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US Blasts Israel on Gaza Civilian Deaths Ahead of UN Ceasefire Plea | Oneindia News

US Secretary of State Blinken criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, urging civilian protection. Biden emphasized safeguarding civilians in talks with Israel and Jordan. Over 17,000 Palestinians killed, 46,000 wounded. Ceasefire calls persist; US opposes UN resolution fearing Hamas favoritism. Efforts aid crisis, Israel opens aid route. No set deadline to halt the Israel-Hamas conflict; the situation escalates. #US #Blinken #Gaza #Palestinians #Hamas #UN #UnitedNations #Israelgazawar #Biden #UAE #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~ED.194~

António Guterres Invokes Rarely Used Power to Demand Cease-Fire in Middle East

António Guterres Invokes Rarely Used Power , to Demand Cease-Fire in Middle East. The U.N. secretary-general invoked power under Article 99 on Dec. 6, Fox News reports. . Article 99 permits Guterres to "bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.". Guterres published a letter to security council members calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Guterres published a letter to security council members calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. I am writing under Article 99 of the United Nations Charter to bring to the attention of the Security Council a matter which, in my opinion, may aggravate existing threats to the maintenance of international peace and security, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. We are facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system. , António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. The situation is fast deteriorating into a catastrophe with potentially irreversible implications for Palestinians as a whole and for peace and security in the region. Such an outcome must be avoided at all cost, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. Guterres went on to call for the release of all hostages as well. The international community has a responsibility to use all its influence to prevent further escalation and end this crisis, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. I urge the members of the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian crisis. I reiterate my appeal for a humanitarian cease-fire to be declared. This is urgent, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. The civilian population must be spared from greater harm. With a humanitarian cease-fire, the means of survival can be restored, and humanitarian assistance can be delivered in a safe and timely manner across the Gaza Strip, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via letter calling for cease-fire. Fox News reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously said that his country will assume security control of Gaza even after the war, which could cause a rift with President Biden. Fox News reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously said that his country will assume security control of Gaza even after the war, which could cause a rift with President Biden. Fox News reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously said that his country will assume security control of Gaza even after the war, which could cause a rift with President Biden

War & No Peace| Shifting Realities|Biden's Stance, Zelensky's Appeal & Israel's Retaliation|Oneindia

'Writing on the Wall' with Oneindia's Pankaj Mishra. Sample this! In recent months, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has drawn heightened global attention. President Joe Biden's firm stance against Vladimir Putin's success in the war underscores the situation's gravity. Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's urgent plea for increased ammunition and weapons emphasises the critical need for international support against Russian aggression. Financial sustainability for Ukraine's defense is a concern, as Defense Secretary Yelland expresses worry over the strain of supporting the prolonged conflict. The Israel-Hamas war's repercussions add complexity, impacting global dynamics, including the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. #RussiaUkraineConflict #BidenVsPutin #GlobalDynamics #UkraineWar #GeopoliticalChess #IsraelHamasImpact #ComplexGlobalScenario ~HT.178~GR.124~

Republicans in the House Move Forward With Formalizing Biden Impeachment Inquiry

Republicans in the House, Move Forward With Formalizing , Biden Impeachment Inquiry. On December 7, the House Rules Committee announced it will hear a resolution to formalize Republicans' push for an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden next week. . ABC reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes that the GOP effort is likely to get the necessary votes to formalize the inquiry. ABC reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes that the GOP effort is likely to get the necessary votes to formalize the inquiry. Republicans in the House have alleged that the president was directly involved with and benefited from his family's business dealings. . The White House has dismissed the inquiry as , "extreme politics at its worst.". Earlier this week, Johnson accused the White House of "stonewalling" an investigation that was launched by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in September. . Earlier this week, Johnson accused the White House of "stonewalling" an investigation that was launched by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in September. . They're refusing to turn over key witnesses to allow them to testify as they've been subpoenaed. They're refusing to turn over thousands of documents for the National Archives. , Mike Johnson, House Speaker, via ABC. They're refusing to turn over key witnesses to allow them to testify as they've been subpoenaed. They're refusing to turn over thousands of documents for the National Archives. , Mike Johnson, House Speaker, via ABC. The House has no choice, if it's going to follow its constitutional responsibility, to formally adopt an impeachment inquiry on the floor so that when the subpoenas are challenged in court we'll be at the apex of our constitutional authority, Mike Johnson, House Speaker, via ABC. The House has no choice, if it's going to follow its constitutional responsibility, to formally adopt an impeachment inquiry on the floor so that when the subpoenas are challenged in court we'll be at the apex of our constitutional authority, Mike Johnson, House Speaker, via ABC. In response, White House spokesperson Ian Sams refuted the claims that the administration has obstructed the inquiry. . Johnson stressed that the upcoming vote is not to impeach the president, but to allow lawmakers to "continue on pace" with the inquiry.

Pannun Murder Plot: U.S officials say Washington takes the allegations ‘very seriously’| Oneindia

White House spokesperson John Kirby addressed the indictment by the US Justice Department against an Indian national involved in an alleged foiled assassination plot, saying Washington takes the allegations “very seriously”. Kirby cushioned the statement by stressing the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. India remains a strategic partner of the US and the US is going to continue to work to improve and strengthen the partnership with India but the allegations of the assassination plot are very serious, White House official John Kirby said on being asked about the indictment of an Indian national in a 'plot-to-kill' Gurpatwant Pannun. #GurpatwantSinghPannun #GurpatwantSinghPannunMurderPlot #US #USOfficial #JohnKirby #JohnKirbyPannunMurderPlot #NikhilGupta #NikhilGuptaArrested #IndianNationalNikhilGupta #USChargesIndianNational #PannunFailedMurderPlot #IndiaCanadaRelations #SikhsForJustice ~PR.151~ED.102~

Donald Trump Trouble: U.S Judge turns down access request to Capitol Attack records | Oneindia News

In the latest developments surrounding former US President Donald Trump's legal battles, a judge has rejected Trump's request to access records from the congressional investigation into the US Capitol attack. In a decision on Monday, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington denied Donald Trump's request to obtain records from the Democratic-led House of Representatives probe into the January 6th attack. The former president argued that these records could be crucial for his defence against charges related to election interference. However, Judge Chutkan found Trump's justifications lacking. #DonaldTrump #CapitolAttack #TanyaChutkan #USCapitolAttack #DonaldTrumpLegalBattle ~HT.99~PR.151~ED.194~

Secret Service Agents Open Fire Amid Break-in Attempt Near Biden's Granddaughter | Oneindia New

Secret Service agents guarding Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, fired shots at suspects attempting to break into an unoccupied government vehicle in Washington, D.C. Naomi was away during the incident, not in proximity. The surge in carjackings in D.C. marks a concerning trend in violent crime this year. #Biden #JoeBiden #Bidenfamily #NaomiBiden #Hunterbiden #USnews #America #Worldnews #OneIndia #OneIndianews ~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

This Day in History: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated

This Day in History: , Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated. November 13, 1982. Known as "The Wall," the moving memorial was designed by Maya Lin, a 21-year-old Yale University architecture student. . Made of black granite, the V-shaped wall holds the names of the nearly 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam war. While controversy surrounded the creation of "The Wall," it quickly became one of the most-visited memorials in Washington, D.C. The memorial's design allows for reflection. Loved ones of the dead often leave tokens of their grief, including notes and dog tags. Etchings of the names also became a commonplace practice. "The Wall" has been a source of healing for those whose lives were transformed by Vietnam, from veterans to those who protested the war