🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held separate meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi in Cairo to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, 10 Downing Street said on Friday.
"The leaders agreed on the need for all parties to take steps to protect civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and minimize the loss of innocent lives. They condemned Hamas’ terrorism and stressed that Hamas do not represent the Palestinian people," Sunak's office said after his meeting with Abbas.
At the meeting with the Egyptian president, the British prime minister welcomed Egypt' efforts to reopen the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip and said London "was committed to playing its part in helping the civilians of Gaza and alleviating the dire humanitarian situation there," his office said in a separate statement, recalling a recent 10 million pound ($12 million) humanitarian pledge for the region by London.
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"The leaders agreed on the need for all parties to take steps to protect civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and minimize the loss of innocent lives. They condemned Hamas’ terrorism and stressed that Hamas do not represent the Palestinian people," Sunak's office said after his meeting with Abbas.
At the meeting with the Egyptian president, the British prime minister welcomed Egypt' efforts to reopen the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip and said London "was committed to playing its part in helping the civilians of Gaza and alleviating the dire humanitarian situation there," his office said in a separate statement, recalling a recent 10 million pound ($12 million) humanitarian pledge for the region by London.
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US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Friday that the panel has obtained evidence Joe Biden received a $200,000 direct payment from his brother James Biden in March 2018 for his brokering of an investment from the Middle East.
"Bank records obtained by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability have revealed a $200,000 direct payment from James and Sara Biden to Joe Biden in the form of a personal check," Comer said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Comer, on March 1, 2018, Biden received a check from his brother James for $200,000, which he in turn received from a near-bankrupt rural hospital operator company, Americore.
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"Bank records obtained by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability have revealed a $200,000 direct payment from James and Sara Biden to Joe Biden in the form of a personal check," Comer said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Comer, on March 1, 2018, Biden received a check from his brother James for $200,000, which he in turn received from a near-bankrupt rural hospital operator company, Americore.
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How Fast is Russia's Avangard Missile?
In modern combat operations, speed (whether on land or in the air) is often the signature attribute between victory and defeat. The Avangard's unparalleled velocity allows it to hit targets with break-neck speed precisely. This capability dramatically lowers reaction time for adversaries and renders traditional defense measures far less effective.
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In modern combat operations, speed (whether on land or in the air) is often the signature attribute between victory and defeat. The Avangard's unparalleled velocity allows it to hit targets with break-neck speed precisely. This capability dramatically lowers reaction time for adversaries and renders traditional defense measures far less effective.
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US State Depart. official publicly resigns over Biden admin's handling of Palestine-Israel conflict
A high-level official in Joe Biden's State Department resigned in a remarkable manner, expressing severe criticism of the president's Israel policy, raising concerns of mounting pressure on the Israeli government.
Josh Paul, who had served at the State Department for 11 years and held a key role in arms transfers to allies, left due to an ethical dilemma. In his resignation letter, he expressed his departure was a result of his deepening concerns over the continued and escalated provision of lethal arms to Israel.
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A high-level official in Joe Biden's State Department resigned in a remarkable manner, expressing severe criticism of the president's Israel policy, raising concerns of mounting pressure on the Israeli government.
Josh Paul, who had served at the State Department for 11 years and held a key role in arms transfers to allies, left due to an ethical dilemma. In his resignation letter, he expressed his departure was a result of his deepening concerns over the continued and escalated provision of lethal arms to Israel.
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Is Russia's Kinzhal missile nuclear capable?
The Kinzhal missile, first unveiled by Russia in 2018 during a speech by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked a wide range of expert opinions about its capabilities in combat operations. This article aims to debunk misconceptions about this modern weapon and highlight its features.
Russia developed the Kinzhal missile according to its defense necessities to bolster its military potential after the US withdrawal from the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty 21 years ago. Although the missile production attracted praise from some experts, it has drawn criticism from Western media.
What is true about the Kinzhal missile? What is not, and is it nuclear capable?
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The Kinzhal missile, first unveiled by Russia in 2018 during a speech by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked a wide range of expert opinions about its capabilities in combat operations. This article aims to debunk misconceptions about this modern weapon and highlight its features.
Russia developed the Kinzhal missile according to its defense necessities to bolster its military potential after the US withdrawal from the Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty 21 years ago. Although the missile production attracted praise from some experts, it has drawn criticism from Western media.
What is true about the Kinzhal missile? What is not, and is it nuclear capable?
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The number of foreign mercenaries fighting on the side of Ukraine is decreasing, retired Lieutenant-Colonel of the Donbass People's Militia Andrey Marochko told Sputnik.
"In the course of analyzing incoming data from agency sources, monitoring of radio airwaves, as well as information directly from the line of contact, we can conclude that in recent times there has been a steady tendency to reduce the number of foreign mercenaries in the combat zone," he said, citing his own sources.
According to the expert, there is information that foreign private military companies are removing their people from Ukraine.
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"In the course of analyzing incoming data from agency sources, monitoring of radio airwaves, as well as information directly from the line of contact, we can conclude that in recent times there has been a steady tendency to reduce the number of foreign mercenaries in the combat zone," he said, citing his own sources.
According to the expert, there is information that foreign private military companies are removing their people from Ukraine.
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Ukraine shelled the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 23 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
"Over the past 24 hours, the office reported 23 cases of fire by Ukrainian armed units," the office said on Telegram.
It said Ukrainian troops had fired 76 rounds of various ammunition.
The office said one civilian had been wounded over the past 24 hours in Donetsk.
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"Over the past 24 hours, the office reported 23 cases of fire by Ukrainian armed units," the office said on Telegram.
It said Ukrainian troops had fired 76 rounds of various ammunition.
The office said one civilian had been wounded over the past 24 hours in Donetsk.
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🇺🇸 Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversees former President Donald Trump's election interference case in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, granted Trump a temporary pause on the gag order imposed on him, a court filing revealed.
Trump urged Chutkan to lift her gag order, arguing that it may be a violation of his right to free speech protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Chutkan gave federal prosecutors until October 25 to file any opposition to the motion and Trumps' legal team must file a reply by October 28 if they choose to do so, according to the file.
Earlier on Friday, the New York Supreme Court said in a ruling that Trump has been fined $5,000 for violating Judge Arthur Engoron's gag order by failing to remove an allegedly offensive post on social media about the court clerk.
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Trump urged Chutkan to lift her gag order, arguing that it may be a violation of his right to free speech protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
Chutkan gave federal prosecutors until October 25 to file any opposition to the motion and Trumps' legal team must file a reply by October 28 if they choose to do so, according to the file.
Earlier on Friday, the New York Supreme Court said in a ruling that Trump has been fined $5,000 for violating Judge Arthur Engoron's gag order by failing to remove an allegedly offensive post on social media about the court clerk.
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As many as 56% of US citizens are critical of the way President Joe Biden is handling the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, while 44% are of the opposite view, according to a fresh poll.
The survey split heavily along party lines, with 66% of Democrats happy about the president's policy in the conflict, whereas 72% of Republicans disapprove of it.
Opinions also divided on whether the United States should provide military aid to Israel, with 57% of Republicans supporting this idea and 53% of Democrats against. Meanwhile, 70% of Democrats threw support behind sending humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip versus just 41% of Republicans.
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The survey split heavily along party lines, with 66% of Democrats happy about the president's policy in the conflict, whereas 72% of Republicans disapprove of it.
Opinions also divided on whether the United States should provide military aid to Israel, with 57% of Republicans supporting this idea and 53% of Democrats against. Meanwhile, 70% of Democrats threw support behind sending humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip versus just 41% of Republicans.
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Gold prices rallied 1% on the US metals exchange Comex on Friday to exceed the psychological mark of $2,000 per troy ounce as hostilities continued to heat up in the Middle East.
Two hours into the opening of the New York metals exchange, the price of traders’ safe-haven commodity with the contract for delivery in December grew $21.4 to $2,001.9 per ounce, while silver futures added 3.11% to trade at $23.747 per ounce.
Gold prices have grown nearly 3% since the start of the week as Israel intensified attacks on the Gaza Strip. Cross-border fighting has also continued between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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Two hours into the opening of the New York metals exchange, the price of traders’ safe-haven commodity with the contract for delivery in December grew $21.4 to $2,001.9 per ounce, while silver futures added 3.11% to trade at $23.747 per ounce.
Gold prices have grown nearly 3% since the start of the week as Israel intensified attacks on the Gaza Strip. Cross-border fighting has also continued between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
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A person believed to be one of the developers of the Ragnar Locker ransomware group has been detained in France as part of an international operation coordinated by the French authorities, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) said.
The operation took place in three countries from Monday to Friday. The organized crime group is suspected of having carried out cyberattacks on 168 international companies around the world since 2020, according to the statement.
In September 2022, a Portuguese newspaper reported that the personal data of Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and a number of other government officials had been published on a darknet by Ragnar Locker. The hacker group was also responsible for a cyberattack on the TAP Air Portugal carrier.
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The operation took place in three countries from Monday to Friday. The organized crime group is suspected of having carried out cyberattacks on 168 international companies around the world since 2020, according to the statement.
In September 2022, a Portuguese newspaper reported that the personal data of Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and a number of other government officials had been published on a darknet by Ragnar Locker. The hacker group was also responsible for a cyberattack on the TAP Air Portugal carrier.
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The forgotten minority: The Gaza Strip's ancient and dwindling Christians population
Christians have been living in the Gaza Strip since the dawn of Christianity. Being a minority, they now face the same catastrophe as all other Gaza residents, and even Christian churches and hospitals can become targets for attack.
👉 How many Christians are there in Gaza?
Christians have been living in the Gaza Strip since the dawn of Christianity. Being a minority, they now face the same catastrophe as all other Gaza residents, and even Christian churches and hospitals can become targets for attack.
👉 How many Christians are there in Gaza?
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The American women released after two weeks of captivity in the Gaza Strip have no obvious visible physical injuries after being held by Hamas fighters, a UK newspaper reports.
The girl's father, who talked to one of the captives, said that the fighters had treated her well.
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The girl's father, who talked to one of the captives, said that the fighters had treated her well.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Latest updates on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict:
▪️The Israel Defense Forces said it struck Hamas sniper and observation posts inside multistory buildings.
▪️The Israeli military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
▪️The Israeli government has confirmed the release of two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office reported.
▪️The Palestinian movement Hamas said it was in contact with all mediators to resolve the issue of the detained civilians under the necessary security conditions.
▪️The ongoing war in Gaza must be conducted in accordance with humanitarian law, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said.
▪️During his meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the British Prime Minister promised that London would use all available means to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas.
▪️Israel's National Security Council (NSC) has raised its travel warning for Israelis in Egypt and Jordan to the highest level, which means that citizens there should leave those countries immediately, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
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▪️The Israel Defense Forces said it struck Hamas sniper and observation posts inside multistory buildings.
▪️The Israeli military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
▪️The Israeli government has confirmed the release of two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office reported.
▪️The Palestinian movement Hamas said it was in contact with all mediators to resolve the issue of the detained civilians under the necessary security conditions.
▪️The ongoing war in Gaza must be conducted in accordance with humanitarian law, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said.
▪️During his meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the British Prime Minister promised that London would use all available means to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas.
▪️Israel's National Security Council (NSC) has raised its travel warning for Israelis in Egypt and Jordan to the highest level, which means that citizens there should leave those countries immediately, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
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🇪🇬Reporters have gathered in anticipation of the peace summit in Cairo, Egypt to start.
More than 30 states and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in the summit concerning the Gaza Strip, which will be held today in Egypt's capital.
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More than 30 states and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in the summit concerning the Gaza Strip, which will be held today in Egypt's capital.
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🇺🇸🇨🇳 China’s Foreign Ministry sharply criticized a US report on China’s nuclear capabilities, amidst continued tension between the two major world powers.
The Pentagon’s report, released Thursday, claimed China has 500 operational nuclear weapons in its arsenal, and also speculated that the Asian country is building greater capacity in non-nuclear arms.
“The United States report, like similar reports before it, ignores the facts, is full of prejudice and spreads the theory of the threat posed by China,” added Mao.
Mao also stressed that, unlike the US, China maintains an official “no first use” policy regarding nuclear arms, meaning that China would only use nuclear weapons if another country used them against China.
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The Pentagon’s report, released Thursday, claimed China has 500 operational nuclear weapons in its arsenal, and also speculated that the Asian country is building greater capacity in non-nuclear arms.
“The United States report, like similar reports before it, ignores the facts, is full of prejudice and spreads the theory of the threat posed by China,” added Mao.
Mao also stressed that, unlike the US, China maintains an official “no first use” policy regarding nuclear arms, meaning that China would only use nuclear weapons if another country used them against China.
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🇵🇸 Humanitarian aid has started entering Gaza from Egypt via the Rafah crossing, Arab media reported.
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he was “confident that this delivery will be the start of a sustainable effort to provide essential supplies... to the people of Gaza” and warned that “this first convoy must not be the last.”
The border crossing was closed again after the passage of the trucks from the Egyptian Red Crescent, which is responsible for delivering aid from various UN agencies.
Earlier a statement from Hamas’ media office said the relief aid convoy “that is supposed to enter today includes 20 trucks that carry medicine, medical supplies, and a limited amount of food supplies (canned goods).”
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UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he was “confident that this delivery will be the start of a sustainable effort to provide essential supplies... to the people of Gaza” and warned that “this first convoy must not be the last.”
The border crossing was closed again after the passage of the trucks from the Egyptian Red Crescent, which is responsible for delivering aid from various UN agencies.
Earlier a statement from Hamas’ media office said the relief aid convoy “that is supposed to enter today includes 20 trucks that carry medicine, medical supplies, and a limited amount of food supplies (canned goods).”
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The NATO alliance is preparing its first-ever alliance-wide doctrine for dealing with drones on the battlefield, as the unmanned aerial vehicles continue to proliferate and find new applications in warfare.
According to a senior NATO adviser who spoke with US media this week, the effort has been in the works since the beginning of the year and is based on a 2019 handbook outlining the basics of counter-drone tactics for US forces.
Formally dubbed counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), the doctrine will standardize how armies across the NATO alliance fight drones, which have become essential parts of modern warfighting. Armies today use aerial drones for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, search and rescue, and airstrikes, among other tasks, and are increasingly adopting ground and maritime drones as well.
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According to a senior NATO adviser who spoke with US media this week, the effort has been in the works since the beginning of the year and is based on a 2019 handbook outlining the basics of counter-drone tactics for US forces.
Formally dubbed counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), the doctrine will standardize how armies across the NATO alliance fight drones, which have become essential parts of modern warfighting. Armies today use aerial drones for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, search and rescue, and airstrikes, among other tasks, and are increasingly adopting ground and maritime drones as well.
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❗️The summit on the Palestinian issue started in Cairo with the participation of more than 30 states and a number of international and regional organizations.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Israeli security forces have arrested more than 1,000 Palestinians since the conflict began to escalate, the Committee for Palestinian Prisoners reports.
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