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North Korean Defector-Turned-Lawmaker to Attend Washington Summit: The US invited a South Korean lawmaker who defected from North Korea to address a Washington ...
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North Korean prisoners tortured and starved, some eat bugs: watchdog: Korea Future, an NGO, detailed the experiences of detainees, including one forced to abort ...
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Five Key Moments From TikTok CEO’s Combative Hearing in Congress: TikTok CEO Shou Chew sought to protect his company from a potential US ban or forced sale ...
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North Korean Defector-Turned-Lawmaker to Attend Washington Summit: The US invited a South Korean lawmaker who defected from North Korea to address a Washington ...
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North Korean prisoners tortured and starved, some eat bugs: watchdog: Korea Future, an NGO, detailed the experiences of detainees, including one forced to abort ...
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Five Key Moments From TikTok CEO’s Combative Hearing in Congress: TikTok CEO Shou Chew sought to protect his company from a potential US ban or forced sale ...
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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says
reuters.com/world/russian-delegation-visits-pyongyang-discuss-cooperation-against-spying-kcna-says-2024-03-27/
US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
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US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-set-up-task-force-block-north-korea-oil-shipments-2024-03-27/
U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite: SEOUL -- Economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea have been losing their impact ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Datawatch/U.N.-sanctions-on-North-Korea-have-been-losing-their-bite
Biden Says US Should Fund Rebuilding of Downed Baltimore Bridge: President Joe Biden said the US government ought to pay to rebuild a major bridge in Baltimore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/biden-says-us-should-fund-rebuilding-of-downed-baltimore-bridge
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
N. Korea says no interest in holding summit with Japan, rejects further talks: North Korea said on Tuesday it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240326-n-korea-says-no-interest-in-holding-summit-with-japan-rejects-further-talks
Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: ‘Give us the damn Patriots’
thehill.com/policy/international/4556730-ukrainian-foreign-minister-stresses-need-more-weapons/
Sanctions: USA and South Korea want to block illegal oil supplies to North Korea: A task force is to prevent North Korea from circumventing UN sanctions when ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/sanktionen-usa-und-suedkorea-wollen-illegale-oellieferungen-nach-nordkorea-blockieren/100028153.html
North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans: North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/entertainment/north-korea-tv-jeans-censorship-scli-intl/
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Abortion Rights and the Cold, Dead Hand of Anthony Comstock: Anti-abortion activists want to use the Comstock Act to ban all abortions in the nation ...
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Alan Titchmarsh's jeans censored by North Korean television: Skinny jeans are reportedly banned by the state because they are reportedly a symbol of Western ...
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New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Ann Kuster to retire from Congress: Kuster, who was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has served six terms on the Hill ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/annie-kuster-retiring-house/
More states are adding protections against big ambulance bills: Momentum is growing amid little expectation Congress will soon close a loophole in surprise ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/surprise-medical-bills-ambulance-health-costs
Ukraine war latest: At least 32 Ukrainian POWs executed in Russian captivity during winter, UN says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-march-26/
Style icks: What would you censor in the fashion world? : As North Korea censor a pair of jeans, the Euronews Culture team ask themselves: What would we want to ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/03/28/style-icks-what-would-you-censor-in-the-fashion-world
Satellite Images Show North Korea’s Increasing Isolation: The country was the first to close its border in the pandemic. It still hasn’t fully emerged.
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War Spending: What Is It Good For?: The case of Gaza may be extreme in its brutality and the sheer speed of the slaughter, but it underscores the need to ...
tomdispatch.com/spending-unlimited-2/
North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
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Report on satellite images: Russia apparently supplies oil to North Korea: North Korea is to be isolated by UN sanctions. De facto, however, it continues to do ...
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N. Korea to hold arts festival marking late founder's birth anniversary : North Korea said Wednesday it will hold an international arts festival next month ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371482.html
What is the Comstock Act? The 151-year-old law mentioned in SCOTUS abortion pill case
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Apps like TikTok push users to fight their political battles: TikTok, Uber and other companies ask you to advocate against regulation affecting them ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/26/tiktok-ban-lobbying-congress/
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service head visits North Korea to strengthen cooperation in response to pressure from external forces
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/28/7448526/
US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea : U.S. Marines have joined a large-scale combined exercise at a high-tech training ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/205_371587.html
Russia's Spy Chief Visited North Korea for Security Talks – State Media: Russia's spy chief visited Pyongyang earlier this week to discuss security cooperation ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/28/russias-spy-chief-visited-north-korea-for-security-talks-state-media-a84661
The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems: Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits ...
coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/27/the-munchables-hack-is-way-worse-than-it-seems/
Crypto game Munchables on Blast exploited for $63M: Munchables, an NFT game built on Ethereum layer 2 network Blast, suffered a $62 million exploit.
cointelegraph.com/news/nft-game-munchables-blast-exploited-62-million
Hiroshima IT execs facing fresh arrest warrants, suspected of hiring N. Korean workers - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240327/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
Japan warns of N Korean IT workers posing as Japanese to earn money: The Japanese government on Tuesday warned domestic companies about contracting North Korean ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-warns-of-n.-korean-it-workers-posing-as-japanese-to-earn-money
Munchables Exploited for $62M, Hack Linked to Rogue North Korean Team Member: The broader crypto community is calling for a controversial chain rollback in a bid ...
coindesk.com/tech/2024/03/27/munchables-exploited-for-62m-ether-linked-to-rogue-north-korean-team-member/
FT: Russia begins ‘arms-for-oil’ trade with North Korea, defies sanctions: Russia is defying U.N. sanctions by supplying North Korea with oil ...
kyivindependent.com/ft-russia-begins-arms-for-oil-trade-with-north-korea-defies-sanctions/
PPP leader's visit to disgraced ex-president brings little benefit : The visit of ruling People Power Party (PPP) interim leader Han Dong-hoon to former ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371441.html
The Cast of 'Physical: 100' Season 2: Your Guide: Netflix's hit Korean reality series 'Physical: 100' puts fitness buffs through brutal physical challenges ...
marieclaire.com/culture/tv-shows/physical-100-season-2-cast/
Times Daily World Briefing: Israel won’t abide by UN ceasefire: Fighting in Gaza continues despite the security council ceasefire resolution. Plus ...
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North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68664644
Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
North Korea has no interest in summit with Japan or talks, Kim's sister says: North Korea said on Tuesday it had no interest in a summit with Japan and would ...
reuters.com/world/europe/north-korea-says-no-interest-summit-with-japan-rejects-more-talks-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’: Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ ...
ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2
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Why is Congress slashing funding for antitrust enforcement that protects consumers?
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4554910-why-is-congress-slashing-funding-for-antitrust-enforcement-that-protects-consumers/
House members seem to really hate their jobs: More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early.
abcnews.go.com/538/house-members-hate-jobs/story
Congress: Another GOP Rep. Quits; Tammy Murphy Exits NJ Senate Race; MJT Wants to Oust Mike Johnson
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/congress_another_gop_rep_quits_tammy_murphy_exits_nj_senate_race_mjt_wants_to_oust_mike_johnson
Navy holds remembrance ceremony for sailors killed in 2010 warship sinking by N. Korea
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/262_371393.html
North Korea’s leader Kim visits tank unit, calls for stepping combat readiness: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a tank unit and called for stepping ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/25/North-Korea-s-leader-Kim-visits-tank-unit-calls-for-stepping-combat-readiness
Senior North Korean official meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing: A senior North Korean official leading a delegation to China met with Chinese Foreign Minister ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/senior-north-korean-official-meets-chinas-wang-yi-beijing-2024-03-25/
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends message of sympathy to Putin over concert shooting
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/24/North-Korea-s-Kim-Jong-Un-sends-message-of-sympathy-to-Putin-over-concert-shooting
Mike Johnson Faces Doomsday Scenario: Amid a number of GOP resignations, the House speaker is coming under pressure from within his own party.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-republican-house-representatives-1882950
Abandoned building in North Korea known as 'Hotel of Doom': At 1,080 feet, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang is one of the tallest unoccupied buildings ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Republican's Removal: The Georgia representative has criticized Mike Gallagher over his plans to resign from Congress.
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-gallagher-1882772
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
That Asian meal you eat on holidays could launder money for North Korea: United Nations finds IT contract and crypto scams are just two of DPRK's illicit ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/un_north_korea_report/
‘Unbought and unbossed’: the incredible, historic story of Shirley Chisholm: A new Netflix biopic brings the achievements of the first Black woman to serve in ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/25/shirley-chisholm-biopic-movie-netflix
Fox News Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on Republican House Exodus: Along with her motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene says her ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-confronted-fox-news-republican-house-exodus-1882821
White House Slams GOP For Abusing Spending Package To Ban Pride Flags At U.S. Embassies
huffpost.com/entry/biden-pride-flags-us-embassies_n_6600e1bce4b07d7c1af24047
Republican John Moolenaar to Lead US House Committee on Competition With China: Michigan Republican John Moolenaar will lead the House Select Committee on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/former-dow-chemical-scientist-to-lead-us-house-s-china-committee
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‘It’s Causing Them to Drop Out of Life’: How Phones Warped Gen Z: The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns social media is fueling a mental health crisis.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/24/the-anxious-generation-qa-00147880
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
apnews.com/article/us-baltics-military-aid-estonia-latvia-lithuania-af6b938e56f2412cc5cee16182cb96c1
Senior North Korean official meets Chinese Foreign Minister in Beijing: A senior North Korean official leading a delegation to China met with Chinese Foreign ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/25/Senior-North-Korean-official-meets-Chinese-Foreign-Minister-in-Beijing
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package, averting US government shutdown: Senate passed the bill after hours of gridlock over funding for three-quarters of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/23/us-senate-passes-1-2-trillion-budget-averting-government-shutdown
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks, KCNA says: North Korean and Chinese officials met this week in Beijing and committed to further ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-china-held-talks-beijing-kcna-says-2024-03-22/
George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
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Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans
- George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.
- His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.
- Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.
- George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.
TikTok ban: Congress members get pushback from their Gen Z kids: Several members of Congress spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how their children reacted ...
businessinsider.com/members-of-congress-get-pushback-on-tiktok-ban-from-kids-2024-3
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US House Speaker Johnson to bring Ukraine aid vote "after Easter" - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/25/us-house-speaker-johnson-to-bring-ukraine-aid-vote-after-easter/
Quick Glance: Johnson Seeks Path on Ukraine Aid
- The Republican speaker has privately discussed ensuring House assistance to Ukraine, despite opposition within his party.
- Johnson has expressed a personal desire to send aid to Ukraine, even though he has voted against it in the past.
- At a private meeting in New Jersey, Johnson emphasized the importance of American aid to Kyiv, despite facing strong opposition within his party.
- The challenge for Johnson is to find a way to provide aid to Ukraine without angering the growing isolationist faction of his party.
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores: Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could ...
wsj.com/world/asia/sirens-sound-anxieties-rise-on-tiny-island-near-north-korean-shores-27773888
North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks: SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korean and Chinese officials have met in Beijing and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/North-Korea-China-commit-to-bolster-ties-in-high-level-Beijing-talks
Point: Congress is right to call for divestment of TikTok | Commentary: Beijing has an iron grasp over TikTok’s algorithm and all user data. Your data ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/point-congress-is-right-to-call-for-divestment-of-tiktok-commentary/
How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine: The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund ...
apnews.com/article/pentagon-ukraine-russia-war-funding-716ce5f7f336f1def7e000ac9170f190
Ryanggang province restores coronavirus emergency command as cases increase: Even though schools and daycares were shut down for 10 days, a disease believed to ...
rfa.org/english/news/korea/covid-03252024165804.html
US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for flexibility: FM Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won't be part of ...
timesofisrael.com/us-bans-unrwa-funding-until-at-least-2025-while-leaving-room-for-flexibility/
Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
- A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.
- The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
The March Madness schools that rule Capitol Hill: We filled out our NCAA March Madness tournament brackets based on which schools have more staffers on Capitol ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/capitol-hill-staff-march-madness-bracket/
Missile technology flows into North Korea under guise of academic research:Nikkei
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Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending bill after short government shutdown: It marks the end of a hard-fought battle to fund the government around six months ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/23/congress-spending-government-shutdown-avoided/73071530007/
Blinken’s Visit to South Korea: Democracy, North Korea, and Beyond: Seoul and Washington continue to seek a more close-knit bilateral alliance to better achieve ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/blinkens-visit-to-south-korea-democracy-north-korea-and-beyond/
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Biden signs budget into law and urges US Congress to vote for aid for Ukraine: US President Joe Biden has signed a US$1.2 trillion budget proposal ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/23/7447832/
What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek
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Quick Glance: Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek in the US
- Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the US from 40 to 32 hours without cutting wages.
- A shorter workweek could increase productivity and job satisfaction, as indicated by studies.
- Critics, however, caution that a 32-hour workweek might pose production challenges in certain industries.
- Despite facing opposition, Sanders aims to ensure that technological advancements benefit workers and not just corporate executives.
Indirect Israel-Hamas hostage talks continue in Qatar, as thousands rally for a deal
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-23-2024/
Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
North Korea-Japan qualifier in Pyongyang canceled by FIFA : FIFA has canceled the North Korea-Japan World Cup qualifier scheduled for Tuesday in Pyongyang.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600_371252.html
More justices, more peace: The push to expand the Supreme Court : Most Americans doubt that SCOTUS will be impartial in decisions affecting the 2024 election ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4549746-more-justices-more-peace-the-push-to-expand-the-supreme-court/
US House passes $1.2 trln bill to avoid shutdown, sends to Senate: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a $1 ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-scrambles-pass-12-trillion-spending-bill-ahead-shutdown-deadline-2024-03-22/
US House Speaker set to invite Netanyahu to address Congress: The planned invitation comes at a time of increased political tensions between the Israeli PM and ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68631499
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
apnews.com/article/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-hamas-3d3c673050eed137cee3a3b3d985c000
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