Saturday, April 27
In 2023, UK allocated a third of its aid budget to hosting refugees in Britain, straining funds for developing nations. Bilateral aid to poorer countries decreased, especially in Asia, affecting global support initiatives and humanitarian aid efforts.
On Thursday, Prince William made his first public appearance since his wife, Kate Middleton, confirmed her cancer diagnosis. for Thursday night, the 41-year-old was photographed at a football match with his 10-year-old son George, cheering for his team, Aston Villa. Kate, through a video released last month, had revealed that she had cancer diagnosis and was undergoing 'preventative chemotherapy.'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked China's foreign minister and other counterparts to use their influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel, the State Department said Thursday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the United States has "warned" Iran over its threats to Israel.
A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, the archaeological park said Thursday. The exceptionally well-preserved frescoes show the god Apollo attempting to seduce Trojan priestess Cassandra, and Helen of Troy meeting Paris, an encounter which would lead to war.
A Czech tourist died after falling into the sea while apparently taking photographs of huge waves during a storm on the Canary Island of Tenerife, authorities said Thursday. A Canary Island local government statement said the 53-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in the town of Puerto de la Cruz. Rescue services retrieved the man from the sea but he died shortly afterwards.
Moran and Israel's Ambassador express deep gratitude towards India for unwavering support post-October 7 attack. They praise PM Modi, Indian people's compassion, and India's strong stance against terrorism.
Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defence system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace near the southern city of Eilat, the military said Tuesday. "Following the sirens that sounded in the area of Eilat regarding the infiltration of a hostile aircraft, IDF Naval forces identified a suspicious aerial target crossing into Israeli territory," the IDF said in a statement released early Tuesday.
CSIS confirmed Chinese interference in Canadian elections. Erin O'Toole estimated Conservative losses. Trudeau's government criticized for inadequate response. New Democrats raised concerns about invitations from the ethnic Chinese community.
According to a report, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport on Sunday. This was due to an incident where an engine cover detached and struck the wing flap of the aircraft. The FAA announced its intention to conduct an investigation into the incident. In recorded air traffic control communications, one of the pilots mentioned that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing."
