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Brazil Rains: Heavy Rains In Southern Brazil Leaves 21 Missing, Multiple Dead| Oneindia News

Heavy rain in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state caused ten deaths and left 21 missing. Governor Leite declared it the worst disaster in state history, seeking federal aid. President Lula plans to visit. Storms destroyed roads, collapsed bridges, and displaced over 3,400 people. Further heavy precipitation poses ongoing flood risks across the region. #Landslides #Rainalert #Brazil #BrazilFloods #BrazilRains #RioGrandeDoSul #LulaDaSilva #BrazilUpdate #BrazilNews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.123~HT.318~##~

International Criminal Court considering issuing arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza.

South Africa celebrates 'Freedom Day': country remembers an historic election every April 27

US steps up pressure for 'extraordinarily generous' Gaza ceasefire deal

Bliken was speaking in Saudi Arabia ahead of a visit to Israel this week, in what will be his seventh to the Middle East since the Israel Hamas war started in October.

Pakistan Appoints Ishaq Dar as Deputy PM, Once Faced Insult Of ‘Thief’ In the US | Oneindia News

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Cabinet. This move, effective immediately, marks a strategic shift in government leadership. Dar's past role as Finance Minister and a recent stint as Foreign Minister raises questions about his new position. He is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia for the World Economic Forum Summit. #Ishaqdar #PMShehbazSharif #SaudiArabia #IshaqDar #NawazSharif #ImranKhan #Pakistan #Pakistannews #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

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'

Indonesia Earthquake: A 6.5 Magnitude Tremor Jolts Java Island, also felt in Jakarta | Oneindia News

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 shook Indonesia's Java island, causing widespread tremors. Despite the intensity, there was no tsunami alert issued by the BMKG. The USGS reported the quake's depth at 68.3 kilometers (42 miles). Stay updated on the latest seismic activity. #IndonesiaEarthquake #JavaIsland #Jakarta #JavaEarthquake #JakartaEarthquake #EarthquakeinIndonesia #JokoWidodo #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.102~GR.123~HT.318~

Dubai Floods: Fresh Alert Issued for 'Unstable' Weather, As New Wave of Rain Hits Emirates| Oneindia

Abu Dhabi and Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier than expected, prompting an amber alert across the UAE. Moderate to heavy rainfall hit various areas, accompanied by lightning and thunder. Dubai Police issued safety warnings, urging caution and avoiding certain areas. Dubai Airports and PCFC announced measures in response to the inclement weather. The UAE braces for further rainfall, with May 2-3 identified as the peak period. #DubaiFloods #Dubai #DubaiWeather #DubaiWeatheralert #UAE #DubaiClimate #AbuDhabi #WeatherAlert #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.102~GR.122~

Dubai Floods: UAE Allocates $544 Million for Repairs After Record Rains | Oneindia News

The United Arab Emirates unveils a $544 million fund for repairs following record-breaking rains and widespread flooding. Learn more about the government's response to the aftermath of the historic rainfall and its commitment to supporting affected Emirati families. #Dubai #DubaiFloods #DubaiRains #DubaiFlood #DubaiNews #UAEFloods #UAERains #UAENews #OmanRains #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Dubai Floods: NASA posts pics of flooded UAE areas after 6 billion cubic metres of rain| Oneindia

NASA has unveiled striking images capturing the extensive flooding in the UAE following the recent torrential rainfall. Describing it as a "slow-moving storm," NASA highlighted the unprecedented deluge that inundated the Gulf states, surpassing a year's worth of rainfall in some regions. According to the UAE's meteorological department, the country received a staggering 6.04 billion cubic metres of rain last week, nearly equivalent to its annual precipitation of 6.7 billion cubic metres. This remarkable event underscores the magnitude of the weather phenomenon that swept across the region. #DubaiFloods #UAEFloods #NASAImages #FloodedUAE #RainInUAE #UAEWeather #FloodMonitoring #NASAData #UAEEnvironment #ClimateChange ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.123~HT.318~

French parliament condemns 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians

Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel's 'extraordinarily generous' Gaza truce proposal | Oneindia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas on Monday to promptly accept Israel's recent and notably generous proposal for a Gaza ceasefire to facilitate the release of hostages. This call comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hamas negotiators were anticipated to convene with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Monday to provide a response to Israel's phased truce proposal, which was presented over the weekend. This comes ahead of potential Israeli action targeting the southern border city of Rafah. #IsraelHamasWar #HamasWar #RafahAssault #Blinken #Hamas #Israel #GazaTruce #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Ceasefire #PeaceTalks #InternationalRelations ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

US, Egypt 'hopeful' of Gaza truce as envoys meet in Cairo

Hamas delegation due in Egypt for Gaza truce talks as hopes of ceasefire rise

Egypt sends delegation to Israel to broker ceasefire in Gaza

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