Republic House Speaker faces choice between losing his job and funding Ukraine

Officials Say US Is Preparing Another Military Aid Package for Ukraine

Officials Say US Is, Preparing Another Military, Aid Package for Ukraine. Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready to send another military aid package to Ukraine with an estimated value as high as $400 million. . Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready to send another military aid package to Ukraine with an estimated value as high as $400 million. . According to two anonymous U.S. officials, an official announcement for the aid package is expected later on March 12. . One of the unnamed officials claim that the package is expected to contain more artillery. . One of the unnamed officials claim that the package is expected to contain more artillery. . Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S. military has been making massive purchases of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles. Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S. military has been making massive purchases of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles. At the same time, the Biden administration has been scrambling to find a way to send more military assistance to Ukraine amid Republican hardline resistance. . Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month. On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month. In an interview with France's BFM television, Zelenskiy said that despite weapon shortages, Ukraine has improved its strategic position. The Ukrainian leader went on to warn that Russia is preparing a new offensive expected to begin in late May or early summer. . The Ukrainian leader went on to warn that Russia is preparing a new offensive expected to begin in late May or early summer. . Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. . Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. . The military aid package will also include ammunition with an estimated value of around $336.6 million, according to the Danish Defense Ministry.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine’s ‘Harry Potter castle’ in Odesa hit in Russian missile attack| Oneindia

A Russian missile strike has claimed the lives of at least four individuals in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, targeting a Gothic-style building known locally as the "Harry Potter Castle''. Even as night fell, the distinctive turrets of the structure continued to burn, with emergency services assessing the blaze as severe. Reports indicate that residents were caught off guard, as air raid alerts sounded only minutes before the strike, leaving them with insufficient time to seek shelter. #RussiaUkraineWar #OdesaAttack #MissileStrike #HarryPotterCastle #UkraineUnderAttack #WarCrimes #InternationalConflict #MilitaryEscalation #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalSecurity ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa

Ukraine war: Odesa’s 'Harry Potter Castle' hit in Russian missile attack

Ukrainian authorities called Moscow's strike on the architectural landmark in Odesa a "war crime".

Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

U.S. Correspondents' Dinner: Biden Roasts Trump, Protest Outside White House & More| Oneindia News

Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event! #WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner #USNews #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenvsTrump #BidenvsTrump #ProPalestineProtestUS #IsraelHamasWar #Oneindia ~HT.97~ED.103~ED.102~

Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports. The legislation would grant some teachers and staff the right to carry concealed handguns at public schools. The bill will now be sent to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. . If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last year. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Other teachers and students' parents would not be privy to the information. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . School districts would need to grant permission as well. A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory. However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. . Protesters shouted "Blood on your hands" after the bill was passed by the House on April 23

McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Gaza ceasefire deal: what are Israel and Hamas' demands?

Watch: Israeli air strikes kill dozens in central Gaza and Rafah region

Watch: Israeli air strike kills at least three in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel

Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October.

Pro-Palestine Protests: France deploys riot police, cuts funding to quell campus protests| Oneindia

Tensions are escalating between the French government and students at prestigious universities who are organising pro-Palestine demonstrations in response to Israel's conflict with Gaza, drawing inspiration from similar protests by their counterparts in the United States. At the Sciences Po university in Paris, students occupied sections of the campus and obstructed access to a building last week, prompting the intervention of riot police. #ProPalestineProtests #FranceRiotPolice #CampusProtests #GazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #SciencesPoUniversity #FundingCuts #RiotPoliceDeployment #Solidarity #CampusActivism #StudentProtests #EndTheViolence #SupportPalestine #PeaceNotWar #StandWithGaza ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Japan's Ex-PM Taro Aso Meets Donald Trump in New York, Discusses Mutual Co-operation| Oneindia News

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso met with ex-President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, emphasizing the enduring significance of the US-Japan alliance amid Indo-Pacific security challenges. Trump praised Japan's defense efforts. These diplomatic exchanges coincide with Trump's legal proceedings and his active engagement with other global leaders. #DonaldTrump #donaldtrumplatestnews #donaldtrumpnews #donaldtrump2024 #TaroAso #JapanUS #ShinzoAbe #Worldnews #news #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~ED.101~GR.123~HT.318~