U.N. says Gaza “unfit for human survival” as Biden admin decides to continue arming Israel

Eight international aid groups have jointly rebuked Israel for not only failing “to meet any of the specific criteria” set out by the Biden administration in an Oct. 13 letter demanding that the U.S. ally drastically increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip within 30 days, but accusing Israel of taking “actions … Read more

Leaders weigh U.S.’ role in climate policy after Trump win

Participants walk by the entrance of the U.N. COP29 climate conference at the Baku Olympic Stadium.  Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BAKU, Azerbaijan — Dubbed the “climate financing COP,” the 29th iteration of the U.N.’s annual climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, has hosted talks focused on unlocking crucial funds to combat environmental change … Read more

India’s Supreme Court bans ‘bulldozer justice’ as punishment

India’s Supreme Court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a number of petitions seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted … Read more

Kate Middleton fans slam TV star for ‘vile’ comment about princess’s looks – National

A British television presenter and former reality television star is facing harsh blowback after she shared her thoughts on Kate Middleton’s looks over the weekend, pondering why the Princess of Wales has “aged so much.” Good Morning Britain panelist Narinder Kaur asked the question on X (formerly Twitter), reposting an article about Middleton’s attendance at … Read more

U.S. Air National Guard member who leaked documents on Ukraine gets 15-year sentence

A U.S. federal judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison Tuesday for leaking classified military documents about the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors said the leak put the country’s national security at risk, endangered other military members and damaged U.S. relationships with its allies. Jack Teixeira had pleaded guilty in March to six counts of … Read more

Aga Khan emerald, world’s most expensive green stone, fetches record $9 million at auction

A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly $9 million at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world’s most expensive green stone. Sold by Christie’s, the Cartier diamond and emerald brooch, which can also be worn as a pendant, dethrones a piece of jewelry made by the fashion house … Read more