Friday, May 17, 2024

News Desk

In Loving Memory of Cousin Aamer: A Crab-Loving Nurse Tragically Lost to Israel | TOME

Hassan al-Ramlawi remembers his cousin Aamer, a simple, loving man with room in his heart for everyone.

Israel’s Upcoming Rafah Offensive Puts Strain on Egypt Relations

Egypt fears Israel won't allow Palestinians back in Gaza while a refugee exodus will burden its ailing economy.

Greece Becomes First Orthodox Christian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Parliament voted 176-76 to pass the bill which also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children.

Biden Reiterates Rafah Civilian Protection Message to Netanyahu | TOME

US President Joe Biden on Thursday again told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he should not proceed with military action in Rafah without a credible and executable plan to protect Palestinian civilians, the White House said. The call between the two leaders on Thursday was the second time in less than a week that Biden warned Netanyahu about moving into the southern part of the Gaza Strip without a plan to ensure the safety of some 1 million people sheltering there.

US: Russia Developing ‘Troubling’ Space-Based Anti-Satellite Weapon

White House says weapon is not yet operational and poses no immediate threat but puts astronauts at risk.

OpenAI’s Sora: Text-to-Video Tool Ignites Internet | TOME

Microsoft-backed startup stuns social media with hyper-realistic videos created using text prompts.

Brazil’s President Visits Arab League HQ | TOME

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s President Lula do Silva on Thursday visited the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, where he was welcomed by Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Lula recalled that Brazil was the first Latin American country to receive observer status in the organization, and said he is proud of the historical and cultural ties that unite Brazil and the Arab world.  The Arab League’s “commitment to promoting stability and development makes this organization a voice to be listened to attentively on the great issues of our time,” he added.