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‘Ceasefire in Gaza tomorrow if…’: Joe Biden’s stern message
US President Joe Biden said that a ceasefire in the war in Gaza is possible "tomorrow" if Hamas released the hostages.
India’s New York Consulate to remain open across year
The Consulate General of India, New York said that it will be open from 2 pm to 4 pm during all holidays, with effect from May 10. "It is reiterated that this facility is for people with genuine emergencies and not for regular consular services," it added.
‘South Korean President Kim Jong Un’: Latest gaffe by Joe Biden
In his latest gaffe involving world leaders, US President Joe Biden referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as the 'President of South Korea', the New York Post reported.
"Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the VP slot: Trump
The post on the platform came following a Saturday report from Axios, which reported Trump's campaign was considering Haley, his former rival for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, as his possible VP, citing two people familiar with the situation.
Elon Musk warns of "degraded service", says Starlink satellites u
Elon Musk, the owner of the satellite arm of SpaceX, Starlink, on Saturday issued stern warnings, stating that the Starlink satellites are under "a lot of pressure" due to the powerful geomagnetic storm hitting Earth right now.
US lawmakers introduces bill to aid Taiwan's international space
Underscoring the strategic competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the US House Select Committee introduced a bill that will authorise USD 120 million in support for Taiwan's international space and take on China's coercion, reported Focus Taiwan.
US to impose sanctions on Chinese banks for assisting Russia
The US is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, which are believed to be supporting Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to suppress lifelines for Russian military production, reported Nikkei Asia.
Massive solar storm threatens communications and GPS systems
The warning came from the highest echelons of the US government, issuing its first severe geomagnetic storm watch in almost two decades.
New US research shows pollen can change weather
For the past two years, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) have been developing the first pollen forecast of its kind in the US. The forecast can predict both the impact of weather on pollen concentrations and how pollen loads will influence the weather.
Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, high levels of pollution, and the like. The duration of school closures is often prolonged when school infrastructure is vulnerable or when schools are used as evacuation centers.
US negotiates troop presence in Niger
Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West African nation. While a broad withdrawal order has been issued for the majority of the less than 1,000 US troops in Niger, officials are exploring the possibility of leaving behind a small contingent, according to US officials, CNN reported.
Top US, Chinese climate diplomats agree to promote cooperation
Meanwhile, US President Biden has promised new measures to shield steel mills, automakers and other American companies against what he calls trade "cheating" by Beijing, according to the New York Times. The measures are expected to be announced early next week and will include tarrifs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods as Biden looks for ways to protect America's nascent clean energy sector from a surge of cheap Chinese imports.
US adds 37 Chinese entities to trade restriction list
According to the report, the US Commerce Department said it was adding some units of China Electronics Technology Group to the list for allegedly trying to obtain American technology to support China's quantum technology capabilities, "which has serious ramifications for US national security" due to their military applications.
Solar storm threatens celestial spectacle, earth's communications
The rarity of this solar storm harks back to October 2003, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center, marking a significant celestial occurrence not witnessed in many years.
Donald Trump’s youngest son pulls out of political debut
Barron Trump (18) had been selected by the Florida GOP to serve as an at-large delegate at the July convention. This would have marked Barron Trump's first foray into politics in the public spotlight.
US says Israel may have violated 'international humanitarian law'
However, Washington stopped short of a "determinative finding of wrongdoing" because the review did not find specific instances of violations.
Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution on Palestine
The UN General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member.
India supports UN resolution for Palestinian bid for membership
The resolution was passed by a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against the text.
Aware of reports about BSF action at India-Bangladesh border, says US
Miller noted that Indian and Bangladeshi border security agencies are in communication and he would defer to them to speak about their respective investigations into the circumstances of the shooting.
US' Donald Lu to visit India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
The trip will demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the state department said.
"An ongoing legal matter...": US State Dept on Pannun 'plot'
"There's a publicly returned indictment that contains alleged facts or allegations. Until they're proven before a jury that anyone can go and read, I won't speak to them here because, of course, it's an ongoing legal matter, and I'll leave it at that," spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a State Department briefing on Thursday (local time).
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