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New York: Vice President Kamala Harris has surged ahead of former President Donald Trump in the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll, following her strong showing in a recent debate. Harris now leads Trump by five percentage points among registered voters, a notable shift from previous polls. The poll, conducted after the September 10 debate, surveyed 1,755 U.S. adults. Harris captured 50% of the vote compared to Trump’s 45%, showing significant momentum in her campaign. Even with third-party candidates factored in, she maintains a four-point lead (48% to 44%). Among likely voters, her advantage remains at 49% to 45%. This development is…

During the 90-minute-long first U.S. Presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday, 2024 September 10, night, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris (59) was evaluated as having led the discussion against her opponent, former Republican President Donald Trump (78). In the debate aimed at persuading voters ahead of the election on 5 November, key issues such as immigration and abortion rights were prominently discussed. For the most part, her performance was largely seen as strong, with her assertiveness shining through despite occasional nerves. The debate allowed both candidates to showcase their personalities and policy stances; their body language spoke volumes. Harris’s…

Typhoon Yagi weakened into a tropical depression on Sunday, September 8, after devastating Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, killing at least three people and damaging numerous homes. The storm caused widespread flooding, felled thousands of trees, and led to power outages in coastal areas. Vietnam authorities warn of ongoing risks from heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides, especially in northern mountainous regions. The storm, downgraded from a super typhoon, has killed at least seven people and injured dozens since making landfall on Saturday. The coastal province of Thanh Hoa remains on high alert for further flash floods and landslides. Asia’s most powerful…

Beijing (Capital of China): The new database will track children of migrant workers, including those who have remained in their hometowns and those who have relocated with their parents for job opportunities. Guo Yuqiang, director of the Ministry of Civil Affairs’ Department of Child Welfare, announced that the goal is to complete the database by 2026 and achieve noticeable improvements in child protection by 2035. Special attention will be given to disabled children, those without guardians, and those with psychological or behavioural needs. Local authorities will play a key role in regularly checking these children’s welfare. The database will cover…

Dhaka (Capital of Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s interim government is determined to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back to face justice, according to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain. In a statement on Sunday, Hossain emphasized that the onus is on India to decide “whether to hand her over or not.” “If our legal system wants, we will definitely try to bring her back. There is an agreement (with India) and legal processes. It is better not to speculate,” Hossain told reporters. When asked if the interim government was aware of Hasina’s location in India, he responded, “It is better to…

The Spamouflage campaign includes fake accounts claiming to be U.S. citizens and soldiers, posting on contentious issues like reproductive rights, homelessness, and U.S. foreign policy. These accounts target both major political parties, criticizing figures such as President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump. Despite its efforts, the campaign has struggled to gain significant traction, with most posts receiving minimal engagement. Graphika identified a small cluster of these fake accounts—15 on X (formerly Twitter), one on TikTok, and another impersonating a U.S. news outlet. While these accounts largely failed to influence real users, they reveal China’s…

London: The minimum income threshold for family visas, currently set at £29,000, will remain unchanged until the MAC completes its review. This move is expected to assist foreign nationals who wish to bring their families to the UK, offering temporary relief amidst the rising cost of living and economic challenges. Yvette Cooper, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, emphasized the importance of balancing family life with the economic wellbeing of the UK. In a written parliamentary statement, she said, “The Family Immigration Rules, including the Minimum Income Requirement, need to balance a respect for family life whilst also…

Jerusalem (Capital of Israel): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip, leading to an outpouring of anger and massive protests in Israel. The hostages, identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, were reportedly killed by Hamas terrorists 48 to 72 hours before their bodies were found. According to the Health Ministry, the autopsies conducted by the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute revealed that the hostages were shot multiple times at close range. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an IDF Spokesman, stated, “They were brutally murdered by…

Last month, the Taliban in Afghanistan introduced a new law under the “Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice,” imposing strict regulations on women’s behavior and dress. Issued on August 21 by the Ministry for Promoting Virtue and Preventing Vice, the law requires women to fully cover their bodies and faces and prohibits them from speaking or singing loud enough to be heard by non-family members. The law is rooted in the Taliban’s interpretation of Islamic Sharia law, which they have been enforcing since they regained power in August 2021. According to the new rules, a woman’s voice is…

Berlin (Capital of Germany): The German government is grappling with a severe crisis following catastrophic defeats in the recent state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. The results have delivered a harsh rebuke to the ruling coalition, comprising the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Free Democrats (FDP), as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) made unprecedented gains, raising serious questions about the federal government’s future. AfD’s Unprecedented Surge For the first time, the AfD secured more than a third of the vote in state parliament elections, outstripping the combined total of the coalition parties. This outcome starkly illustrates the deepening dissatisfaction…