Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population

Leading human rights lawyer speaks out on Israel war crimes suspectsA prominent human rights lawyer, Michael Mansfield, has addressed legal actions involving ten British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Mansfield asserted that there is a strong legal foundation to contest Israel's alleged violations of international law, which he characterizes as genocidal. His comments come in the context of a significant legal case aimed...

Fresh from a courtroom defeat regarding The Associated Press' access to the presidency, the White House introduced a restrictive media policy that limits access to Donald Trump for news agencies, particularly the AP, following a judge's ruling that the White House had violated the outlet's free speech. The new policy will alter "pool coverage" arrangements, giving press secretary Karoline Leavitt control over who can question the president while rotating wire service and print reporters for...

Hamas announced it has "lost contact" with fighters holding Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander in Gaza after an Israeli strike. The ceasefire proposal for his release was rejected by Hamas, which warned that remaining hostages would return in coffins if Israel continued its military actions. Since the renewed offensive began, over 1,630 people have died, contributing to a total of 51,000 casualties in 18 months of conflict, which started with Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023,...

Human rights groups attribute a 30% drop in irregular crossings at Europe’s borders during the first quarter of the year to EU policies that prioritize deterrence and overlook rights abuses in countries like Libya and Tunisia. The EU’s border agency Frontex reported nearly 33,600 fewer arrivals compared to the same period last year, indicating a decline across all major migratory routes into Europe. This situation raises concerns about the impact of such policies on the...

The law firm representing Bobby Narcisse, a Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) deputy grand chief, asserts that he denies the merit of the allegations against him amid an independent investigation. NAN serves 49 First Nations across Treaties 9 and 5 in Ontario. Narcisse emphasizes the need for First Nation students to experience a welcoming and safe environment, expressing hope that the campaign will highlight the challenges faced by students in Thunder Bay. Full Article

UK Inflation Rate Drops in MarchIn March, the UK inflation rate fell to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank of England policymakers to consider interest rate cuts in the upcoming month. This decline in price growth occurs just before an anticipated rise in April, as households are set to face higher council tax and utility bills. The situation highlights the potential economic challenges ahead as the cost of living continues to impact consumer spending. Full Article