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Trump plans to offer $100bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia during visit: Report
Trump plans to offer $100bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia during visit: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 19:42 Arms package being prepared as US president says Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords agreement with Israel Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State (not pictured) in Riyadh on 17 February 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP) Off US President Donald...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:
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Macnamara seems like a 'very safe' Labor seat. It's not
Labor has held Macnamara, which takes in Melbourne's inner south, for more than a century, but it's now an unpredictable three-way contest between Labor, the Greens and the Liberals.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:How possible NIH cuts could threaten future treatment for neurological diseases
A directive in January from the National Institutes of Health aimed to reduce funding for many of the essential costs that make medical studies possible. Even though a judge has halted the policy, scientists and advocates say the threat to critical research remains.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Nduhungirehe - Washington Declaration 'Opens Door to Peace' in DR Congo
[New Times] The declaration of principles signed in Washington D.C. on Friday, April 25, between Rwanda and DR Congo "opens the door" to an agreement that will bring lasting peace in eastern DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region, Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe said.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike kills one, injures others in northern Gaza
Israeli strike kills one, injures others in northern Gaza An Israeli air strike on a family home in the al-Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza has killed at least one person and wounded a number of others, local reports said late on Friday.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda
[State Department] Washington, DC -- Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration Between the DR Congo and Rwanda
[State Department] Washington, DC -- Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:US launches secretive βDark Eagleβ hypersonic missile
The test comes a day after the weapon received its official name, in reference to the national bird of America.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:More than 480 civilians killed in Sudanβs North Darfur over two weeks: UN
The UN human rights office also reported rampant sexual violence in the region, including against young boys and girls.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Without DOJ Funding, Community Violence Intervention Programs Face Uncertainty
Among the groups impacted by the recent massive loss of Department of Justice funding are community violence intervention programs that use a public health framework to address gun violence.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:What Trumpβs North Korea diplomacy says about his Russia strategy
Donald Trump says he wants to end the war in Ukraine. Itβs worth asking what kind of βpeaceβ he has in mind β and whom it would actually serve. For anyone looking for insights into how Trumpβs latest diplomatic gamble over Ukraine might unfold, there is already a precedent: his high-stakes engagement with North Korea [β¦] The post What Trumpβs North Korea diplomacy says about his Russia strategy appeared first on Asia...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:World leaders descend on Vatican for Pope Francisβs funeral
World leaders paid their respects to Pope Francis Friday, ahead of his funeral Saturday.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Bomb Iran or meet the Ayatollah: Trump toys with disparate options ahead of nuclear talks
Bomb Iran or meet the Ayatollah: Trump toys with disparate options ahead of nuclear talks Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 19:49 Trump swings between war and peace with Iran as his envoys send mixed messages on what the US's terms for a nuclear deal are US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on 25 April 2025 in Washington, DC ( Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP) Off US...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea Friday, leaning forward toward a microphone as he addressed U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Hamas refutes any notion of its disarmament as new details from ceasefire plan emerge
Hamas refutes any notion of its disarmament as new details from ceasefire plan emerge In a statement released late Friday, Hamas said it will not entertain any proposals that factor in its disarmament. "The weapons of the resistance are not negotiable, and will remain in our hands as long as the occupation persists," the statement said. It follows newly revealed details by Drop Site News on what exactly the current...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline
Air pollution has been linked to cancers, as well as heart and reproductive issues. A new study has found that extreme exposure may also have driven cognitive deterioration for people in the United Kingdom.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade
The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The comedy contest that pushed Australia's biggest acts to stardom
RAW comedy has been running for almost 30 years, kickstarting the careers of Australia's up-and-coming stand-ups, including Ronny Chieng, Josh Thomas, Celia Pacquola and Hannah Gadsby.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Chasing butterflies around the globe changed this photographer's worldview
Lucas Foglia spent nearly four years traversing 17 countries, capturing images of painted lady butterflies, and the people and places that intersect with their epic migrations.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death
Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Read the full criminal complaint against a Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of escorting the man and his lawyer out of her courtroom through the jury door last week after learning that immigration authorities were seeking his arrest. The man was taken into custody outside the courthouse after agents chased him on foot.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China set to lift sanctions on MEPs in EU 'charm offensive'
Observers view China's potential easing of sanctions on MEPs as an effort to woo the EU amid the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's tariffs. But itβs unlikely that a frozen investment deal will be revived.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:International tourism to the U.S. slumps, but Americans can't stop traveling overseas
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines say international and premium travel is robust while domestic coach-class travel and some corporate travel has slowed.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Houthi rebels have shot down 7 Reaper drones as U.S. continues attack on Yemeni group
Defense officials say three of the drones were shot down in the past week. This suggests the militants' targeting of the unmanned aircraft flying over Yemen has improved.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump hardens China tariffs stance, says US must get βsomething substantialβ for rollback
US president also calls another 90-day pause in levies directed at imports from most other countries βunlikelyβ.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Poll: Democratic voters overwhelmingly want restrictions on military aid to Israel
Poll: Democratic voters overwhelmingly want restrictions on military aid to Israel New polling data from 745 likely Democratic voters across the US has shown that 71% of them want to see restrictions on military aid to Israel "until it stops attacks on civilians in Gaza, supports Palestinian rights, and commits to a long-term peace process." The poll, conducted by Data For Progress and published by Zeteo, was carried...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Mass Displacement Empties Zamzam Refugee Camp Amid RSF Occupation
One of Sudanβs largest displacement camps, Zamzam, has been all but emptied following the occupation by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), triggering a humanitarian catastrophe in North Darfur, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned Thursday. Once home to over 400,000 displaced people, Zamzam camp has been largely vacated as civilians [β¦]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Warnings issued as rising amount of child sexual abuse material hosted on websites in EU countries
A rise in child sex abuse material has been linked to websites hosted in EU countries, according to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Behind the Scenes: Communities Around βLast-Mile Warehousesβ Struggle With Online Shopping Boomβs Pollution
Online shopping has reached epic proportions in the United Statesβand Manhattan is its beating heart. More than 2.4 million packages are delivered to New York City every weekday, and around 90 percent of goods are transported into or around the city by trucks. While shipping may be free for consumers on many of these orders, [β¦]
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China Decides How Far the Resistance Can Go in Myanmar
China has a growing ability to dictate outcomes on the ground in Myanmar. For resistance forces, the implications are profound.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Slovak court revives corruption case against central bank chief
Peter KaΕΎimΓr cannot be shielded from prosecution under revised criminal code, judge rules
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, minus ALS. Not everyone is thrilled about the rebrand
For some, seeing the Ice Bucket Challenge videos in their feeds again may bring about a sense of nostalgia. But within the ALS community, where there's still no cure and the mean survival time is two to five years, it's more divisive.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Novo Nordisk scores major legal win that bars many compounded versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Patients flocked to those Ozempic, Wegovy copycats when the branded drugs were in short supply, or if they didn't have insurance coverage for the treatments.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump administration backtracks on cancelling thousands of foreign student visas
Trump administration backtracks on cancelling thousands of foreign student visas Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 18:10 US Department of Justice announces the reversal after weeks of lawsuits and restraining orders by judges Demonstrators from the group Jewish Voice for Peace hold an emergency Passover Seder outside of ICE headquarters on 14 April 2025 in New York City (Adam Gray / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Israel demands Palestinians leave parts of Gaza City ahead of imminent attack
Israel demands Palestinians leave parts of Gaza City ahead of imminent attack The Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli forces late on Friday issued a "final advance warning" for Palestinians to leave three Gaza City neighbourhoods:Turkman, Ajdeeda, and northeast Zeitoun. In a post on X, Avichay Adraee said there are "terrorist operations from the aforementioned area against our forces," and that Israel "will...
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