- Narendra Modi signs 'Post' front page in Jerusalem The Jerusalem Post
- Thank you Israel, for the warmth and affection. Deeply touched that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu personally came to the airport to see me off. Confident that the India–Israel partnership will continue to reach new heights in the years to come. x.com
- Who is really safe in India and Israel? Al Jazeera
- Brothers-in-arms: How Modi and Netanyahu are bringing India and Israel closer together France 24
- India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology BBC
Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo – USA Today
- Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo USA Today
- Meet Punch, the baby monkey that went viral. See why. USA Today
- Columbus Zoo expert assures Punch, the viral baby monkey with a plush, is in safe, caring hands 10TV
- The tragedy of Punch the monkey: why do mother animals abandon their offspring? The Guardian
- Want your own stuffed orangutan like Punch the monkey? We found some adorable options WGAL
International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands
Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing
The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.
Cuba vows to fight ‘terrorist aggression’ after attack from US-registered boat
Cuban president says country will ‘defend itself with determination’ after deadly coastal assault by exiles
Cuba has vowed to defend itself against any “terrorist and mercenary aggression”, a day after border guards said they had killed four exiles on a Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on a patrol.
Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, wrote on X that the Caribbean country would “defend itself with determination and firmness” after the incident in which six other people on the boat were injured.
Continue reading...Cuba vows to fight ‘terrorist aggression’ after attack from US-registered boat
Cuban president says country will ‘defend itself with determination’ after deadly coastal assault by exiles
Cuba has vowed to defend itself against any “terrorist and mercenary aggression”, a day after border guards said they had killed four exiles on a Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on a patrol.
Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, wrote on X that the Caribbean country would “defend itself with determination and firmness” after the incident in which six other people on the boat were injured.
Continue reading...Man, 82, crushed to death in car at Munich scrapyard
Police said the car was meant to be scrapped and the man must have climbed into it without being noticed.
Ocado failing to deliver on its potential as one of UK’s great technology hopes
Firm’s automated warehouses are struggling to compete against swift deliveries from stores by bike riders
Only six years ago, the boss of Ocado Group was writing the obituary for supermarkets as he predicted that a surge in online grocery shopping during the pandemic had brought forward the hi-tech future.
“Not every store will disappear, but there will be a dramatic shift,” Tim Steiner said at the height of the Covid pandemic, when shopping from the sofa became the only option for many.
Continue reading...European Commission says EU funds can be used for cross-border abortion access – Euronews.com
- European Commission says EU funds can be used for cross-border abortion access Euronews.com
- EU says social fund can be used to allow access to safe abortions across bloc Reuters
- EU states told to use existing fund for safe abortions after citizens' petition BBC
- EU opens up funding to guarantee abortion rights across bloc The Guardian
- EU Commission rejects new abortion financing proposal, points to existing fund politico.eu
US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement – Jamaica Observer
- US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement Jamaica Observer
- Gimenez clashes with Jamaica prime minister over remarks on Cuba at CARICOM meeting Miami Herald
- Caribbean leaders call for ‘de-escalation and dialogue’ amid US oil embargo on Cuba The Guardian
- The Caribbean People’s Debt to Cuba Black Agenda Report
- Congressman Carlos Giménez condemns Jamaica for "covering up" the Cuban dictatorship CiberCuba
Danish PM calls snap election amid Greenland momentum – DW.com
- Danish PM calls snap election amid Greenland momentum DW.com
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark The New York Times
- Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage BBC
- Denmark calls an early election following tense U.S.-Greenland standoff NBC News
- Danish Leader Calls Snap Vote as Party Gains on Greenland Rift Bloomberg
Anxiety mounts across Middle East amid fears of US-Iran war
People across region are bracing for possibility of conflict as embassies evacuate staff and flights are cancelled
Anxiety is growing over a potential war between Iran and the US in the Middle East, with embassies evacuating staff and airlines cancelling flights as tensions mount.
As critical talks over Iran’s nuclear programme entered their second round on Thursday night, and a vast US military buildup continued in the Middle East, the Trump administration warned of drastic consequences if Iranian negotiators failed to make significant concessions.
Continue reading...India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence
Narendra Modi's visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip – BBC
- Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip BBC
- Carney’s big trip, Gould’s tight ship Politico
- Canadian Sikh activist faces fresh death threats on eve of Carney visit to India The Guardian
- Canada Changes Tune On 'Indian Interference' Ahead Of PM Carney's India Visit NDTV
- Canada’s Carney Heads to India to Deepen Commercial Ties With Indo-Pacific Region WSJ
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine – BBC
- Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine BBC
- Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war Al Jazeera
- Kenyan man accused of tricking and trafficking hundreds of Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine CBS News
- Kenyan police arrest man accused of recruiting fighters for Russia’s war in Ukraine AP News
- The Russian Orthodox Church is helping lure Kenyans into the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine Meduza
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide
Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
Afghanistan’s new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights – AP News
- Afghanistan's new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights AP News
- The Taliban’s new penal code: Two weeks in jail for breaking a woman’s arm and five months for mistreating a camel EL PAÍS English
- UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression Reuters
- Afghanistan sets tougher penalties for animal fights than domestic violence, UN high commissioner says Sky News
- Women at risk as Taliban curbs hit Afghan healthcare, UN expert warns Yahoo
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on ‘Bernard the Realist’ – Vatican News
- Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'Bernard the Realist' Vatican News
- ‘Hidden Glory’: Here are highlights from Bishop Varden’s meditations for papal Lenten retreat OSV News
- At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel's use 'as a weapon in culture wars' National Catholic Reporter
- Bishop Varden tells Vatican retreat: Not every fall ends in joy EWTN News
- A ‘chatbot’ can’t replace angels, Bishop Varden tells Pope Leo, Roman Curia Crux