Berlin — The German government has called on Israel not to proceed with its plan to construct thousands of new housing units in a settlement in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, Germany’s Foreign Ministry said such expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a negotiated two-state solution. The ministry reiterated Berlin’s position…
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse program had a major presence at The World Games in Chengdu, China last weekend, headlined by four Tar Heels winning gold with Team USA. Chloe Humphrey, Ally Mastroianni, Marie McCool and Taylor Moreno represented Carolina for the Red, White and Blue, while Brooklyn Walker-Welch…
Robin Levinson King BBC News Getty Images Bulleit Bourbon reported a more than 7% sales drop this fiscal year As American as apple pie, Kentucky bourbon was booming after the last Great Recession ended. But as the economy has waned post-Pandemic – and with multiple trade wars on the horizon – the market may be…
Anbarasan Ethirajan South Asia regional editor NurPhoto via Getty Images The capital was filled with jubilant scenes as people marked the anniversary of Sheikh Hasina fleeing Bangladesh Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week celebrating the anniversary of the downfall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the promise of a new future for…
ISLAMABAD —M.saleem jutt Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade and investment cooperation, following a meeting between U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division. Discussions focused on boosting bilateral trade, expanding U.S. investment in Pakistan, and enhancing…
USA Pom Doubles are set to compete in the 2025 World Games on August 14-15, 2025! Here’s what you need to know: USA Pom Doubles Overseen by USA Cheer Dance Director is Stacy Shelton, and USA Cheer Assistant Dance Director Lizzy Howard, the USA Pom Doubles are represented by Energizers Dance Team and coached by…
Watch: The BBC’s Emir Nader reports from protests against PM Netanyahu’s plans for Gaza Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Israel to oppose the government’s plan to expand its military operation in Gaza. On Friday, Israel’s security cabinet approved five principles to end the war that included ‘taking security control’ over the…
Newswatch 16’s Mackenzie Aucker met the people at Penn College in Williamsport who are responsible for keeping the team energized and ready to play ball. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It’s heating up in the kitchen at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport. Although the school year doesn’t start until next week,…
Two men and one woman were killed by sea mines while swimming in Odesa, according to Ukrainian media. A local official confirmed the three had been killed by “explosive devices”, at beaches close to Zatoka, where recreational swimming is banned. The Black Sea has long been a popular holiday destination in Ukraine, but many of…
