April2024
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Biden and Netanyahu to speak by phone after Israel killed aid workers
Apr 4, 2024Following Washington’s “outrage” at Israel’s killing of seven humanitarian workers and mounting worry over its military actions in beleaguered Gaza, the leaders of the United States and Israel were scheduled to meet on Thursday. Monday will... -
UN calls on the world not to forget the suffering in Myanmar
Apr 4, 2024A UN official stated on Thursday that millions of people in Myanmar “cannot afford for us to forget” their suffering as the battle between the government and ethnic minority groups continues, citing growing concerns over safety,... -
Shanto becomes highest-paid Bangladesh player
Apr 4, 2024Following an increase in his captaincy salary by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), all-around star Shakib Al Hasan was surpassed by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the all-format captain of Bangladesh, as the best paid player in the... -
Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom
Apr 4, 2024Due to the chilly weather this year, Tokyo’s cherry blossoms arrived later than normal, so on Thursday, locals and visitors flocked to the city’s most popular locations to experience the full bloom. The gorgeous dark trees,... -
NATO marks 75 years in the face of the Ukraine war
Apr 4, 2024On Thursday, NATO will celebrate 75 years of existence. In the meanwhile, the Western alliance must act quickly to support Ukraine in winning the conflict that is presently engulfing Europe. The organization that prides itself on... -
Gold hits fresh record above $2,300
Apr 4, 2024Due to strong geopolitical tensions and anticipation that US interest rates will decline this year, gold broke above $2,300 for the first time on Thursday. Due to signs from the US Federal Reserve that it would... -
Top Tonga ministers resign as King wields power
Apr 4, 2024The powerful King of Tonga has been bringing his elected administration to heel for months, and on Thursday, the country’s ministers of defense and foreign affairs resigned from their positions. In response to royal requests, Prime... -
French, Russian defense ministers hold telephone talks: Paris
Apr 4, 2024The uncommon phone conversation between the defense ministers of France and Russia on Wednesday—their first since October 2022—discussed the Islamic State’s alleged strike in Moscow as well as Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, according to Paris. Sebastien... -
Bodies of slain foreign aid workers taken out of Gaza
Apr 4, 2024Six international humanitarian workers were murdered in an Israeli strike, and their bodies were transferred from Gaza to Egypt on Wednesday for their return, according to a security source. Israel was met with a wave of... -
Japan PM talks security with Indonesia’s Prabowo
Apr 4, 2024On the ex-general’s second visit to Asia after Beijing, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida informed President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday that Japan would strengthen security ties with Indonesia. On Monday, Prabowo—who is presently Jakarta’s defense minister—met with...
