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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The highly forecast debate has held between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and saw the candidates engage in a 90-minute exchange, involved with personal attacks and pinpointed critiques. Here are five major takeaways: Tirade on Immigration Trump finds it difficult to stay in talks and continuously returns to immigration throughout the discussion, Trump’s responses were mixed up, jumping from one concern to another. He continuously returned back to immigration, despite the moderators’ focus on other subjects. At one instance, he falsely affirmed that Haitian migrants in Ohio were eating pets, a comment dismissed by…

Dublin, Ireland:  The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered tech giant Apple to pay €13bn ($14bn/£11bn) in unpaid taxes to the Irish government. The ruling comes after years of legal disputes between the European Commission, Ireland, and Apple, surrounding allegations that the country initiated illegal tax merits to the company. The European Commission first accused Ireland of offering Apple unfair tax deals eight years ago, a move that has now been confirmed by the ECJ.  According to the court, Ireland granted Apple unlawful state aid, requiring the country to recover the unpaid taxes. Despite years of legal issues, including…

Khan Younis, Gaza: Hamas-run Civil Defence authority has claimed that 40 people were killed and over 60 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on a designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza. Al-Mawasi area,the west area of Khan Younis, where displaced civilians serve as refugees were targeted by Israeli strikes. Local residents and Hamas officials narrated that three airstrikes created deep craters in the sand, burying more than 20 tents housing refugees. The Israeli defense confirmed an air operation in the targeted area, stating that the area was a Hamas operations center embedded within the civilian infrastructure. An IDF spokesperson commented that,…

Germany: Germany has intensified border checks following a fatal knife attack in Solingen in August, where three people were killed. The suspect, a Syrian national who was a refugee and was facing banishment, is linked to the Islamic State group, which claimed the reason for the attack. The German government, under pressure to pick up stricter immigration policies, will introduce the new border measures on 16 September, lasting for six months. This announcement adheres to significant electoral gains by the far-right, anti-immigration party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that the government is facing curbing back-door migration…

United States: The U.S. presidential race is shaping up to be a tight contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to newly released polls. With only two days until the highly anticipated debate, both candidates are neck-and-neck, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in the 2024 campaign. A New York Times/Siena College poll shows Trump leading Harris nationally by a razor-thin margin, 48% to 47%, with the result well within the margin of error. Despite facing legal battles and his controversial efforts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump continues to command unwavering support from…

Hama Province, Syria: As per Syria’s state news agency, SANA, the Israeli Attack Killed at Least 14 people and injured 43 others. The attack reportedly targeted military sites near the city of Masyaf, causing extreme material damage and igniting fires. SANA reports clarified that the Israeli missiles were launched from the direction of northwestern Lebanon, with Syrian air defence systems intercepting some of the missiles. The updated toll of casualties represents a sharp rise from earlier reports of five dead and 19 wounded. Many of the injured are in critical condition, according to a local health official. The director of…

Paris: The Paralympic Games came to a conclusion in Paris with a dazzling light show and an energetic dance party that celebrated the athletes and their remarkable achievements over the past two weeks. The Stade de France was filled with cheers and celebrations, despite the rainy weather, as more than 4,400 athletes from 168 nations joined the festivities, followed by some of the best French electronic dance music. Tony Estanguet, chief organizer of Paris 2024 and a former gold medalist in canoeing, communicated with the crowd during the closing ceremony. He(Estanguet) praised the success of both the Olympics and Paralympics,…

Beita, West Bank – The United Nations has called for a “full investigation” into the fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old US-Turkish national, during a protest in the occupied West Bank. Eygi was reportedly shot and killed by Israeli forces while participating in a weekly demonstration against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the town of Beita, near Nablus. Eyewitnesses and local media reported that two shots were fired during the protest, which ultimately led to Eygi’s death. Israel’s military confirmed they are “looking into reports that a foreign national was killed” and are investigating the circumstances. Stéphane…

Washington DC: Harris campaign welcomes Richard Bruce Cheney aka Dick Cheney’s support backed by the confirmation of his vote for the Democrats’ Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election. Campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon stated that Vice President Harris is proud to have the support of former Vice President Cheney and deeply respects his courage to prioritize the country over party. Cheney’s backing of Harris adds him to a growing number of Republicans who have voiced concerns about the candidacy of former President Donald Trump. The former vice president’s endorsement aligns with the stance of his daughter, Liz Cheney, who has…

Jakarta, Indonesia: Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar have signed a declaration on religious harmony, urging global peace and cooperation across faiths during a landmark event at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. This came during Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia, the first stop and final day of his 11-day tour across the Asia-Pacific region.  Speaking at the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, Pope Francis stressed the importance of unity among different faiths, saying, “We are all brothers, all pilgrims, all on our way to God, beyond what differentiates us.” The 87-year-old Pope also addressed the global crisis caused by war,…