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US teenager’s detention by Israel sparks calls for release
The case of Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian-American detained by Israel, has sparked widespread calls for his release. Mohammed’s family, advocacy groups, lawmakers, and community members are urging the US government to push Israel to free the teenager, who has been imprisoned without trial for over six months. According to his family, Mohammed was arrested […]
US envoy embroiled in Journalists’ controversy, departs Lebanon abruptly
The visit of US envoy Tom Barrack to southern Lebanon has been cut short amid widespread protests and outrage over his recent comments to journalists in the country. According to the Lebanese government’s official news agency, Barrack’s altered trip on Wednesday came as a result of growing discontent among the Lebanese people, particularly in southern […]
UN Calls for ‘Viable Two-State Solution’ to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Dozens of ministers have gathered at a United Nations conference to urge the world to work towards a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. However, the United States and Israel have boycotted the event, with the US State Department calling it a “publicity stunt” that would make finding peace harder. Addressing the attendees, United Nations […]
US Government Employee Barred from Leaving China
A US government employee has been prevented from leaving China after visiting the country for personal reasons. The employee, who works for the US Patent and Trademark Office, an agency within the US Department of Commerce, was subject to an “exit ban” while traveling in China in a “personal capacity”. The US Department of State […]