Monday, July 8, 2024

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Defense industry profits soar amid Gaza and Ukraine wars, regional conflicts

The arms industry is experiencing a surge in profits amid escalating conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine with global military expenditure estimated to grow at an annual rate of 2.74% from 2023 to 2024.

Israeli military mistakenly kills 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza, triggering protests and calls for ceasefire

Israeli troops mistakenly shot three Israeli hostages to death in a battle-torn neighborhood of Gaza City on Friday.

US intel indicates half of Israeli strikes on Gaza are ‘unguided’ bombs; 18,800 Palestinians killed in 2 months

Nearly half of the air-to-ground bombs Israel dropped in Gaza, which killed thousands of civilians including women and children, were basic "dumb bombs” without precise guidance, according to a recent US intelligence report.

Biden says Israel losing global support over ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza, suggests government change

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel it could lose international support due to the Gaza war and suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu change government.

Zara’s controversial ‘Gaza War-inspired’ collection sparks backlash, Starbucks loses $11 billion amid boycotts

Spanish multinational fashion retailer Zara is the latest to join a growing list of brands to have triggered boycott due to their links or sympathies to Israel and Israeli forces, as they continue attacking civilians in Gaza. Separately, coffee...

EU faces ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks over Christmas holidays

Europe faces a “huge risk of terrorist attacks” over the Christmas holiday period due to the polarization and anger spreading internationally over Israel’s month-long military offensive in Gaza following Hamas’s October 7 attack. “With the war between Israel and Hamas...

UK deploys second warship to Gulf in response to rising tensions in the Middle East

The UK is dispatching a second warship, HMS Diamond, to the Gulf to enhance Middle East security amidst rising tensions.

German President arrives in Israel on three-nation Middle East tour

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Tel Aviv, Oman, and Qatar, emphasizing Germany's pro-Israel stance, support for a two-state solution and vital civilian protection in Gaza.

Hamas released 41 Israeli and foreigner hostages, Israel freed 78 Palestinian prisoners during first two days of truce

Israel and Hamas swapped 41 Israelis and foreigners for 78 Palestinians from Israeli jails in two batches during the first two days of a four-day humanitarian pause. The truce between Israel and Hamas enters a third day on November...

Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh demands immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza

Dozens of Muslim leaders, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, gathered in Riyadh on November 11 to attend the Arab-Islamic summit, held to call for an immediate end to Israel's war in Gaza.

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Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.