GOP lawmakers demand major donors pull funding from Columbia over 'antisemitic incidents'

Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

U.S. Correspondents' Dinner: Biden Roasts Trump, Protest Outside White House & More| Oneindia News

Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event! #WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner #USNews #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenvsTrump #BidenvsTrump #ProPalestineProtestUS #IsraelHamasWar #Oneindia ~HT.97~ED.103~ED.102~

Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports. The legislation would grant some teachers and staff the right to carry concealed handguns at public schools. The bill will now be sent to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. . If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last year. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Other teachers and students' parents would not be privy to the information. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . School districts would need to grant permission as well. A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory. However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. . Protesters shouted "Blood on your hands" after the bill was passed by the House on April 23

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package

Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package. On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted 79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. . Today the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world: America will always defend democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Make no mistake, America will deliver on its promise to act like a leader on the world stage, to hold the line against autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. A provision to ban TikTok after the election if ByteDance refuses to sell the platform is also included. The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.". A lot of people inside and outside the Congress wanted this package to fail. But today those in Congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement. Today’s action is overdue, but our work does not end here. Trust in American resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding and restocking the arsenal of democracy doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement

India Responds to US Campus Protests, Advocates for Democratic Principles| Oneindia News

India emphasized the importance of balancing freedom of expression with public safety amidst escalating protests against Israeli military actions at US universities. External affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged democracies to maintain this balance, stressing that actions at home define reputations globally. The statement coincides with intensified crackdowns, including New York City police raiding Columbia University to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators. #IndiaonUS #IndiaUS #Students #USUniversities #ColumbiaUniversity #USStudentnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.122~HT.318~

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University

On the ground: Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall

Netanyahu-Biden Tensions Grow: Israel takes control of Rafah crossing despite US warnings |Oneindia

President Biden urgently cautioned Prime Minister Netanyahu against launching an offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, fearing it would escalate the conflict and increase Palestinian casualties. Their call highlighted the growing divide between the two leaders amid mounting pressure for a ceasefire. Biden emphasised the need to avoid further despair in the war-torn region. Both leaders face public outcry, with Biden encountering protests on college campuses and Netanyahu under pressure from families of Israeli hostages. #Israel #Biden #Netanyahu #RafahCrossing #USWarnings #IsraelHamasWar #Tensions #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Diplomacy ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Israel Shuts Gaza Side Of Rafah Border Crossing As Troops & Tanks Storm Into City| Oneindia News

Israeli tanks seized the Rafah Crossing in Gaza, intensifying conflict as warplanes bombarded homes. At least 12 casualties were reported. Despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire, Israel vowed to continue its military operation. Troops are conducting a "limited op," trapping civilians. Egypt closed Rafah Crossing to prevent mass exodus. Over a million refugees sheltering in Rafah face grave risk, prompting UN warnings and international appeals ignored by Israel. #Israel #RafahCrossing #Gazawar #Egypt #RafahOffensive #UN #IsraelGazalive #IsraelHamas #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

Gaza : Israel bombs Rafah amid truce push

Labour warns against an assault on Rafah

Labour's Darren Jones has said the party does not support a ground offensive in Rafah. The shadow chief secretary expressed concern over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there as a long-threatened Israeli ground invasion is reportedly "imminent." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Israel army enters Rafah and takes control of border