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Israel reopens Gaza crossing but UN says not enough aid getting through

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks at a standstill?

Hamas Rejects Israel’s Truce Offer, Urges Continuation of Talks as War Continues| Oneindia News

Hamas appears poised to reject the latest hostage deal proposed by mediators and approved by Israel, citing dissatisfaction with its terms. Despite ongoing negotiations, Hamas maintains a negative stance on the current proposal, signaling potential hurdles in reaching a resolution. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms readiness to launch a mass invasion of Rafah, further complicating the delicate negotiations. #Hamas #Israel #IsraelGazawar #IsraelHamas #GazaTruce #IsraelWarLive #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~HT.95~

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'

Kiss Sells Catalog, Brand Name and IP

Kiss Sells Catalog, , Brand Name and IP. Pophouse Entertainment Group has bought the rock band's catalog, brand name and intellectual property in a deal worth over $300 million, ABC News reports. . Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA co-founded Pophouse. When Kiss played their last show in December, they revealed digital avatars of themselves, ABC News reports. Pophouse partnered with George Lucas' company, Industrial Light & Magic, to create the avatar technology. The "ABBA Voyage" show in London featured an entire performance with the Swedish band's digital avatars. ABC News reports that a biopic, documentary and "Kiss experience" are in the works, according to Pophouse CEO Per Sundin. An avatar show is planned for the later part of 2027. Gene Simmons said, "I don't like the word acquisition.". Collaboration is exactly what it’s about. It would be remiss in our inferred fiduciary duty — see what I just did there? — to the thing that we created to abandon it, Gene Simmons, to AP. People might misunderstand and think, ‘OK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff and we’re just in Beverly Hills twiddling our thumbs.’ No, that’s not true. , Gene Simmons, to AP. We’re in the trenches with them. We talk all the time. We share ideas. It’s a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and I especially, with the band, we’ll stay committed to this. It’s our baby, Gene Simmons, to AP

Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks Out After Sentencing

Sam Bankman-Fried , Speaks Out After Sentencing. The former FTX CEO was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 28. He was previously convicted of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. In an exclusive interview with ABC News, the 32-year-old exhibited remorse for his actions, saying, "It's most of what I think about each day.". Bankman-Fried attributed FTX's downfall to many "bad decisions" made in 2022, ABC News reports. . I never thought that what I was doing was illegal. But I tried to hold myself to a high standard, and I certainly didn't meet that standard. , Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. I've heard and seen the despair, frustration and sense of betrayal from thousands of customers; they deserve to be paid in full, at current price, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. That could and should have happened in November 2022, and it could and should happen today. It's excruciating to see them waiting, day after day, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. Bankman-Fried went on to say that he's "haunted, every day, by what was lost.". I'd give anything to be able to help repair even part of the damage. I'm doing what I can from prison, but it's deeply frustrating not to be able to do more, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News. Bankman-Fried plans to appeal based on trial testimony that "greatly misstated what actually happened.". I'd give anything to be out there, trying to make a positive difference in the world, but I know that's not going to happen. I can't help from prison, Sam Bankman-Fried, via statement

Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’

Biden Cracks Down , on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’. On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that a new rule will limit short-term health insurance plans to three months, ABC News reports. . The plans can now only be renewed for up to four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. . The plans can now only be renewed for up to four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. . Additionally, short-term plan providers must clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. . The president really believes the American people do not want to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement. Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition, such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare. However, critics call these plans "junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover. ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs. In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.". Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to sell inadequate short-term plans. Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to sell inadequate short-term plans. The short-term plan expansion was upheld by an appeals court in 2020