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US says it caused dollar shortage to trigger Iran protests: What that means
US official admits engineering dollar shortage to strangle rial, which culminated in the deadliest crackdown in Iran.
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Netherlands threatens to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS says it may not take part in next year’s event, citing ‘severe human suffering in Gaza’.
From: NewsFeed
UK cosmetics chain closes all shops in Gaza protest
British cosmetics chain Lush closed its UK shops, factories and online sales for a day in solidarity with Palestinians
Published On 4 Sep 2025
Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses
Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution ‘to serious violations of rights’.
From: NewsFeed
Why musicians are boycotting festivals in Europe over Gaza
Musicians across Europe are cancelling shows at festivals linked to KKR, a firm tied to Israel’s defence industry.
Published On 31 Jul 2025
From: NewsFeed
These countries condemn the Gaza war but have major ties to Israel
Protesters are demanding action against Israel and not just words, after 28 countries called for an end to the Gaza war.
Published On 23 Jul 2025
Norwegian pension fund divests from companies selling to Israeli military
KLP, Norway’s largest pension fund, will no longer do business with two companies, one US, the other German.
![German company ThyssenKrupp is one of the two companies pension fund KLP is divesting from [Jana Rodenbusch/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2023-11-22T085331Z_1801572176_RC27I4ACR64E_RTRMADP_3_THYSSENKRUPP-RESULTS-1751187776.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech
Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.
From: Reframe
Do boycotts against Israel work? Fatima Bhutto & Omar Barghouti
Fatima Bhutto and BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti on the fight to defend Palestinian rights and end Israeli occupation.
Published On 12 Jan 2025
UN warns Syria war ‘has not ended’, urges ‘inclusive’ political process
US State Department spokesman says ceasefire between Kurdish armed group and Turkey-backed fighters extended.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers
The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran’s use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.
