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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...

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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government

Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.

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REPUBLISHED: Gbajabiamila Corruption Story That Landed FirstNews Editor in Undeground Cell

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Quick Glance: Corruption Scandal: Gbajabiamila's Alleged Scheme Exposed

President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the new cabal at Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, allegedly tried to embezzle $30 billion and 66 valuable properties.

The Presidency cabal is fighting the takeover of four erring banks seized by the Central Bank of Nigeria, allegedly arranging for their cronies to buy the affected banks surreptitiously.

The cabal allegedly concocted lies to convince President Tinubu to stop the Special Investigator's investigations and shielded suspects from interrogation.

Gbajabiamila attempted to control the funds himself and gave instructions on how they should be distributed. Civil society groups urge President Tinubu not to undermine the credibility of the investigations and to warn Gbajabiamila to stay out of the Special Investigator's affairs.

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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday

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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...

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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.

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Apr 17

Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...

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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.

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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...

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Apr 17

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...

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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 11

Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...

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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.

There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Apr 12

Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party

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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case

Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.

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Apr 12

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

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Apr 14

Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...

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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.

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Apr 16

Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

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Apr 16

Weed out corrupt officers, Akpabio urges IG Egbetokun: The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Police, particularly the Inspector General ...

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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...

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Apr 05

Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays: Some schools closed as early as last week due to the financial woes.

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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...

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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones

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RFK Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, saying he wants to hear ‘every side’

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Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...

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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...

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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

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Apr 10

Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...

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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.

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Apr 05

Consultants end pay dispute with government in England: Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.

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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...

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Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...

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Exclusive | Big Corporate Mergers Get Fresh Tax Scrutiny in Washington: Two senators—a Democrat and a Republican—want to end tax-free corporate mergers like the ...

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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...

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Judge denies Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution: A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald ...

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Ukraine receives $118M from Japan for health care and recovery: Ukraine's state budget has received a $118 million grant from the Government of Japan as part ...

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Apr 07

BREAKING: Budget padding controversy: SERAP sues Akpabio for failure to recall Ningi

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Ruto borrows more than Uhuru, Kibaki with lower development despite collecting more in taxes

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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake: The allegations in the cases against chief ministers are that they received “bribes” in order to do ...

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The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure: With the 2024 season's fresh snow comes a dumping of unwelcome information on the future of ...

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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights: Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones

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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel: Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend the sale of arms to ...

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Apr 05

Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...

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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma: The Bungoma State Lodge will be the second State Lodge in Western region.

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Facebook shuts news tab after Meta vows to stop paying Australian publishers for content

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Mar 31

Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office: "I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as ...

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Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping: As many as 40 Tory MPs are believed to be opposed to the new rules which would give police ...

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Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery: GOP Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) on Sunday called for the government to “come together” to ...

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Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken international humanitarian law' - but advice not published

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Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market: Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10 ...

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Mar 31

Nigerian private university announces huge increase in fees: Before this increment, students paid between N800,000 and N1.2 million as hostel fees per session ...

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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United Pip USM Alger 1-0 In Uyo: Rivers United claimed a 1-0 win over Algerian side, USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF ...

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FIJ NG Mar 29

Tompolo, Company Place N81m Newspaper Ads to Celebrate Tinubu’s Birthday: Sometimes, newspapers concede certain discounts to advertisers for customer retention ...

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Mar 24

Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings

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Mar 23

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...

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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.

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Mar 29

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate

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Mar 29

Budget padding: Senate may recall Ningi from suspension: Senate likely to recall Senator Abdul Ningi from suspension. President of the Senate hints at resolution ...

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Mar 26

Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape

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Mar 15

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...

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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement

Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.

Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.

While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.

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Mar 29

Biden says he's working to secure release of Wall Street Journal reporter held for a year in Russia

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Quick Glance: US Reporter Evan Gershkovich's One Year in Russian Jail

A year after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security forces on espionage charges, family, friends, and journalists commemorate the anniversary with readings of his articles and support campaigns.

Despite official press accreditation and years of reporting in Russia, Gershkovich was accused of obtaining state secrets, leading to international concerns and calls for his release.

His case echoes past events like the detention of Nicholas Daniloff in Moscow, as the US government continues efforts to secure Gershkovich's release and engages in potential prisoner exchange talks with Russia.

Despite ongoing court hearings and extensions of his pretrial detention, Gershkovich remains optimistic, reading books and even contemplating writing a novel post-release, while the US and Russia discuss potential exchange opportunities.

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Mar 22

Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated

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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question

President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.

Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.

The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.

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Mar 27

Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...

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Mar 20

Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'

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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.

Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.

Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.

The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.

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Mar 11

Biden's budget proposal: Family tax breaks, cheaper health care, more: President Joe Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting ...

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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More

President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.

Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.

The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.

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Mar 18

Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.

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Mar 25

Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity

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Mar 27

State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion

The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.

The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.

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Mar 27

Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...

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Mar 20

Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

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Mar 14

Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...

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Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional

A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.

The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.

The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.

Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.

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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election

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A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.

Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.

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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...

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Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations

Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.

The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.

Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.

The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.

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Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality: Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military ...

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Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.

Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.

Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.

Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.

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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business

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BREAKING: Killers of 16 soldiers may be mercenaries, not Nigerians – Akpabio: The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, said those involved in the ...

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US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions

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Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia

The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.

For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.

As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.

In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.

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