A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge likened the female-only policy of Olympus Spa, a Christian Korean-owned business in Washington, to a "whites-only" rule during a hearing on Monday. The spa restricts entry to "biological females," citing constitutional rights, but faces accusations of discrimination from the state’s Human Rights Commission.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his desire for a robust and sustainable relationship with China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping...
The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution spearheaded by Algeria, calling for an end to Israel’s military operations against Hamas. The Biden administration has yet to announce its stance, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Critics argue that the resolution undermines Israel’s legitimate right to self-defense and could bolster Hamas's position in the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on measures introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion arms deal with Israel. The legislation, known as Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs), seeks to halt the sale of offensive weapons, including tanks, munitions, and fighter jets, citing Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran has announced plans to establish a “hijab removal treatment clinic” in Tehran, aimed at what it claims will be “scientific and psychological treatment” for women who defy the country’s strict hijab laws.
Israel has allowed 15 trucks loaded with essential aid to enter northern Gaza, addressing warnings from aid organizations about worsening conditions and the risk of famine due to the ongoing conflict. The trucks, which arrived Wednesday, carried food, water, hygiene items, shelter materials, and medical supplies provided by the United Arab Emirates. Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reported the aid's arrival, though the United Nations has not yet confirmed if the supplies have reached the intended distribution points in northern Gaza.
Israel's Knesset has passed a new law enabling the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including Israeli citizens, to Gaza or other areas. The law was passed with a 61-41 vote early Thursday and was promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party along with far-right allies.
Francesca Fiorentini, a progressive commentator and host of The Bitchuation podcast, made a striking statement regarding her potential reaction to a Trump victory in tomorrow’s presidential election.
Armenia's last Arsacid king was deposed in 428 AD, ending an independent Armenia until the rise of Bagratid Armenia in the 9th century.
Armenia's thousands of years of history included independence, interspersed with occupations...
