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Why global media obsess over Israel and ignore deadlier wars - opinion

How disproportionate media attention and a misleading conflict frame turn Israel into a moral symbol while eclipsing far deadlier wars

Disproportionate coverage of Israel in global media
THE FRONT page of the 'New York Post' bravely published what others ignored.

My Word: Falling for Palestinian propaganda - opinion

 Hand holding sieve to filter truth from lies, facts from fakes. Concept of media literacy, fake news detection, and critical thinking in digital age (illustrative).

What if we can’t trust the international media? - opinion

 AHMED CHARAI

World Herald Tribune introduces ‘TV Abraham’


European leaders meet in Iceland to reaffirm values as Ukraine war rages on

The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights allows citizens to take governments to court in case of human rights violations.

 French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna speaks during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2023

There may be more 'Chinese police stations' in Canada, minister says

Trudeau said last week Canada "will not be intimidated" by Chinese retaliation.

 Officers of the People's Armed Police stand guard outside the Museum of the Communist Party of China that was opened ahead of the 100th founding anniversary of Party in Beijing, China June 25, 2021.

World media partially to blame for terrorism against Israelis - opinion

Rabbi Leo Dee’s dare should become the baseline for media reporting about Israel from now on.

 RABBI LEO Dee addresses the media after news emerged that his wife had died of the wounds she sustained in the Jordan Valley attack earlier this month.

US journalist Gershkovich's appeal against pre-trial detention rejected by Russian court

The Kremlin has said Gershkovich, the first US journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges since the end of the Cold War, was caught "red-handed."

Moscow court hears appeal by WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

Zelensky invites Xi to visit Ukraine - report

Ukraine has welcomed China's diplomatic involvement.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as China's new Politburo Standing Committee members meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 25, 2017.

Parliamentarians from 143 countries meet in Bahrain, agree to combat intolerance

Lawmakers at the Inter-Parliamentary Union's 146th Assembly pledged to promote peaceful coexistence.

 General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022.

OurCrowd CEO: Legal reform unrest hasn’t affected Summit attendance in the slightest

Over 80 countries are slated to participate and more than 111 delegations from 30 nations are expected to arrive at the Summit this year.

Jon Medved, CEO of OurCrowd

What is Russia’s Lavrov doing in Iraq? - analysis

Russia’s decision to send its top diplomat to Iraq is symbolic and important in the Middle East.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference following talks with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Moscow, Russia, January 31, 2023.

US seeks to build stronger relationships with African nations - opinion

US President Joe Biden commits millions of dollars in funding and training to strengthen US-African relations.

 US SECRETARY of state Anthony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abel Fattah el-Sissi during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, last month

US national detained in Dubai for condemning Egypt, faces extradition

Sherif Osman was arrested by plainclothes police during his recent trip to Dubai. He remains in custody.

 Dubai police car.