Americas
Turkish universities support Gaza protests on US campuses
Several universities issue joint statement criticizing 'disproportionate' response to demonstrations
US dispatches military reinforcements to bases in areas of Syria under terrorist YPG/PKK occupation
Türkiye has long objected to US allying itself with YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Biden appoints new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues
Lise Grande veteran UN diplomat, will replace David Satterfield in position created after Oct. 7
Canadian basketball player Kajami-Keane supports Palestine amid Israeli attacks on Gaza
'We need to come together as a unit and obviously go against the situation where people are getting oppressed,' says 30-year-old point guard
Police detain over 100 students in US over Gaza protests
In Los Angeles, students at University of Southern California detained over holding unauthorized demonstration
US economy expands 1.6% in Q1, lower than expected
Market expectations at around 2.5% for Q1