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Taipei: Taiwan has rejected the role of components used in explosive pagers in Lebanon. Taiwan’s Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei has disapproved that components used in thousands of pagers, which exploded in Lebanon earlier this week in a deadly attack linked to Hezbollah, were made in Taiwan. As per the report to the investigators, Kuo stated that, “I can say with certainty they were not manufactured in Taiwan.” The explosions resulted in the killing of 37 people and wounded around 3,000. The pagers, traced back to Budapest-based company BAC, were branded by Gold Apollo, a Taiwan-based electronics company. Gold Apollo has…

Washington: Donald Trump has blamed ‘Democrat Curse’ for struggles with Jewish voters at Israeli-American Council national summit held in Washington. Donald Trump raised frustration over ongoing struggles to win support from Jewish voters. Facing the crowd, Trump expressed that Democrats had placed a “curse” on Jewish voters, regretting that his efforts to strengthen ties with Israel had not converted into Jewish support at the ballot box. Trump noted that his Jewish voter backing increased gradually from 25% in 2016 to 29% in 2020, but argued that of his record, “I should be at 100%.” Trump clarified that he had been…

Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has investigated whether an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 was caused by a fuel leak which in turn warned about the aircraft’s safety. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong on a flight bound for Zurich, ensuring the airline to ground several planes for further inspection.The fire broke out in the Trent XWB-97 engine, manufactured by British engineering company Rolls-Royce. Investigators reported that the fire resulted from a damaged fuel hose which was found during the inspection of the engine. The aircraft, carrying 348 passengers and…

New York, UN Headquarters: The United Nations General Assembly vote has drawn strong reactions from both Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), showcasing the deep division over the ongoing dispute in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel’s Response Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, damned the vote, calling it “a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic terrorism.” Danon disapproved of the UN for what he sees as an inappropriate focus, given the current hostilities, particularly the October 7 attack by Hamas. Danny Danon commented that, “Instead of pointing to the anniversary of the October 7 massacre by…

Brazil: Several users in Brazil have regained access to the X platform after the platform ban in the country at the end of August. The X social media became accessible again following an update to servers hosted by Cloudflare, according to Abrint, Brazil’s leading trade group for Internet Service Providers (ISP). The restoration of the X platform in Brazil was unintentional as the platform’s ban came into effect after it failed to comply with a court order to appoint a new legal representative in the country and restrict certain accounts. ABRINT clarified that the platform is now controlled by a…

New Delhi, India: The Union Cabinet has given an agreed indication to the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, subsequent by the submission of a report by a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The proposal focuses on synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies, potentially transforming India’s electoral process. The Kovind-led panel confirmed its report in March 2024, before the Lok Sabha election announcement. The approval came as part of the Law Ministry’s 100-day agenda, and Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the panel’s findings received widespread support. The first phase would…

Flint, Michigan: Former President Donald Trump has announced his official meeting with  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to the United States. Trump, who is currently the Republican presidential nominee, recounted Modi as “fantastic” while addressing supporters at a town hall event in Flint, Michigan yesterday. In his remarks, Trump facilitated Modi and other world leaders, emphasizing their strategic acumen. However, he criticized India, along with Brazil, for being “very big abusers” in trade strategic relations with the U.S.  Trump stated that,“They’re at the peak of their game and they use it against us” referring to various…

Myanmar: The Myanmar military regime has sharpened its campaign of violence, with gearing killings and widespread arrests focusing on silencing the opposition, according to an investigation by the United Nations. Since the military coup in February 2021, tens of thousands of civilians have been arrested and thousands killed, with the latest figures showing a significant hike in casualties. The military seized control of the elected civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, which sparked nationwide protests that were brutally suppressed. The initially peaceful demonstrations have since evolved into an armed rebellion, with fighting continuing across multiple fronts. To bolster…

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel’s war goals in Gaza have expanded to include ensuring the safe return of residents from the northern regions near the Lebanese border. The announcement comes amid daily cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, which have heightened concerns over a potential regional conflict. Netanyahu’s decision was approved in an overnight meeting of his security cabinet. The Israeli government prioritises the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes. This follows an earlier statement by Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who said…

New Delhi,India: India has responded firmly to remarks made by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, regarding the dealings with Muslims in the country. India’s Ministry of External Affairs remarked on the comments as “misinformed and unacceptable.” The ministry urged other nations to address their own records on minority rights before enduring judgment on others. Khamenei’s comments were posted on social media, where he commented that, “We cannot consider ourselves to be Muslims if we are oblivious to the suffering that a Muslim is enduring in Myanmar, Gaza, India, or any other place.” This drew a sharp contradiction from New…