US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes
The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
Yemenis recount journey to Djibouti as refugee arrivals surge
Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly
Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.
Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths
The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.
Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions
Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.
At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region
UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.
Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?
Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?
New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia
New species of wild feline was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest that is smaller than the average domestic cat
A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living feline species has been formally named and described in more than a century.
The cat, called tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America. It was found in Bolivia’s lush Yungas forest, a mountainous region where forests are often covered by clouds and surrounded by high humidity, according to researchers. It measures about 18in (46cm) long and weighs about 3lb (1.4kg), making it smaller than the average domestic cat.
Continue reading...Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?
Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.
Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?
Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?
Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran – AP News
- Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran AP News
- Russia, China end mandate for independent monitoring of UN sanctions on Iran reuters.com
- Russia, China block US push to maintain UN oversight of Iran sanctions Euronews.com
- Pakistan abstains in UN vote on Iran sanctions panel Dawn
- Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program The New York Times
RFK Jr promises anti-vaxxers a ‘friend at the White House’ amid deadly measles outbreak
The US health secretary added that he would’ve made sweeping changes ‘on day one’ but he had to follow the law
As the death toll from the worst measles outbreak in decades rises, Robert F Kennedy Jr headlined the Washington DC conference of the anti-vaccine organization Children’s Health Defense, which he led for nearly a decade.
“Let me be clear. You have a strong and steadfast friend at the White House,” Kennedy, now serving as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), told anti-vaccine activists at the conference in a nearly hour-and-a-half-long speech. He urged patience, saying that he would’ve made sweeping changes “on day one” but that he had to follow the law in order to make permanent change.
Continue reading...Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.
EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says – reuters.com
- EU to disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine to procure missiles and drones, von der Leyen says reuters.com
- Zelensky, von der Leyen plan to meet at UN as EU releases $3.7 billion for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent
- EU says it cannot buy Patriot missiles for Ukraine until Kyiv submits signed contracts Yahoo
- EU Chief Pledges Strongest-Ever Winter Support and Air Defense for Ukraine UNITED24 Media
- EU May Direct at Least €10 Billion to Joint Defense Projects with Ukraine Межа. Новини України.
Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison
The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.
Tusk: intelligence sees Russian plan for drone strikes on Poland, allies – Euronews.com
- Tusk: intelligence sees Russian plan for drone strikes on Poland, allies Euronews.com
- String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint The Washington Post
- Niall Ferguson: Is Peace at Hand in Ukraine? The Free Press
- Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls Al Jazeera
- Poland warns Russia is planning drone or rocket strikes on NATO territory AP News