Author: News Desk

United States: Democratic lawmakers have met privately to discuss President Biden’s troubled re-election bid amid ongoing concerns about his physical and mental fitness. The closed-doors discussions on Tuesday brought to light the party’s continued disagreements about Biden’s electability in the wake of his appalling debate performance against Republican opponent Donald Trump last month. Prominent Democrats, such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, spoke to reporters prior to and following the meeting and reaffirmed their support for Biden. Schumer frequently responded to inquiries concerning Biden’s suitability for office by saying, “I’m with Joe.” Reporters were informed by South Carolina’s Jim Clyburn,…

South Korea: The recent developments in South Korean airspace have raised significant concerns among aviation experts amidst escalating tension between North and South Korea. A series of provocative actions by North Korea, including the trash balloon campaign and increased missile launches, are creating operational challenges for airlines. Since late May, North Korea has initiated several waves of launching balloons filled with trash and even human excrement into South Korean airspace. This unconventional tactic, described as psychological warfare by analysts, reached a peak on June 27 when one balloon landed on a runway at Incheon International Airport. The incident led to…

United States: The US Justice Department seized two internet domains and conducted searches on nearly 1,000 social media accounts. These accounts were allegedly used by Russian operatives to pretend to be US residents and spread misinformation both in the US and internationally. According to the Justice Department, the so-called “bot farm” employed artificial intelligence to establish fictitious social media identities that appeared to be people in the US and used those accounts to broadcast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. According to the Justice Department, the complex plot was orchestrated by a worker for RT, the state-owned media organization in…

London: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has assigned junior ministerial roles to five MPs who were newly elected, in an unprecedented move. This is highly unusual for MPs with no prior parliamentary experience to immediately receive government positions. Among the new appointees is Georgia Gould, the leader of Sir Keir’s local Camden council and daughter of Blair-era strategist Lord Philip Gould, who has been named a parliamentary secretary in the Cabinet Office. Economist Miatta Fahnbulleh takes on the role as a junior minister in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, while former Royal Marine Colonel Alistair Carns…

French Guinea: Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has finally launched on its first mission, bringing back the continent’s ability to access space independently after numerous delays, political challenges, and funding debates. Europe’s newest unmanned rocket, standing 56 meters (184 feet) tall, took off from the French Guiana launchpad on Tuesday at 4 p.m. local time (19:00 GMT), marking the beginning of a nearly three-hour voyage intended to break a year-long break in European launches. “Propulsion and trajectory are nominal,” the mission’s launch director declared in real-time footage transmitted to the European Space Agency’s headquarters in Paris, where staff members celebrated the…

A developmental disorder that lasts a lifetime, autism impacts how people interact and communicate with others and the outside world. Approximately 700,000 adults and children in the UK are affected by autism, accounting for more than one in every 100 individuals on the spectrum as per the National Autistic Society data. What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a diverse group of conditions affecting brain development. Approximately 1 in 100 children is diagnosed with autism. Characteristics often appear in early childhood but diagnosis may occur later. Abilities and needs of autistic individuals vary widely and can change over time.…

London: Scotland’s 57 Members of Parliament are gearing up for their swearing-in at Westminster after the dramatic general election that saw significant changes in representation. While some MPs are seasoned veterans, many are newcomers to the Commons, eager to make their mark on the political stage. Parliament reconvenes this week after a historic election where Labour reclaimed power after 14 years, with Sir Keir Starmer assuming the role of Prime Minister. The election night proved transformative for Labour in Scotland, as numerous SNP strongholds turned Labour red. This surge Labour’s representation from two MPs – Ian Murray and Michael Shanks…

United States: The US president Joe Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, confirmed in a late-night letter that Dr. Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson’s specialist who visited the White House eight times over eight months, examined President Biden for his annual physicals. O’Connor’s letter claims that Canard’s visits to the White House are not assessments of the president. According to O’Connor’s letter, Cannard provides a variety of care for those at the White House besides the president. “Prior to the pandemic, and following its end, [Cannard] has held regular Neurology clinics at the White House Medical Clinic in support of the thousands…

United States: Tropical Storm Beryl has struck southeast Texas with powerful winds and heavy rain, resulting in at least three fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant disruptions. The storm, initially a Category 5 hurricane, weakened as it made landfall near Matagorda, causing storm surges and intense rainfall across Houston, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). Beryl had previously left a trail of destruction through Jamaica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, claiming 11 lives in Mexico and the Caribbean before reaching Texas. In Houston, two individuals died when trees fell on their homes, and another person drowned in…

Russia: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow, calling him his “dear friend” during Modi’s first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, Putin embraced Modi at his home at Novo-Ogaryovo, just outside Moscow, and showed him around the residence. Official talks in the Kremlin are scheduled for Tuesday. Putin reportedly told Modi that he was “very happy” to see him, the Russian state news agency TASS said. Modi stated he was “looking forward to further deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between our nations” as he shared pictures of…