Wait, what? So Israel can break international law with impunity, bombing whoever it likes, but if they bomb your Embassy in a third country, you get sanctioned?
I'd like to see this theory tested on a country that isn't Iran.
I don't know why the biggest funders of UNRWA decided simultaneously to withdraw their support, but I do know what I think the reason was, and it's so fucking awful I don't even want to say it out loud.
If you want to donate to UNRWA, you can do so here.
Putin knows that the survival of his presidency depends on defeating Ukraine, which means getting control of the US political system.
Xi knows if he ever wants to seize Taiwan and eventually all of Indochina he must first cripple America’s Democratic Party, whose president a few weeks ago had the temerity to call Xi a “dictator.”
Congress has approved legislation that would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) without approval from the Senate or an Act of Congress.
#ThisIsPalestine#documentary film (2017) follows #Riverdance founder, John McColgan, as he explores the impact of ongoing conflict & military occupation on the people who live there.
Voices of Palestinians, Israelis, former IDF, Israel officials & humanitarian workers are in this #DocFilm
Hi, Back on Mastodon. I tried it here for a while last Yr, it was ok at first but I found it really hard to connect with anyone. Felt kind of lonely. Musk aside, twitter was my natural home. I found real community there particularly amongst #madtwitter. I hope I can make it work this time around. #madmastodon are you out there?also #ukpolitics#poetry#science#worldpolitics#mentalhealth
It is very very important to remember that everything "happening" in Russia or Ukraine may or may not be actually happening. Don't take everything you see (including from me) as real. Wait for confirmation, check all sources and rely on reputable news organizations. #RussiaUkraineWar#Russia#Ukraine
With all due respect to 🏳️🌈 , I had to fly a different one right now (though both would also have been good given the Kremlin's social position..., if it wasn't so windy) Whatever happens tonight and the coming days, I hope it is positive for Ukraine 🇺🇦, the World, and indeed Russians as well. #RussiaUkraineWar#WorldPolitics#War#Russia#democracy
Aleksei Navalny Found in Arctic Prison, Easing Fears Over His Safety (www.nytimes.com)
Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.
Congress approves bill barring any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO (thehill.com)
Congress has approved legislation that would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) without approval from the Senate or an Act of Congress.
China Turns the Tables on Wall Street (www.wsj.com)
Beijing is upending how the international financial system handles debt crises in the developing world. Wall Street isn’t happy.