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MANCHESTER: An attacker ploughed a car into a crowd outside a packed synagogue in Britain on Thursday, a Jewish holiday, before going on a stabbing spree, killing two people and leaving three wounded, police said. Police said they shot dead the suspect, later identifying him as a UK citizen of Syrian origin, and arrested three… Continue reading Terrorist attack on Manchester synagogue kills two on Yom Kippur

WASHINGTON: US regulators have approved an additional generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone in a normally routine move that has angered anti-abortion activists. Conservative figures and anti-abortion groups have strongly condemned this regulatory decision. The organization Students for Life Action described the approval as a stain on the Trump presidency. Drug manufacturer Evita announced… Continue reading US approves new generic abortion pill, sparking conservative outrage

MANCHESTER: The tight-knit, diverse community in the British city of Manchester had already seen rising antisemitism and tensions in the wake of the Gaza war. Now residents fear the place they call home may be forever scarred by a shocking synagogue attack that left two dead. As night fell on Thursday, Orthodox Jewish worshippers emerged… Continue reading Manchester synagogue attack shocks Jewish community on Yom Kippur

RABAT: Fresh demonstrations demanding reforms to the health and education sectors took place Thursday in Morocco for a sixth consecutive day. This followed the death of three people in clashes the night before. In Rabat, demonstrators carrying Moroccan flags demanded health improvements rather than just stadiums. Many feel that public health and education should be… Continue reading Morocco protests continue for sixth day after three deaths

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to proceed with mass federal worker layoffs while increasing pressure on Democrats to resolve the government shutdown. The Republican president declared he would meet budget chief Russell Vought to identify which Democratic agencies to cut and determine whether those reductions would be temporary or permanent. Trump announced this… Continue reading Trump threatens mass federal layoffs as US government shutdown continues

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in armed conflict with drug cartels. The Trump administration sent this declaration to Congress in a notice obtained by AFP on Thursday. This letter serves as legal justification for at least three recent strikes in international waters that killed at least 14 people.… Continue reading Trump declares US in armed conflict with drug cartels

ROME: Thousands of people mobilised across Italy on Thursday in support of the Gaza aid flotilla ahead of a planned general strike in solidarity with activists detained by Israel. Police reported approximately 10,000 participants joined a protest march in Rome while similar demonstrations occurred in Milan, Torino, Florence, and Bologna. Protesters gathered at the Colosseum… Continue reading Italy protests Gaza flotilla as general strike looms over detainees

COPENHAGEN: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Europe on Thursday that recent drone incursions demonstrated Russia’s intention to escalate its aggression. He offered his country’s war-honed expertise to help counter the threat during a summit of European leaders from nearly 50 countries. The leaders gathered at a Copenhagen conference centre under tight security following mysterious drone… Continue reading Zelensky warns Russia seeks to escalate war with European drone incursions

NEW YORK: A Trump administration official has threatened immigration sweeps at next year’s Super Bowl following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show. Corey Lewandowski, an advisor to Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, stated there would be no safe haven for undocumented immigrants anywhere in the United States. “We… Continue reading Trump ally threatens immigration sweeps at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album “The Life of a Showgirl” will be released at 12:01 am Eastern time Friday. The album’s release is accompanied by public release parties and a prominent orange colour theme chosen by the music superstar. Fan Michael Kutek noted the unique marketing approach where fans receive an aesthetic… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl drops Friday

SOCHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday promised a “significant” response to “Europe’s militarisation”, as he addressed a foreign policy forum in southern Russia. Relations between Russia and the EU spiralled downward after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine, leading the bloc to bolster its defence. “We are closely monitoring the rising militarisation of Europe,“ he… Continue reading Putin vows significant response to French ship detention as Europe tensions flare

WASHINGTON: Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has urged President Donald Trump to release the highly anticipated September jobs report despite the ongoing government shutdown. The US labour market faces intense scrutiny as hiring weakened significantly in recent months, prompting the Federal Reserve to implement its first interest rate cut this year. A key Labor Department report… Continue reading US senator urges release of jobs data despite government shutdown

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli naval forces for intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists. The Global Sumud Flotilla of around 45 vessels began its voyage last month with politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg heading to Gaza. The Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel at sea… Continue reading Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg aboard

SAN FRANCISCO: The artificial intelligence investment frenzy continues with staggering sums despite uncertain returns on these enormous commitments. Nvidia recently announced a $100 billion investment to help OpenAI build data centers as part of the ongoing AI infrastructure boom. Global AI-related spending is projected to reach approximately $1.5 trillion by 2025 and over $2 trillion… Continue reading AI investment craze faces sustainability test amid soaring costs

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. The Tesla tycoon accused the streaming platform of promoting what he describes as transgender propaganda. Musk joined a culture war campaign launched by conservative social media account Libs of TikTok. The campaign cited the animated series “Dead End:… Continue reading Elon Musk urges followers to cancel Netflix over transgender content

GENEVA: Nearly 42,000 people have suffered life-changing injuries including amputations in Israel’s war in Gaza according to the World Health Organization. A quarter of those injured are children according to a fresh analysis from the United Nations’ health agency. WHO representative Richard Peeperkorn confirmed that life-long rehabilitation will be required for these individuals. The conflict… Continue reading Nearly 42,000 suffer life-changing injuries in Gaza war says WHO