The invading Israeli army ought to have erected signs throughout Gaza that read: “Don’t feed the Palestinians: Punishable by death.” Here’s why. To understand why seven aid workers were killed by Israel earlier this week in Gaza only requires a short-term memory. Their deaths were not a “tragic event … that happens in war”, as … Read more
It’s April Fools’ Day, one of the worst days of the year if you work in games media thanks to an avalanche of fake announcements and joke updates. But amongst all the silliness there is the rare good idea, and we spotted one in today’s VALORANT “update.” VALORANT “Update 4.1” introduced fans to swapped abilities … Read more
On February 21, it was announced that the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby refused to meet with Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Lutheran pastor, after Isaac had appeared at a pro-Palestine rally with former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Isaac, whose Christmas Eve sermon went viral for its condemnation of the Israeli assault on Gaza and concomitant Western … Read more
The Railgun nerfs were a divisive moment in the still-early history of Helldivers 2. Not only was a consensus support weapon choice made less powerful, but it led to numerous discussions about the importance of a “meta” and how Arrowhead approaches one. But I’m going to tell you something that the Super Earth government should … Read more
It is true that Hollywood has been attempting to endear itself to the gaming industry, whether through adaptations, overt appearances at gaming award shows, or otherwise. But a recent comment from an Oscar winner has rubbed some gamers the wrong way—and their reactions may have gone too far. Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson recently found himself … Read more
In the beginning of Israel’s devastating war on Gaza, China appeared to be on the same page with its regional partners, Saudi Arabia and Iran, when it came to the big questions. All three condemned the Israeli aggression, called for a negotiated settlement addressing Palestinian grievances and held conferences and summits together to express their … Read more
Arab- and Muslim-Americans and some 60 percent of all Americans have wanted for months for US President Joe Biden to pressure Israel into accepting an immediate ceasefire in the war on Gaza. The White House has all but ignored them. So Arab- and Muslim-Americans decided to flex their political muscle by using their electoral power … Read more
On August 23, 2023, India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully landed on the moon, making India the fourth country in the world, after the United States, the USSR and China, to achieve such a feat. It was a proud moment for a young, post-colonial nation just 75 years into her freedom. Tragically, it was also India’s very … Read more
These days, Afghanistan makes international headlines more and more rarely and when it does, it is always about yet another tragedy. A humanitarian crisis, an earthquake, a deadly attack, a drought, expelled and suffering refugees. I used to work for Daily Outlook Afghanistan, the first English-language media outlet in the country. In our small newsroom, … Read more
In October 1973 – 40 years before the events of October 7, 2023 – war broke out in the Middle East. The Egyptian army launched Operation Badr, crossing the Suez Canal and capturing the Bar Lev Line, a fortified sand wall on the east bank of the canal. Palestinian refugees were full of hope that … Read more
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