Новости за 07.03.2024

In Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in Monday as prime minister for a second time, days after newly elected members of Parliament were seated amid protests by lawmakers from the party of ousted and jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sharif will lead a coalition government after none of the major parties won a majority of parliamentary seats in February’s election, when Khan supporters accused the military of election tampering. Regardless of actual policy, Khan’s enduring popularity as an anti-establishment figure comes from “a young... Читать дальше...

While the Biden administration has been publicly voicing reservations over the mounting death toll in Gaza, a Washington Post investigation revealed the administration has quietly approved and delivered more than 100 separate weapons sales to Israel over the last five months, amounting to thousands of precision-guided munitions, small-diameter bombs, bunker busters and other lethal aid. Only two approved foreign military sales to Israel have been made public since the launch of Israel’s assault on October 7... Читать дальше...

As Israel continues its relentless bombardment and siege of Gaza, where hunger and dehydration have reached deadly levels, Hamas has accused Israel of “thwarting” efforts to reach a ceasefire deal. A Hamas delegation in Cairo said that Israel has insisted on rejecting elements of a deal for a phased process that would culminate in an end to Israel’s assault on Gaza, as well as ensuring the entry of aid and facilitating the return of displaced Palestinians back to their homes in Gaza. Meanwhile, the... Читать дальше...

Ceasefire Talks Falter as Famine Plagues Gaza, Aid Remains Blocked by Israel, South Africa Asks ICJ to Help Stop “Imminent Tragedy” in Gaza; Canada to Resume UNRWA Funding, Houthi Attack Kills 3 People in First Known Fatalities in Campaign Against Red Sea Trade Ships, Palestinian Americans Share Stories of Loved Ones in Gaza Killed by Israel, Activists in D.C. Line Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Flags, Banners Condemning Gaza Genocide, Musicians Pull Out of SXSW over Gaza; Brazilian Union Calls for End to Military Cooperation... Читать дальше...