Mitch McConnell, Navalny’s funeral and the Ambani mega deal and party
Feb 29, 2024
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Hamas call for march to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Mitch McConnell steps down, Navalny's widow worries about arrests, Ambani family seals mega merger with Disney in India. Plus, Trump's immunity claim, Illinois primary, and Texas wildfires.
Hamas escalation in urging Palestinians to march to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, intensifying truce talks.
Mitch McConnell's departure as Senate Republican leader signals a potential shift towards Trump-friendly leadership.
Deep dives
Hamas Raises Stakes in Gaza Truth Talks
Hamas has urged Palestinians to defy Israeli restrictions and march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque at the start of Ramadan, escalating tensions. President Biden hopes for a ceasefire during Ramadan, although no breakthrough has been reported yet. The ongoing truth talks in Qatar have delegations from both Israel and Hamas present. The situation remains volatile with accusations from both sides.
Mitch McConnell's Impact on U.S. Politics
Mitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, is stepping down and leaving a legacy of shaping the U.S. Supreme Court significantly. McConnell's strategic maneuvers around Supreme Court appointments under Presidents Obama and Trump resulted in a conservative-leaning court. Known as the 'Grim Reaper' for his ruthless political tactics, McConnell's departure heralds a shift in Republican leadership potentially aligning more closely with Trump's faction.
A Hamas call for Palestinians to march to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan raises the stakes in truce talks. Mitch McConnell steps down as Senate Republican leader, paving the way for a more Trump-friendly generation. The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is worried about arrests ahead of his funeral in Moscow. And a double celebration for Asia’s richest family after they seal a mega merger with Disney in India. Plus, Trump’s immunity claim, the Illinois primary and Texas wildfires.
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