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Here’s what’s in the US’s $20 billion weapons package to Israel
The Biden administration has approved sending $20B worth of arms to Israel, even as the US publicly calls for restraint.
Kiribati votes in key election after years of turbulence
Pacific island nation is strategically important, but voters also have economic concerns.
Germany probes suspected sabotage at sealed military base
Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.
Thai court orders dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
Srettha becomes the fourth Thai prime minister in 16 years to be removed by the kingdom's Constitutional Court.
China’s UN envoy condemns Israel for ‘heinous’ Gaza school massacre
‘A heinous act’. China’s UN representative condemned Israel at the UN Security Council.
Germany seeks arrest of Ukrainian diver for Nord Stream sabotage
Ukrainian diving instructor Volodymyr Z is accused of being part of a team that blew up the gas pipelines.
Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel?
Since 2008, the UK has licensed arms exports to Israel worth at least 576 million pounds ($740m).
New Zealand foodbank hands out meth-laced sweets
Hundreds of packages containing pineapple candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of the drug were distributed.
‘Unprecedented escalation’: How Russians view Ukraine’s daring incursion
Pro-Kremlin commentators say the cross-border attack was developed by NATO as Putin threatens a 'worthy response'.
‘Less flexible?’ Just say it NYT, Israel is sabotaging a ceasefire deal
Israel has been sabotaging efforts for peace since long before the beginning of this latest round of slaughter in Gaza.