A U.S. government initiative that uses taxpayer funds to promote ethical journalism in Sri Lanka has introduced a campaign aimed at educating journalists on the importance of using gender pronouns and steering clear of “binary-gendered language.”
The program, called Media Empowerment for a Democratic Sri Lanka (MEND), is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In recent weeks, the project has released at least four educational materials addressing gender and other LGBTQ-related topics.

Saudi Arabia and other Arab states have openly rejected President Trump’s proposal to relocate the 2.3 million residents of war-torn Gaza and allow the US to take control and revamp the area. However, some experts believe these nations might quietly back the plan, as it could finally resolve a long-standing conflict and diminish Hamas’ tight control over Gaza, according to a former negotiator for Israel and Palestine, the NY Post reports.

Guatemala has agreed to accept migrants from other countries who are illegally in the US, following an agreement with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This deal also includes a 40% increase in deportation flights, ensuring that these individuals will be returned to their own homelands from Guatemala.

Following the announcement of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Gazans, senior officials within the Palestinian Authority (PA) are contemplating a proposal that would suggest relocating Gaza residents to areas in Judea and Samaria. This proposal is expected to be brought to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for consideration.
As reported by Kan News, the plan involves the PA requesting the transfer of Gaza residents to Judea and Samaria, accompanied by the construction of a new Arab city to accommodate them.
The initiators of the proposal have identified an area west of Yericho as a suitable location for this new city.