'We can certainly afford two wars', US Treasury secretary says

US Treasury Secretary Yellen faces tough road on China's excess capacity problem

'Israel believes that Hamas has again torpedoed a ceasefire deal'

Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Rafah Amid Hamas’ Attack, Toll Reaches 19| OneIndia News

Three Israeli soldiers died in a Hamas rocket attack near Rafah, Gaza, while Israeli airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties. The attack targeted the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting its closure. Amid escalating tensions, Israel vowed to enter southern Gaza, raising concerns about humanitarian efforts. Efforts for a ceasefire in Cairo faltered as casualties continued to mount, deepening the conflict's toll on both sides. #Hamas #RafahAttack #KeremShalom #Gazawar #Cairo #IsraelHamas #RafahInvasion #IsraelGazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~ED.103~PR.320~GR.122~

Biden Administration Blocks Weapons Shipment to Israel Amid Dispute over Rafah Offensive | OneIndia

The Biden administration recently halted a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, a move that stirred concerns within the Israeli government. This marks the first instance since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment bound for Israel. The decision came amidst worries that Israel might launch an invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. #Biden #IsraelUS #BidenNetanyahu #GazaLive #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Hamas #Rafah #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.122~

Tanks seen near Gaza border as Israel vows to press ahead with Rafah ground operation

Disagreements continued at ceasefire talks in Cairo with Hamas pushing for a permanent ceasefire and accusing Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotage because of his government’s insistence that any suspension be temporary.

Hezbollah Launches Counter-Strike On Israel As Rocket Attack Claims 4 Lives: Report| OneIndia

Recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalated as an Israeli strike killed four civilians in a Lebanese village. Hezbollah retaliated with rocket attacks on northern Israel. Diplomatic efforts from the US and France aim to ease tensions. The conflict, sparked by Gaza war fallout, has resulted in casualties on both sides and the displacement of tens of thousands. #Hezbollah #Israel #Gazawar #GazaLive #IsraelHamas #IsraelGaza #Nasrallah #Middleeastnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.320~ED.103~GR.122~

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Can Franco-German relations be rekindled over the Ukraine war?

Paris and Berlin are at loggerheads over military aid to Ukraine. But can the two European powerhouses unify behind Kyiv?

Russian attacks on Orthodox Easter Sunday kill a woman in Kharkiv

A woman's body was found under the rubble following Russian shelling in Ukraine’s north-eastern city

Ukraine and Russia mark Orthodox Easter under shadow of war

Moscow battered eastern Ukraine with drones as the two countries marked their third Orthodox Easter at war.

China’s Xi Jinping heads to Paris to meet Macron | Trade, Ukraine War to be discussed | Oneindia

China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, achieving these objectives during Xi's brief two-day visit to France will prove challenging, given the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between Europe and China. France is actively supporting a European Union investigation into Chinese exports of electric vehicles, while Beijing's recent initiation of an inquiry into brandy imports, predominantly from France, is widely perceived as retaliatory. Against this backdrop, Macron's administration is keen to emphasise the necessity of obtaining further assurances from Chinese authorities on trade matters. Xi's visit marks his first trip to Europe in half a decade, underscoring the significance of the occasion. #XiJinping #EmmanuelMacron #ChinaFranceRelations #TradeTalks #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #ChinaEU #Tensions #FranceChinaTrade #Diplomacy #GlobalRelations #LeadershipSummit #InternationalAffairs #Geopolitics #DiplomaticRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~

China's Xi arrives in Paris for talks with Macron on trade, Ukraine war