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Amidst the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and despite international condemnation, the Israeli government has pushed forward plans for more than 3,400 new homes in settlements across the occupied West Bank. 

Israel Plans 3400 New Illegal Settlement Homes in West Bank

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Niger expels French, German, American and Nigerian Ambassadors

In a surprising diplomatic move, the military junta in Niger has expelled Ambassadors from France, Germany, the United States, and Nigeria. The decision has escalated tensions between the junta and these nations.

French Ambassador kicked out of Niger

The Nigerien junta, which took control through a coup on July 26, announced on Friday its decision to expel French ambassador Sylvain Itte from the country within 48 hours. This move comes as the relationship between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler experiences further deterioration. Similar to recent coups in neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, the military takeover in Niger occurred amid a growing surge of anti-French sentiment, with certain locals alleging European interference in their internal matters.

The Nigerien junta, which took control through a coup on July 26, announced on Friday its decision to expel French ambassador Sylvain Itte from the country within 48 hours. 

Muslim pressure forces Denmark to criminalise Quran burning

After pressure from Muslims around the world who were outraged at the Danish and Swedish governments for allowing citizens to hold provocative Quran burnings, the government of Denmark has presented a proposal to prohibit the public burning of the Quran.

Nuland

Tensions have escalated between the United States and Niger after Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's recent visit to the West African nation.

Nuland tries to throw weight around in Niger, sours relations

Niger Junta

Niger's junta leaders have taken the decisive step of temporarily closing the nation's airspace, citing concerns over potential military incursion from France and its allies. 

Niger closes airspace to potential invaders

Recent events involving political opponents, arrests, and coups have highlighted a disconcerting pattern of hypocrisy among Western governments.

Double Standards: Western Governments' Selective Outrage on Political Actions

Imran Khan

In a development that has drawn widespread criticism from the international community, the Pakistani government's relentless witch hunt of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has culminated in a shocking 3-year prison sentence on corruption charges.

Imran Khan witch hunt leads to shocking 3 year sentence

Rishis mansion

In a bold move, Greenpeace activists have occupied the residence of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, draping the sprawling mansion in black cloth

Rishis mansion occupied by protestors

Rishi's mansion occupied by protestors

Hindu

International condemnation grows as Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces criticism for alleged enablement of Hindu terrorist violence targeting christian and muslim communities.

Modi Slammed Over Handling of Hindu Terrorist Violence

Modi Slammed For Enabling Hindu Terrorist Violence

Israeli terrorists

In a recent survey, 30% of Israelis are rethinking their decision to move to Palestine as they contemplate leaving in droves on the back of recent judicial reforms desecrating democracy.

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