On Yom Kippur, a Jewish case for fossil fuel divestment
“See, I have set before you this day life and death, blessing and curse — and [you should] choose life.”So says Moses near the end…
Under the radar, Ireland is helping illegal Israeli settlements do business | Israel-Palestine conflict
Ireland has been called the most pro-Palestinian country in Europe. So this might surprise you: at the same time – largely under the radar – it…
As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle | Elections News
“Life has been hard for years now. It’s true that food prices have come down recently, but they’re still so high,” says Rodrigo, a private…
US sanctions ‘sprawling shadow banking network’ that helps Iran’s military | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News
Those sanctioned are involved in the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals, money that pays for weapons, proxy groups. The United States Department of the…
US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses to boost small firms | Business and Economy News
The measures allow independent entrepreneurs to open and access US bank accounts online to support their businesses. The United States has lifted some financial restrictions…
‘Russia needs China more’: Are Putin and Xi in a marriage of convenience? | Business and Economy News
After China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin pledged a “new era” of partnership, experts are questioning the depth of the relationship between the two…
California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News
Sonoma State University, a public school in northern California, has said that it will not enter partnerships with Israeli universities, heeding a call from pro-Palestine…
Protesters rally in Sweden against Israel’s participation in Eurovision | Israel War on Gaza News
Protestors have called for Israel’s expulsion from the singing contest, which barred Russia from participating in 2022. Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators, including climate activist Greta…
How effective is Turkey’s ban on trade with Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News
Turkey says the ban will stay in place until Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. For years, Israel and Turkey have been crucial…
US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News
Washington, DC – Dozens of faith, civil rights and progressive groups in the United States have expressed solidarity with university students protesting against US support…
US, EU impose new sanctions on hardliner Israeli settlers | Israel War on Gaza News
The United States and European Union have imposed sanctions targeting hardliner Israeli settlers engaged in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The EU…
TikTok Divestment Bill Moves Ahead in House as Trump Wavers
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessLegislation that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell it or face a ban in the US is picking up speed in…
Creator of viral boycott video talks about helping Palestinian cause | Gaza
NewsFeedThe creator of a viral video about boycotting American products has been talking about his efforts to campaign against the Gaza war and help the…
Thousands of artists call for Israel’s exclusion from Venice Biennale | Israel War on Gaza News
Art Not Genocide Alliance says that any works that represent Israel are an ‘endorsement of its genocidal policies’ in Gaza. Thousands of artists, curators and…
Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war? | Israel War on Gaza News
European organisations have no plan to ban Israel, unlike swift action that was taken against Russia. European organisations have no plans to ban Israel from…
Russia accuses US of threatening global energy security | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News
Russia has claimed that US sanctions levied against the Arctic LNG 2 project undermine global energy security. The Russian foreign ministry’s spokeswoman hit out on…
Israel grants Intel $3.2bn for new $25bn chip plant | Business and Economy News
Deal with US chipmaker is ‘largest investment ever’ in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Israel’s government has agreed to give Intel Corp a $3.2bn…
Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections | Business and Economy News
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Weeks after turbulent wage-hike protests and subsequent factory closures, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a key revenue earner for the nation, is…
Boycotts and protests – how are people around the world defying Israel? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
From Jakarta to San Francisco, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets over the past two months to protest Israel’s ongoing assault…