US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights
Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.

Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.







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The indictment against Raul Castro echoes earlier US criminal cases targeting Latin American leaders.
US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro.
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The indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.

Donald Trump joked that he could run for Israeli prime minister after claiming he enjoys ‘99%’ support in Israel.
Experts say lack of a political horizon and Israeli land grabs are deterring donors from funding Gaza’s reconstruction.

As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
The campaign to unseat Thomas Massie exposed a growing Republican backlash against pro-Israel political influence.