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WASHINGTON (AP) — The recent order by a U.N. court for Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has exacerbated the disconnect between the United States and the international community. While the offensive in Rafah has been met with increasing condemnation globally, American officials have characterized it as a limited and targeted operation. The decision made by the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Friday has intensified the pressure on an increasingly isolated Israel. Despite the harsh criticism from around the world, the Biden administration has maintained its opposition to a major offensive in Rafah, while also asserting that Israel’s actions thus far have not crossed any red lines.
Clashes erupt in Tel Aviv as protesters demand the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tensions escalated in Tel Aviv as scuffles broke out between Israeli police and demonstrators who gathered in the thousands to protest against the government and demand the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Some protesters carried images of the female soldiers who were captured in a video following the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Additionally, a small U.S. military vessel and a section of a docking area washed up on a beach near Ashdod, close to the U.S.-built pier used for transporting humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory, over the weekend.
Donald Trump faces backlash at Libertarian convention, booed during speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump encountered a hostile reception at the Libertarian Party National Convention in Washington, where he was repeatedly booed and heckled during his address. Many attendees shouted insults at Trump, criticizing him for running up federal deficits and benefiting pharmaceutical companies through the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite some supporters cheering and chanting “USA! USA!” in his favor, Trump faced a rare scenario of confronting detractors in a setting where he is accustomed to adoring crowds.
Tornado warning issued for parts of Oklahoma amid severe storms, scorching heat hits South Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for areas in northern Noble and southern Kay counties in Oklahoma. In South Texas, the heat index is forecast to reach up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit over the holiday weekend, as the region grapples with excessive heat caused by a heat dome stretching from Mexico to South America. Record highs were set in Brownsville and Harlingen near the Texas-Mexico border, with temperatures reaching 99 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively.
Chile accuses volunteer firefighter and ex-forestry official of causing deadly forest fire
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A Chilean judge has ordered the detention of a volunteer firefighter and a former forestry official for their alleged involvement in planning and igniting a massive forest fire that resulted in 137 fatalities and displaced 16,000 individuals in February. The main suspect, Francisco Mondaca, a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter, is accused of physically starting the fire, with flares and fireworks found in his vehicle. The second suspect, Franco Pinto, a former employee of the National Forest Corporation, is charged with planning the crime.
Richard M. Sherman, Disney music maestro, passes away at 95
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard M. Sherman, one half of the renowned songwriting duo responsible for crafting classic Disney melodies, has passed away at the age of 95. Alongside his late brother Robert, Sherman composed numerous songs for Disney films such as “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” including the iconic “It’s a Small World (After All).” The Walt Disney Co. confirmed Sherman’s death, highlighting his contributions to the Academy Award-winning soundtrack of “Mary Poppins.” Robert Sherman had previously passed away in 2012.
Chinese and Japanese leaders convene in South Korea for trilateral meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are set to meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol separately before participating in a trilateral gathering. The trilateral meeting, the first of its kind in over four years, aims to enhance cooperation among the three Asian nations. While no major announcements are anticipated from the meeting, the resumption of high-level trilateral talks signifies a concerted effort by China, Japan, and South Korea to improve their relations.
PGA Tour player Grayson Murray tragically passes away at age 30
Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray has died at the age of 30, as confirmed by the PGA Tour and his management agency GSE Worldwide. Murray’s cause of death remains undisclosed. The golfer withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial after opening with a 68 and being 5 over for his round the following day. Murray had secured victories at the Sony Open earlier this year and the Barbasol Championship in 2017, with his Masters debut taking place in April.
National Spelling Bee showcases the success of Indian American immigrants
Since 1999, 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee champions have been of Indian American descent, with many being the children of immigrants who arrived in the U.S. on student or work visas. The achievements of first-generation Indian Americans and their spelling bee champion offspring underscore the economic prosperity and cultural influence of the nation’s second-largest immigrant group. The 2024 bee is scheduled to commence outside Washington, with a significant number of Indian American participants expected to excel.
Rare blue-eyed cicada sighted during 2024 emergence at suburban Chicago arboretum
LISLE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois is witnessing the emergence of the 2024 cicada brood, with a rare blue-eyed female Magicicada cassini cicada spotted at The Morton Arboretum in suburban Chicago. The blue-eyed cicada, while uncommon, is difficult to quantify in terms of rarity, according to the collections manager of the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institute. Periodical cicadas, which appear every 13 or 17 years, are starting to emerge in northern Illinois, with both broods expected to converge in the southern part of the state.
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