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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery to repair a hernia on Sunday night, the prime minister's office announced.The operation comes amid increasing international pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a ceasefire and end the war in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Sunday that he was diagnosed with a hernia during a “routine checkup” the night before. The prime minister's office said in a statement that the prime minister decided to undergo the surgery in consultation with his doctors, adding that the operation would be carried out “under full anesthesia” on Sunday evening.”Minister of…

The new Palestinian government, which includes Gazans and four women, was sworn in on Sunday but was already facing skepticism from the public.The Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas, is under pressure from the U.S. government to take a breakthrough after the Gaza war and prepare to begin reforms. In announcing the names of the new team, newly appointed Prime Minister Mustafa said his government's “national priority” was to end the war. He said his cabinet would “work to develop a vision for reintegrating the institutions, including assuming responsibility for Gaza.” Abbas, 88, has been urged by the United States…

Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland state announced on Sunday that it would eliminate federal institutions and demand a full referendum on plans to reform the Horn of Africa country's constitution. Somalia's parliament on Saturday approved several constitutional reforms, including a plan to return to universal suffrage in time for local elections in June. The move is opposed by the Puntland government. What did the Puntland ministers decide? “The Puntland government withdraws its recognition and confidence in federal agencies until a mutually acceptable and complete constitutional process is achieved,” the state Council of Ministers said in a statement. As a result, “Puntland will…

The Iranian government initially announced it would close public parks on April 1, Sizda Bedar, the last day of the Nowruz holiday, when Iranians traditionally picnic outdoors, but later faced public opposition. Withdrawn.This year, April 1 also marks the anniversary of the death of Ali bin Abi Talib, the first Shiite imam, which changes every year according to the lunar calendar, and the Islamic government is trying to prevent millions of people from dancing and revelling. The people of Shizuda Bedar. In addition to being the anniversary of Imam Ali's death, eating and drinking during the day is prohibited during…

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night, the largest demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government since October, when Hamas-led attacks on Israel sparked war.Weekly demonstrations have been held in Tel Aviv demanding the government reach a cease-fire agreement to free the hostages held in Gaza since October. These protests have grown in scale as the war drags on and anger against Netanyahu's government grows.The sound of whistles, horns and drums filled the air Saturday night, as the crowd chanted, according to video from The Associated Press. Demonstrators waved flags and held up photos…

The official residence of the President of the United States, known as the White House, Washington DC, late … [+] 20th century. (Photo courtesy of Lambert/Getty Images)Getty Images Under an announcement released by the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters last Thursday that U.S. federal agencies must demonstrate that their artificial intelligence tools are not harming the public or stop using them. He said there is. “When government agencies use AI tools, we will require them to verify that those tools do not endanger the rights and safety of Americans,” Vice President Kamala Harris said. The announcement promises…

Supporters of various opposition parties shout anti-government slogans at a “Save Democracy” rally organized by India Bloc, a group formed by opposition parties, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, March 31, 2024. . It was the first “Save Democracy” rally. A large-scale public demonstration by the opposition Bloc India was held on March 21st to protest the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the opposition leader who was elected as New Delhi's top official in the liquor bribery case. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI (AP) – India's opposition coalition launched its campaign ahead of next month's national elections with a mass rally Sunday…

In Israel, families of hostages fought together with pro-democracy demonstrators across the country, leading to the largest protest against the government since the outbreak of the Gaza War.Families of the more than 130 hostages still held in Gaza have until now distanced themselves from anti-government protests that peaked last year against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition.But six months into the war and with no signs of a hostage deal, both groups rallied on Saturday night as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to call for elections.Nadav Salzberger of the Change Generation movement, which is leading the…

Pros: Draft management plan for off-roading and Bears Ears near Moab Limits. Bad example: Utah abandons land swap with Bears Ears.(Ray Bloxham | Southern Utah Conservation Alliance) Goldbar Canyon outside Moab will be closed to motor vehicle access by Grand County officials based on travel plans the BLM is developing for the Labyrinth Rim/Gemini Bridge area It's one of the places I'm hoping to visit and one of 11 travel plans currently in progress. For public lands in Utah.Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board | March 31, 2024, 12:00 PMMany states have famous ones. California has Hollywood. Michigan has an auto…

When we think of government, we associate negative connotations, such as bureaucracy and inefficiency at best, and incompetence and the “deep state” at worst.You can show the good side of government, or at least the side that wants to better serve taxpayers. A bipartisan group of career civil servants and elected leaders measure and document the effectiveness of government programs, according to a MinnPost report by Michelle Jolin, CEO and co-founder of Results. They say they are quietly transforming government programs by making changes related to their findings based on their assessments. for America is a nonprofit organization that helps…