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In Berlin, dozens of tractors blast their horns and block the main avenue leading to the Brandenburg Gate.Farmers have blocked roads with tractors across Germany, kicking off a week of protests against plans to phase out agricultural subsidies that ministers have warned could be co-opted by the far right. Convoys of tractors and trucks – some with protest banners reading, “No beer without farmers,” and some with posters from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party – gathered on German roads in sub-zero temperatures on Monday. In Berlin, dozens of tractors blasted their horns and blocked the main avenue leading…

The Houthis’ leader says any US attack will trigger a greater response as the group steps up attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza.Any attack on Yemen’s Houthis on the part of the United States will not go without a response, the group’s leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi has said in a televised speech, as the Iranian-backed group stepped up attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. “Any American attack will not remain without a response. The response will be greater than the attack that was…

Tarek Mansour spent several years working in finance at firms like Goldman Sachs and Citadel before launching the groundbreaking fintech startup Kalshi. Using his background in finance, he built the first regulated exchange, running what are called “event contracts” or ways to trade on current affairs like national elections. With the upcoming 2024 United States presidential election, increasingly razor-thin Republican control in the House of Representatives and the contentious GOP primaries, Kalshi and platforms like it – including PredictIt, Polymarket and Smarkets – are in the spotlight for allowing financial bets that critics worry could sway voters. Event contracts are…

South Africa launches a legal battle against Israel at the top court of the United Nations.Israel’s war on Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and forced most others from their homes. Now, it is going to have to answer to charges of genocide in a court of law. South Africa is launching a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest legal body. While a final ruling could be years away, the ICJ could make a provisional order for Israel to end its campaign in a matter of weeks. So how…

US investigators say the plane was allowed to fly despite triggered warning lights on previous three flights.Alaska Airlines allowed the Boeing plane that had a mid-air blowout this week to fly despite warnings from a cabin pressurisation system. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the United States’ chief accident investigator, said on Monday that warning lights were triggered on the brand-new Boeing 737 Max 9 on three flights. Two of the alarms came on consecutive days before the plane suffered a terrifying fuselage blowout on Friday. The company stopped flying the aircraft over the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii due to…

NewsFeedAn escalation in cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is stoking fears the Israel-Gaza war could spread into new territory. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr explains the Israeli strategy behind its recent strikes into Lebanon that have killed senior Hamas and Hezbollah members.Published On 9 Jan 20249 Jan 2024 Source link

Kolkata, India – Helena Kshetri has seen her fruit sales wiped out since an ethnic conflict engulfed the northeast Indian state of Manipur in early May. “We are often forced to shut shops due to curfews and shutdowns even after months of violence,” said the 50-year-old vendor, who works at Ima Keithel, or the Mother’s Market, in the state’s capital Imphal. Her sales have crashed from 30,000-40,000 rupees ($360-$480) per day to barely 4,000 rupees ($48). “I deal in fruits and cannot hold them for long in case they rot, and I’m forced to sell even in losses. The government…

EXPLAINERHere are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.The International Court of Justice (ICJ) based in The Hague will hold its first hearing in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on Thursday, with several countries welcoming the move amid a global chorus for a ceasefire in Gaza. South Africa filed the lawsuit end of December, accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza and seeking a halt to the brutal military assault that has killed more than 23,000 Palestinians, nearly 10,000 of them children. The 84-page filing by South Africa…

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as it continues bombardment of Gaza. Here is the latest.Here’s how things stand on Tuesday, January 9, 2024: Latest updates and human impact Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday that Israel continues to withhold the Palestinian Authority’s tax funds, despite US intervention. Sigrid Kaag, the UN’s senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza, will be based in Jordan. She was appointed to the new post in December after Israel refused visas to other UN staff. At least 23,084 Palestinians have been killed and 58,926 others injured in ongoing…

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.The AFC Asian Cup 2023 kicks off in Qatar when the hosts and defending champions face Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium in Group A on January 12. Players from the top flights of the best leagues in the world have put their club commitments on hold to compete for arguably the strongest Asian Cup yet. Here’s a look at our top 10 players to watch out for during the tournament: 1. Son Heung-min: South Korea Arguably the biggest star set to light…