US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria: The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68843541
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Sudan: Torn apart by a year of war: Clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General Hemedti's troops has not stopped, forcing nearly 8 million ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/16/sudan-torn-apart-by-a-year-of-war_6668578_124.html
Quick Glance: Sudan: A Year of Devastating Conflict
- The ongoing clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General 'Hemedti's' troops have resulted in the displacement of nearly 8 million Sudanese individuals. The civilian population is facing severe food shortages.
- Sudan is witnessing a collapse while the international response remains lackluster. Villages have been destroyed, towns bombed, and heinous acts committed: 12 months of conflict have shattered a nation of 44 million inhabitants.
- The current humanitarian crisis in Sudan is deemed one of the worst globally. An international aid conference held in Paris excluded the conflicting parties, raising concerns from the Sudanese foreign ministry.
- With famine looming, Sudan is grappling with a dire humanitarian situation. The unexpected escalation of tensions between the two armies followed their transition from allies to adversaries.
Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/arizona-senate-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
Sudan on brink of collapse and starvation as country marks one year of civil war: As Sudan marks the grim anniversary of a year-long conflict, aid agencies have ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/africa/sudan-civil-war-marks-one-year-intl/
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
theregister.com/2024/04/18/congress_data_broker_surveillance/
The Failures of an American Muslim and Jewish Dialogue: A former member of a prominent program in which both sides shared perspectives reflects on its ...
newlinesmag.com/first-person/the-failures-of-an-american-muslim-and-jewish-dialogue/
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report
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US Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Joe Biden's mental fitness, telling lawmakers on a House of Representatives panel that he has expertly ... Show more reut.rs/49KsJ2x
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months: A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb ...
reuters.com/world/africa/tunisian-court-imprisons-journalist-insulting-public-official-his-lawyer-says-2024-04-17/
4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-takeaways.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
Johnson’s plan to send aid to Ukraine moves closer to reality: Hard-line Republicans, who oppose Ukraine aid, have continued to threaten to oust House Speaker ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/johnson-plan-send-aid-ukraine-moves-closer-becoming-reality/
Chad will hold an election next month meant to end three years of military rule. Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby, kicked off his presidential campaign ... Show more reut.rs/3JkkgIQ
After a year of war, residents of Sudan's Omdurman say they feel forgotten — here’s what you need to know on the first anniversary of the country's conflict ... Show more reut.rs/3W6AD34
The UN Secretary-General has warned of a ‘full blown intercommunal conflict’ in Sudan's Darfur region. A year of war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary ... Show more reut.rs/3JFrQy1
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us-navy-patrol-plane-flies-through-taiwan-strait-2024-04-17/
U.S. Navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S.-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-navy-aircraft-taiwan-china-defense-chiefs-rcna148165
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visits Tunisia to discuss migration | Africanews: We want to involve international organizations, work on repatriations ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/italian-pm-giorgia-meloni-visits-tunisia-to-discuss-migration/
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Iran threatens to use 'never before used' weapons if Israel retaliates
West Asian nations seek to stop the escalation
Ananya Dutta joined by Joachim ... Show more #IsraelIranConflict www.wionews.com/videos
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Sudan conflict: A front-row seat to my country falling apart: Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796620
UK sanctions businesses funding Sudanese conflict: Britain on Monday imposed sanctions against three businesses which it said were funding military groups behind ...
reuters.com/world/africa/uk-sanctions-businesses-funding-sudanese-conflict-2024-04-15/
Escalating hostilities in North Darfur are a ‘fresh cause for alarm,’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, as he warned that indiscriminate attacks in ... Show more reut.rs/3JFrQy1
US to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict: USAID TO ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL $100 MILLION IN AID TO RESPOND TO CONFLICT IN SUDAN ...
reuters.com/world/us-announce-additional-100-million-aid-respond-sudan-conflict-2024-04-14/
One Year into War, Sudan Wracked by World’s Largest Displacement and Hunger Crises
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/sudan_1_year_khalid_mustafa_medani
It's been ten years since Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. While many have returned home, some remain captive ... Show more
Dozens detained as NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: At least 30 people were detained by New York Police Department officers ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/nypd-disperses-pro-palestinian-protest-columbia-university/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia University in New York
- Columbia University President Nemat Minouche Shafik authorized New York police to clear a protest encampment set up by students demonstrating against Israel's actions in Gaza. Over 100 protesters were arrested.
- The protesters had violated the school's rules and policies against unauthorized demonstrations and were not willing to engage with administrators.
- The university began suspending students who participated in the protest encampment. At least three students, including Isra Hirsi, Maryam Iqbal, and Soph Dinu, have received suspension notices.
- The demonstrations at Columbia University are part of a series of protests disrupting university campuses, bridges, and airports since the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began.
German spying: Two men held over suspected Russian sabotage plot: Germany authorities say the men were planning to sabotage military aid for Ukraine and had ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514667/german-spying-two-men-held-over-suspected-russian-sabotage-plot
The United States on Thursday used its veto power to block a Security Council proposal regarding Palestine's request for full United Nations membership ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules: BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French ...
reuters.com/legal/bnp-paribas-must-face-lawsuit-over-sudanese-genocide-us-judge-rules-2024-04-18/
Sudan conflict: A front-row seat to my country falling apart: Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796620
With new tanks: Bundeswehr is rebuilding a dismantled branch of troops: More than ten years ago, the army anti-aircraft force was disbanded and the Gepard tanks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-eingestampfte-Truppengattung-wieder-auf-article24882716.html
Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops: Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240413-thousands-protest-in-niger-demanding-immediate-withdrawal-of-us-troops
Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?: Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/did-gaza-protests-force-algerias-first-kfc-restaurant-close
Senegal's Faye makes first foreign visit as president to Mauritania: Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday visited neighbouring Mauritania on ...
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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/senators-begin-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-impeachment-trial-live-updates-rcna147038
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
German Navy: "Donau" with leading role in NATO exercise: NATO is preparing for a possible Russian attack on the alliance's territory with a major maneuver ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/deutsche-marine-nato-uebung-steadfast-defender-russland-100.html
Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
Gaza war: Egypt could open the border - why this is important: The US warns Israel not to attack Rafah. The humanitarian consequences would probably be ...
nzz.ch/international/gaza-krieg/aegypten-koennte-grenze-zu-gaza-oeffnen-ld.1826607
As it happened: Iran attacks Israel with 300 drones, missiles; warns against retaliation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-says-iran-has-launched-drone-attack-air-defences-poised
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/russia-pounds-ukraines-cities-and-front-lines-as-air-defences-dwindle
U.S. agrees to Rafah op in exchange for limited response to Iran - report: While Cairo seeks to postpone or cancel the Rafah operation, the Biden administration ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-u-s-agrees-to-rafah-op-in-exchange-for-limited-response-to-iran-report
Hamas rejects latest Gaza truce proposal, demands permanent ceasefire: Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar ...
euronews.com/2024/04/14/hamas-rejects-latest-gaza-truce-proposal-demands-permanent-ceasefire
Russian military instructors are in Niger to train the national army. The military experts were seen unloading gear from a cargo plane when they arrived ... Show more #DWAfrica
UPDATE: Kenyan military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crashwww.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/kenyan-military-chief-among-10-people-killed-in-helicopter-crash-4595554 #MonitorUpdates
Mali bans media coverage of political parties: The move comes a day after the West African nation's ruling military junta suspended the activities of political ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/11/mali-bans-media-coverage-of-political-parties_6668141_4.html
Sudan's conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities: Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel paramilitaries ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244120736/sudan-conflict-anniversary-humanitarian-crisis
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
New procurement under high pressure: Germany delivers another Patriot system to Kiev
n-tv.de/politik/Deutschland-liefert-weiteres-Patriot-System-an-Kiew-article24871109.html
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
Sudan civil war: The children living between starvation and death in Darfur: Millions have fled Sudan's year-long civil war and hunger is now leading to the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68788650
China's government is helping fuel the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel reveals
axios.com/2024/04/16/china-fentanyl-crisis-us-house-investigation
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
Columbia Threatens to Suspend Students as President Testifies in Congress: As the Columbia University president testifies in D.C. over antisemitism on campuses ...
newsweek.com/columbia-university-warns-students-suspend-over-protest-president-testifies-congress-1891471
They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand FISA Surveillance Program: Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/fisa-surveillance-bill-program.html
US judge dismisses war crimes lawsuits against Libya's Khalifa Haftar: A US federal judge dismissed a series of lawsuits against Libyan military commander ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-judge-dismisses-war-crimes-lawsuits-against-libyas-khalifa-haftar
US Navy can’t hide its flagging fleet: The US Navy faces shipbuilding delays and setbacks threatening multiple critical capabilities ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-navy-cant-hide-its-flagging-fleet/
‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief: Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/crimes-against-humanity-may-have-been-committed-in-sudan-says-un-chief
Tunisia: Leading regional figures launch campaign to help secure release of Ghannouchi
middleeasteye.net/news/tunisia-political-figures-launch-campaign-secure-release-rached-ghannouchi
Professor who Columbia president said was ‘spoken to’ for calling Hamas invasion ‘astounding’ says he wasn’t disciplined
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/professor-columbia-president-hamas-attack/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Italy PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks: TUNIS: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with officials in Tunis Wednesday to discuss what she called ...
arabnews.com/node/2494841/world
Donors pledge more than $2 billion in support for Sudan, says France's Macron: Participants urge UN secretary general's personal envoy for Sudan to push for ...
thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2024/04/15/donors-pledge-more-than-2-billion-in-support-for-sudan-says-frances-macron/
Who is Muslim Brotherhood's Badie, once one of Egypt's most powerful men?: Mohamed Badie, the top leader of Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood organisation ...
reuters.com/world/africa/who-is-muslim-brotherhoods-badie-once-one-egypts-most-powerful-men-2024-04-14/
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