Day: February 1, 2024

European Union leaders seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto threat

1:00 pm February 1, 2024

The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with a new $54 billion support package for its war-ravaged economy despite weeks of threats from Hungary to veto the move. European Council President Charles Michel announced the agreement that was reached in the first hour of a summit he […]

India law enforcement clear suspected Chinese spy pigeon

12:59 pm February 1, 2024

Indian police cleared a suspected Chinese spy pigeon after eight months’ detention and released it into the wild Tuesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The pigeon’s ordeal began in May when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words that looked like Chinese. Police […]

Judge refuses action against DeSantis over effort to remove Students for Justice in Palestine off campuses

12:15 pm February 1, 2024

A federal judge delivered a win of sorts for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, refusing to take action against the recent Republican presidential drop-out over efforts to deactivate pro-Palestinian student groups protesting on college campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on Wednesday denied injunctions sought by the University of […]

Santa Clara’s Jalen Benjamin ejected after striking Saint Mary’s player in stomach

12:14 pm February 1, 2024

Santa Clara Broncos men’s basketball guard Jalen Benjamin was ejected from the team’s game against the Saint Mary’s Gaels in the first half after he nailed center Mitchell Saxen in the stomach. The incident occurred with 5:18 remaining in the first half. Broncos guard Tyree Bryan cut the deficit to 15 points. As Saxen started […]

EU agrees to new $54 billion aid package for Ukraine overcoming Hungary’s veto threat

12:12 pm February 1, 2024

All 27 countries of the European Union have agreed on a €50 billion ($54 billion) financial aid package to Ukraine despite staunch objections from Hungary in December and in the days leading up to Thursday’s summit in Brussels, according to a top E.U. official. “We have a deal. Unity,” European Council President Charles Michel wrote in […]