Trump’s Gaza ‘plan’: What it is, why it’s unworkable and globally rejected

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Final vote count gives conservative candidate 50.89 percent, while his liberal rival receives 49.11 percent.Conservative eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki has won Poland’s presidential run-off election with 50.89 percent of votes against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's 49.11 percent, as confirmed by the election commission. Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and amateur boxer, campaigned on prioritizing Polish economic and social policies, particularly regarding refugees from Ukraine. This election is significant as the president can veto...

This article discusses the election of Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing nationalist and former football hooligan, as Poland's next president, marking a significant setback for the pro-EU government. Nawrocki, supported by Donald Trump, won with 50.9% of the vote against Rafał Trzaskowski, representing the ruling coalition, indicating a shift towards Euroscepticism and political uncertainty in Poland. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia are set for negotiations after recent airstrikes, with Ukraine seeking a ceasefire and the return of...

SummaryOn Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, six individuals were injured during a violent incident at a mall where a peaceful event supporting Israeli hostages was underway. A suspect reportedly used Molotov cocktails and other incendiary devices to attack attendees, with victims ranging in age from 67 to 88; at least one person is in critical condition. The FBI has classified the attack as a "suspected act of terrorism" and is actively investigating the situation. Full Article

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Australia will determine its own defence spending needs following a request from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for an increase to 3.5% of GDP. Currently, Australia's defence spending stands at 2.0%, projected to rise to 2.3% by 2033/34, with the US urging allies in the Indo-Pacific to share the burden of deterrence amid perceived threats, particularly from China. Albanese emphasized the government's focus on defining necessary capabilities for national...

SummaryEgypt has announced plans to construct Jirian city, a desert development that will redirect 7% of the Nile River's annual quota to support upscale housing and a major agricultural project. This initiative aims to address severe water shortages, economic challenges, and increase the value of state assets, as stated by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The project, covering 6.8 million sq meters, will include residential and commercial spaces, a yacht marina, and a free economic zone,...

The Financial Times highlights the severe impact of Israeli military evacuation orders in Gaza, where over 80% of the territory is now designated as military zones, exacerbating the suffering of 2.1 million residents. Israel's plan, which aims to confine Gazans to a small area in the south, raises concerns of ethnic cleansing amidst warnings of overcrowding and lack of basic resources, with civilians potentially facing living conditions as cramped as a sofa. As Israeli officials...