Israel troop reduction in Gaza does not mean new strategy

Israel troop reduction in Gaza does not mean new strategy

U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2024.  Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Sunday said that Israel’s decision to pull some troops out of Southern Gaza does not appear to indicate a shift in military strategy. “As we … Read more

UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict – National

UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict – National

Preliminary hearings open Monday at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel, based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Israel strongly denies its military campaign amounts to breaches of … Read more

Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law

Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law

KAMPALA, Uganda – Ugandan gay rights activists asked the international community to mount more pressure on the government of Uganda to repeal an anti-gay law which the country’s Constitutional Court refused to nullify on Wednesday. Activist Frank Mugisha said Tuesday’s ruling was “wrong and deplorable.” “This ruling should result in further restrictions … Read more

2 Ships Targeted Off Yemen: UK Security Firm

2 Ships Targeted Off Yemen: UK Security Firm

It was the second attack Ambrey reported on Sunday. (Representational) Two ships have been targeted off Yemen, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Sunday, raising to three the number of incidents reported in under 24 hours. The attacks were not immediately claimed, but they coincide with a campaign by Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthis against ships … Read more

Biden could be left off general election ballot in Ohio, Republican official warns | Ohio

Biden could be left off general election ballot in Ohio, Republican official warns | Ohio

The Ohio secretary of state has sent a letter to the Ohio Democratic party warning that President Joe Biden could be left off the November election ballot in 2024 unless the Democratic National Convention meets earlier or statutory requirements in the state are changed or exempted. According to a letter sent from the Ohio secretary … Read more

FAFSA delays snarl college admissions season—what students can do

FAFSA delays snarl college admissions season—what students can do

Numerous hiccups in the rollout of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid have upended this year’s financial aid award season.  Technological issues during the soft launch of the application at the end of December meant many students and their families may have struggled just to submit the form from the time of its … Read more