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The pro-Palestinian encampment at the Columbia University on April 28, 2024 in New York City

Gaza Protesters Defy Columbia University Deadline

Student demonstrators at Columbia University on Monday defied an ultimatum to disperse or face immediate suspension, as tensions rose at the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges.

US Supreme Court Declines To Hear Musk Appeal Over Tesla Posts
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Elon Musk of a settlement that requires the billionaire to have some of his social media posts about Tesla pre-approved by a company lawyer.
NATO Chief Says Ukraine Can Still Win War Despite Russian Advances
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said it was "not too late" for Ukraine to win the war, despite its outmanned and outgunned military struggling in the face of Russian advances while waiting for stalled weapons deliveries from allies.
World Central Kitchen Resuming Gaza Work After 7 Staff Killed
The World Central Kitchen nonprofit, which supplied meals in Gaza until seven of its aid workers were killed by an Israeli strike nearly a month ago, is to resume operations, its CEO said.
DeSantis And Trump Meet Privately In Florida Over Election Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump met in Miami to discuss potential collaboration during the general election, setting aside their past feud
Middle East Conflict Live: Hamas Claims It Fired Toward Israel From Lebanese Hezbollah Stronghold
On Day 206 of the war in Gaza, Hamas' notorious armed wing claimed that it attacked Israel from Lebanese territory, ultimately changing the dynamics of the war that is now nearing its seventh month
EU Says Apple IPad Operating System To Face Stricter Rules
The EU on Monday said Apple's operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world's biggest digital companies.
Blinken Promotes Gulf Arab Defense In Sign To Israel, Iran
Blinken was starting his seventh visit to the Middle East since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which has responded with a relentless military campaign in the Gaza Strip that has brought growing public pressure for a ceasefire.

Philips Settles US Sleep Machine Cases For $1.1 Billion

Dutch medical device maker Philips said Monday it had reached a $1.1 billion deal to settle US lawsuits over faulty sleep machines that have dogged the company.

Economy in Focus

Yen Rebounds After Hitting 34-year Low Past 160 Per Dollar
It touched 160.17 in morning trade -- its weakest since 1990 -- fanning speculation that Japanese authorities would step in to support their currency for the first time since 2022. But it briefly bounced to 155.05, with Bloomberg reporting that the move suggested investors were weighing the prospect that officials would step in.
Turkey Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady
Eurozone Business Activity Accelerates In April

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Warns Front 'Worsened' As Russia Claims Fresh Gains
Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition.
US Announces $6 Bn In Security Aid For Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced $6 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Washington rushes to fill gaps left by months of limited American assistance.
Russia Targets Ukraine Railways As Western Aid Due To Arrive
Ukraine warned Friday that Moscow was ramping up attacks on railways in a bid to disrupt military supplies ahead of a fresh Russian offensive while Kyiv waits for new US weapon deliveries.
Russian Women Face Violence From Ukraine Veterans
Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he returned to Russia, wounded from fighting in Ukraine.

CRYPTO BLOCK

A man walks past a bitcoin poster in Hong Kong on April 15, 2024

Bitcoin Consolidations? Whales Move $860M Worth BTC After Massive ETF Outflows Week

Bitcoin whales are once again on the move following a disappointing week in the spot Bitcoin ETF space as BlackRock, the most popular BTC ETF issuer, saw 0 inflows for three straight days.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

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