Israel-Hamas war, Gaza genocide

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Trump rattled by UK’s unexpected refusal to use military bases against Iran

US President Donald Trump has issued a 10-day ultimatum to Iran for a deal on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, failing which the US would launch airstrikes. He, however, suffered a setback from the UK, a US ally, which has reportedly refused to let American jets use its bases both within and outside the country. Rifat Jawaid looks at this extraordinary development.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee promises to 'neuter ICC and ICJ'

Speaking at the Begin Center in Jerusalem, US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was asked what the US would do to prevent dual US-Israeli citizens being arrested for their role in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Huckabee pledged to 'neuter' the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice and 'sanction' those involved in such efforts to prevent US citizens being arrested.

‘Deep Dark Son Of A B**ch’: Jeffrey Sachs Loses Cool At Netanyahu's Iran War Push

American economist Jeffrey Sachs launches a fierce critique of U.S. foreign policy, accusing Washington and President Donald Trump of misleading the public over wars in the Middle East, including Iran. He questions whether American democracy truly functions on life-and-death decisions, claims wars were sold through narratives and focus groups, and argues interventions from Iraq to Syria were based on phony pretenses. Sachs also criticises regime change operations, CIA secrecy, and what he calls a “game” of power politics. He warns America’s greatest risks come from within, not from China.