Author: Newyorki

The Big Picture: The Biden administration is nearing the conclusion of a landmark security and defense deal with Saudi Arabia, a development poised to significantly alter Middle Eastern geopolitics. This potential treaty, named the Strategic Alliance Agreement, is aimed at fostering diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Israel, a key priority for President Biden. Driving the News: According to the Wall Street Journal, this deal commits the U.S. to defend Saudi Arabia. In exchange, Riyadh would grant the U.S. access to its territory and airspace, thereby enhancing the protection of American interests and regional partners. This draft treaty is modeled on…

A British woman, Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration for the stalker character in the Netflix hit “Baby Reindeer,” sued the streaming service on Thursday, seeking $170 million in damages. Harvey identified herself as the real-life “Martha,” portrayed in Richard Gadd’s show as a delusional and violent woman. The lawsuit, filed in California, argues that the show’s opening claim of being “a true story” is a lie designed to attract viewers and destroy her life. Netflix responded by asserting their intent to defend the matter vigorously and support Gadd’s right to tell his story. “Baby Reindeer,” which premiered…

Republican extremist accuse Democrats of ‘worshiping’ Floyd in interview posted on X The Congressional Black Caucus has condemned Marjorie Taylor Greene after she accused Democrats of worshiping George Floyd, the 46-year-old Black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer in 2020. On Monday, Greene, a Republican representative from Georgia, went on an expletive-filled rant in which she accused Democrats, including Jamie Raskin of Maryland, of worshiping Floyd, whose death sparked global outrage and protests over police brutality. In a video posted on X, Greene can be seen speaking to a reporter, saying, “We have Jamie Raskin in…

Donald Trump faced Republican voters for the first time as a convicted felon on Tuesday during the final state primaries for the 2024 presidential nomination, where he continued to sweep up votes. The ex-president has already locked up the Republican nomination to run against President Joe Biden, making the votes in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota formalities. Some political observers had wondered if Republican voters might sour on Trump’s divisive candidacy after he was found guilty last week of falsifying business records in a conspiracy to unlawfully influence the 2016 election. Though Trump steamrolled over other Republican…

What’s happening: President Joe Biden’s recent description of Israel’s cease-fire proposal has been labeled “not accurate” by a senior Israeli official, as uncertainties about the U.S. ally’s position on the deal grew Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense pressure from various factions, including threats from right-wing ministers to dissolve his government if he agrees to the hostage deal. Driving the news: Biden announced on Friday that he was outlining a truce proposal attributed to Israel and passed by mediators to Hamas. However, Netanyahu, facing significant internal dissent, finds himself in a challenging position. A senior Israeli official…

What’s happening: Iran’s involvement in Sudan is growing, marked by a recent ‘Fars Air Qeshm’ Boeing 747 freighter flight from Bandar Abbas, Iran, to Port Sudan. This airline is known for military logistics and arms shipments. Why it matters: This flight suggests Iran is significantly increasing its support for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in their ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Such external backing has the potential to intensify and complicate the conflict, possibly leading to more violence and instability in the region. Context: The Red Sea is not just a crucial maritime route for global trade…

Former President Calls Verdict ‘a Disgrace’ After Being Convicted on All 34 Counts Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a criminal hush-money scheme aimed at influencing the outcome of the 2016 election. The verdict was reached after a jury deliberated for less than 12 hours in the unprecedented first criminal trial against a US president, current or former. This marks a perilous political moment for Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, whose poll numbers have remained steady throughout the trial but could plummet at any moment. Trump was convicted by a jury…

Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial begin deliberating Wednesday on whether to deliver the first criminal conviction of a former president—a momentous decision that could upend the November presidential election. After weeks of testimony from more than 20 witnesses, the piercing glare of the legal spotlight now shifts firmly to the anonymous 12-member panel that holds Trump’s fate in its hands. Following final instructions from the judge, the jury will retire to consider a verdict that—whichever way it goes—will have an outsized impact on Trump and the country as a whole. Trump is accused of falsifying business records to…

Donald Trump’s Secret Service team is preparing for the unprecedented possibility of the former president facing jail time, as his hush money trial nears its conclusion. According to a source from New York corrections, Secret Service representatives have met with local jail officials, including those from Rikers Island, to discuss potential scenarios should Trump be found guilty. Why It Matters Trump’s lifelong Secret Service protection presents unique challenges if he is sentenced to jail. The logistics of ensuring his safety and adhering to the protocol for a former president in a correctional facility are complex. These preparations indicate the seriousness…

In divergent messages, the president pays tribute to fallen heroes, while Trump fulminates on social media against opponents. Joe Biden and Donald Trump marked Memorial Day, the national holiday honoring America’s war dead, with strikingly different messages. These contrasting tones suggest the upcoming US presidential election campaign will be a contest of sharply contrasting characters. In a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Biden paid tribute to the fallen as heroes who sacrificed themselves in the service of American democracy and ideals. Meanwhile, Trump, taking to his Truth Social site, took a very different tack, bestowing holiday wishes on those he…