February 9, 2026

Europe Urged to Act Quickly Amid Trump's Brutal New World Order: Luuk van Middelaar

Luuk van Middelaar, political theorist and director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics, warns that Trump's aggressive agenda has left Europe confused. He stresses the need for swift European action to face the evolving global challenges.

February 9, 2026

Israel Approves New Rules to Tighten Control Over West Bank, Sparks Palestinian Outcry

Israel's security cabinet approved new rules to increase control over the West Bank. Palestinians called it a ‘dangerous attempt to legalize settlement expansion’ and urged the US and UN to intervene.

February 9, 2026

Uttarakhand Sees Rise in Communal Tensions Over 'Baba' Shop Name in Kotdwar

In Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, a Muslim shop owner faced harassment for using 'Baba' in his shop name. This sparked protests, police action, and fear, highlighting rising communal tensions in the state.

February 9, 2026

Al Jazeera Forum Debates Israel’s Gaza War and New Peace Committee’s Future

Four months after Israel’s Gaza war, the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha debates the regional impact. A new committee, led by the US, aims to govern Gaza. Experts discuss its chances and the shifting Middle East power.

February 9, 2026

Queensland to Ban Pro-Palestinian Slogan After Bondi Terror Attack

Queensland government plans to ban the pro-Palestinian slogan 'from the river to the sea' under new hate speech laws following the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. The reform includes tough penalties for promoting hateful phrases and symbols.