US issues ultimatum to Israel: Gaza ceasefire “immediately”, hostage agreement “without delay”

US President Joe Biden has issued a virtual ultimatum to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an “immediate” ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and an “immediate” hostage deal, his first move since the war Washington’s strongest response to its allies since the outbreak came on October 7 last year. Israel … Read more

Israel cabinet approves reopening of northern Gaza crossing: report

Israel’s security cabinet reopens Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for first time since Attack of October 7News portal CNN quoted Israeli officials as saying. Israeli officials said the crossing would be opened to allow more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, CNN reported. CNN added in the report that the cabinet also approved the … Read more

US support depends on protection of Gaza civilians: Biden warns Netanyahu

Biden called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza during a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu. Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that U.S. policy toward Israel depends on the protection of civilians in Gaza, raising concerns about possible military aid after an Israeli attack killed seven aid workers. conditions … Read more

U.S. presidential candidates appeal to black voters in Midwest swing states

Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective parties’ presidential primaries this week in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin. After securing two nominations, the two candidates are vying for victory in Wisconsin, one of a handful of swing states that could decide the 2024 election. VOA’s Scott Stearns reports that the campaign is working hard … Read more

Joe Biden talks to Benjamin Netanyahu after Israeli strike kills food aid worker

File photo Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, three days after Israel launched an attack in Gaza that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, people familiar with the matter said. The White House said Biden was angry and heartbroken by the attack, but that the president … Read more

US approves more bombs for Israel on day of Gaza food charity attack: report

On the same day, the United States approved the transfer of more bombs to Israel Israeli air strikes on World Central Kitchen, The Washington Post reported Thursday that a food charity in Gaza killed seven aid workers. Three U.S. officials told The Washington Post that the Biden administration approved the transfer of more than a … Read more

Polls show Joe Biden trailing Donald Trump in six states

President Joe Biden trails arch-rival Donald Trump in six of seven swing states ahead of the upcoming US election in November, according to new polls. A survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal showed that voters are generally dissatisfied with the national economy and have deep doubts about Biden’s ability and job performance. Trump leads … Read more

Latest polls show Trump leading Biden in 6 of 7 battleground states

Donald Trump leads by 2 to 8 points in six battleground states. Washington: President Joe Biden trails arch-rival Donald Trump in six of seven swing states ahead of the upcoming US election in November, according to new polls. A survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal showed that voters are generally dissatisfied with the national … Read more

Biden to speak to Netanyahu today amid tensions over aid worker deaths

US President Joe Biden will have a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden will speak by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, a U.S. official said, three days after Israel launched an attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers. The White … Read more

‘With your vote, I will stop the invasion’: Donald Trump vows action on immigration

During his campaign, former US President Donald Trump once again vowed to take action against illegal immigration in the country. The Republican presidential candidate appeared alongside several law enforcement officials to detail several criminal cases involving suspected outlaws in the country and warned that violence and chaos would engulf the United States if he did … Read more

‘This happens in war’: Israel says it ‘wrongfully killed aid workers in Gaza’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel accidentally killed seven staff members of aid charity World Central Kitchen in a Gaza airstrike, as the United States and other allies called for an explanation amid widespread condemnation. The Israeli military expressed its “sincere condolences” over the incident, which has increased international pressure to take … Read more