Scholz: Diplomatic efforts around Ukraine peace talks progressing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that talks with Chinese officials about the war in Ukraine during his recent trip provided a "very important boost" for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. 04/19/2024 - 2:30 am | View Link
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel Qatar’s prime minister has said the Gulf state is re-evaluating its role mediating between Israel ... the World Bank, the EU and the United Arab Emirates, to provide a $55bn bailout over the ... 04/17/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Iranian activist blasts those pushing war with Israel: ‘We want peace’ An Iranian activist and lawyer blasted those who support the Islamic Republic going to war with Israel, saying they are "no friend" to the Iranian people, who only "want peace." Elica Le Bon ... 04/15/2024 - 3:26 am | View Link
Shifts in Israel bring Gaza cease-fire talks to a critical point — again Once again, attention has turned to talks in Cairo amid reports that an agreement may be within reach. Once again, leaks from the parties are contradictory and hard to interpret, with hopeful ... 04/9/2024 - 4:16 am | View Link
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel says troops moved for new operations The live page is now closed. You can continue to follow our coverage of the war in Gaza here. 04/7/2024 - 12:44 pm | View Link
Although Donald Trump complains that his criminal trial keeps him off the campaign trail, he spent Wednesday — the day when court isn’t scheduled — playing golf and not campaigning, CNN reports.
Critics say the justice should not judge Trump's election-subversion case, because his wife supported overturning the election, attended Trump's Jan6 rally.
“The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to restore ‘net neutrality’ rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others,” the AP reports.
“The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration.
“Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with ‘harmful’ materials,” The Hill reports.