U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned sanctions imposed by the UK, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two Israeli ministers, saying they undermine efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
Rubio said the move “does not help U.S.-led efforts to secure a ceasefire, bring hostages home, and end the war.”
The five countries sanctioned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Rubio also rejected any suggestion of equivalence between Israel and Hamas, calling Hamas a terrorist group that carried out “unspeakable atrocities,” still holds hostages, and prevents peace in Gaza.
“The U.S. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel,” Rubio said, urging the five countries to reverse their decision.
Meanwhile, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said condemnation by the U.S. and Israel of sanctions imposed on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers was "predictable", and that the two men had impeded a two-state solution.
"The Israeli Government does need to uphold its obligations under international law and some of the expansionist rhetoric that we've seen as well is clearly in contradiction of that from these hard-line right wing members of the Netanyahu government," Albanese said on Wednesday in an interview with ABC Radio Sydney.
Austrian authorities are cautiously assembling a psychological profile of the 21-year-old man responsible for the country's deadliest school shooting, which left 10 people dead before the attacker took his own life. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of people who knew him personally.
An Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed in Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, on Thursday afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 700 Marines to reinforce National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 48 hours—an unprecedented deployment that allows soldiers to detain anyone who hinders immigration raids, intensifying a showdown with California and fuelling nationwide protests.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, scheduled for June 15-17, with no official reason provided for his decision.
Austrian authorities are cautiously assembling a psychological profile of the 21-year-old man responsible for the country's deadliest school shooting, which left 10 people dead before the attacker took his own life. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of people who knew him personally.
An Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed in Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, on Thursday afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 700 Marines to reinforce National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 48 hours—an unprecedented deployment that allows soldiers to detain anyone who hinders immigration raids, intensifying a showdown with California and fuelling nationwide protests.
For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, scheduled for June 15-17, with no official reason provided for his decision.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Kazakhstan and the UK are strengthening defense ties with a new Military Cooperation Plan, focusing on peacekeeping and military education.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
Austrian authorities are cautiously assembling a psychological profile of the 21-year-old man responsible for the country's deadliest school shooting, which left 10 people dead before the attacker took his own life. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of people who knew him personally.
An Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed in Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, on Thursday afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 700 Marines to reinforce National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 48 hours—an unprecedented deployment that allows soldiers to detain anyone who hinders immigration raids, intensifying a showdown with California and fuelling nationwide protests.
For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, scheduled for June 15-17, with no official reason provided for his decision.
Austrian authorities are cautiously assembling a psychological profile of the 21-year-old man responsible for the country's deadliest school shooting, which left 10 people dead before the attacker took his own life. The investigation has been hampered by a lack of people who knew him personally.
An Air India flight with 242 passengers on board crashed in Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat, on Thursday afternoon.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 700 Marines to reinforce National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 48 hours—an unprecedented deployment that allows soldiers to detain anyone who hinders immigration raids, intensifying a showdown with California and fuelling nationwide protests.
For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, scheduled for June 15-17, with no official reason provided for his decision.
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