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Exclusivo: La Foto Revelada de Margaret Thatcher en el Despacho de Milei

El 2 de abril de 1982, un año antes de esto Javier Milei Entrará en la secundaria cuando empezó la Guerra de Malvinas. Sin embargo, ocurrió otra cosa significativa: una escena terrible que captura a la perfección cómo fueron sus años de infancia para Javier Milei. Aquel niño, quien aún debía un año antes de iniciar la educación secundaria, quedó impactado por los grandes discursos televisivos anunciando el inicio del conflicto armado y tuvo el descaro de expresar en voz alta en la cocina de su hogar —con todas las convicciones propias de un niño de 11 años— que esa tensión acabaría mal para Argentina. Esto causó el sentimiento patriota indignado de Norberto Su padre, quien lo atacó con una brutalidad extrema. Karina, que fue testigo accidental del episodio violento, experimentó un shock extremadamente intenso al ver la situación y tuvieron que internarla en el hospital. Desde allí, su madre llamó a Javier. "Tu hermana se encuentra así debido a ti", le indicó, exactamente como él relató a fines de 2018 cuando dialogaba con Agustín Gallardo durante una entrevista para Perfil.

Sin embargo, existe una figura asociada con la Guerra de las Malvinas que, en lugar de evocarle un recuerdo desagradable, merece ser admirada por Milei. Se trata del caso de Margaret Thatcher , quién era la primera ministra británica durante el transcurso de la guerra, y quien emitió la orden hundimiento del General Belgrano , considerado un crimen de guerra dado que se encontraba fuera del área de combate, resultando en la muerte de 323 argentinos, lo que representa aproximadamente la mitad de los soldados fallecidos durante el conflicto en las Islas Malvinas. Sin embargo, para el presidente, esta persona es casi como una heroína, alguien por quién siente gran admiración. De tal manera que incluso posee una fotografía suya en su oficina en la Casa Rosada.

La fotografía está ubicada en uno de los escritorios de trabajo que posee en su despacho. Entre las imágenes que habitualmente circulan, esta estaría situada a la derecha de su mesa principal, junto a varios libros y documentos laborales. En esa foto no aparece sola; también puede verse otro recuerdo similar pero con la cara de Ronald Reagan, el presidente norteamericano por quien Milei siente gran admiración. El detalle de este obsequio había capturado la atención del canal británico BBC, quienes mencionaron dicho artículo durante una entrevista realizada al funcionario el año anterior en ese mismo espacio. Ocurrió un conflicto armado y lamentablemente nuestro bando resultó perdiendo. Esto no implica que se deba menospreciar el desempeño de aquellos al otro lado, quienes realizaban su labor con eficacia. Además, expreso mi admiración tanto por Margaret Thatcher como por Ronald Reagan en los Estados Unidos. ¿Cuál es la cuestión entonces? Condenar a alguien por su nacionalidad o raza es sumamente endeble desde un punto de vista intelectual. Escuché numerosos discursos de Margaret Thatcher; ella era formidable. Entonces, ¿cuál es el dilema?, contestó el libertario al ser preguntado si "tenía admiración" por Thatcher.

El culto a Margaret Thatcher no es reciente. Durante el último encuentro electoral, Sergio Massa lo interrogó sobre su respeto hacia alguien que describió como "una enemiga de la Argentina". Leandro Milei replicó: "Siguiendo tu lógica, si Alemania marcó cuatro tantos a Argentina en 1974 y Cruyff destacó allí —el ndr aclara que Cruyff estaba en el equipo holandés— deberías pensar que fue un futbolista mediocre. Del mismo modo, tras los goles de Mbappe en la final podrías menospreciarlo también. Fue una guerra perdida". Aquí está claro cómo mantiene consistencia el Presidente; siempre que ingresa al salón de su oficina en la Casa Rosada tiene ante sí a su gran modelo.

Unveiled: Ancient UAE Hunting Techniques from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B Era

AMMAN — Early in 2022, archaeologists uncovered eight habitation areas in southeastern Jordan. These locations are closely linked to eight large-scale hunting installations known as desert kites. The dating evidence indicates that both the settlements and these hunting structures can be traced back to the late Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period.

The archaeological finds, primarily consisting of numerous stone tools, exhibit remarkable uniformity and consistency across all locations.

"Based on the distinctive features of the complete stone tool collection, a new regional technological complex named 'Ghassanian' has been identified for these desert fringes of the Fertile Crescent," stated French archaeologist René Cressard.

Cressard mentioned that a significant number of arrowheads were found across all occupational strata at sites JKSH F19, P52, and F15. These arrowheads were crafted from tiny, high-quality flint blades; some might have been brought in through trade, with others being fashioned out of quartzite.

The archaeologist mentioned that the debris from small, finely grained chert and quartzite blades appears to be predominantly used for this particular manufacturing process.

During the preform stage, blanks are modified using direct, inverse, or bifacial retouch with a soft stone hammer. They are later refined through pressure flaking, followed by final invasive retouch to complete the tool.

As seen from a typological perspective, these artifacts found at the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites share similarities with those recognized in the Southern Levant during the Final PPNB period, particularly regarding single-stemmed blades like the Jericho, Byblos, and Amuq varieties," Cressard noted. "They also resemble items from the Late Neolithic era characterized by unifacial or bifacial single-stemmed or barbed and stemmed tools, including examples like the ha-Parsa, Nizzanim, and Herziliya types.

Various kinds of arrowheads discovered at the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites might represent another significant feature of these collections and the identified technological complex.

A deeper analysis of the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites will provide essential insights into the regional chronology and typology, as well as facilitate comparisons with other parts of the Levant from the same era," Cressard observed, noting additionally that the flint utilized for making blades is locally sourced and appears as medium-sized slabs scattered across the present-day regolith.

At the JKSH P52 location specifically, numerous small, blade-like daggers were discovered clustered in the outer area of the settlement, closely associated with substantial amounts of flakes resulting from bipolar flaking techniques.

Cressard explained that these daggers went through various phases of production, with many appearing to be completed. He also mentioned that some may have fractured during manufacturing, possibly in a designated workroom designed for such tasks.

It would be useful to examine potential signs of usage on both the bifaces and the blades to determine if particular functions can be linked to each type of tool.

"As evidenced by their association with faunal remnants, the utilization of either or both seems quite plausible. Specifically, curved maces represent a distinct category of tools within the settlement of Jibal Al Khashabiyeh during this period. These items appear to have been used alongside kite structures, and currently, no similar examples are documented across the Near East," emphasized Cressard.

The archaeologist observed that this level of detail might indicate a specific use for these tools, particularly in handling items obtained from hunts.

The initial findings from the microscopic wear analysis of the chipped stone tools at site JKSH P52 offer promising avenues for further investigation into how we understand the inhabitation of this location and the societal as well as economic structure of the hunter groups linked to desert kites, according to the researcher.

So far, initial findings indicate that within the wide range of activities depicted, the numerous processes involved in handling animal products seem to be notably prominent.

"The ongoing research aims to achieve several objectives: 1) outline the complete range of functions and technical procedures performed using this gear; 2) deepen our comprehension of how animal remains were processed onsite, particularly concerning specialized gazelle hunting activities such as butchering and leatherworking; 3) ascertain if distinct areas for specific tasks can be distinguished both inside and across various sections," Cressard stated.

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Ukraine Unveils Russia's Covert AI War Drone

On April 2, the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that they had taken down a uncommon Russian drone known as the Albatross M5.

This marks the first instance where Ukraine has brought down this kind of drone, as reported by the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. Telegram .

"For the first time, we are bringing down a scarce Russian drone known as the Albatross M5," the brigade stated in their announcement.

Previous inquiries conducted by the Cyber Resistance group along with the voluntary intelligence initiative InformNapalm indicated that the drone's software had connections to the Russian firm Kaspersky.

It was reported that Kaspersky's software enabled the drone to utilize machine vision technology. This capability permitted the drone to autonomously identify, select, and track targets through an integrated neural network.

Earlier reports suggested that certain Russian drones were equipped with improvised ordnance filled with hazardous substances.

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A Swift Western Victory Over Putin Awaits If We Dare

As war in Ukraine rages , Bosnia and Herzegovina is a new frontier for Russia’s assault on Europe. Putin sees an opportunity to expose Europe as a paper tiger, incapable of resisting his advances. Europe should turn the tables now and expose the Kremlin as nothing but an empty shell.

Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb leader, is seemingly willing to do the Kremlin’s bidding, and has threatened the secession of Republika Srpska. Last month, a Bosnian court sentenced Dodik to a year in prison and banned him from politics for six years over his separatist activities and for defying the orders of an international peace envoy.

Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, condemned Dodik’s moves. The EU has just sent more peacekeeping troops to Bosnia and Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of Nato, has pledged “unwavering” support for Bosnia’s territorial integrity.

Putin and his proxies want to head in the opposite direction. The court ruling prompted criticism from the Serbian and Russian governments. Aleksandar Vučić, the president of Serbia, flew to Republika Srpska to decry the sentence as “shameful, unlawful, antidemocratic”.

Meanwhile, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, called Dodik’s conviction “a purely politically motivated move”. The Russian ministry of foreign affairs announced that Moscow was trying “to neutralise threats to inter-ethnic dialogue, peace and stability” in the Balkans.

Dodik’s secessionist aspirations were supported by Aleksandr Dugin, Russia’s ultra-nationalist philosopher and a Putin apologist. The Russian propaganda broadcaster RT immediately accused the UK of sending a spy plane to monitor Bosnia.

Moscow’s rhetorical intervention, buttressed by Serbia, indicates that it senses an opportunity to use ethnic tensions to strengthen its influence in the Balkans.

Putin is probably calculating that Western powers are keen to avoid renewed violence, especially while they are struggling to sustain support for Kyiv. For Vučić, meddling in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthens his grip on power in Serbia – especially as last weekend, hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of the capital, Belgrade.

Dodik has met with Putin numerous times over the past few years to strengthen their partnership. In 2024, they met in Kazan, where the Bosnian Serb leader made clear he was working to prevent Bosnia’s participation in sanctions against Moscow.

The mandate and capacity of the European Union’s military mission in Bosnia are limited. Putin, Dodik and Vučić appear to believe they are not a threat to their designs.

Europe’s response is complicated by Washington’s retreat from the Continent. Regardless of their threats, in truth Dodik is weak domestically, Vučić is dealing with mass protests and Putin is busy in Ukraine. At this time, the EU and the UK could have a quick win and show “who is the boss in this house”.

To halt Putin’s and Dodik’s plans, the UK and the EU need to create a coalition of the willing in the Western Balkans, boost their military presence and send information operations teams to counter Russian propaganda.

If Europe fails to muster an adequate response, the Western Balkans could descend into conflict once again. But the West has the capacity to stop this in its tracks – if we have the will.

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Unveiled: Ancient UAE Hunting Techniques from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B Era

AMMAN — Early in 2022, archaeologists uncovered eight habitation areas in southeastern Jordan. These locations are closely linked with eight large-scale hunting installations known as "desert kites." The dating evidence indicates these related sites fall within the late Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period.

The archaeological materials from various sites primarily consist of numerous stone tools, displaying remarkable consistency and uniformity across them all.

"Given the distinctive features of the complete stone collection, a novel regional technological complex named 'Ghassanian' has been identified for these arid zones at the edge of the Fertile Crescent," stated French archaeologist René Cressard.

Cressard mentioned that numerous arrowheads were found across all occupational levels at sites JKSH F19, P52, and F15. These arrowheads were crafted from small, finely grained chert blades; some may have been brought in through trade, with others being made of quartzite.

The archaeologist mentioned that the debris from small, finely grained chert and quartzite blades appears to be predominantly used for this particular manufacturing process.

During the preform stage, blanks are modified using direct, inverse, or bifacial retouch with a soft stone hammer. Later, they undergo pressure flaking followed by final invasive retouch to complete the tool.

As seen from a typological perspective, these findings from the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites share similarities with those recognized in the Southern Levant during the Final PPNB period, particularly concerning single-stemmed blades like the Jericho, Byblos, and Amuq varieties," Cressard noted. "They also align with artifacts from the Late Neolithic era, including unifacial or bifacial tools characterized as single-stemmed or barbed and stemmed, akin to examples such as ha-Parsa, Nizzanim, and Herziliya.

Various kinds of arrowheads discovered at the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites might represent another significant feature of these collections and the identified technological complex.

A deeper analysis of the Jibal Al Khashabiyeh sites will provide essential insights into the regional chronology and typology, as well as facilitate comparisons with other parts of the Levant during the same era," Cressard pointed out, noting additionally that the flint utilized for making blades is locally sourced and appears as medium-sized slabs on the present-day surface of the region.

At the JKSH P52 location specifically, numerous small, blade-like daggers were discovered clustered together outside the living area, closely associated with substantial amounts of flakes resulting from two-sided tool modification.

Cressard explained that these daggers went through various stages of completion, with the majority appearing to be finalised. He also mentioned that many might have broken during production, presumably taking place in a specialized workshop section.

It would be useful to examine potential signs of usage on both the bifaces and the blades to determine if particular functions can be linked specifically to each kind of tool.

"As evidenced by their association with faunal remnants, the utilization of either or both seems like a plausible theory. Specifically, curved maces represent an exclusive category of tools during the period when Jibal Al Khashabiyeh was inhabited. These were connected to the application of kite structures, and currently, no similar examples have been identified within the broader region of the Near East," emphasized Cressard.

The archaeologist observed that this level of detail might indicate a specific purpose for these tools, possibly related to handling items from hunts.

The initial findings from the microscopic wear analysis of the chipped stone tools at site JKSH P52 offer promising avenues for future research regarding how we comprehend the inhabitation of this location and the societal as well as economic structure of the hunter groups connected to desert kites, according to the researcher.

So far, initial findings indicate that within the wide range of activities depicted, the numerous processes involved in handling animal products seem to be notably prominent.

The ongoing research aims to achieve several objectives: first, to outline the complete range of functions and technical procedures performed using this equipment; second, to deepen our comprehension of how animal remains were processed at the site, particularly in relation to targeted gazelle hunts (including butchering and leatherworking); third, to ascertain if distinct specialized areas can be distinguished both internally and across various sections,” Cressard stated.

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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Nighttime Aerial Assaults as Putin Outlines Ceasefire Conditions

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Overnight, Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense airstrikes, each country claiming on Saturday to have seen over 100 enemy drones flying above their lands.

The assaults occurred fewer than 24 hours following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to talk about the specifics of the U.S. suggestion a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine .

On Thursday, Putin stated at a press conference that He backed a ceasefire in theory. However, it lays out numerous specifics that require clarification prior to agreement. Kyiv has already approved the ceasefire proposal; nonetheless, Ukrainian officials have expressed public concerns about whether Moscow would genuinely commit to such an accord.

Addressing reporters inKyiv on Saturday, following virtual talks During a gathering of Western allies hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy expressed Ukraine’s backing for the proposed 30-day comprehensive ceasefire as a basis for negotiating a more lasting peace agreement. However, he also noted that Russia might try to disrupt these discussions with various preconditions and caveats.

Starmer has instructed his supporters to "maintain the pressure" on Putin to support a ceasefire in Ukraine, praising Ukraine as the "champion of peace." He stated that Putin will inevitably "have to sit down at the negotiating table" sooner or later.

Earlier on Saturday, Zelenskyy claimed that Moscow was amassing troops at the frontier.

"The accumulation of Russian troops suggests that Moscow plans to continue disregarding diplomatic efforts. It’s evident that Russia is extending the conflict," he stated.

Nonetheless, Zelenskyy emphasized that if Russia declined the U.S. proposal, there would be "concrete, severe, and direct" action taken by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

He additionally mentioned that Kyiv’s forces were sustaining their positions their existence in Russia’s Kursk area following Trump’s statement on Friday that "tens of thousands" of Ukrainian soldiers were encircled by the Russian forces.

The operations of our forces within the specified zones in the Kursk area persist," stated Zelenskyy. "Our soldiers keep resisting Russian and North Korean units in the Kursk region. Our troops have not been surrounded.

On Saturday, Ukraine's air force reported that Russia had initiated an assault during the night involving 178 unmanned aerial vehicles and two ballistic missiles. This onslaught included both genuine Shahed-class drones and imitative models meant to overwhelm air defense systems. Out of these, approximately 130 drones were intercepted, with another 38 failing to hit their intended destinations.

Russia targeted energy installations, resulting in considerable destruction, hitting power infrastructures in the Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa areas, according to an announcement made by Ukraine’s private energy firm DTEK on Saturday. This led to some locals being left without electrical supply.

"The extent of the damage is considerable. Personnel from the energy company are already on site. We are taking all necessary measures to reinstate electricity to residences at the earliest," the energy firm stated.

A falling drone caused debris to ignite near an oil refinery operated by Lukoil in the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, Governor Andrei Bocharov stated, though he did not provide additional specifics. Local reports indicated that nearby airports briefly suspended operations as a result. Fortunately, no injuries have been recorded.

The Volgograd refinery has faced attacks from Kyiv’s forces multiple times since Moscow initiated its comprehensive assault on Ukraine over three years ago, with the latest incident being a drone strike on February 15th.

___ Katie Marie Davies from Manchester, England, provided contributions for this report. ___

Check out AP's reporting on the conflict in Ukraine here: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine

Sudan's Army Chief Pledges Continued Battle Against RSF After Regaining Control of Capital

Sudan's army chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan has said the military will fight on against the Rapid Support Forces until the paramilitary group is crushed or disarmed.

Gen Al Burhan has repeatedly vowed to continue the war until the RSF is defeated. But his latest pledge, made on the eve of the Eid Al Fitr, takes on added significance because it came days after his troops and allied volunteers recaptured the nation's capital, Khartoum, ending two years of RSF control.

“The joy of victory will not be complete until the last insurgent has been eradicated in the farthest corner of Sudan ,” Gen Al Burhan said in a televised address.

“There will be no going back on defeating and crushing the terrorist Dagalo militia,” he added, in a reference to RSF commander and his one-time ally, Gen Mohamed Dagalo.

The army chief, who serves as Sudan's de facto leader, also ruled out negotiations with the RSF, saying it could only be spared defeat on the battlefield if it laid down its arms and surrendered. He has also said he would pardon RSF fighters who laid down their arms.

General Dagalo admitted to losing control of the capital in an address to his troops shared on social media on Sunday. This statement was made two days following their declaration that they would not withdraw nor yield, with claims that their units were merely regrouping.

"I assure you that we have departed from Khartoum, yet our resolve will be even more steadfast upon our return," stated Gen Dagalo.

Regaining control of the Sudanese capital crowned a string of military victories achieved by the armed forces and their partners within the broader area encompassing Khartoum, Bahri, and Omdurman as well as central Sudan’s fertile Al Jazira region, known for being the nation's breadbasket.

However, the RSF continues to maintain nearly complete dominance over the extensive western area of Darfur and exerts influence over portions of Kordofan in southwestern Sudan. The sole significant city in Darfur that remains under army control is El Fasher, which has faced an encirclement by the RSF since May of the previous year.

The RSF's forerunner, the notorious Janjaweed militia, is accused of committing atrocities against civilians in Darfur in the 2000s.

The war in Sudan broke out on April 15, 2023, when months of tension between Gen Al Burhan and Gen Dagalo boiled over into open conflict. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the fighting, at least 12 million have been displaced and infrastructure has been destroyed.

The war also created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with about 25 million facing acute hunger. About eight million are on the brink of famine.

Gen Al Burhan and Gen Dagalo jointly staged a takeover in 2021 that toppled a civilian-led transitional government. The coup derailed Sudan's democratic transition after the removal in 2019 of long-time president Omar Al Bashir.

The two commanders have been accused by the International Criminal Court of war crimes and faced sanctions from the US in the final days of Joe Biden's administration.

The extent of destruction in Khartoum and its sister cities has been shown in videos posted online since the army recaptured the city. Footage shows damaged buildings and aircraft at Khartoum airport, as well as vandalised offices, shattered windows and debris strewn across floors.

The presidential palace has also sustained damage and was blackened by fires.

Gen Al Burhan flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday, his first foreign trip after the army retook the capital, and met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Sudanese Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim said the two countries agreed to set up a joint committee to determine what is needed to restore normal life in Sudan, including basic services such as electricity, potable water and health care.

But while Khartoum may soon be put on the long road to recovery, the same cannot be said about other parts of the country, including Darfur.

Hours after Gen Al Burhan visited the presidential palace on Wednesday and declared the capital “free” of the RSF, the paramilitary group announced a military alliance with a faction of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North. The rebel group controls parts of South Kordofan and Blue Nile states in the south.

The group clashed with the army and the RSF in the early stages of the war. But it was among several political and rebel groups that signed a charter with the RSF last month, as a prelude to establishing a rival government.

Witnesses in the Blue Nile state capital of Damazin reported that its airport and the Roseires Dam came under drone attack by the RSF and their allies for the first time in the war, AFP reported on Thursday. The army later said it shot down the RSF drones.

On Saturday, the RSF claimed it had seized a military base, about 140km south-west of Damazin.

Black Medal of Honor Recipient Vanishes From DoD Website

The U.S. Department of Defense website honoring an army general who fought in the Vietnam War and received the nation’s top military award has been taken down, with the addition of "DEI" appended to the page’s URL.

On Saturday, when visiting Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers’s Medal of Honor page on the U.S. Army website resulted in a "404" error message. Additionally, the URL had been altered, replacing the word "medal" with "deimedal."

In 1970, Rogers received the Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon for his service during the Vietnam War, where he sustained injuries three times while defending a base.

According to In the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame, Rogers held the distinction of being the most senior African American recipient of the award. Following his passing in 1990, Rogers was laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. In 1999, a bridge in Fayette County, his birthplace, was dedicated as the Charles C. Rogers Memorial Bridge.

By Sunday evening, a "404 – Page Not Found" error was displayed. appeared On the Department of Defense’s website for Rogers, alongside the message: "The page you're seeking could have been relocated, had its name changed, or might currently be inaccessible."

A screenshot posted The author Brandon Friedman posted on Bluesky on Saturday night about seeing a sneak peek from Google of an entry for Rogers’s profile on the Department of Defense’s site.

On November 1, 2021, the Google preview for the entry states: "Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers." Underneath this, it says: "During his time with the Army, Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers fought for both racial and gender equality as a Black serviceman."

"When you search for his name, the entry listed below appears. Upon clicking it, you'll notice that the page has been removed, and the URL now includes 'DEI medal,'" Friedman noted.

The Guardian has reached out to the Department of Defense for their input.

After assuming office in January, President Donald Trump initiated steps to reverse DEI – diversity, equity, and inclusion – initiatives throughout the federal government.

One executive order aimed to end every "directives, policies, programs, preferences, and initiatives within the federal government" labeled as "unlawful DEI and 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility' (DEIA) programs” by the Trump administration.

On Friday, the Trump administration achieved a victory when an appellate court ruled in their favor. lifted A injunction against executive orders aiming to terminate the federal government’s backing of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

US Unleashes Aerial Assault on Yemen's Houthi Rebels

The United States has initiated a "forceful and potent" series of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to President Donald Trump, who mentioned these actions were prompted by assaults from the militant group on vessels in the Red Sea.

"Fueled by funding from Iran, the Houthi militants have launched attacks on US aircraft with missiles and targeted our troops as well as allies," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, noting that this has resulted in "billions of dollars" in costs and endangered lives.

The health ministry controlled by the Houthis stated that at least nine people were killed and nine others were injured due to the airstrikes.

The organization—which initiated assaults on maritime targets following Israel’s incursion into Gaza—stated to Arab media outlets that it plans to carry out further attacks.

Shocked by Transformation: Tszyu Stunned as Zerafa Embraces New Persona

Michael Zerafa wasn't feeling up to contacting their longtime nearby competitor Tim Tszyu Following his victory as the WBO middleweight champion, he embraced his new identity.

Zerafa secured a victory over lesser-known German Besir Ay through technical knockout in the seventh round, in front of local supporters at their hometown arena. The Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night .

The 32-year-old dominated the match from the start and then shattered his opponent with a powerful uppercut, succeeded by a right-hand hook that had Ay staggering on the mat.

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Ay survived two significant knockdowns with the referee counting him out before the fight was stopped.

The win was one Zerafa had been pursuing in Sydney, yet his performance inside the ring proved more challenging than many observers anticipated.

The Aussie acknowledged after the game that he was worried about potentially breaking his hand during the second round but chose to tough out the discomfort and secure the win.

"I believe I injured my hand on his head during round two, but we continue," he stated.

I noticed it happened in round two and then I began focusing more on their head... but that’s how things went.

The performance was somewhat lacking. I secured the victory, it doesn’t matter how.

Zerafa (33-5) has maintained a villainous image during his sporting journey, yet appeared to shed this character when questioned about his upcoming opponent in the ring.

He mentioned that the primary question he often receives is about Tim Tszyu.

I'm aware he's within this building, but honestly, I have no issue with him.

Tszyu is considering a possible match against Keith Thurman down the line but first needs to overcome America's Joey Spencer when they fight on April 6 in Newcastle.

It was anticipated that Zerafa would aim to be on track for a potential clash with Tszyu in the boxing ring; however, he admitted that he is prepared to back his compatriot fighter instead.

"He has a major bout approaching, and being an Australian, I'll be supporting him," Zerafa started.

He hasn’t done anything to me. Clearly, when we compete against one another, our aim is to knock each other’s blocks off. However, he is an outstanding athlete. I’m not planning on saying anything negative about Tim.

I usually come off as the hero, but every now and then, we need some antagonists – and I’m glad to step into that part. This game is tough, really challenging. We risk our physical well-being out there.

Iceland's Ordeal: The Corsair Raids From Salé and Algiers Unveiled

The Northern Assault – A Chronicle of the Barbary corsair raids launched from Salé and Algiers against Iceland in 1627 This is the first French book to present previously unpublished Icelandic sources, detailing the 17th-century pirate attacks on Iceland carried out by fleets from Salé and Algiers.

This historical essay, published by La Croisée des Chemins, draws from texts previously unpublished beyond Iceland. The translations, carried out by Karl Smári, Adam Nichols, and Jade Carameaux-Jurewicz, received support from the Icelandic Literature Center (Miðstöð íslenskra bókmennta).

The book, featuring an introduction by Leïla Meziane—a professor of modern history at Hassan II University in Casablanca—illuminates a lesser-known historical event primarily chronicled in Icelandic records. As noted in the preface, "During the summer of 1627, two bands of Barbary pirates struck Iceland; one group originated from Salé, and another came from Algiers. Combined, these raiders caused numerous deaths and captured around five hundred individuals, who were then herded onto vessels bound for North African slave markets." publisher .

The book likewise explores the consequences of these raids, referred to in Icelandic as Tyrkjaránið By translating key 17th-century Icelandic records, "these ancient texts, dating back four hundred years, offer comprehensive details about the corsair attacks as well as valuable insights into the fate of the captured Icelanders following their transportation to Salé and Algiers," the publisher notes.

In the form of an essay, the book provides "a modern perspective from those who experienced these events." To shed light on this history, Karl Smári Hreinsson—an independent university researcher and ex-assistant professor specializing in Icelandic language and culture at the University of Maryland (USA)—worked alongside Adam Nichols, an associate professor at the same institution, as well as Jade Carameau-Jurewicz, a lecturer at Collège Montmorency in Montreal (Canada).