Illustration: Rama Duwaji In 1948, when the first Palestinian refugees were expelled from their homeland by Zionist militias, many who fled carried their house keys. The welded iron rattled in their pockets and dangled from chains on their waists as people traveled, often on foot, to safer territory. Some went to Gaza, others to the…
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday, aligning with leaders of France, Britain and Canada who have signalled similar moves. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese(AFP) The announcement follows weeks of calls from Cabinet members and public voices urging recognition, amid mounting criticism within the government over the humanitarian…
US president Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have arrived in the East Room of the White House for the shamrock ceremony as part of Mr Martin’s St Patrick’s Day itinerary in the US. Among those in attendance was Riverdance star Michael Flatley — described by Mr Trump as “one of the greatest dancers in the…