Poland debates offering safe passage for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to attend Auschwitz's 80th liberation anniversary. Controversy arises as Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, sparking protests and divided opinions within Poland.
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Hindu on Campus (HOC) has launched a website to document incidents of Hinduphobia on university campuses in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Over 100 cases of anti-Hindu and anti-India bias reported in the past four years have been compiled as a resource for advocacy groups.
Ugandan troops have entered Bunia, a city in eastern Congo, to assist local forces in curbing violence by armed groups. The joint deployment follows rising ethnic-based violence in the region, particularly between the Lendu and Hema communities. Since 2021, Uganda has been active in Ituri province, targeting groups like the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The increased military presence raises concerns over the conflict's potential to expand amid ongoing regional tensions, including the control... Expand
Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly saddened by President Joe Biden's claim that he could have won the 2024 election, revealing a strain in their relationship. Despite endorsing Harris, Biden's comments have led to speculation about underlying tensions. Kamala Harris told her friends that Biden's statement in one of his last interviews shows "one-sided loyalty".
Italy's interior minister praised the EU's tightening of asylum rules, viewing it as a victory for Rome's lobbying efforts to restrict migration. The European Commission's proposal to designate several countries as "safe" will make it harder for their citizens to claim asylum in the EU. This development is particularly significant for Italy, as it aims to implement migrant centers in Albania for repatriation purposes.
Elon Musk labeled Trump's Oval Office display of his mugshot a 'Boss Move'. The image, taken during Trump's surrender at Fulton County Jail, has become iconic, rallying supporters and boosting campaign funds. Trump's strategy ultimately contributed to his re-election victory and was prominently featured during his White House meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nato allies must pay their "fair share" on defence before considering enlarging the alliance, a US presidential envoy hit out Thursday, in a retort to the Nato chief during an event in Davos, Switzerland. "You cannot ask the American people to expand the umbrella of Nato when the current members aren't paying their fair share, and that includes the Dutch who need to step up," Grenell said.
The U.S. military conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria this weekend, targeting and killing a senior finance and logistics official of the al-Qaeda affiliate, Hurras al-Din. This operation aimed to disrupt terrorist activities threatening US, allied, and partner personnel. President Trump lauded CENTCOM for their efforts in eliminating the threat.
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella confirms a commitment to invest $80 billion in Azure cloud infrastructure amidst Elon Musk's doubts about the Stargate project's funding. The $500 billion AI initiative involves OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, aiming at significant AI infrastructure development in the US over four years.