International

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel in solidarity with Palestine

The Government of Nicaragua broke off diplomatic relations with Israel, in solidarity with Palestine and “one year after the brutal genocide that the fascist and criminal war government of Israel continues to commit against the Palestinian people.”

“In permanent solidarity with the people and Government of Palestine, with the peoples who suffer martyrdom, destruction and barbarism and in strict adherence to international law and the conventions that govern civilized relations between States and Governments of the world, the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua breaks all diplomatic relations with the fascist Government of Israel,” the Nicaraguan Executive said in a statement.

In the note, the government chaired by Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo indicated that they made that decision considering, in addition, the resolution of the National Assembly of Nicaragua (Parliament), approved this Friday unanimously, “in which the continuous genocide, cruelty, extreme hatred and extermination carried out by the Government of Israel are condemned.”

The Nicaraguan Parliament asked Ortega on Friday to break off relations with the Government of Israel, which they declared “enemy of humanity.”

The request was made by the Legislature, controlled by the Sandinistas, through a declaration approved during a special session held in Managua in solidarity with the people of Palestine, “who suffer,” they said, “one of the greatest genocides perpetrated by the Zionist army of Israel,” and attended by the Nicaraguan Chancellor, Valdrack Jaentschke.

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Sandinista condemnation

In the statement, the Sandinista Executive condemned “once again this genocide, occupation and permanent aggression against the life and dignity of the people of Palestine, which now extends against the people of Lebanon, and seriously threatens Syria, Yemen and Iran, endangering the peace and security of the region and the world.”

Likewise, the Nicaraguan Government said: “We ratify once again our warm and consistent consideration to the dear families of the Israeli people, who deserve our affection, support and solidarity, who live in difficult times as a result of the excessive brutality and hatred of the Government of Israel.”

A year ago, the Government of Daniel Ortega declared itself “always in solidarity with the Palestinian cause” and condemned the “aggravation” of the “terrible” Israel-Palestine conflict.

International

Zelenski urges global action after russian ballistic missile strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski called on the international community Thursday to “respond” to Russia’s ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, which he said has heightened the “escalation and brutality” of the conflict.

“The world must react. So far, there has been no strong response,” Zelenski lamented in a social media statement.

“We must act. We must pressure. We must push Russia towards real peace, which is only achievable through strength,” he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Thursday that Russia had launched a new type of hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine in its “non-nuclear configuration.”

International

Elon Musk plans sweeping cuts to U.S. bureaucracy and spending

Elon Musk has pledged massive cuts to government programs, subsidies, and bureaucracy in his anticipated role as a “State Efficiency” leader, according to an article published Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal.

The billionaire entrepreneur plans to target hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending, including funds for public broadcasting and Planned Parenthood. Musk called government bureaucracy an “existential threat” to American democracy.

Teaming up with fellow businessman and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk aims to streamline federal regulations and implement significant administrative and cost reductions.

“We are entrepreneurs, not politicians. We will serve as external volunteers, not federal officials or employees,” Musk and Ramaswamy stated in the article.

International

Putin warns of escalation, suggests strikes on western weapon suppliers

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the conflict in Ukraine is taking on the characteristics of a “global war,” warning that Russia might target Western nations supplying Ukraine with weapons used in attacks on Russian territory.

These remarks come after a day of heightened tensions, during which Russia launched a state-of-the-art medium-range missile designed to carry a nuclear warhead. However, this particular missile was loaded with conventional explosives.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike, calling it the action of a “deranged neighbor” using Ukraine as a “military testing ground.”

Earlier, Ukraine accused Russia of attacking the central-eastern city of Dnipro with a missile exhibiting “all the characteristics” of an intercontinental missile, an unprecedented development in the ongoing conflict.