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#Palestine #Gaza #JabaliaRefugee Camp Advancing further into northern and southern Gaza, the Israeli military has re-entered the densely populated city of Jabalia in the north. The stated objective is to prevent Hamas from re-establishing its capabilities, but the mounting civilian casualties tell a different story. Displaced Palestinians express despair and outrage amid ongoing attacks. Meanwhile, in southern Gaza, Israeli forces intensify their assaults, inching closer to a potential full-scale assault in Rafah. The UN's human rights chief strongly opposes such actions, citing violations of international humanitarian law and court orders. Many Palestinians are displaced yet again, directed towards a designated 'humanitarian zone' that lacks basic necessities.

German Football Makes Blunder, Euro Jersey "Nazi" Symbol Irks Fans | First Sports With Rupha Ramani German football association is facing criticism over their Euro 2024 Jersey. The host nation is under fire over an uncanny resemblance to a Nazi symbol. Upset fans have criticised DFB for their ignorance and lack of sensitivity. The manufacturer Adidas too had to issue a clarification over the matter. How will they diffuse the growing outrage? Rupha Ramani brings you the details surrounding this latest controversy. Also on the show, India's biggest contingent is set to take part in Candidates tournament in Toronto. Despite that, Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand aren't too hopeful of the Indian setup winning big. Also on the show, Hardik Pandya has the backing of Rohit Sharma amid severe taunting from fans even at their home ground Wankhede. Rohit's gesture during Mumbai V Rajasthan game went viral. Rupha Ramani brings you the details.

DR Congo's First Female Prime Minister: Judith Tuluka | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Democratic Republic of Congo has hit a new milestone in women empowerment. The DRC has appointed its first female Prime Minister. Judith Suminwa Tuluka has been appointed PM by President Félix Tshisekedi. This was one of his campaign promises, that allowed him to win the December elections by a landslide. The DRC has been trying to bring about a societal change in the attitude towards women. The country has faced internal conflict for years, and as a result various armed groups control parts of the country. Sexual violence is common in Rebel held areas. So the appointment of a female PM is a way for the DRC to promote women's safety.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Slams Opposition for Anti-India Campaign Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticised the opposition party, BNP, for politicizing the Indian saree and questioned their commitment to boycotting Indian products. BNP launched an anti-India campaign, vowing to boycott Indian products. PM Hasina questioned the sincerity of the campaigners and said BNP leaders should burn their wives' sarees if they truly follow it. The boycott campaign started earlier this year after BNP leaders accused India of interfering in Bangladesh's politics. The BNP has often targeted PM Hasina and her party for maintaining close ties with India but despite the criticism, she maintains a strong relationship with India. The opposition alleges that India backs Hasina because the country's current status quo suits their interest.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of South Korea's Election North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch in the North Korean capital Pyongyang. Japan confirmed the launch, urging vessels to be vigilant and report any fallen objects. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned the act as a threat to regional security. This marks North Korea's third ballistic missile launch in 2024. It follows a Russian veto on UN expert monitoring of North Korean sanctions violations and comes just days before South Korea's general elections. Despite international sanctions, North Korea continues to develop its military arsenal, escalating tensions with South Korea which it deems its "principal enemy."

Taiwan's Frontline Island on High Alert Amid Chinese Drone Incursions | Vantage with Palki Sharma One of Taiwan's frontline islands, the Erdan Island, is on high alert amid provocations by Chinese drones. The island, located just five kilometres from the Chinese coast, is a part of Taiwan's Kinmen Island chain. Apart from the regular military presence of Chinese warplanes and vessels near the island, Taiwan is now facing intrusions from Chinese civilian drones that conduct surveillance and cause disturbances to its troops stationed on the island. In response to escalating tensions caused by Chinese drone activities, Taipei has asked its soldiers on Erdan island to heighten their vigilance in order to counter the drone threat. Beijing claims Taiwan as an inseparable part of its territory and has not ruled out use of force to assert control over it.

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina slams "India Out' movement | Vantage with Palki Sharma Bangladesh's prime minister Sheikh Hasina has slammed the Opposition's "India Out" campaign. She asked the opposition leaders to "burn their wives' sarees" and stop cooking with spices imported from India. The opposition's anti-India campaign was triggered by the elections in January. Activists and opposition leaders based abroad have accused India of openly siding with Hasina's ruling party. India is Bangladesh's top export destination in Asia, and bilateral trade between both countries is almost worth $16 billion. Social media users are asking their follow countrymen to stop buying Indian products to protest alleged Indian interference. How should New Delhi react to this campaign? Palki Sharma tells you.

Google Agrees to Destroy Millions of Users' "Incognito" Search Data to Settle US Lawsuit Google has agreed to destroy the browsing data of millions of users to settle a lawsuit in the United States. The lawsuit alleged that Google illegally tracked the private browsing activity of its users even when they were using the "Incognito mode", and collected data on users' hobbies and shopping habits for targeted advertising. The class-action lawsuit, demanding over $5 billion in damages, covers millions of Google users. As part of the settlement, Google will disclose its data tracking practices in "Incognito mode" and block third-party tracking for five years. The settlement awaits final approval from a US court.

Iran Vows to Punish Israel for Embassy Airstrike | Vantage with Palki Sharma Iran's supreme leader has promised to punish Israel for air strikes that targeted an Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital. The air strikes on Monday evening killed seven Iranian military officers, including two top generals. While Israel is yet to admit carrying out the attack, global players including China and Russia are pointing fingers at Israel. Monday's attack followed a missile attack on Syria last week that killed more than 50 people. Israel has previously accused Iran of using Syria to funnel money and weapons to its anti-Israel proxies. Why is Israel risking an escalation with Iran? How will Iran respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

PM Modi Calls for Internationalising the Indian Rupee | Vantage with Palki Sharma Indian prime minister Narendra Modi wants to turn the Indian rupee into an acceptable and acceptable currency across the world. The prime minister unveiled his vision while speaking at an event marking the foundation day of the Reserve Bank of India, which is the country's central bank. Currencies like the US dollar and the Euro are currently considered reserve currencies as they are widely used for trade and used as foreign exchange reserve. Many countries, especially in the global South, are trying to challenge the dollar's dominance and use local currencies for trade. Can India also do the same with the Indian rupee? What are the steps and challenges involved in this campaign? Palki Sharma tells you.

Xiaomi Triggers a Price War with Tesla with EV Launch | Vantage with Palki Sharma Chinese phone maker Xiaomi recently launched their first electric car (EV). Within the first 24 hours upon its debut, Xiaomi's EV model was booked by over 88,000 customers. These cars cost $4000 less compared to Tesla, and that makes them more attractive to buyers. Xiaomi's market value shot by 16% today and surpassed the total valuation of companies including General Motors and Ford. However, Xiaomi is reportedly set to bear losses with every sale. According to one estimate, the company would lose $10,000 on every car they sold. Why is Xiaomi entering the EV sector then? Palki Sharma tells you. China | Xiaomi | Market Value | Electric Car | Electric Vehicle | EVs | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma

US Stocks Dip as Manufacturing Data Suggests Rate Cut Delay Most US stocks slipped as concerns over Federal Reserve interest rate cuts persisted. The Dow slipped by 0.6%, the S&P 500 by 0.2%, and the Nasdaq eked out a 0.1% gain. Notably, data showed that US manufacturing grew for the first time in 18 months in March 2024, hinting at economic strength. However, analysts said that this might delay anticipated rate cuts. Notable movers in the US stock market included FedEx, dropping over 3%, and Micron Technology, climbing nearly 5.5%. Meanwhile, Trump Media, the newly listed firm of former US President Donald Trump, tumbled 21.5% after posting disappointing financial earnings.

Iran's Regional Quds Force Chief Killed in Israeli Strikes in Syria: Reports Israeli strikes hit an Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital according to state media amid rising regional tensions due to the Gaza war. 8 have been killed in the strikes with several injured. Iranian media also reported that the strikes in Damascus completely destroyed the annex building, and that the ambassador was unharmed. Iranian state media said a senior commander with Quds Force of the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, was among the dead. It was the fifth strike in eight days to hit Syria.

Russia Cripples Kyiv's Energy Grid, Thousands Left Without Electricity | Firstpost America Russia launched over 100 drones and missiles at Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Ukraine's largest private sector energy firm DTEK was severely struck. DTEK officials say that at least 5 out of 6 plants have been completely destroyed and that it will take up to 18 months to repair the power plants. DTEK officials also say that 80% of the firm's power generation capacity has been completely damaged. Russia also struck other energy infrastructure in the Ukrainian regions of Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Russia also hit residential buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused President Vladimir Putin of "vile tactics".

Peru's Rolex Case: Police Raids President Boluarte's House | Vantage with Palki Sharma Peruvian police raided the President's house on Saturday. Twenty members of Peru's "Highly Complex Investigations" Division broke through the door of President Dina Boluarte's residence. They are investigating her in what's being called the "Rolex Case". A local media outlet in Peru went through thousands of pictures of Boluarte and concluded that she owns 14 luxury watches. Boluarte was an official in Peru's government record keeping office before becoming president. But she claims she saved money and bought her luxury watches over time. Is the Peruvian President corrupt, or is this a plan to oust her? Peru does have a legacy of prosecuting presidents.

M23 Rebels Move Towards Eastern DR Congo as Goma City Faces Major Security Crisis | Firstpost America The United Nations has warned the the Eastern Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is at a "breaking point". This comes as the M23 rebellion makes advances in the Eastern region. M23 Rebels have launched an assault on the Congolese army as they inch closer to the Eastern city of Goma in North Kivu. Meanwhile, at least 200 armed groups operate in Eastern DR Congo as they fight for control of mineral rich mines. However, the fighting has left millions displaced with hundreds of thousands being forced to leave their homes in the last three months. The increase in violence comes at a point when the United Nations has begun withdrawing its peacekeeping forces from the DR Congo.

Israel-Hamas War: US Approves New Package With More Warplanes & Bombs For Israel The US government has reportedly quietly authorised the transfer of billions of dollars of military aid to Israel. The approval of new package comes despite the growing worries Washington has expressed about the humanitarian plight of Gazans and Israel's anticipatory military offensive in the Rafah city. According to reports, the new arms package include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs. Israel's bombing campaign and ground offensive in Gaza has already killed at least 32,700 people so far, as per the data released by the Gaza Health Ministry. Israel launched its offensive after Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on the country on October 7.

Why Are There So Few Women in Indian Politics? | Between the Lines with Palki Sharma Politics has long been seen as a male bastion in India. Few women run for office, fewer get elected and only a handful occupy top leadership positions. India has achieved women's representation in local administrative bodies. Can it do the same at the national level? Find out on Between the Lines with Palki Sharma.

As India Shifts Policy Gears, Can Tesla Finally Make Inroads? | Firstpost Tech & Trade India has relaxed its import duty for certain electric vehicles (EVs), paving the way for Elon Musk's Tesla to enter the Indian market. This move comes at a time when Tesla is in dire need, as the firm is losing its dominant position due to slowing demand in key markets like the US and China, as well as facing intense competition from BYD. However, Tesla's journey in India may not be easy. First, the firm will have to announce an investment plan worth at least $500 million. Even after that, Tesla is expected to face many hurdles, including pricing challenges due to the budget-conscious Indian market and competition from domestic automakers in the country.

Trump Shares Video of Truck Showing Biden "Hog-Tied" Sparking Outrage Former US President Donald Trump shared a video which showed President Joe Biden with his hands and legs tied in the back of a pickup truck. The video was shared on Truth Social. Biden has slammed the video saying it could lead to political violence. Meanwhile, Biden held a fundraiser with former Presidents Barak Obama and Bill Clinton. Trump and Biden are in the thick of their respective election campaigns.

Pak Sailors Thank India, Indian Navy Says "Ocean named after us, if we don't take action..." The rescued 23 Pakistani sailors thank the Indian Navy after they were rescued from Somali Pirates. The Captain and his crew of the Iran-Flagged Vessel Al-Kambar chant "India Zindabad" or "Long Live India". Meanwhile the Indian Naval Chief says that they have increased the deployment and the number of anti-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean.

Thailand: Police Form Special Team to Fight Monkey Gangs The tourist town of Lopburi in Thailand is suffering from violence caused by monkeys. The aggressive primates are part of different gangs who had been clashing with each other and terrorising residents of the city for years. The Lopburi Police have now set up a monkey suppression unit, which began its operations on March 25. The police team has been tasked with capturing the macaque monkeys that cause trouble for residents. Meanwhile, the country's Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has agreed to compensate people attacked by the animals amid a surge in such incidents, including three major cases in March.

Russia Blocks UN Watchdog Tracking North Korea Sanctions Over Nuke Programme | Firstpost America Russia has blocked the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring longstanding sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. This comes a week after a UN panel said it was investigating reports that Russia violated rules by buying North Korean weapons for use in Ukraine. The US and its allies the UK and South Korea criticised Russia for its decision. Washington says Moscow's veto was a "corrupt bargain" with North Korea. Russia has repeatedly denied using North Korean weapons. Moscow's veto at the UNSC does not remove the sanctions on North Korea but disbands the expert group set up to monitor violations.

Why did ISIS Attack Moscow? | ISIS Trying to Make Global Comeback? | Firstpost POV The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the terror attack at a Moscow concert venue that killed at least 143 people. ISIS released graphic footage via its media apparatus, claiming that it was their gunmen who left more than 100 people injured at the Crocus City concert hall. The US already had intelligence confirming this claim. So why did the Islamic state attack Moscow? Could there be more such attacks? Is the United States the next target for the Islamic State? Find out on Firstpost POV with Max Abrahms who is a Political Scientist at the Northeastern University in the United States. Russia | Moscow Attack | ISIS | United States | Crocus City Hall | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News

China Halts Projects in Pakistan After Deadly Suicide Attack Pakistan's all-time ally China has halted its projects in the country following a deadly suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. China has launched a probe into the attack that killed five Chinese nationals in northwest Pakistan earlier this week. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met a delegation of Chinese investigators at Beijing's embassy in Islamabad after the incident. This was the third major attack on Chinese interests in the South Asian nation in a week. The bombing followed a March 20 attack on the strategic Gwadar port used by China in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan and a March 25 assault on a naval air base, also in the southwest. Both attacks were claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most prominent separatist group in Balochistan.