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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-us-blocks-un-membership-for-palestine/live-68856365
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Indian food regulator begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods, ET reports
reuters.com/world/india/indian-food-regulator-begins-enquiry-into-nestle-over-alleged-sugar-use-baby-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offense for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/teenager-charged-with-terrorism-over-sydney-bishop-stabbing-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/19/us-vetoes-palestine-becoming-a-united-nations-member-state/
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
There are questions about how new flexible work arrangement guidelines will impact the job market and salaries. What we do know is that remote work boosts ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/flexi-work-arrangement-guidelines-companies-adapt-retain-workers-4275726
“The Palestinian people have not lost their humanity. You wouldn’t find people who long for a normal life, like our people on Gaza ... Show more
US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/us-united-nations-resolution-palestine-membership-intl/
LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
WATCH: Footage released by the Spanish Civil Guard shows the vehicle that picked up Singaporean Audrey Fang outside her hotel in Spain ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singaporean-man-killing-woman-spain-audrey-fang-appears-court-4277941
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/australia-news-today-defence-spending-new-zealand-inflation-mining-stocks
Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...
wsj.com/economy/inflation-in-new-zealand-eases-but-near-term-rate-cuts-unlikely-a4cfaac0
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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From embattled Asian currencies to earnings reports from European banks, these are the business and finance stories to look out for in the week ahead www.reuters.com/business/take-five/global-markets-themes-graphic-2024-04-19/
Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/iran-ready-to-de-escalate-if-israel-stops-adventurism-un-told
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
apnews.com/article/china-indonesia-wang-yi-marsudi-gaza-3d248aca60a471bbb4990e61ceb4967e
Family violence is a 'men's issue': Chief Justice of the Family Court calls on men to lead change
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/chief-justice-family-court-men-must-make-change-family-violence/103748036
Live news: S&P 500 and Nasdaq post fifth session loss in a row
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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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
🇺🇳 The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote this week on a resolution that would give a green light for a #Palestinian 🇵🇸 state to join the UN as a full member ... Show more
Palestinian representative to the UN, Ziad Abu Amr has told the UN Security Council that granting Palestinians a sovereign state will pave the way for peace in ... Show more
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
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Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797737
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/us-sees-hurdles-to-un-majority-on-monitoring-north-korea-s-nuclear-arms
Paid articlePaid Singapore PM Lee to hand over power to successor Wong on May 15: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, announced on Monday he will hand over power to his ...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep regret over the #UN Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to approve a full membership for #Palestine in the council ... Show more #Kuwait
🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership: The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240417-%F0%9F94%B4-live-security-council-to-vote-on-palestinian-state-un-membership
Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on 'coercive' China: SYDNEY: Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday (Apr ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-unveils-new-defence-strategy-eye-coercive-china-4271391
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lays floral tribute for those killed at a Sydney mall www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sydney-stabbing-that-killed-6-was-not-an-ideological-attack-police-say-2024-04-13/
Australia’s prime minister said on Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security guard wounded in the deadly Sydney shopping centre ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828212 #DawnToday #Australia
Knife attack in Sydney: How an innocent man was declared the perpetrator on social media
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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
UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine
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Australia News Today: Star inquiry, Macquarie, NZ inflation, Sydney stabbing: Good morning, it’s Georgie here in Sydney. Here’s what you need to know today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/australia-news-today-star-inquiry-macquarie-nz-inflation-sydney-stabbing
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
dw.com/en/un-raises-600-million-for-ethiopia-falls-short-of-target/a-68845033
🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
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Sydney mall stabbing: France’s ‘Bollard Man’ gains Australian residency for confronting killer, thanks to PM Albanese
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-israel-call-on-unsc-to-condemn-irans-attack-but-no-action-taken-797281
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
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Paid articlePaid 🔴 Around 25,000 tonnes of explosives were dropped on Gaza by Israel, killing at least 250 Palestinians daily, with AI largely identifying the targets ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
United Nations human rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani has called on Israeli security forces to immediately end their active participation in and ... Show more
World paid little attention to Sudan's war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
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Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
ft.com/content/bdcb7d8a-e958-4910-9d1b-a6a519812503
The United States will on Thursday vote against a #Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, a #US official told Reuters ... Show more
The grieving parents have opened up about the tragic final video message they received from their son. Full story: www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/painful-moment-cauchi-family-knew-son-joel-cauchi-was-a-murderer/news-story/41f230deaf8dade569244a68e087335f
"Biden has been weak in allowing Netanyahu to continue his extremist agenda," Scholar Jeffrey Sachs tells #AJEUpFront host Marc Lamont Hill about US ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch
Johor to become most economically developed state in Malaysia: PM Anwar: A wealthier Johor must care for people’s welfare too, said the premier.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johor-to-become-most-economically-developed-state-in-malaysia-says-pm-anwar
War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in SeoulThe US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield ... Show more #LindaThomasGreenfield #US #UN #Seoul #Korea #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #live #Reuters #news www.reuters.com/
Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone’s thrilled: The broad enthusiasm for generative AI is reflected in the investments in GenAI efforts ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/generative-ai-is-coming-for-healthcare-and-not-everyones-thrilled/
Westfield Bondi mall attack: What's known about how it unfolded?: The BBC's Katy Watson explains the violence at Bondi Junction that left six people ...
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🔴 At least four Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on the al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, reports Palestinian news agency Wafa ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details emerge of his six victims
cnn.com/2024/04/15/australia/australia-sydney-mall-attacker-targeted-women-victims-intl-hnk/
Sydney Church Stabbing Deemed A Terrorist Attack By Australian Authorities: Police officials said the stabbing appeared premeditated and fit the criteria of ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/16/sydney-church-stabbing-deemed-a-terrorist-attack-by-australian-authorities/
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
reuters.com/world/caribbean-ambassador-calls-global-action-establish-slavery-tribunal-2024-04-17/
U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html
Bruce Lehrmann, a former government adviser, raped a colleague in a Parliament House office, an Australian judge found, dismissing a defamation suit in a case ...
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Oman expresses regret over UN Security Council's decision on Palestinian membership I Times of Oman
timesofoman.com/article/144554-oman-expresses-regret-over-un-security-councils-decision-on-palestinian-membership
The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite growing ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-chief-urges-maximum-restraint-from-israel-at-emergency-meeting-after-irans-attack
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/us-envoy-to-un-visits-fortified-border-between-north-and-south-korea-
#VantageOnFirstpost : Countries across the world have urged Israel to not retaliate after Iran carried out an unprecedented missile and drone attack on Saturday night ... Show more
Rafael Nadal loses to Alex de Minaur in Barcelona tennis comeback: Rafael Nadal's Barcelona tennis comeback ended with defeat to Alex de Minaur
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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