America Alone in Supporting Gaza Slaughter
The US government stands alone among the world’s major nations in supporting the continuing massacre of the civilian population of Gaza.
Tag Archives: United Arab Emirates
US Progressives Call for Saudi Accountability Over Yemen War
US progressives in recent days have renewed efforts to push President Joe Biden and Congress to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its atrocities, including war crimes in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Keeping Up with the Carbon Criminals
As celebrities become increasingly vocal about their social activism and the fight against climate change, it is disappointing–though not at all surprising–to see how some of the most applauded idols of the Western world appear reluctant to practice what they preach.
Yemen Truce Extended for Further Two Months
Antiwar campaigners applauded news that the United Nations-brokered truce in Yemen had been extended for another two months, and they called on US lawmakers to help ensure more permanent peace by passing the Yemen War Powers Resolution.
Biden Freezes US Arms Sales to Saudis
Many Democrats in the US Congress and others hailed reports that the Biden administration is imposing a temporary freeze on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, pending a review of billions of dollars worth of weapons deals with the repressive regimes approved during the presidency of Donald Trump.
Abe Maintains Do-Nothing Policy on Covid Second Wave
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of July 2020.
Ghosn Unchained
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of January 2020.
A Visit to Art Dubai
Every March the celebrated Art Dubai Fair takes places in the United Arab Emirates. A vibrant, new city that emerged from the desert a few decades ago and has managed to become one of the top destinations worldwide.
Abdul Qader Al Rais: Fifty Years of Art
The exhibition “Abdul Qader Al Rais: 50 Years of Art” brings together the evolution of the career of this pioneering figure in the Emirati art scene which somehow mirrors the progress experienced by the United Arab Emirates. Abdul Qader Al Rais beautiful, sensitive works are a testament of the cultural traditions of his country.
Six Years of Abe Diplomacy
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 30, 2018.
