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Israel could still force an exodus into Egypt: A major Israeli move into Rafah would trigger the frantic flight of hundreds of thousands of Gazans.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/gaza-egypt-exodus-rafah-invasion/
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4622320-us-deliver-aid-gaza-sea-by-early-may/
Biden and 17 world leaders call on Hamas to release the hostages: The deal on the table "would bring an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/hostages-hamas-gaza-israel-american-biden
Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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US campus protests for Gaza turn into electoral trap for Biden: Demonstrations and sit-ins against the war in Gaza are increasing at universities across the ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/25/us-campus-protests-for-gaza-turn-into-electoral-trap-for-biden_6669501_4.html
Struggle for ceasefire: Israel apparently ready for new hostage agreement before Rafah offensive
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Netanyahu likens US campus encampments by ‘antisemitic mobs’ to 1930s Nazi Germany
timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-likens-us-campus-encampments-by-antisemitic-mobs-to-1930s-nazi-germany/
Arrests in US over Gaza protests, House speaker heckled: Columbia University students heckled US House Speaker Mike Johnson as he visited the flashpoint of ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0425/1445536-us-protests/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Student protesters launch ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Brown University: The protesters are calling on the University divest from companies that support ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/student-protester-pro-palestinian-encampment-occupy-brown-university/
Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment: The university said it made “important progress” with students protesting the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/24/columbia-university-student-protests-palestine-israel-news/
Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.
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Orders for new evacuations as strikes in Gaza intensify: Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza yesterday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445303-israel-strikes-gaza/
UN-appointed inquiry report says Israel hasn't proved alleged widespread UNRWA staff links to Hamas
axios.com/2024/04/22/unrwa-israel-hamas-report-gaza
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports: Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/as-more-bodies-found-un-human-rights-chief-horrified-by-gaza-mass-graves
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-22-24/
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns as Gaza pounded: JERUSALEM: Israel's military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israeli-military-intelligence-chief-resigns-gaza-pounded-hamas-war-4283126
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Rabbi Seth Limmer: As Passover arrives, how do we heal our divisions?: Unless we unite around a shared moral vision for the Middle East, we run the risk of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/21/opinion-passover-2024-israel-gaza/
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s south kills at least nine Palestinians in Rafah, including six children
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.
- The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.
- Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/israel_war_crimes
PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
timesofisrael.com/pas-abbas-threatens-to-reconsider-ties-with-us-after-veto-of-un-membership-bid/
Columbia Students Who Were Arrested Face Uncertain Consequences: Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/arrested-columbia-students-suspended.html
Gaza hospitals coin WCNSF acronym: Wounded child, no surviving family: Save the Children aid worker Soraya Ali describes apocalyptic scenes in Rafah where ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-20/gaza-hospitals-coin-wcnsf-acronym-wounded-child-no-surviving-family.html
Snap Insight: Israel may have had the ‘last word’ with reported attack on Iran, but Netanyahu is no clear winner
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/israel-iran-attack-netanyahu-retaliate-message-snap-insight-4277866
Why Wealthiest Gulf Powers Like UAE Are Snapping Up Prime Property in Egypt: Crown jewels including resorts and a gas station chain are up for grabs ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-27/why-wealthiest-gulf-powers-like-uae-are-snapping-up-prime-property-in-egypt
Dubai Flooding Was Up to 40% More Intense Due to Climate Change: Global warming exacerbated recent rain in the UAE and Oman, scientists found ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/dubai-flooding-was-up-to-40-more-intense-due-to-climate-change
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Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead in Baghdad: The government says a specialist team is looking into the death of the well-known influencer.
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Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies: Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Why Gaza Protests on U.S. College Campuses Have Become So Contagious: Experts say the partisan political context in Washington is a driver behind the spread of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/europe/interpreter-gaza-college-protests.html
Large tornado seen touching down in Nebraska: Severe and powerful storms have moved across several US states, leaving many experiencing power shortages.
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Quick Glance: Large Tornado Spotted in Nebraska
- Multiple storms are moving across Iowa and Nebraska. A resident in Lincoln spotted a tornado forming in the distance. Thousands are experiencing power shortages according to local media.
India set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties: India and Oman will sign a trade deal in the coming months, two Indian government ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-set-sign-trade-deal-with-oman-expand-its-middle-east-ties-2024-04-27/
US Air Force awards $13 bln Doomsday plane contract to Sierra Nevada: The U.S. Air Force said on Friday that it has awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-awards-doomsday-plane-contract-sierra-nevada-2024-04-26/
Why is red eye disease on the rise in Uganda?: Red eyes have in recent times had people in Uganda looking over their shoulder. In this explainer ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/why-is-red-eye-disease-on-the-rise-in-uganda--4604018
Look: UAE resident finds rare vintage soft drink bottle after recent rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
apnews.com/article/france-paris-university-campus-protests-israel-palestinians-gaza-b2743b076ff31a8dbe74478a046c1379
Gaza pier: US begins building floating base to boost aid: Two million meals a day could be delivered via sea to feed people in Gaza, the US says
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68904209
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for army mass killings coverage : West African country Burkina Faso suspended radio networks, BBC and Voice of ...
wionews.com/world/burkina-faso-suspends-bbc-voice-of-america-for-army-mass-killings-coverage-715608
Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/rafah-gaza-israel-hostages-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Slow train to Penang: the return of the Eastern & Oriental Express : After a four-year hiatus the lavish hotel-train is back, on a new route through the jungles ...
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America: The West African country suspended the radio networks for two weeks, after they aired and published an NGO report ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/26/burkina-faso-suspends-bbc-and-voice-of-america_6669623_4.html
A Baby Born in Gaza After Her Mother Was Killed Has Died: The birth of the girl, captured on video, brought a glimmer of hope to war-torn Gaza ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/middleeast/gaza-baby-dies-palestinian-mother-israel-strike.html
Turkish universities infamous for calling police on any student protest 'saddened' by police brutality in US campuses
duvarenglish.com/turkish-universities-infamous-for-calling-police-on-any-student-protest-saddened-by-police-brutality-in-us-campuses-news-64265
Quick Glance: Turkish Universities Condemn Police Brutality in US Campuses
- Turkish universities condemn police brutality at US universities against pro-Palestinian protestors.
- Boğaziçi University responds to the arrest of Noelle McAfee, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Emory University, and stands in solidarity with the academic community.
- The Middle East Technical University in Ankara criticizes the disproportionate reaction to peaceful protests and condemns the violation of human rights.
- Istanbul University and Ankara University express similar concerns regarding the repression of student protests and the abuse of police force.
Violent Arrest of Emory Professor Spotlights Brutality of Police Crackdown on Campus Protests
commondreams.org/news/emory-protests-arrests
Sierra Leone energy minister resigns over electricity crisis, as power returns to capital
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Exclusive: UAE planning second nuclear power plant, sources say: The United Arab Emirates will tender shortly for the construction of a new nuclear power plant ...
reuters.com/business/energy/uae-planning-second-nuclear-power-plant-sources-say-2024-04-26/
Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave: An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/world/middleeast/gaza-mass-grave-nasser-hospital.html
Two senators want US to order Tesla to restrict Autopilot use: Two U.S. senators on Friday urged regulators to bar Tesla from allowing the use of driver ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/two-senators-want-us-order-tesla-restrict-autopilot-use-2024-04-26/
Devilishly good: Luxembourg is represented at a cheerleading world championship for the first time
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FULL LIST: Fubara, Tompolo… 166 People on EFCC Wanted List: This 166 people-strong list includes the Governor of Rivers State, past governors, ex-bankers ...
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War in Gaza: 18 countries urge Hamas to free hostages: All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.
euronews.com/2024/04/26/war-in-gaza-18-countries-urge-hamas-to-free-hostages-as-israeli-strikes-hit-rafah
Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order
foreignaffairs.com/china/axis-upheaval-russia-iran-north-korea-taylor-fontaine
Paid articlePaid California college cancels graduation ceremony as protests over Israel's war in Gaza continue
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC over report on alleged mass killings: BBC Africa is suspended for two weeks for covering a Human Rights Watch report on alleged mass ...
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Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza: “Investigate what?” an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said.
politico.com/news/2024/04/26/israel-mass-graves-gaza-00154696
Chef Jose Andres mourns World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza at Washington Cathedral
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Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/israel-prepares-forces-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-intensifies
Saudi Capital to Cut Population Goal as City Reviews Strategy: Saudi Arabia’s capital is set to pull back on its target to double its population by 2030 as it ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/saudi-capital-to-cut-population-goal-as-city-reviews-strategy
Paid articlePaid White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
Eurofighters are deployed: Bundeswehr intercepts Russian military aircraft: A Russian reconnaissance plane is flying over the Baltic Sea and is intercepted by ...
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Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund: The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee ...
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First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh: Once unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68903890
More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains: Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/more-than-100-inmates-escape-from-nigeria-prison-after-heavy-rains
Somalia detains U.S.-trained commandos over theft of rations: Somalia's government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S ...
reuters.com/world/somalia-detains-us-trained-commandos-over-theft-rations-2024-04-26/
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/putins-brittle-regime
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Kyrgyzstan Blocks TikTok: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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UAE: Soon, travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 30 minutes by flying taxis - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uae-soon-travel-from-abu-dhabi-to-dubai-in-just-30-minutes-by-flying-taxis
Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
cnn.com/2024/04/25/middleeast/gaza-400-bodies-mass-grave-hospital-intl/
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
Fly Jinnah launches new flights connecting Muscat with Islamabad: Muscat: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new non-stop ...
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Pakistan c.bank expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal, Reuters poll finds
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/pakistan-cbank-expected-hold-rates-monday-ahead-imf-deal-reuters-poll-finds-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Pakistan central bank set to keep rates steady before IMF deal
- Pakistan's central bank is widely expected to maintain its key interest rate at a record 22% for the seventh consecutive policy meeting as the country awaits approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and engages in discussions for a long-term program.
- The fund's executive board meeting will follow Monday's policy decision to discuss the approval of $1.1 billion in funding for Pakistan, representing the final tranche of a $3 billion standby arrangement with the IMF.
- The median estimate from a Reuters poll of 14 analysts indicates that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will keep rates stable. Some analysts anticipate a rate cut before signing a new program with the IMF in the future.
- Pakistan's Finance Minister has stated that Islamabad will commence talks with the IMF next month and could potentially secure an agreement on the new program by early July. The policy decision will also take into account inflation, tensions in the Middle East, and the Fed's delay in monetary easing.
Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change: But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68897443
Three nurses killed, two injured in Nizwa road accident: Muscat: Three nurses of the Nizwa Hospital were killed following a run-over accident in front of the ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152810/oman/health/three-nurses-killed-two-injured-in-nizwa-road-accident
Gazans vent anger against Hamas : Dissent against Islamist group increases after six months of gruelling conflict with Israel
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
SPOTTED: Scandalous Email From Wole Olanipekun’s Firm That Ended a Lawyer’s Career
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