21 May 2021

World reaction to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza

A ceasefire has come into force in the Gaza Strip after Egypt brokered an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt 11 days of conflict. Thousands of people in Gaza and the Palestinian territories poured onto the streets to celebrate the ceasefire, waving flags and flashing “V” signs for victory. Since the fighting began on May 10, health officials in Gaza say more than 230 Palestinians, including 65 children and 39 women, have been killed and more than 1,900 wounded in aerial bombardments. Israel says it has killed at least 160 combatants in Gaza. Authorities put the death toll in Israel at 12, with hundreds of people treated for injuries in rocket attacks that have caused panic and sent people rushing into shelters. Israel said some 4,000 rockets have been launched at it from Gaza, some falling short and others shot down by its Iron Dome air defences. Civilians on both sides are exhausted by fear and grief, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. "People in Gaza and Israel urgently need respite from non-stop hostilities," said Fabrizio Carboni, regional director for the Middle East. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric confirmed earlier in the day that UN Middle East Envoy Tor Wennesland was in Qatar. US President Joe Biden also discussed Gaza with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday, with Press Secretary Jen Psaki saying Washington's “strategic approach" remained "to communicate directly, stay closely interlocked with the Israelis, with partners on the ground, to do everything we can to bring an end to the conflict”. She added that the US had held "more than 80 engagements with senior leaders in Israel, the Palestinian Authority and across the region”.

29 Oct 2020

Trump admin proposes to scrap computerised lottery system to select H-1B visas

The administration of United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed to scrap the computerised lottery system to grant H-1B work visas, and replace it with a selection process that gives priority to the jobs with higher salaries.The government said this would better protect the economic interests of American workers, while still allowing US employers to “meet their personnel needs and remain globally competitive”.The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows American companies to employ foreign workers in occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. It is highly sought-after by Indian IT professionals.The US Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday said that it has submitted a notification with the Federal Register that would prioritise the selection of H-1B registrations based on corresponding wage levels, if it receives more petitions than allowed under the annual limit. Stakeholders have 30 days to respond to the notification. If finalised, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services would grant visas or select petitions based the salary level of the individuals.

28 Aug 2020

Kevin O'Brien Smashes His Own Car Window With Massive Six

Cricket Australia's Twitter account had a cheeky reaction to O'Brien's very expensive six, tweeting: `What ever happened to the 'Luck of the Irish'?..`What ever happened to the 'Luck of the Irish'?..KEVIN O’BRIEN SMASHES SIX....and his own car window. Seriously. This was now viral one on all social media platforms around the world. Here the details..Kevin O'Brien has made a living from smashing bowlers to all parts of the ground. The Ireland batsman has won many a games for his country, thanks to his ruthless hitting. On Thursday, Kevin O'Brien, playing for Leinster Lightning, smashed a whirlwind 82 off just 37 balls, including eight sixes, during a domestic Twenty20 match in Dublin. While the North-West Warriors bowlers were being bullied around, O'Brien's car, which was in an adjoining car park, too ended up bearing the brunt of its owner's power-hitting.During the match, the Irishman struck a massive six that sailed into the car park, and smashed into the rear window of his car at Pembroke Cricket Club. Cricket Ireland's Twitter account posted a picture of O'Brien's damaged car, although the 36-year-old O'Brien had the consolation of helping Leinster secure a win.

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