Germany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations

The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has resigned amid accusations she turned a blind eye to allegations of sexual assault at a church she pastored in the 1990s. Annette Kurschus, a senior theologian who led Germany’s largest Protestant federation, said on Monday that she had no knowledge of the alleged abuse at the … Read moreGermany’s Protestant leader quits but denies ignoring sex abuse allegations

Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground

The European Union and the United States have framed their defence of Ukraine as a principled stance against an aggressor and a war criminal, Russia. But Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza is undermining their moral high ground and weakening criminal prosecutions against Russia, international relations and law experts say. “When attacks on public … Read moreRussian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground

Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine’s military medical chief, urges reform of system

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded rapid changes in the operations of Ukraine’s military medical system, announcing the dismissal of the commander of the medical forces. Zelenskyy’s move was announced on Sunday as he met Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, and coincided with a debate over the conduct of the 20-month-old war against Russia, with questions … Read moreZelenskyy sacks Ukraine’s military medical chief, urges reform of system

UK Labour’s failure to call for a Gaza ceasefire is not surprising

Much of the British political establishment’s stance on Palestine, including that of the Labour Party, is and has always been morally corrupt. More than a century ago, in 1917, the United Kingdom paved the way for the ethnic cleansing and oppression of the Palestinian people with the Balfour Declaration, which promised British patronage of a Jewish homeland in … Read moreUK Labour’s failure to call for a Gaza ceasefire is not surprising

What does David Cameron’s return to UK politics mean for the Middle East?

The unexpected return of former United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron to British politics during Israel’s war in Gaza and pro-Palestinian protests in Britain has sparked questions over the implications for the UK’s policies towards the Middle East. Cameron, now foreign secretary, has previously called the Gaza Strip “a prison camp” and advocated for a … Read moreWhat does David Cameron’s return to UK politics mean for the Middle East?

UK sentences ISIL member to eight years in prison

A British man who joined ISIL (ISIS) in Syria has been jailed for “terrorism” offences. Aine Davis, 39, was sentenced on Monday to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to firearms possession and fundraising for “terrorism”, London’s Metropolitan Police said. “Davis arranged for a large sum of money to be smuggled from the UK … Read moreUK sentences ISIL member to eight years in prison

Russia ‘alarmed’ by reports of Ukraine’s role in Nord Stream attack

The Kremlin has expressed “alarm” over a report that senior Ukrainian military officials, acting without their president’s knowledge, coordinated an attack on Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the report, published by The Washington Post, is further evidence of Ukrainian involvement in the … Read moreRussia ‘alarmed’ by reports of Ukraine’s role in Nord Stream attack

UK minister Suella Braverman fired: Here’s what to know

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman after mounting pressure on him to act against her. Here’s everything to know about Braverman and why she was sacked on Monday: Why was she fired? The government said Braverman left her job as part of a cabinet reshuffle ahead of a general election … Read moreUK minister Suella Braverman fired: Here’s what to know

Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?

As wars continue to rage in both Ukraine and Gaza, another battle is playing out in the United States Congress: over which country should receive aid money. In recent months, congressional Republicans have expressed increasing scepticism towards approving more funds for the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as his country seeks to repel a … Read moreWhy are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?

Steinmeier says Arabs in Germany should distance themselves from Hamas

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Germans of Arab and Palestinian descent should take steps to distance themselves from anti-Semitism and the Palestinian group Hamas as pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the country have triggered controversy. In remarks on Wednesday, Steinmeier said he was concerned that fighting between Israel and Hamas could have a disruptive effect on social relations … Read moreSteinmeier says Arabs in Germany should distance themselves from Hamas

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