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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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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.
US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/us-united-nations-resolution-palestine-membership-intl/
US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/19/us-vetoes-palestine-becoming-a-united-nations-member-state/
Live news: S&P 500 and Nasdaq post fifth session loss in a row
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🇺🇳 The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote this week on a resolution that would give a green light for a #Palestinian 🇵🇸 state to join the UN as a full member ... Show more
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/
The United States will on Thursday vote against a #Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, a #US official told Reuters ... Show more
The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite growing ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
Singapore PM Lee to hand over power to successor Wong on May 15: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, announced on Monday he will hand over power to his ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-pm-lee-hand-over-power-successor-wong-may-15-2024-04-15/
Rafael Nadal loses to Alex de Minaur in Barcelona tennis comeback: Rafael Nadal's Barcelona tennis comeback ended with defeat to Alex de Minaur
theathletic.com/5423051/2024/04/17/rafael-nadal-result-barcelona-de-minaur/
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
India’s PM Modi is likely to win a rare third term in office, but by how big a margin?
channelnewsasia.com/asia/india-prime-minister-narendra-modi-third-term-power-general-election-bjp-fragile-opposition-alliance-4277886
Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China: Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/solomon-islanders-vote-in-election-that-could-shape-ties-with-china
‘Light the way’: The SEC says it will be bold in getting more energy projects built
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-sec-reveals-how-it-s-going-to-get-more-energy-projects-built-20240417-p5fkjt.html
The Security Council vote on the Palestinians’ bid to become a full member state of the United Nations is expected to occur Thursday or Friday, diplomats said ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
Rodney Charles: Ageing Kamla, Keith should name their successors now - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/17/rodney-charles-ageing-kamla-keith-should-name-their-successors-now/
Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-13/nsw-simon-kennedy-replaces-scott-morrison-cook-byelection-win/103699670
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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China supports Palestine's full UN membershiap bid, says foreign minister: Israel-Palestine conflict caused ‘humanitarian disaster,' says Wang Yi
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EU leaders finally agree to call for immediate Gaza ceasefire: They are also ready to sanction Iran’s drone programme and ‘a number’ of countries are in talks on ...
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Political Will Needed For Universal Healthcare| Countercurrents: With the elections process already on, health is serious issue to be taken up by the political ...
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BREAKING - The United States had hoped to persuade other member states to vote “no” on the draft resolution so that it could avoid using its veto ... Show more
United States backs Elon Musk's call for permanent UNSC seat for India : In a press conference, United States State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson ...
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UN committee unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership: A United Nations Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian ...
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote: The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/un-palestine-membership-biden
Peace hopes for Yemen must not become collateral damage of other regional conflicts, UN envoy says
arabnews.com/node/2493771/middle-east
Colombia's president accuses Israel of not obeying UN's cease-fire resolution in Gaza
yenisafak.com/en/news/colombias-president-accuses-israel-of-not-obeying-uns-cease-fire-resolution-in-gaza-3681291
Cook byelection: Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy wins Scott Morrison’s former seat
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/14/cook-byelection-liberal-candidate-simon-kennedy-wins-scott-morrisons-former-seat
No UN Security Council consensus on Palestinian membership, but majority ‘in favor’
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/12/no-un-security-council-consensus-on-palestinian-membership-but-majority-in-favor-
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew knocked out in first round of Badminton Asia Championships by Japan's Nishimoto
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-loh-kean-yew-badminton-asia-championships-loss-japan-kenta-nishimoto-4257666
Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council to take appropriate steps to ensure the implementation of its resolution that called for the enforcement ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-un-human-rights-council-f3a91d04be85980da1bc9aaeb1a02e58
Liberal Party needs more women MPs: Tony Abbott: Former prime minister Abbott, who has a chequered history on gender relations, rejected quotas for the Liberal ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberal-party-needs-more-women-mps-tony-abbott-20240405-p5fhml.html
"The people of India will ensure that elections are free and fair. So, don’t worry about it," the external affairs minister said ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066257/i-dont-need-un-to-tell-me-our-elections-should-be-free-and-fair-says-s-jaishankar #LokSabhaElections2024
Explainer: Could the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?: The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday formally asked for renewed consideration by the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/could-palestinians-become-full-united-nations-member-2024-04-02/
What powers does the UN Human Rights Council have?: A resolution which calls for an embargo on arms to Israel citing a "plausible risk of genocide" in ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0404/1441788-un-human-rights-council-explainer/
Albanese has made a statement in choosing Sam Mostyn as governor-general, but he could have been bolder
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/sam-mostyn-governor-general-albanese-could-have-been-bolder/103671384
Nine marginal seats could cement Labor in power for a decade: There’s a very good reason the premier has full confidence in his housing blitz.
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/nine-marginal-seats-could-cement-labor-in-power-for-a-decade-20240331-p5fgdv.html
Saudi Arabia and women's rights: A free ride for women? Not like this: Saudi Arabia takes over the chairmanship of the UN Commission on the Status of Women ...
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When the United Nations Security Council passed its long-awaited Gaza “ceasefire” resolution last week, the United States wasted no time shamelessly ... Show more www.972mag.com/gaza-ceasefire-un-resolution-america/
“It really hurts to stand there in the streets doing a profession that you are not used to it, just in order to provide for your family ... Show more www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/05/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Israel's war is a war for global stability - opinion: Failure by global leaders to recognize Israel’s battle against an irrational adversary resistant to ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-795030
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Revives Push to Shut Down Al Jazeera in Israel
- Netanyahu called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow immediate closure of Al Jazeera in Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revived a push to close down Al Jazeera in Israel.
- The bill would grant the prime minister and communications minister authority to shut down foreign networks posing security risks.
- The renewed efforts come amidst significant protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
CSIS director pushes back on notion he did not fully brief Liberals on Chinese interference
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-csis-director-pushes-back-on-notion-he-did-not-fully-brief-liberals-on/
Paid articlePaid 2024 Masters leaderboard live updates: Ryan Fox leading, full Round 1 tee times, analysis
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Paid articlePaid Thomas Mayo reflects on failed 'Yes' Voice to Parliament campaign six months after referendum
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As the United National Congress (UNC) prepares for the upcoming General Election, MPs, senators and councillors are all tossing their hats in the ring to be a ... Show more
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote on April 18 to be recognized as a full member state, a move opposed by the US ... Show more
Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution
democracynow.org/2024/3/26/un_ceasefire_resolution_israel_gaza
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Can a transitional council end the violence in Haiti?: Gang violence is rampant in Haiti and more than 1,500 people have already been killed this year ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/haiti-krise-uebergangsrat-100.html
Djokovic ‘feeling great’ in Monte Carlo as injured Alcaraz withdraws, De Minaur dismisses Wawrinka
gulftoday.ae/sport/2024/04/10/djokovic-feeling-great-in-monte-carlo-as-injured-alcaraz-withdraws-de-minaur-dismisses-wawrinka
DA wins against IEC in court bid to have SA expats vote at consulates: The DA has won its court case against the Electoral Commission of South Africa to have ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-10-da-wins-against-iec-in-court-bid-to-have-sa-expats-vote-at-consulates/
Miss Universe: Saudi Arabia competes in beauty pageant for the first time: Saudi Arabia does not exactly shine with strong women's rights. Now the country is ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/miss-universe--saudi-arabien-zum-ersten-mal-bei-schoenheitswettbewerb--34583690.html
Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
The American decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza — the first time since the beginning of the war ... Show more www.972mag.com/ceasefire-opposition-israelis-gaza/
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser: Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/just-when-dutton-is-winning-he-sounds-like-a-sore-loser-20240327-p5ffos.html
India elected to several key UN bodies, wins significant re-election to International Narcotics Control Board
deccanherald.com/india/india-elected-to-several-key-un-bodies-wins-significant-re-election-to-international-narcotics-control-board-2971876
The salami rally: “That’s why there won’t be a stock market crash in stocks,” reveals Folker Hellmeyer
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How the UN got caught between the US and Israel: For the first time in the nearly six months of the Israel-Hamas war, the US stood by as the UN Security Council ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0330/1440749-us-israel/
Palestine demands end to 'Israeli impunity' at UN General Assembly address: 'End Israeli impunity and you will see that peace will finally be within our reach ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/palestine-demands-end-to-israeli-impunity-at-un-general-assembly-address-3680946
From the latest US chipmakers to enjoy a boom to a global resolution at the United Nations, these were the week's big stories from the AI revolution
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The United Nations Human Rights Council is all set to consider a draft resolution on imposing an arms embargo on Israel ... Show more
Biden’s Israel policy raises questions - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Biden’s Israel policy raises questions - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/06/bidens-israel-policy-raises-questions.html
Hamas welcomes Human Rights Council resolution demanding halt of arms sales to Israel
yenisafak.com/en/news/hamas-welcomes-human-rights-council-resolution-demanding-halt-of-arms-sales-to-israel-3680794
World food prices rebound from three-year low, says UN agency
gulftoday.ae/business/2024/04/06/world-food-prices-rebound-from-three-year-low-says-un-agency
Noura Erakat, Associate Professor at Rutgers University, says that the UN Gaza ceasefire resolution is binding and that by ignoring it ... Show more
Russia's Support for Move Against Nuclear Weapons in Space Pushed by US: The Biden administration pushed Russia to support a US-backed resolution at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/us-pressures-russia-to-embrace-un-push-against-nukes-in-space
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: America and its Allies Facing Nuclear Uncertainty
- The debate on deterrence and nuclear strategy in America gains significance as great-power rivalry intensifies and efforts towards nuclear modernization become more pronounced.
- The USA is challenged with dealing with Russia and China as potential nuclear rivals and renewing its nuclear complexity.
- Discussions surrounding the modernization of the USA's nuclear arsenal are influenced by varying political views, with some advocating for a more aggressive nuclear posture while others remain skeptical.
- America's allies in Europe and Asia are concerned about uncertainties in the nuclear landscape and need to reassess their own security strategies, especially in light of growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.
India supports UNHRC's resolution on Palestinian self-determination right: India on Friday voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-supports-unhrc-s-resolution-on-palestinian-self-determination-rights-124040501137_1.html
Palestinians eye UN membership vote in April - World News: The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations is pushing for a vote to be recognized as a full ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/palestinians-eye-un-membership-vote-in-april-192177
#RajnathSinghToNews18 : India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has slammed the United Nations for interfering with India's elections in an exclusive conversation with ... Show more
UN Security Council 'must ensure' long-waited cease-fire resolution in Gaza not 'act of meaningless political theatre': Doctors Without Borders
yenisafak.com/en/news/un-security-council-must-ensure-long-waited-cease-fire-resolution-in-gaza-not-act-of-meaningless-political-theatre-doctors-without-borders-3680719
UN Observers to Oversee Venezuela’s Controversial Elections: After Venezuela barred key rivals to Nicolás Maduro, diplomat Yván Gil announced a UN mission to ...
riotimesonline.com/un-observers-to-oversee-venezuelas-controversial-elections/
NSW’s safest seat to go to byelection as MP quits: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall, long seen as a replacement for Barnaby Joyce, is quitting state ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/nsw-s-safest-seat-to-go-to-byelection-as-mp-quits-20240404-p5fhdv.html
Turkey Election Results: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Takes Fight to Erdogan: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu secured his status as the top opponent to President ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-01/turkey-election-results-istanbul-mayor-ekrem-imamoglu-takes-fight-to-erdogan
Quick Glance: Erdogan's Fate after Turkey's Local Elections
- Opposition celebrates surprise victory in Turkish local elections as AKP falters
- CHP wins 35 mayor positions, including Istanbul and Ankara
- Media sees Erdogan's power diminishing and speculates on possible consequences
- Erdogan announces self-criticism and may resort to nationalist foreign policy to sway public opinion
#Gaza : UN aid teams still waiting for Israeli green light to relieve stricken northern hospital saudigazette.com.sa/article/641753
Algeria's presidential election dominated by domestic issues: Early poll has been called for September but many voters are disillusioned with the candidates ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/02/algerias-presidential-election-dominated-by-domestic-issues/
"Rupee hits all-time low while dollar rebounds, triggering fears of a rate cut. Keep an eye on upcoming elections. #IndianEconomy "
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