Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day
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What is Al-Quds Day?
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ruholla Khomeini started Quds Day 45 years ago to show solidarity with Palestinian resistance.
Friday Briefing: Six Months of the Israel-Hamas War
Sunday marks six months since the Oct. 7 attacks that started Israel’s war against Hamas. More than 32,000 Palestinians have died, people are desperate for aid and dozens of Israeli hostages are still being held in Gaza.
Biden suggests U.S. could condition military aid to Israel on its actions to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza
President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that Israel's strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers earlier this week and the overall humanitarian situation were "unacceptable" and issued a warning about the U.S. changing its policy toward Israel.
U.S. crude oil breaks $86 as tensions mount between Israel and Iran
Crude oil futures rose Thursday, recouping losses from earlier in the session as tensions in the Middle East continue to mount.
Taiwan earthquake: 8 Singaporeans among 71 foreigners rescued
Eight Singaporeans were among 71 foreigners who were rescued by the Taiwanese authorities after being trapped in Hualien following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Taiwan on April 3.
India losing friends and looking vulnerable
The Ukraine-Russia war and Hamas-Israel conflict have both significantly altered India’s strategic and security calculations.
