Gaza

We are all biomass

We all know that we are part of nature and fully dependent on it for our survival, yet this recognition does not translate into action.
27 July 2024, 06:00 AM

‘Bridgerton’ actress Nicola Coughlan raises $1.9m for Gaza aid

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, widely recognised for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington in the popular Netflix series "Bridgerton", has successfully raised more than £1.5 million (USD 1.9 million) to support aid initiatives in Gaza over the last seven months.
6 July 2024, 10:59 AM

The power of words: Nikki Haley’s call to ‘finish them’ off

Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's recent visit to Israel ignited controversy.
3 June 2024, 11:00 AM

AFC back Palestine bid to suspend Israel, abolishes term limits

The Asian Football Confederation gave its backing to Palestine's proposal to suspend Israel from FIFA due to the ongoing war in Gaza at its congress in Bangkok on Thursday, as the regional body also abolished term limits for its senior office bearers.
16 May 2024, 08:00 AM

The endless scream

A reflection on Mahmoud Darwish’s 'A River Dies of Thirst: Diaries' (first published by Archipelago in 2009)
24 April 2024, 14:05 PM

BRAC University stands in solidarity with Palestine

Donates BDT 37 lakhs in financial aid to Gaza from staff Eid bonus
18 April 2024, 12:09 PM

To the Newton of Gaza

Words were never my greatest strength/ But the arsonist's child will read them
20 March 2024, 14:00 PM

Palestinian unemployment rate seen spiking to over 50% amid Gaza conflict, ILO says

If the conflict continues until end-March then the unemployment rate will soar to 57 percent, ILO said.
19 March 2024, 07:05 AM

A dangerous moment for US hegemony

If the US has been letting Israel subvert its policies for decades, what has changed since October 7, 2023 that will allow it now to stand up to Israel’s bullying?
27 February 2024, 02:00 AM

palestine is my grieving mother

rise, rise—now evening dies: sun-born in valleys with burning olive trees—where  women like me plod one day at a time,
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Newton of Gaza’: Palestinian kid helps in generating electricity from wind

Hussam Al-Attar, a 15 year old Palestinian kid, has been named “the Newton of Gaza” after successfully generating electricity from wind. He used basic tools for providing electricity.
6 February 2024, 16:52 PM

West Bank economy in tatters as Gaza war rages

Ghazawneh says his income has plummeted from around 7,000 shekels ($1,850) per month to just 2,000 ($530).
18 January 2024, 04:32 AM

Israel pounds Gaza as fears grow of widening war

Fears of a regional escalation have spiked, with Iran and its proxies stepping up attacks across the region in solidarity with Hamas.
17 January 2024, 04:03 AM

99 days of Gaza carnage

Israel continues to pound the ‘blacked out’ Palestinian territory
13 January 2024, 07:14 AM

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players' oath and Palestinian music at the beginning and end.
12 January 2024, 18:35 PM

Youth activism and the Palestinian resistance

As the vanguard for change, the fires of revolution burn hot in our blood, and these flames are only fanned by young Palestinians who are showing the world what it truly means to be a revolutionary.
10 January 2024, 12:20 PM

Holding blasts ICC for ‘hypocrisy’ over Khawaja saga

“I have been following the Khawaja fiasco and I cannot say I’m surprised by the ICC’s stance,” Holding told The Australian.
25 December 2023, 07:40 AM

Israel faces Gaza ceasefire calls, US vows more arms

The UN Security Council was set to convene Tuesday to weigh a call for a ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian territory, after a previous bid was vetoed by the United States.
19 December 2023, 04:52 AM

Israel faces mounting outrage over Gaza war

The deadliest ever Gaza war began with unprecedented attacks by Hamas on October 7, when the group killed 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250, according to updated Israeli figures.
18 December 2023, 04:41 AM

How long before Gaza ceasefire is enforced?

It is ironic that the superpower that tries to act as the torchbearer of human rights has no qualms with bombing and displacing over two million people
15 December 2023, 04:00 AM