Philippine mayor accused of acting as Chinese asset amid investigation, tensions
A Philippine mayor is facing accusations of acting as a pawn of China as a territorial dispute between the two countries escalates. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told reporters this week: “No one knows her. There are questions about where she came from. So there are questions about her nationality, so we are working with the […]
US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions | US foreign policy
The U.S. State Department has moved a $1 billion arms aid package to Israel through the congressional review process, two U.S. officials announced Tuesday. The latest weapons package includes tank ammunition, mortars and armored tactical vehicles, one of the officials told Reuters. President Joe Biden last week delayed the shipment of a 2,000-pound (907-kilogram) bomb […]
House tees up vote on antisemitism bill some Democrats fear may inflame tensions
The House will vote on an antisemitism bill on Wednesday in response to the nationwide pro-Palestinian protests occurring across college campuses, with some House Democrats coming out against the legislation as it would expand the definition of antisemitism. The bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), would require […]
House overwhelmingly passes $26 billion aid to Israel, Gaza as tensions with Iran escalate
The House of Representatives showed overwhelming bipartisan support for a $26 billion foreign aid bill that would provide funding to Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The bill predictably polarized the most right-wing and left-wing members of Congress. The former is furious about the State Department’s $9 billion in aid to civilians in Gaza, and […]
‘So Shameful’: Political Consultant Rips Biden For Only Caring About ‘Re-Election’ As Middle East Tensions Heighten
Political consultant Noah Pollack singled out President Joe Biden on his talk show Monday, saying the president is only concerned about “re-election” as tensions between Israel and Iran continue. Pollack appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to discuss the recent week of Iranian attacks in which Iran launched an estimated 300 drones and missiles toward […]
Financial markets nervous amid Middle East tensions; oil price falls – business live | Business
Introduction: Markets are nervous amid concerns about tensions in the Middle East good morning. Welcome to our regular coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy. Financial markets are in a nervous mood this morning as investors worry about escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s military attack on Israel last weekend. Many […]
Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street's decline as Middle East tensions escalate – Yahoo Finance
HONG KONG (AP) – Asian stocks tumbled Monday as concerns about a possible escalation in tensions in the Middle East spooked financial markets and prompted investors to look for safer places for their money. US futures rose and oil prices fell despite rising tensions in the Middle East. attack Late Saturday, Iran launched its first […]
Iranian paramilitary troops seize Portuguese ship with Israeli ties as tensions remain high
Iranian paramilitary Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have seized a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli billionaire, as tensions between the two countries remain high amid continued threats of attack. “UKMTO has received reports that an incident has occurred north-east of Fujairah in the UAE,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency reported. “The vessel […]
Tensions high at Arizona capitol after abortion ruling
(The Center Square) – After Tuesday’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling essentially banning all abortions in the state, the state legislature adjourned on Wednesday despite attempts to get a motion to repeal the 1864 law up for a vote. Gov. Katie Hobbs, as well as other Democrats and a handful of Republicans, have called for the […]
Democratic tensions over Israel threaten to boil over at Chicago convention
The debate within the Democratic Party over Israel could come to a head at the party’s convention this summer, as the party faces deep disagreements over how to approach the ongoing conflict. Members of the party critical of U.S. support for Israel during its war with Hamas are rallying around a movement to oppose President […]