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Israel-Hamas war tests Western unity as Global South slams 'double standards'

International responses to the October 7 Hamas attack were broadly split between the Global North and South over condemnations of the killings of just Israeli civilians in the terror attack or all civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But as the Gaza humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, divisions are increasing within the West.  

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How the Israel-Hamas War Is Tilting the Global Power Balance

The war is stretching American and European resources while relieving pressure on Russia and providing new opportunities to China.

Israel has right to self-defense – Putin

The Jewish state can only have peace if Palestinians have a nation of their own, the Russian president has said

France bans all pro-Palestinian protests

French police used teargas and water cannon to break up a banned rally in support of the Palestinian people in Paris on Thursday night, as President Emmanuel Macron urged the French to remain united amid fears a spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict in France, home to Europe's largest Jewish and Muslim communities.

Putin's muted response to Hamas attack speaks volumes about Russia's deepening ties with Iran

After decades of friendly relations with Israel, Russia is aligning with its arch enemy

Death tolls and rhetoric mount in Israel and Gaza: Is this just the beginning?

On In The Press for Tuesday, October 10, we bring you reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language dailies and beyond after the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. We also look at how Russia could benefit from the crisis. Finally, we explore the backlash after more than 30 Harvard student groups penned a letter solely blaming Israel for the violence.

Putin Offers Muted Response to Attack on Israel. That Speaks Volumes.

Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.

UK, US and allies offer Israel ‘steadfast support’ in joint statement

Quint group – which also includes France, Germany and Italy – says ‘terrorist actions’ of Hamas must be ‘universally condemned’

Slovakia's president taps populist Fico to form coalition government

Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government.

Bodybuilding, fast cars and misogyny: Slovakia’s populist Robert Fico returns to power

A fan of Vladimir Putin and fast cars, Robert Fico should return as prime minister of Slovakia following parliamentary elections on Saturday. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the career of a politician who was ousted from power five years ago after a journalist was murdered for revealing government corruption, and who used populism and disinformation to rise again.

Türkiye expects nothing from EU – Erdogan

Ankara has kept all its promises, while Brussels has not reciprocated, the Turkish leader claims

Azerbaijan has ‘unleashed large-scale aggression’ – Armenia

Baku has declared a counter-terrorism operation over Yerevan’s alleged military presence in Nagorno-Karabakh

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gifted bulletproof vest and drones as he leaves Russia

A set of special clothing that is invisible to thermal imaging cameras was an additional gift.

Russia is getting richer again, thanks to soaring oil prices

  • Oil prices are surging again – and that's making Russia a lot richer.
  • The Kremlin's crude export revenues jumped $1.8 billion last month, according to the International Energy Agency.
  • The surge comes with key benchmarks close to 10-month highs on recent OPEC+ production cuts.
   
 

Talks between Putin and Kim: What has emerged so far

‘Many interesting projects’ are open for Moscow and Pyongyang despite UN sanctions, the Russian leader has said

Kim Jong Un Travels to Russia, His Bulletproof Train Spotted Ahead of Putin Meeting

The North Korean leader is making his first trip abroad in more than four years, likely aboard a luxury carriage preferred by his family

Erdogan urges G20 leaders to fulfill promises to Russia – Bloomberg

The Turkish leader is trying to revive the Black Sea grain deal, sources told the agency

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