International News Roundup
On February 16, US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine. He added that he could meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia "very soon."
US comedian Jerry Seinfeld sparked controversy after responding to an activist's "Free Palestine" statement during a selfie with the words "I don't care about Palestine." Seinfeld, a vocal supporter of Israel, has previously faced criticism for his unapologetic endorsement of Israeli policies.
It has been 500 days since Israel launched its military operation in Gaza, resulting in widespread devastation and displacement. Despite a truce agreement, life for Palestinians in the besieged enclave remains precarious, with millions struggling to rebuild their lives amidst severe scarcity of aid.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened to file a civil lawsuit against Google if the tech giant continues to refer to the body of water between Mexico and the United States as the "Gulf of America." The area is historically known as the Gulf of Mexico, but President Trump has declared he would rename it.
Footage has emerged of the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed at Toronto International Airport in Canada. The aircraft is shown upside down, with reports of at least eight passengers sustaining injuries. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
A Congolese activist has criticized the lack of Western media attention to the war crimes committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa's second-most populous country. The activist stated that the conflict in the DRC is the deadliest since World War II, yet it receives little international attention.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated on February 17 that there is very little appetite in the US Senate for America to take over Gaza in any way. This statement comes amidst ongoing Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank, which have resulted in the displacement of over 40,000 Palestinians and the killing of nearly 50 since January. Additionally, nearly 1,000 illegal settler homes are planned to be built on stolen land.
8 Comments
Africa
_"Israel is a democracy and has a right to defend its citizens. The Palestinians need to stop attacking Israel."_
Mariposa
_"Graham says no appetite for taking over Gaza, but what about the appetite for destroying it?"_
Comandante
_"Seinfeld's comments highlight the hypocrisy of many who claim to support human rights."_
Africa
_"We need more than words. We need action to end the bloodshed in Gaza and the DRC."_
Marishka
_"Changing the name of a Gulf won't change the history of US imperialism in the region. Sheinbaum is right to fight back."_
Muchacha
_"The media is failing the people of the DRC. Their suffering deserves to be heard."_
Bella Ciao
_"500 days of suffering in Gaza, and the world just watches. Shame on everyone who ignores this humanitarian crisis."_
Coccinella
_"The people of Gaza have suffered for too long. It's time for a lasting peace agreement."_