Tag: East
War in the Middle East: Violent protests against the Gaza war at US universities
The pro-Palestinian protests at universities in the USA are expanding: after New York, there are also arrests in Texas and California. The traditional graduation ceremony has been canceled in Los…
War in the Middle East: USA begins construction of pier off Gaza coast
As of: April 26, 2024 12:12 a.m The US has begun construction of a pier for aid ships off the coast of the Gaza Strip. Israel wants to secure the…
War in the Middle East: Report: Hundreds of thousands flee Rafah ahead of planned Israeli offensive
According to a media report, numerous Palestinians are said to have already left the city in the south of the Gaza Strip out of fear of the announced military strike.…
Catastrophe: Heavy rains in East Africa: 155 dead in Tanzania alone
catastrophe Heavy rains in East Africa: 155 dead in Tanzania alone A man wades through floodwaters in Nairobi. photo © Joy Nabukewa/XinHua/dpa Heavy rains and floods have left a trail…
Federal President Steinmeier talks to Erdogan about the Middle East
As of: April 24, 2024 7:03 p.m On Steinmeier’s third day in Turkey, differences became clear. The meeting with President Erdogan also discussed the Gaza Strip and different positions. At…
US student protests over the Middle East: “We saw so much pure hatred”
As of: April 25, 2024 12:31 p.m Protest camp, arrests, visit from politicians: the mood at Columbia University in New York is heated. The debate over the war in Gaza…
Middle East live blog: ++ Egypt warns of Rafah offensive ++
live blog As of: April 25, 2024 1:50 p.m Egypt’s President al-Sisi expects a Rafah offensive to have “catastrophic consequences” for the region. A Greek frigate shot down a Houthi…
War in the Middle East: Israel reportedly wants to attack Rafah in stages
Israel’s offensive against the city of Rafah, which is overcrowded with refugees, is apparently getting closer. However, due to international pressure, the army is changing its tactics. The news at…
War in the Middle East: Hamas releases hostage video – protests in Jerusalem
A 24-year-old kidnapped man can be seen in the video. He says 70 hostages died in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. The authenticity of the recording is still being…
Middle East live blog: ++ EU wants investigation into reports of mass graves ++
live blog As of: April 24, 2024 2:22 p.m The EU has called for an independent investigation following reports of mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Development Minister Schulze presented…