Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman killed in Gaza strikes– www.yahoo.com Source Link Excerpt:
The spokesman for the militant organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) was killed in a massive Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the group said.
Naji Abu Saif, also known as Abu Hamsa, was killed during an “attack on his family and his brother’s family,” PIJ said.
The group is allied with Hamas, another Palestinian extremist group. Both organizations were involved in the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel that triggered the latest Gaza war.
Both are said to be backed by Iran.
Palestinians search for their belongings among the rubble of their destroyed homes, following the Israeli airstrikes on Khan Yunis. Israel launched a series of airstrikes against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after efforts to extend the ceasefire failed. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry – Center for Strategic & International Studies Source Link
Scared Antarctic researchers plead for help after ‘assault,’ ‘death threats’ – National– globalnews.ca Source Link Excerpt:
Scientists at a remote research base in Antarctica have pleaded for their rescue, alleging assault, sexual harassment and death threats from a team member they say is mentally unstable.
“His behavior has escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing,” the email said, according to the Sunday Times. “I remain deeply concerned about my own safety, constantly wondering if I might become the next victim.”
The report alleged the man made a death threat and accused the team member of sexually assaulting another.
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine war, White House says the talks are going well– www.channelnewsasia.com Source Link Excerpt:
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed moves to end the Ukraine war on Tuesday (Mar 18) and the White House said their phone call was going well.
French police clash with migrants after executing eviction order on Parisian theater squatters– rmx.news Source Link Excerpt:
French riot police forcibly evacuated the Gaîté Lyrique cultural venue on Tuesday morning, which had been illegally occupied by hundreds of migrant squatters for over three months with the backing of far-left local lawmakers.
The operation, carried out amidst protests and clashes with demonstrators, resulted in the arrest of 46 individuals, mostly migrants, and several minor injuries.
The eviction process began at approximately 6 a.m., as demonstrators — who heeded the call by the far-left La France Insoumise to protest at the venue — attempted to block police entry. Riot police had to deploy tear gas to clear the area.
According to reports, many migrants had already left during the night, fearing forced removal and detention without a viable housing alternative.
Trump says Xi to visit in ‘not too distant future’– www.channelnewsasia.com Source Link Excerpt:
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (Mar 17) that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would visit the US soon, as trade tensions soar between the world’s two largest economies over Trump’s tariffs.
“He’ll be coming in the not too distant future,” Trump told reporters as he visited the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington while talking about the Chinese leader.
Trump did not give any further details.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Washington and Beijing had begun discussions about a possible summit in June in the US. Both leaders celebrate birthdays in the month of June.