Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

[ad_1] Dozens of acts scheduled to appear at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in the United States have withdrawn in an act of protest against sponsors with ties to Israel’s war in Gaza. As of Wednesday, at least 80...

Editorial: Distant dream

[ad_1] <!-- --> The oft-repeated assertion about achieving self-reliance in the defence sector appears far-fetched as arms imports have only increased Published Date - 13 March 2024, 11:59 PM Representational Image Despite the Centre’s boastful claims...

How does US intelligence disagree with Israel on Gaza?

[ad_1] Spy agencies say Hamas and its tunnel network will not be destroyed.In its annual threat report, the United States’ intelligence community has concluded that Hamas cannot be destroyed. The group’s elimination is a core aim of Israeli Prime Minister...

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns

[ad_1] The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could eventually ban the social media platform TikTok in the country, in its latest salvo against both China and big tech. The bill received resoundingly bipartisan support,...

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access

[ad_1] Eight United States senators have sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to offer Israel an ultimatum: expand aid to Gaza or lose US military assistance. The letter, released on Tuesday, is the latest effort by...

Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy

[ad_1] Washington, DC – Cheers erupted when United States Vice President Kamala Harris called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza earlier this month. But while her words seemed to echo calls for an end to Israel’s war, critics say she fell...

US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden’s ‘poor memory’

[ad_1] Special Counsel Robert Hur has defended his assessment of President Joe Biden’s “poor memory”, as he gave testimony before members of the United States Congress on Tuesday. Hur told the House Judiciary Committee that the evaluation was fundamental to...

Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?

[ad_1] EXPLAINERBoeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company’s aircraft.The death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett came after a week of Boeing making headlines over a series of safety-related issues. Here is...

How is Israel using cultural erasure as a weapon of war?

[ad_1] Beyond the human suffering during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, what is at stake when centuries-old Palestinian culture is wiped away? From the destruction of cultural centres such as Gaza’s century-old Archive Building to the targeted killing of artists...

Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras amid privacy concerns

[ad_1] Short-term rental platform says decision comes as part of efforts to ‘prioritise the privacy of our community’. Airbnb has banned the use of indoor security cameras at its properties worldwide amid privacy concerns. The short-term rental platform said on...
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