Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden’s remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being harassed and intimidated. United States President Joe Biden has condemned pro-Palestinian activists for acts of “blatant” anti-Semitism during protests at Columbia University. In a statement to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Passover on Sunday, Biden said it was…

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. The United States House of Representatives has agreed on a $60bn aid package to Ukraine after months of political wrangling. More than one-third will go on weapons to battle Russian forces. Will this…

US calls for ‘de-escalation’, but tensions rise in the Middle East | Israel War on Gaza

US calls for ‘de-escalation’, but tensions rise in the Middle East | Israel War on Gaza

With no end to the war on Gaza, and Iran-Israel tensions rising, do US calls for ‘de-escalation’ ring hollow? In this episode, host Steve Clemons speaks with Ussama Makdisi, professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley; and Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group. The…

Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News

Defending NBA champs Denver beat LeBron’s Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener | Basketball News

In a repeat matchup of last season’s Western Conference final, Denver clinched Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions, Denver Nuggets, powered by 32 points from Nikola Jokic, shook off a slow start to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in game one of…

US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed | Russia-Ukraine war

US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed | Russia-Ukraine war

NewsFeed This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine, along with Israel and Taiwan. Lawmakers were told to stop waving Ukrainian flags on the floor of the US Congress. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his thanks. Published On 21…

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel | Politics News

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel | Politics News

The Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support has passed a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter objections from…

US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses | Human Rights News

US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses | Human Rights News

Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States. United States senators have written an open letter to US President Joe Biden, calling on him to recognise Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its leader, General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, as…

Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game | Education News

Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game | Education News

The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children. A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon after playing unbeaten for more than 58 hours in New York City’s Times Square to raise money for underprivileged…

US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA | Government News

US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA | Government News

President Joe Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets intelligence agencies conduct electronic surveillance without seeking warrant. The United States Senate has voted to approve the reauthorisation of a controversial surveillance programme widely used by US intelligence agencies abroad, but criticised by civil liberties organisations. Senators voted 60-34 shortly…