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…

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal? | Politics

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal? | Politics

United States lawmakers are expected to vote on Saturday evening on three military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and other allies in the Asia Pacific region. The three bills are part of Speaker Mike Johnson’s complex strategy to get aid out to foreign allies while quelling a rebellion by hardline Republicans…

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media | Weapons News

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media | Weapons News

Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile. “The DPRK Missile…

Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel? | Israel War on Gaza

Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel? | Israel War on Gaza

Early on Friday, Iran activated its air defence systems after reports of explosions in Isfahan province. According to Iranian state media, three small drones were shot down over the city of Isfahan. And while no one has officially claimed responsibility for the aerial attack and the Iranian government has not…

Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York hush-money trial | Donald Trump News

Man sets himself on fire outside of Trump’s New York hush-money trial | Donald Trump News

US emergency crews doused the flames and took the man away on stretcher. He remains in critical condition. A man has set himself on fire outside of the Manhattan courthouse where former United States President Donald Trump is currently standing trial on criminal charges of falsifying business records, authorities said….