No “military victory from either side” in Sudan war
Mohy Omer on Sudan’s war two years in – no clear victory in sight, but is there still a chance for negotiations?
King Charles Extends Olive Branch To Disgraced Brother Prince Andrew At Easter Church Service – Deadline
- King Charles Extends Olive Branch To Disgraced Brother Prince Andrew At Easter Church Service Deadline
- King Charles and Queen Camilla joined by other royals for Easter service BBC
- Prince Andrew joins Charles and Camilla for Easter Sunday service The Guardian
- Prince William, Kate Middleton and kids absent from royals' Easter service for 2nd year Yahoo News
- Kate Middleton, Prince William and Kids to Skip Royal Easter Outing Again in Surprise Move People.com
Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare – AP News
Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress
Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breaches
Russia could play a key role in a deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, with Moscow being touted not only as a possible destination for Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but also as a possible arbiter of deal breaches.
Donald Trump, who abandoned a 2015 nuclear pact between Tehran and world powers in 2018 during his first term, has threatened to attack Iran unless it reaches a new deal swiftly that would prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Continue reading...Sri Lankan police investigate photo of Buddha’s tooth relic
Worshippers are frisked on entering temple in Kandy where relic is held and photography is strictly prohibited
Sri Lankan police have launched an investigation into a photo circulated on social media claiming to show a Buddha tooth relic, which has gone on display under tight security.
The Criminal Investigation Department was ordered to determine whether the widely shared image was taken during the rare display of the relic, police said.
Continue reading...The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision
Israel has long envisoned the transfer of Gaza's Palestinians. Now this dangerous idea has gained legitimacy.
The Trump-Harvard showdown is the latest front in a long conservative war against academia
President’s attack on universities echoes efforts by Reagan and McCarthy – but experts say ‘we’re seeing much worse’
The showdown between Donald Trump and Harvard University may have exploded into life this week, but the battle represents just the latest step in what has been a decades-long war waged by the right wing on American academia.
It’s a fight by conservatives that dates back to Ronald Reagan, the hitherto spiritual leader of the Republican party, all the way to McCarthyism and beyond, experts say, as the rightwing scraps to seize more control in a manner that is “part of a standard playbook of authoritarianism”.
Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness
Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness
Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
‘Bridgerton’ Nicola Coughlan Slams HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Project: “Wouldn’t Touch It With A Pole” – Deadline
- ‘Bridgerton’ Nicola Coughlan Slams HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Project: “Wouldn’t Touch It With A Pole” Deadline
- How J.K. Rowling helped fund the U.K.'s war on trans people MSNBC News
- Nicola Coughlan Says She ‘Wouldn’t Touch’ New ‘Harry Potter’ Series ‘With a 10 Foot Pole’ After J.K. Rowling Celebrates U.K. Ruling on Trans Women Variety
- Britain Rules on What a Woman Is The Atlantic
- ‘One hell of a turnout’: trans activists rally in London against gender ruling The Guardian
Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Hostage Offer to End War in Gaza – The Daily Beast
- Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Hostage Offer to End War in Gaza The Daily Beast
- Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza AP News
- Netanyahu: Won’t surrender to Hamas by ending war to get back hostages; can’t trick Hamas either The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu's Spokesperson Says It's Impossible to Return All Hostages in One Stage Haaretz
- Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home CNN
In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire
Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
This Country Will Pay You More Than $90K to Relocate to One of Its Stunning Isles – Travel + Leisure
Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations
After 'constructive' high-level talks come 'technical discussions' to move the negotiations along.
Ukraine shocks with call for 115 aircraft and $98B from Germany – BulgarianMilitary.com
- Ukraine shocks with call for 115 aircraft and $98B from Germany BulgarianMilitary.com
- Merz signals Ukraine could use Taurus missiles to target Crimea, Kerch Bridge The Kyiv Independent
- Germans have ‘erotic relationship’ with weapons, says defence minister The Telegraph
- Russia warns Germany against giving Ukraine Taurus missiles DW
- Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to approve missile delivery on day one Yahoo
DR Congo bans ex-president’s party over alleged rebel links
Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.
DR Congo bans ex-president’s party over alleged rebel links
Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.
Joseph Kabila: DR Congo bans ex-president’s PPRD party over alleged M23 links – BBC
- Joseph Kabila: DR Congo bans ex-president's PPRD party over alleged M23 links BBC
- Congo suspends former president Kabila's political party Reuters
- Congo to Charge Ex-President Kabila for Allegedly Backing Rebels Bloomberg
- DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links Al Jazeera
- Goma reacts to return of Kabila from exile africanews.com
Syrian refugee says Home Office ‘breaking my heart’ by refusing dying mother entry to UK
Home Office intervened after initial ruling allowing grandmother with terminal cancer to join family in Glasgow
A Syrian refugee says the Home Office has “broken her heart” by trying to bar her mother, who has weeks to live, from coming to the UK to spend her final days with the grandchildren she has never met.
Ola Al Hamwi fled Syria with her husband, Mostafa Amonajid, in 2015. They had lost their baby after a bombing and were unable to take Al Hamwi’s mother, Soaad Al Shawa, with them.
Continue reading...US is “seeking maximum concessions from Iran”
“Trump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive”.