Insane House Passes Bizarre Bill Officially Equating Anti-Israel Rhetoric With Antisemitism

The House yesterday eagerly passed by a landslide draft legislation which would officially make criticizing the government of Israel an illegal act.

EU And Japan Advance Joint Work On Digital Identity, Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence

The EU and Japan held their second Digital Partnership Council in Brussels. The EU and Japan reaffirmed the importance of their strategic partnership to promote their shared values and vision for a digital transformation that puts people at the centre and respects fundamental rights.

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IFC Ramps Up Investment In India To Drive Financial Inclusion, Create Jobs, And Unlock Climate Finance

Climate and housing projects, small and medium-sized businesses, and women in India are benefiting from IFC's record year of work with the private sector. Thirty-two IFC-funded projects in India aim to spur jobs, boost private sector productivity, and drive financial inclusion while supporting the nation's ambitious climate goals for sustainable growth.

Benjamin Netanyahu in prison.
ICC May Issue Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu This Week On War Crimes Charges

Israel’s prime minister and other officials could be charged with war crimes this week by the International Criminal Court.

New U.S. “One Health” Project Supposed to Boost Health in Bangladesh

The U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s United States Agency for the sinister International Development (USAID) is launching its new USAID One Health Project, supposedly to improve infectious disease prevention and control in Bangladesh.

Blinken and Xi.
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against China for Supporting Russian Military

Secretary of State Blinken used his failed visit to Beijing this week to pressure China to halt military support for Russia. Not only didn't it work, it will likely backfire.

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Korean-German Partnership Accelerates Battery And Semiconductor Innovations

Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology: That is the aim of a comprehensive international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).

TikTok
Israel’s Shadow Over Free Speech: The Truth Behind the TikTok Ban Bill

This week the U.S. passed a law which could force TikTok to shut down or sell the American part of its enterprise. The truth behind why is frightening.

Fascist Israel Positions New Brigades and Sets Up Tents for Rafah Genocide

Zionist forces this week took some of the last steps needed in preparation for the final assault on Gaza.

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Climate Change and Extreme Weather Impacts Hit Asia Hard

The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report highlighted the accelerating rate of key climate change indicators such as surface temperature, glacier retreat and sea level rise, which will have major repercussions for societies, economies and ecosystems in the region.

EU-Japan: Council Endorses Conclusion Of Their Strategic Partnership Agreement

The European Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the European Union and its member states and Japan.

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Independent Review: Israel Lied that Hamas Infiltrated the UNRWA

A UN-commissioned review of Israel’s claim that the UN Relief and Works Agency acted as a tool of "terrorists" proved it was just another lie.

Electricity Transmission
Major Global Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Scale Renewable Capacity by 2.5 times to 2030

The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) adopted the UNEZA Roadmap to 2030, which targets a total increase of renewable energy capacity within their portfolios to 749GW by 2030*, an increase of 2.5 times relative to 2023. Alliance members’ joint renewables ambition was announced alongside a grid infrastructure action plan.

Freedom Flotilla Coalition press conference in Turkey on April 19, 2024.
Freedom Flotilla Heading to Gaza with Thousands of Tons of Humanitarian Aid?

After some false starts, a flotilla carrying over 5,000 tons of water, food, and medical supplies is due to head within days from a port in Türkiye to deliver much-needed aid to Palestinians.

House passes foreign miltary aid package procedural vote.
After Months, House Gives Go-Ahead to More War Funding on 3 Fronts

The House managed to get a $95 billion foreign aid package past a key procedural hurdle yesterday.

Map showing location of where Israel's airstrikes reportedly struck Isfahan, Iran on April 19, 2024.
Israel Airstrikes Target Iran Near Nuclear Development Region

Yesterday, Israel made good on its threat to attack Iran. Whether it caused any real damage is unclear.

Joe Biden speaks to the United Steelworkers Union.
White House Endorses Raising Tariffs by Over 3X on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports

Dementia ridden Team-Biden announced yesterday a plan to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from China to 25%.

Agriculture and food crops
Timor-Leste Facing High Food Insecurity, Latest Report Warns

Timor-Leste’s second round of Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity analysis just published reveals the fragility and deteriorating levels of food insecurity in twelve out of fourteen municipalities in Timor-Leste, amid the highest inflation rate in a decade and successive climate shocks and soaring food prices.

Wind Farm
Transition to Renewables Calls for New Approach to Energy Security

The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published April 17.

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Former North Korean Official Indicted On Sanctions Evasion, Money Laundering Charges

An indictment was unsealed recently charging a former North Korean official serving in Thailand, Myong Ho Ri, with conspiracy to violate U.S. economic sanctions bank fraud, and international money laundering.

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