The thing I hate about western electoral politics in general and US presidential races in particular is that they take the focus off the depravity of the US-centralised empire itself, and run cover for its criminality. In the coming months you’re going to be hearing a lot of talk about the two leading presidential candidates Continue reading »
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The U.S. is warning Israel against launching all-out war on Hezbollah — while continuing to send Israel unconditional military aid.
The post U.S. Poured Billions of Military Aid Into Lebanon. Now Israel Threatens to Invade. appeared first on The Intercept.
The legal ruling by the world’s highest court obliges Western states not just to end their persecution of the boycott movement but to take up that cause as their own. Don’t be fooled. The ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 19 July that Israel’s occupation of Palestine is unlawful is earth-shattering. Israel is a Continue reading »
“In the Chinese context, there are a lot of talks about remembering your original mission. The original mission is to eliminate inequality” – Wang Dan, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China. CGTN Radio host Xu Yawen interviews Wang Dan, a chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China, Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Continue reading »
Niger gave notice to U.S. troops in March. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Jimmy Panetta say the Pentagon lied about how it all went down.
The post This African Country Kicked Out the U.S. Military. Did the Pentagon Lie About It? appeared first on The Intercept.
The genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment in Gaza perpetrated by Israel has removed the masks from Western governments. Continue reading »
“We are now in truly uncharted territory and as the climate keeps warming, we are bound to see new records being broken in future months and years,” one expert said. July 21 was Earth’s hottest day on record, overtaking the record set last July during the hottest year in millennia. The European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) found that Continue reading »
A monthslong investigation unpacks a false warning and an Israeli airstrike in the deadliest war for journalists on record.
The post Israel Falsely Warned It Would Bomb a Media Office. The Actual Airstrike Killed Journalists on a Nearby Street. appeared first on The Intercept.
Biden’s approach to Gaza isn’t just immoral, it’s incoherent. A new candidate could break with his confused course for good.
The post Biden’s Failing Mind Might Explain His Incoherent Gaza Policy appeared first on The Intercept.
“An almost daily occurrence. At least eight schools hit in the last 10 days, including six @UNRWA schools. The war robbed the girls and boys in #Gaza of their childhood & education. Schools must never be used for fighting or military purposes by any party to the conflict. Schools are not a target. The blatant Continue reading »