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ICJ Ruling Begins to Weaken Decades-Long Israeli Foreign Policy Success of Combatting BDS
World News

ICJ Ruling Begins to Weaken Decades-Long Israeli Foreign Policy Success of Combatting BDS

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Since the International Court of Justice’s injunction in January on the provisional measures requested by South Africa that Israel…

Shia Militias Finally Succeed in Killing Americas: What Happens Now?
War

Shia Militias Finally Succeed in Killing Americas: What Happens Now?

January 29, 2024

The umbrella of Shi’ite militia groups across Iraq and Syria has scored a killing blow against US military personnel…

BREAKING: ICJ Grants Provisional Measures Against Israel, Calls on Israel to Fulfill Obligations Under Genocide Convention
War

BREAKING: ICJ Grants Provisional Measures Against Israel, Calls on Israel to Fulfill Obligations Under Genocide Convention

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

The International Court of Justice has decided it has jurisdiction to rule on the provisional measures submitted by South…

Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice
War

Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024

It was the evening of December 13th, 2022, when tense conversations were had in the office of Senator Bernie…

Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?
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Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?

January 18, 2024

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a third consecutive presidential term in Taiwan with the election victory of…

Israel’s Destruction of Gaza’s Cultural Monuments and Heritage Dwarfs ISIS and Taliban
War

Israel’s Destruction of Gaza’s Cultural Monuments and Heritage Dwarfs ISIS and Taliban

January 15, 2024July 28, 2025

Israel has damaged or destroyed over 100 historic and cultural sites in Gaza since their onslaught began on October…

Summary of Arguments: South Africa vs Israel Regarding the Crime of Genocide in Gaza
World News

Summary of Arguments: South Africa vs Israel Regarding the Crime of Genocide in Gaza

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

“In our application, South Africa has recognized the ongoing Nakba of the Palestinian people,” was the first sentence spoken…

South Africa Forces the Biden Administration to Come Out in Favor of Israel in Obvious Gaze Genocide Case
War

South Africa Forces the Biden Administration to Come Out in Favor of Israel in Obvious Gaze Genocide Case

January 9, 2024

The International Court of Justice is set to hear South Africa’s 84-page case of genocide levied against Israel, a…

It’s Darn Clear—Gaza Slaughter is First Step Towards Ethnic Cleansing, Ben Gvir, Smotrich Confirm
War

It’s Darn Clear—Gaza Slaughter is First Step Towards Ethnic Cleansing, Ben Gvir, Smotrich Confirm

January 3, 2024

Cabinet-level Israeli officials fired back at the US State Department after it called for “inflammatory and irresponsible” comments on…

Ukraine Updates: 2023 to End Without Renewed Aid–German Press Claims Berlin Wants the War Ended
War

Ukraine Updates: 2023 to End Without Renewed Aid–German Press Claims Berlin Wants the War Ended

December 27, 2023

WaL reported earlier this month that the Ukrainian civilian government was in an existential crisis about the potential of…

Corporate Media Continues to Turn on Ukraine but Misses the Key Point
War

Corporate Media Continues to Turn on Ukraine but Misses the Key Point

December 21, 2023February 13, 2025

Nick Paton Walsh is the most recent corporate journalist to decide it’s okay to declare Ukraine’s chances of winning…

Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire
Foreign Policy

Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire

December 5, 2023

The Biden Administration sent a letter this week to Congress urging them to pass an upcoming bill of military…

Without Voice for Peace, Ukraine and Russia to Double Down After Failed Counteroffensive
War

Without Voice for Peace, Ukraine and Russia to Double Down After Failed Counteroffensive

December 4, 2023

The NATO Secretary General has said that the alliance should be prepared to back Ukraine after their massive defeat…

Taiwan Presidential Election Looms Large as Beijing-Friendly Opposition Close Second in Polls
World News

Taiwan Presidential Election Looms Large as Beijing-Friendly Opposition Close Second in Polls

December 1, 2023

In a number of national polls, the leading party candidates for President of Taiwan are separated by a small…

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return
World News

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return

November 20, 2023

Armenian and Azeri officials have both said that the basic principles of a peace agreement that would recognize the…

If the US Nuclear “Sponge” Did its Job, 300 Million in North America Would Die from Radiation Exposure
World News

If the US Nuclear “Sponge” Did its Job, 300 Million in North America Would Die from Radiation Exposure

November 17, 2023

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on the nuclear modernization of the United States and the activities…

Could America be Pulled into Another Open-Ended War in the Middle East?
War

Could America be Pulled into Another Open-Ended War in the Middle East?

November 9, 2023

Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7th, US remnant forces positioned in Western Iraq and Eastern Syria have…

Ukraine has Lost the War: Will There Be a Reckoning for Western Media?
War

Ukraine has Lost the War: Will There Be a Reckoning for Western Media?

November 7, 2023

From the earliest analytical periods of the Ukraine War, analysis on World at Large found it unlikely that Ukraine…

Another US Ally Wins Opposition Candidacy in Venzuela–Will the US Try and Intervene Again in 2024?
World News

Another US Ally Wins Opposition Candidacy in Venzuela–Will the US Try and Intervene Again in 2024?

October 24, 2023

In Venezuela, one of the few states beyond US influence in the Western Hemisphere, the opposition political parties recently…

Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe
Foreign Policy

Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe

October 4, 2023

In a first for American republican democracy, the Speaker of the House, the third most powerful person in political…

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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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Pentagon Doesn’t Know Who They’re Killing in Caribbean Boat Bombings

Andy Corbley October 31, 2025

Virtually all news outlets worldwide reporting on the Pentagon’s targeted killings of sailors in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific…

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