US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic
Sanctions aim to ‘counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa’, US Treasury Department says. The United States has sanctioned two firms in the Central African Republic (CAR) it says are linked to the Russian Wagner Group, as part of what the US government says is a push to “counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa”. In a
Haaretz stories cast doubt on health of Israel’s ‘democracy’
Israeli newspaper Haaretz has published two eyebrow-raising pieces in a row that cast doubts on Israel’s democratic norms. On Wednesday, it published an opinion piece by Jonathan Pollak with chunks of text redacted, referencing a standing gag order preventing media from discussing “administrative detention” – a system under which Israeli forces hold Palestinians indefinitely without
Slovenia’s government approves recognition of a Palestinian state
The government’s decision still requires the approval of the European Union member country’s parliament, which is set to vote on the motion on Tuesday. The Slovenian government has approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Norway and the Republic of Ireland. “Today
Clashes erupt at Mexico City protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
Clashes have broken out in Mexico City as protesters rallied against the war on Gaza. About 200 people joined the “Urgent action for Rafah” demonstration outside the Israeli embassy on Tuesday. Confrontation with the police was sparked as some protesters sought to break down barriers preventing them from reaching the diplomatic mission. Protesters covered their faces
NBA Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 4
If Minnesota win the playoff series, they will become the first team in NBA history to advance after trailing 3-0. The Minnesota Timberwolves stay alive in the NBA Western Conference finals, riding on Anthony Edwards’ game-high 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’s long-range shooting form for a 105-100 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks in Game
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