Protests sparked around Columbia University in New York City as students return to campus for a new semester. Protesters want the university to drop its ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano reports.
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views “very wrong.”
Israel’s Cabinet approved the deal that will see 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza be released in exchange for some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
While Kamala Harris’ campaign works to rebrand the VP as the Democratic presidential candidate, critics are voicing concern over her record on the border, as well as her career as a prosecutor. On “America’s Newsroom,” Thursday, former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard labeled Harris an “empty suit,” arguing her campaign “handlers” are worried about what will…
Five flights, including Air India’s Delhi-Chicago route, faced bomb threats online, prompting diversions and security drills. The Air India flight was diverted to Canada for checks, while other flights from Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air also underwent security inspections. Recent hoax threats have signaled ongoing security challenges in aviation.
Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist, has become Syria’s interim president after leading the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Despite distancing himself from al-Qaeda and rebranding his group, his past leadership of the suppressive HTS raises concerns about his governance approach.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar indicated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) should wait until after state assembly election results to decide on a chief ministerial candidate. He highlighted the need for completing seat-sharing and starting their poll campaign soon. Uddhav Thackeray suggested announcing a CM face early to prevent internal conflicts.