An economist from the Obama administration thinks Vice President Kamala Harris' price control plan is "not sensible." The Democratic presidential nominee said during an Aug. 14 event that she plans to implement a federal price-fixing plan on grocery chains and their suppliers. The move ostensible aims to combat "corporate price gouging" at grocery stores and other everyday expenses. "My plan…

Barclays NOT pulling out of Israel bond auction despite pressure from pro-Palestine activists Barclays was looking into pulling out from new Israel government bond auctions in response to recent calls for the British banking giant to boycott the auction and sever ties with Israel. However, it just ended up reaffirming its commitment to the country. The…

Pentagon sends nuclear submarine, aircraft carrier to Middle East in anticipation of Iran’s retaliation against Israel As the tension between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and an aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area…

On Monday night, the Democratic National Convention officially kicked off, headlined by speeches from US President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Raphael Warnock and NBA coach Steve Kerr among others. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of Chicago, demanding an end of arms deliveries to Israel. (Article republished from SputnikGlobe.com) The…

Armed Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, burning down properties and killing a young Palestinian man A group of armed illegal Israeli settlers attacked the residents of Jit, a town east of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, killing a young Palestinian man. On Aug. 15, more than 70 armed Israeli settlers stormed into Jit at around 7…