebrated by Palestinians and condemned by Israel. In response, Israel recalled its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland and was considering doing the same with its ambassador to Spain. The recognition will officially take effect on May 28, as confirmed by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, CBS … Continue reading Palestinian state is recognized by several European countries

China launched two days of military drills around Taiwan on Thursday, claiming it was a “strong punishment” for the island’s “separatist acts” following the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, who made a speech China condemned as a “confession of independence.” Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has vowed to reclaim it by force if necessary, announced that the exercises involve … Continue reading China begins military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will issue an apology today to victims of the infected-blood scandal, following a report that condemns successive governments and the NHS. The scandal, which has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and continues to affect many lives, will also lead to the announcement of a compensation scheme expected to cost over £10 billion. NHS chief Amanda Pritchard is anticipated to apologize as … Continue reading Infected blood scandal roils UK

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in London chanted slogans such as “Intifada revolution” and “UK government watch your back, Palestine is coming back” amid heightened tensions over the Middle East conflict. The Metropolitan Police arrested a man for leading a chant after climbing a traffic light, citing a racially aggravated public order offence and criminal damage. The protesters, showing solidarity with Gaza, marched through the city centre with … Continue reading Chants of ‘intifada revolution’ at London protest

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, according to ICC prosecutor Karim Khan in an interview with CNN. The prosecution is also pursuing warrants for Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav … Continue reading Arrest warrants sought for Netanyahu, Hamas leader for war crimes

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister died Monday after their helicopter crashed in foggy conditions, leaving Iran without two key leaders amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei quickly appointed a little-known vice president as caretaker, asserting the government’s control despite the significant loss. Iran has not provided a cause for the crash, which occurred in mountainous … Continue reading Iran president dead in helicopter crash

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, where gunmen targeted Spanish tourists. The Taliban’s interior ministry spokesperson reported that four individuals have been apprehended in connection with the attack, which also resulted in the death of an Afghan citizen and injuries to several others, both foreign and Afghan. Bamiyan, known for its UNESCO World Heritage site and the remnants … Continue reading Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly tourist attack in Afghanistan