US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria: The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68843541
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-aircraft-crashes-government-says-2024-04-18/
Sudan: Torn apart by a year of war: Clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General Hemedti's troops has not stopped, forcing nearly 8 million ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/16/sudan-torn-apart-by-a-year-of-war_6668578_124.html
Quick Glance: Sudan: A Year of Devastating Conflict
- The ongoing clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General 'Hemedti's' troops have resulted in the displacement of nearly 8 million Sudanese individuals. The civilian population is facing severe food shortages.
- Sudan is witnessing a collapse while the international response remains lackluster. Villages have been destroyed, towns bombed, and heinous acts committed: 12 months of conflict have shattered a nation of 44 million inhabitants.
- The current humanitarian crisis in Sudan is deemed one of the worst globally. An international aid conference held in Paris excluded the conflicting parties, raising concerns from the Sudanese foreign ministry.
- With famine looming, Sudan is grappling with a dire humanitarian situation. The unexpected escalation of tensions between the two armies followed their transition from allies to adversaries.
The Nigerian army says it has rescued one of the missing Chibok schoolgirls abducted by militant Islamic group Boko Haram a decade ago. Read more: www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/africa/nigeria-chibok-girl-rescued-intl/
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
They were kidnapped from a boarding school 10 years ago. Hear their stories: Punished for daring to seek an education, the Chibok girls endured forced marriages ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/africa/chibok-girls-ten-years-as-equals-intl-cmd/
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68835575
Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/arizona-senate-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
Sudan on brink of collapse and starvation as country marks one year of civil war: As Sudan marks the grim anniversary of a year-long conflict, aid agencies have ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/africa/sudan-civil-war-marks-one-year-intl/
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
theregister.com/2024/04/18/congress_data_broker_surveillance/
The Failures of an American Muslim and Jewish Dialogue: A former member of a prominent program in which both sides shared perspectives reflects on its ...
newlinesmag.com/first-person/the-failures-of-an-american-muslim-and-jewish-dialogue/
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report
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US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
US Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Joe Biden's mental fitness, telling lawmakers on a House of Representatives panel that he has expertly ... Show more reut.rs/49KsJ2x
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.: Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/africa/nigeria-chibok-girls-kidnapping-boko-haram.html
The United States on Thursday used its veto power to block a Security Council proposal regarding Palestine's request for full United Nations membership ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months: A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb ...
reuters.com/world/africa/tunisian-court-imprisons-journalist-insulting-public-official-his-lawyer-says-2024-04-17/
From The New York Times Opinion Section
“You don’t have to like anti-Israel language or activism to be worried about congressional demands to suppress it ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/opinion/columbia-antisemitism-hearing.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-submarine-arrives-in-scotland-for-visit/
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill: A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/democrats-vote-ukraine-bill.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Chad will hold an election next month meant to end three years of military rule. Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby, kicked off his presidential campaign ... Show more reut.rs/3JkkgIQ
The UN Secretary-General has warned of a ‘full blown intercommunal conflict’ in Sudan's Darfur region. A year of war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary ... Show more reut.rs/3JFrQy1
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us-navy-patrol-plane-flies-through-taiwan-strait-2024-04-17/
After a year of war, residents of Sudan's Omdurman say they feel forgotten — here’s what you need to know on the first anniversary of the country's conflict ... Show more reut.rs/3W6AD34
U.S. Navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S.-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-navy-aircraft-taiwan-china-defense-chiefs-rcna148165
Be sure to check advice before you travel ✈️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/travel-warning-any-british-tourist-32602618
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
apnews.com/article/mali-heat-wave-climate-change-7945d75a8c92ecb282db36118a15e4e8
Today marks one year since the commencement of the devastating war in Sudan, pitting the country’s military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan ... Show more
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visits Tunisia to discuss migration | Africanews: We want to involve international organizations, work on repatriations ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/italian-pm-giorgia-meloni-visits-tunisia-to-discuss-migration/
Sivasangari skips injured Egyptian Elhammamy, but world No. 3 Gohar awaits: KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 13 S. Sivasangari’s expected showdown against Hania ElHammamy ...
thestar.com.my/sport/squash/2024/04/20/sivasangari-skips-injured-egyptian-elhammamy-but-world-no-3-gohar-awaits
German spying: Two men held over suspected Russian sabotage plot: Germany authorities say the men were planning to sabotage military aid for Ukraine and had ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514667/german-spying-two-men-held-over-suspected-russian-sabotage-plot
Despite concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, around 90 US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14 billion in assistance to Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/us-legislators-renew-push-for-additional-aid-to-israel-after-iran-attack
Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-house-reviews-impeachment-request-against-judge-chineh-for-ruling-in-favor-of-american-missionary/
One Year into War, Sudan Wracked by World’s Largest Displacement and Hunger Crises
democracynow.org/2024/4/17/sudan_1_year_khalid_mustafa_medani
Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?: Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/did-gaza-protests-force-algerias-first-kfc-restaurant-close
Escalating hostilities in North Darfur are a ‘fresh cause for alarm,’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, as he warned that indiscriminate attacks in ... Show more reut.rs/3JFrQy1
Tunisian journalist sentenced to 6 months in prison for insulting an official | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/tunisian-journalist-sentenced-to-6-months-in-prison-for-insulting-an-official/
Sudan conflict: A front-row seat to my country falling apart: Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796620
UK sanctions businesses funding Sudanese conflict: Britain on Monday imposed sanctions against three businesses which it said were funding military groups behind ...
reuters.com/world/africa/uk-sanctions-businesses-funding-sudanese-conflict-2024-04-15/
US to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict: USAID TO ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL $100 MILLION IN AID TO RESPOND TO CONFLICT IN SUDAN ...
reuters.com/world/us-announce-additional-100-million-aid-respond-sudan-conflict-2024-04-14/
Why there is fighting in Sudan: There is a civil war in Sudan. The civilian population in the African country is suffering. More money was now promised at a ...
deutschlandfunk.de/sudan-kaempfe-unruhen-militaer-102.html
BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules: BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French ...
reuters.com/legal/bnp-paribas-must-face-lawsuit-over-sudanese-genocide-us-judge-rules-2024-04-18/
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism: In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/charting-a-new-course-why-the-us-navy-must-confront-unrealistic-optimism/
With new tanks: the Bundeswehr rebuilds a troop type that was scrapped: More than ten years ago, the Army Air Defense Force was disbanded and the Gepard tanks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-eingestampfte-Truppengattung-wieder-auf-article24882716.html
Sudan conflict: A front-row seat to my country falling apart: Zeinab Mohammed Salih reflects on what has happened to Sudan since fighting broke out a year ago.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796620
Senegal's Faye makes first foreign visit as president to Mauritania: Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday visited neighbouring Mauritania on ...
go.france24.com/zJX
US Navy can’t hide its flagging fleet: The US Navy faces shipbuilding delays and setbacks threatening multiple critical capabilities ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-navy-cant-hide-its-flagging-fleet/
Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/senators-begin-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-impeachment-trial-live-updates-rcna147038
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden delivers remarks at an electrical workers union conference. abcnews.go.com/politics
Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops: Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240413-thousands-protest-in-niger-demanding-immediate-withdrawal-of-us-troops
Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
German Navy: "Donau" with leading role in NATO exercise: NATO is preparing for a possible Russian attack on the alliance's territory with a major maneuver ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/deutsche-marine-nato-uebung-steadfast-defender-russland-100.html
U.S. agrees to Rafah op in exchange for limited response to Iran - report: While Cairo seeks to postpone or cancel the Rafah operation, the Biden administration ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-u-s-agrees-to-rafah-op-in-exchange-for-limited-response-to-iran-report
Gaza war: Egypt could open the border - why this is important: The US warns Israel not to attack Rafah. The humanitarian consequences would probably be ...
nzz.ch/international/gaza-krieg/aegypten-koennte-grenze-zu-gaza-oeffnen-ld.1826607
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
🔗: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/russia-pounds-ukraines-cities-and-front-lines-as-air-defences-dwindle
One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
wsj.com/world/africa/boko-haram-chibok-schoolgirls-10-years-sisters-2206eea0
As it happened: Iran attacks Israel with 300 drones, missiles; warns against retaliation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-says-iran-has-launched-drone-attack-air-defences-poised
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
Hamas rejects latest Gaza truce proposal, demands permanent ceasefire: Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar ...
euronews.com/2024/04/14/hamas-rejects-latest-gaza-truce-proposal-demands-permanent-ceasefire
Sudan's conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities: Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel paramilitaries ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244120736/sudan-conflict-anniversary-humanitarian-crisis
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
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