Defense minister says Israel must ‘widen the goals’ of war
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Thursday that Israel must broaden its objectives in the ongoing war in Gaza to include returning Israelis displaced amid ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon to their homes in the north. During strategy briefings and consultations with the IDF chief of staff and senior IDF officials, Gallant said […]
The rich are getting richer: Australia’s wealth divide continues to widen | Australia news
The wealth of Australia’s top 200 richest people is equivalent to almost a quarter of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), and researchers warn that if trends continue, wealth disparity will soon destroy any remaining vestiges of equality in Australian society. Research from the Australia Institute released on Tuesday found that the wealth of the […]
McConnell asks Secret Service to widen security corden at GOP convention
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has asked the Secret Service to increase security for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, citing the possibility of clashes between protesters and Republican attendees. . “Security perimeters around the Republican convention site in Milwaukee may create areas where conflicts between protesters and convention attendees and delegates are both likely […]
UK regional growth gap to widen as London pulls further ahead | Economic growth (GDP)
The report says that despite the government’s promise to raise standards, London’s economy is moving further ahead and Britain’s sharp regional disparities are set to worsen. On Wednesday, ahead of Treasurer Jeremy Hunt’s Budget, accountancy firm EY said London and large areas of south-east England were forecast to experience stronger economic growth than the rest […]