Varadkar and Biden agree on need for Gaza ceasefire in St Patrick's Day White House talks

Simon Harris: Ireland gets youngest Premier after openly Gay and Indian-origin PM resigns | Oneindia

Ireland’s governing party Fine Gael has named Simon Harris as its new leader, paving the way for him to succeed former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar as the youngest Taoiseach in Irish history at age 37. Varadkar announced his surprise resignation on Wednesday, citing “personal and political, but mainly political reasons.” He had made headlines in 2017 when aged 38 he became the youngest prime minister in Irish history at that time. #SimonHarris #IrelandPremier #YoungestLeader #DiverseLeadership #OpenlyGayPM #IndianOrigin #LeoVaradkar #Resignation #NewChapter #LeadershipTransition #InclusiveLeadership #BreakingBarriers #PoliticalDiversity #ProgressiveLeadership #HistoricMoment #IrishPolitics #DiverseRepresentation #InclusiveIreland #NextGenerationLeaders #LeadershipEvolution ~PR.152~ED.101~

Leo Varadkar steps down as Irish prime minister in shock move | Know more | Oneindia News

The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has announced that he is standing down from the position and also relinquishing his role as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party. Varadkar announced the surprise move at a press conference in Dublin. His departure as head of the three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he could be replaced by a new Fine Gael leader.“One part of leadership is knowing when the time has come to pass on the baton to somebody else, and then having the courage to do it,” Varadkar said in an emotional statement. “That time is now. So I am resigning as president and leader of Fine Gael effective today and will resign as taoiseach (TEE-SHUHK) as soon as my successor is able to take up that office.” He said his reasons were “both personal and political”. #LeoVaradkar #IrishPrimeMinister #Taoiseach #Resignation #ShockMove #Ireland #LeadershipChange #PoliticalNews #IrishPolitics #GovernmentReshuffle #PoliticalShift #IrishGovernment #TaoiseachResigns #LeoVaradkarResigns #IrishLeadership #IrishGovernmentCrisis #PoliticalSurprise #IrishNews #ResignationNews #NewLeadership ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.125~

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege , Over Audio of Interview With Robert Hur. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. In February, Hur's yearlong investigation into whether President Biden mishandled classified documents ended without enough evidence to support criminal charges. House Republicans were provided a transcript of Biden's interview with Hur, but they wanted the audio, which the DOJ denied. As a result, House Republicans were moving to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. On May 16, the Department of Justice told House Republicans that the president asserted executive privilege over audio from his interview with the special counsel. The move protects Garland from criminal exposure as GOP lawmakers seek to hold him accountable. Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte explained the DOJ's actions in a letter. The Attorney General must draw a line that safeguards the Department from improper political influence and protects our principles, our law enforcement work, and the people who carry out that work independently, without fear or favor, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . The Committees seek to hold the Attorney General in contempt not for failing in his duties, but for upholding them, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . With the information you now have, the Committees ought not to proceed with contempt and should instead avoid unnecessary and unwarranted conflict, Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, via letter . White House Counsel Ed Siskel also wrote a letter supporting the assertion of executive privilege. . The absence of a legitimate need for the audio recordings lays bare your likely goal—to chop them up, distort them, and use them for partisan political purposes, White House Counsel Ed Siskel, via letter

Trump Accepts Offer to Debate Biden

Trump Accepts Offer , to Debate Biden. On May 15, President Biden revealed that he agreed to an offer from CNN to debate Donald Trump and then challenged his predecessor to do the same. I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place, President Joe Biden, via X. Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again, President Joe Biden, via video message. Well, make my day, pal, I’ll even do it twice. So let’s pick the dates, Donald – I hear you’re free on Wednesdays, President Joe Biden, via video message. Trump took to Truth Social to respond. I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September, Donald Trump, via Truth Social. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Both candidates have expressed a preference to debate sooner than the fall dates initially proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates. According to Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillion, those dates are "out of step with changes in the structure of our elections and the interests of voters.". Trump went on to say that he'd like to debate Biden more than twice. I would strongly recommend more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue, although Biden is supposedly afraid of crowds - , Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. 'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!', Donald Trump, via Truth Social. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27. The first debate between the two presidential candidates will be June 27

IDF Finds Bodies Of 3 Hostages, Including Shani Louk Killed at Nova Music Festival | Details

The Israeli military announced the recovery of three hostages' bodies—Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila, and Shani Louk—from Gaza during intense fighting with Hamas. These hostages were killed during the October 7 Hamas-led attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog expressed condolences, while a senior negotiator warned that expanding military operations in Rafah could hinder hostage negotiations. #IsraeliHostage #ShaniLouk #IsraelGazawar #IsraelHamas #Gazawarlive #IsraelwarLive #Gazaupdate #Worldnews #Warlive #Warnews #Latestnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~

Gaza War: PM Modi's Secret Diplomatic Mission: What Did He Say to Israeli Counterpart? Oneindia News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's revelation about India's diplomatic intervention in the Gaza conflict has sparked intrigue. In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, PM Modi disclosed sending a special envoy to Israel during Ramadan, urging them to cease airstrikes in Gaza. Despite facing criticism and navigating domestic political campaigns, PM Modi's diplomatic stance adds complexity to India's foreign policy. Explore the implications of PM Modi's actions and their impact on global relations in this insightful discussion. #PMModi #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelIndiaRelations #IsraelPalestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #NarendraModi #Ramazan #IndiaIsrael #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~

France 24 report: Ireland struggles to deal with migrants influx

'There is no safe place' in Gaza, displaced Palestinians say

Israel Responds to Rafah 'Genocide' Charges at ICJ | South Africa's Urgent Call for Palestinians

In a high-stakes legal battle at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel has once again contested accusations of genocide brought by South Africa. This urgent request from South Africa calls for immediate provisional measures, including a cease-fire in Gaza. This marks the third hearing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with intense scrutiny on Israel's military operations in Rafah. Join us as we delve into the latest developments and statements from both sides. #Israel #SouthAfrica #ICJ #GazaConflict #GenocideCharges #Rafah #Hamas #InternationalLaw #UN #WorldNews #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestine #Oneindia ~HT.178~ED.194~PR.274~GR.121~

Asylum seeker sentenced to life for revenge terror killing

A Moroccan asylum seeker has been sentenced to life in jail for murder, with a minimum term of 45 years, at Teesside Crown Court. In October last year, 45-year-old Ahmed Alid stabbed Iranian Christian convert Javed Nouri at the house he was sharing with other asylum seekers before looking for more victims in Hartlepool town centre. He then stabbed and killed 70-year-old Terence Carney who was out for his regular early morning walk. Alid told police he had committed his crimes out of “revenge” for Israel killing children in the Palestinian conflict. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn