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Israel: The chief of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, taking responsibility for the failures that led to the Hamas attack on Israel in October. Major General Aharon Haliva will retire once his successor is selected, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In a letter, he acknowledged that his intelligence directorate “did not live up to the task we were entrusted with”. This attack was the deadliest in Israel’s history, and Haliva is the first senior figure to step down over the incident. Multiple forewarnings were ignored or missed by Israeli troops and intelligence administrators before hundreds of Hamas gunmen broke…

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United Kingdom: The governments of Saudi Arabia and the UK are organising a significant expo named ‘GREAT FUTURES.’ The expo will focus on business, tourism, and cultural exchange. The UK government’s GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign is partnering with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s government to hold the expo in Riyadh on the 14th and 15th of May 2024. This flagship event will be held for two days in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) and will host about 750 representatives. Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, will lead over 300-strong British delegations that will showcase…

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China: Over 60,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Guangdong due to heavy rains that led to flooding in China’s most populous province. According to reports, three people died and 11 are missing. The flood submerged a large area of land and rescue workers are using lifeboats to haul people into waist-deep water. Many significant rivers drowned, and authorities are exhaustively observing water levels considered dangerously increased. Officials cautioned that the level of the northern Guangdong River could achieve a ‘once in 100 years’ elevation soon, but it is yet to occur. A substantial portion of Guangdong province is located…

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New York: Eric Adams, New York City Mayor, has addressed the protests at Columbia University, in which he rebuked hate speech and anti-Semitism. Adams expressed his horror and disgust at the antisemitism being erupted on and around the University campus. The protests, which is going on for five days, are a result of the Israel-Hamas warfare and led to the detention of over 100 individuals according to police. “I have instructed the NYPD to investigate any violation of the law that is reported. Rest assured, the NYPD will not hesitate to arrest anyone who is found to be breaking the…

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Maldives: The People’s National Congress (PNC) of Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldives’ President has won a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections, consolidating his position in power. Provisional results indicate that the PNC secured 66 of the 93 seats in the house. Experts consider the outcome a powerful endorsement of Muizzu’s foreign policy, which aims to establish close associations with China. Muizzu, who is perceived as pro-China, plans to limit India’s long-standing influence in his nation. The PNC’s victory, which will be confirmed in a few days, is defined as a ‘supermajority.’ The party won the two-thirds majority in parliament necessary…

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England: Mark Menzies, Fylde MP, has resigned from the UK Conservative Party due to a campaign fund misuse probe. An internal inquiry discovered ‘a pattern of behaviour that falls below the standards expected of Members of Parliament.’ Menzies was charged with misapplying political contributions to shield his medical expenditures and to pay off ‘bad people’ who locked him in a flat and summoned money for his release. A probe was conducted into the claims of misdeed against Menzies, who denied the allegations. The investigation concluded with the findings that there was no mishandling of party allotments. However, the MP’s demeanour…

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United States: TikTok has expressed opposition to a potential ban on its service in the US saying it would infringe on the free speech rights of 170 million American users. The House of Representatives of the United States voted to ban TikTok unless the app’s owner, ByteDance, severs its ties with China. This lawmaking was part of a foreign policy package that enclosed support for Ukraine and could evolve regulations as early as next week. US administrators expressed concern over TikTok’s popularity with youngsters, asserting that Bytedance is too closely associated with Beijing. However, ByteDance constantly repudiates these indictments. Legislators recently…

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A healthy dose of melatonin is often beneficial for individuals who struggle with sleep deprivation. However, not many people are aware of its side effects. Melatonin is a hormone that helps balance sleep-wake cycles and is commonly used as a sleep aid. While it is generally safe, it is essential to be aware of its potential drawbacks. Therefore, it is crucial to know the positive and negative effects of this hormone before taking it. Here’s everything you need to know about Melatonin. Melatonin: what does it do? Melatonin is a hormone and dietary addendum that became popular for its ability…

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United States: The former US President, Donald Trump, has called off a campaign rally at the last minute in Wilmington, North Carolina due to the inclement weather. This state is considered a battlefield as Trump won it by just over 1 percent of the ballot in the 2020 presidential election. This event was planned to be Trump’s first major drive since his felony criminal trial started in New York. The former president was expressing his rage regarding the lawful proceedings all week. Due to the trial, he must attend throughout its course, which restricts the amount of campaigning he can do.…

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United Kingdom: Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for the Middle East, has arrived in the Gulf to talk about regional security. He aims to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s commitment to combating the grave threat posed by Iran-backed proxies and partners. The Minister’s first stop is in Bahrain, where he will visit the UK Maritime Component Command located at the Naval Support Facility. From there, the UK is providing support to international partners for Operation Prosperity Guardian and Operation Poseidon Archer. The military procedures were carried out to prevent the Houthi rebels from attacking commercial and military ships, and to ensure the safety of international shipping.…

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