Despite warnings by UN and aid agencies, Israel pushes forward with brutal offensive on Rafah
Around 1.4 million people are stranded in Rafah where Israel has intensified its offensive. Aid agencies have warned of a disastrous death toll and the collapse of essential services
Israel rejects Hamas’ ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu declares “no other solution” but war
Hamas had proposed a 135-day agreement which would have seen the release of all hostages in exchange for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners and “complete and sustainable calm.” The proposal was a response to the “Framework Agreement” mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US in Paris last week.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in prison
Imran Khan has been sentenced by a special court for allegedly disclosing a diplomatic cable. The former PM has maintained that the document contains proof of a conspiracy involving the military and the US that led to his ouster from office in 2022
Greek students hit the streets for another round of protests against private universities
Students, teachers, and progressive groups are protesting a bill that permits private universities to operate in Greece. They say it will be detrimental to the interests of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and downgrade the value of degrees in government institutions
Pakistan retaliates with strikes inside Iran killing nine
Pakistan’s strike was in retaliation to an Iranian attack on Tuesday which targeted against alleged bases of the group Jaish al-Adl. The terrorist outfit had claimed responsibility for a attack in Iran in December
Lai Ching-te’s victory in Taiwanese presidential election tempered by parliamentary loss
In a divided mandate, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party won the presidency in the island territory with less than half the votes while his party lost its parliamentary majority
Belgian women’s rights platform Zelle resolves to continue struggle for equality and against discrimination
The Belgian progressive women’s rights group, Zelle, vowed to continue the struggle against femicide, harassment against women, and other forms discrimination and oppression
Pressure rises for Biden to drop military aid to Israel
After over two months of genocide, support for the US’s usual policy of unconditional aid to the Zionist state is dwindling