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April 5, 2024

First U.N. food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months but millions face acute hunger

The U.N. has begun distributing food in Darfur, a war-ravaged province in Sudan, for the first time in months; around 18 million people in Sudan face acute hunger.

April 5, 2024

Incendiary device thrown at German synagogue door, but damage minor and no injuries

An incendiary device was thrown at a synagogue door in Oldenburg, Germany on Friday; the fire was quickly discovered and only minor damage was caused.

April 5, 2024

Montenegro court rules against extradition of South Korean crypto mogul

A Montenegrin court ruled Friday against a plan to extradite South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to his home country to be tried in an elaborate fraud case.

April 5, 2024

Delaware man leads police on multistate chase after being shot

Tyrese Knuckles, 25, was shot early Thursday by police following a "physical confrontation" at a Wilmington, Delaware, apartment complex. He then led them on a chase into Pennsylvania.

April 5, 2024

Egyptian authorities arrest 10 after a pro-Gaza rally calling for severing ties with Israel

10 activists were arrested by Egyptian authorities this week after participating in a pro-Palestinian protest; the country has 'largely banned' public protests.

April 5, 2024

Zimbabwe introduces new currency as depreciation and rising inflation stoke economic turmoil

Zimbabwe has launched a new currency, which will be called ZiG and goes into effect on Monday, to replace its previous one that lost more than 70% of its value since January.

April 5, 2024

Peru's president arrives to testify before prosecutors amid expanding 'Rolexgate' probe

Dina Boluarte, president of Peru, testified behind closed doors to prosecutors Friday amid an investigation into whether she illegally received luxury watches, cash and jewelry.

April 5, 2024

In upcoming meeting with Biden, Japan's Kishida looks to bolster US defense ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he wants to increase security and defense cooperation with the U.S. as his meeting with President Biden nears.

April 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake survivors recall destruction, rescue from sealed tunnels

Taiwan residents reflect on the events of the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake. People became trapped inside of tunnels by falling rocks and watched their homes shake apart.

April 5, 2024

Israeli to expand aid access to Gaza, but Blinken says it still might not meet US demands

The U.S. has demanded improvements to the flow of aid and civilian protections in Gaza. Israel announced it will open more border crossings, but that might not be enough for Biden.