According to a person acquainted with the situation, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, Peru's foreign minister, resigned on Monday after less than a year in office due to criticism of President Dina Boluarte's visit to the United States last week. In her resignation letter, which Reuters was able to view, Gervasi stated that she had fulfilled the task given to her in December 2022 when former President Pedro Castillo was arrested for trying to dissolve Congress.

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According to research by Duke University, you can buy personal information of serving US military members on the dark web for as little as 12 cents per head. Researchers funded by the military academy at West Point posed as buyers who contacted data broker firms that sold data sets.

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<p>Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the US military has announced the entry of a guided missile submarine into the Middle East, a rare move directed at regional adversaries, primarily those backed by Iran. The subs can be equipped with advanced ballistic or Tomahawk cruise missiles.</p>

<p>US Central Command on Sunday (Nov 5) declared on social media that an Ohio-class submarine entered its area of responsibility even as Secretary of State Antony Blinken tours the region. Blinken has so far visited Israel, the West Bank, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Cyprus in his second trip to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.</p>

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<p>The Ohio-class is a set of nuclear-powered submarines that can carry up to 24 Trident II D5 nuclear missiles.</p>

<p>These submarines are known for their stealth and ability to operate quietly beneath the ocean’s surface, which renders them undetectable to adversaries.</p>

<h2><strong>Rare announcement</strong></h2>

<p>It is not usual for the US to announce the movement of its strategic assets like submarines in the area. In fact, American nuclear subs operate in near complete secrecy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Through this move, the US might want to send a clear message to Iranian proxies in the region, who have of late issued threats of a wider conflict in the area if the Jewish nation fails to roll back its ongoing assault on Gaza.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-live-israel-claims-responsibility-for-striking-ambulance-says-it-was-being-used-by-hamas-654901"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas top developments: Will find &amp; eliminate Hamas` Yayha Sinwar, says Israeli defence minister</strong></a></p>

<p>The US has already witnessed low-level attacks on its assets in Iraq and Syria. Clearly, Washington DC looks in no mood to let Iranian proxies have their way in the conflict.</p>

<p>US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had earlier announced that his nation would be reinforcing its security assets in the Middle East and also Israel.</p>

<p>Austin said Sunday that the US was committed to deterring “any state or non-state actor seeking to escalate this conflict,” a clear reference to Iran and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group.</p>

<h2><strong>Other US assets in the region</strong></h2>

<p>The US has already deployed a number of other navy assets in the area, including two carrier strike groups—the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—and an amphibious ready group.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Senator Bernie Sanders calls out Israel's bombings spree</strong></p>

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<p>The new submarine that arrived in the region Sunday, which has not been named yet, will further solidify USA’s defensive shield.</p>

<p>In October 2022, the US made public a ballistic missile submarine in the Middle East, when the commander of US Central Command, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, boarded the USS West Virginia. Kurilla’s visit occurred at an “undisclosed location at sea in international waters,” Central Command said at the time.</p>

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Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the US military has announced the entry of a guided missile submarine into the Middle East, a rare move directed at regional adversaries, primarily those backed by Iran.

Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the US military has announced the entry of a guided missile submarine into the Middle East, a rare move directed at regional adversaries, primarily those backed by Iran. The subs can be equipped with advanced ballistic or Tomahawk cruise missiles. US Central Command on Sunday (Nov 5) declared on social media that an Ohio-class submarine entered its area of responsibility even as Secretary of State Antony Blinken tours the region. Blinken has so far visited Israel, the West Bank, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Cyprus in his second trip to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. On November 5, 2023, an Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. pic.twitter.com/iDgUFp4enp — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) November 5, 2023 × The Ohio-class is a set of nuclear-powered submarines that can carry up to 24 Trident II D5 nuclear missiles. These submarines are known for their stealth and ability to operate quietly beneath the ocean’s surface, which renders them undetectable to adversaries. Rare announcement It is not usual for the US to announce the movement of its strategic assets like submarines in the area. In fact, American nuclear subs operate in near complete secrecy. Through this move, the US might want to send a clear message to Iranian proxies in the region, who have of late issued threats of a wider conflict in the area if the Jewish nation fails to roll back its ongoing assault on Gaza. Also read: Israel-Hamas top developments: Will find & eliminate Hamas` Yayha Sinwar, says Israeli defence minister The US has already witnessed low-level attacks on its assets in Iraq and Syria. Clearly, Washington DC looks in no mood to let Iranian proxies have their way in the conflict. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had earlier announced that his nation would be reinforcing its security assets in the Middle East and also Israel. Austin said Sunday that the US was committed to deterring “any state or non-state actor seeking to escalate this conflict,” a clear reference to Iran and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group. Other US assets in the region The US has already deployed a number of other navy assets in the area, including two carrier strike groups—the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—and an amphibious ready group. Watch: US Senator Bernie Sanders calls out Israel's bombings spree × The new submarine that arrived in the region Sunday, which has not been named yet, will further solidify USA’s defensive shield. In October 2022, the US made public a ballistic missile submarine in the Middle East, when the commander of US Central Command, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, boarded the USS West Virginia. Kurilla’s visit occurred at an “undisclosed location at sea in international waters,” Central Command said at the time. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: In a rare move, US announces entry of nuclear submarine into Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his second trip to West Asia since Israel and Hamas went to war. The visit comes in the backdrop of growing calls for care in Gaza as Israeli attacks have killed at least 9,480 Palestinians.

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4 leaders are not attending the Pacific Islands Forum the meeting has been touted as the most important annual political gathering in the Pacific region.

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<p>In a coordinated effort to combat North Korean cyber activities, the United States, South Korea, and Japan have agreed to establish a high-level consultative group. These activities have been identified as a significant source of funding for North Korea's illicit weapons programmes, as reported by South Korea's presidential office, reported Reuters news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, Anne Neuberger, the US deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, engaged in discussions with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan in Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is aimed at strengthening the three countries’ effective response capabilities against global cyber threats, including jointly countering North Korea’s cyber activities that are abused as a key source funding its nuclear and WMD programs,” the office said in a statement.</p>

<p>During these deliberations, the three nations reached a consensus to create a framework for a consultative group. This consultative group will facilitate quarterly meetings among the three countries, as per the presidential office's statement.</p>

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<h2><strong>What's the aim of this consultative group?</strong></h2>

<p>The primary goal of this collaborative initiative is to enhance the collective ability of the United States, South Korea, and Japan to respond effectively to global cyber threats.</p>

<p>The focus extends to jointly addressing North Korea's cyber activities, which are exploited as a crucial means of financing the nation's nuclear and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programmes.</p>

<p>This alignment seeks to strengthen the deterrence and defence against cyberattacks originating from North Korea.</p>

<h2>North Korea's tainted cybercrime record&nbsp;</h2>

<p>North Korea has faced allegations of using cyberattacks to amass resources for its nuclear and missile programmes. These cyber activities have drawn condemnation and led to sanctions imposed on North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations reported that North Korea escalated its cryptocurrency theft in the past year, utilising sophisticated techniques, making 2022 a record year for such thefts.</p>

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<p>Despite the mounting evidence and accusations, North Korea has consistently denied any involvement in hacking or cyberattacks. The nation's stance on this issue remains unchanged, despite the international community's assertions to the contrary.</p>

<p>This trilateral cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan reflects the growing concern over the cyber threats posed by North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a coordinated effort to combat North Korean cyber activities, the United States, South Korea, and Japan have agreed to establish a high-level consultative group.

In a coordinated effort to combat North Korean cyber activities, the United States, South Korea, and Japan have agreed to establish a high-level consultative group. These activities have been identified as a significant source of funding for North Korea's illicit weapons programmes, as reported by South Korea's presidential office, reported Reuters news agency. Last week, Anne Neuberger, the US deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, engaged in discussions with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan in Washington. “It is aimed at strengthening the three countries’ effective response capabilities against global cyber threats, including jointly countering North Korea’s cyber activities that are abused as a key source funding its nuclear and WMD programs,” the office said in a statement. During these deliberations, the three nations reached a consensus to create a framework for a consultative group. This consultative group will facilitate quarterly meetings among the three countries, as per the presidential office's statement. Also read | South Korea grappling with outbreak of bedbugs, here’s why local govts are worried What's the aim of this consultative group? The primary goal of this collaborative initiative is to enhance the collective ability of the United States, South Korea, and Japan to respond effectively to global cyber threats. The focus extends to jointly addressing North Korea's cyber activities, which are exploited as a crucial means of financing the nation's nuclear and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) programmes. This alignment seeks to strengthen the deterrence and defence against cyberattacks originating from North Korea. North Korea's tainted cybercrime record North Korea has faced allegations of using cyberattacks to amass resources for its nuclear and missile programmes. These cyber activities have drawn condemnation and led to sanctions imposed on North Korea. The United Nations reported that North Korea escalated its cryptocurrency theft in the past year, utilising sophisticated techniques, making 2022 a record year for such thefts. Also read | North Korea shutting its embassies to 'rearrange diplomatic capacity efficiently' Despite the mounting evidence and accusations, North Korea has consistently denied any involvement in hacking or cyberattacks. The nation's stance on this issue remains unchanged, despite the international community's assertions to the contrary. This trilateral cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan reflects the growing concern over the cyber threats posed by North Korea. (With inputs from agencies)

US, S Korea, Japan band together to launch consultative group to counter N Korea's cyber threats

Turkish police used tear gas and water cannon as hundreds of people at a pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday (05 November) tried to storm an air base that houses U.S. troops, hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in Ankara for talks on Gaza. Turkey, which has stepped up its criticism of Israel as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, supports a two-state solution while hosting members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Since the Israel-Hamas war started, protests have erupted across the country.

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Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the US military has announced the entry of a guided missile submarine into the Middle East, a rare move directed at regional adversaries, primarily those backed by Iran. The subs can be equipped with advanced ballistic or Tomahawk cruise missiles.

US Navy announces sending Ohio-class nuclear submarine to the West Asia region

<p>A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's stronghold in Nevada</strong></h2>

<p>In the Silver State, Trump dominates with 52 per cent&nbsp;support, while Biden lags behind at 41 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>Georgia's tilt toward Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Across the peach state, Trump boasts 49 per cent support compared to Biden's 43 per cent, indicating a noteworthy preference among Georgia voters for the former president.</p>

<h2>Arizona swings Trump's way</h2>

<p>In Arizona, Trump leads with 49 per cent&nbsp;of the vote, whereas Biden trails at 44 per cent, signifying a notable advantage for Trump in this southwestern state.</p>

<h2><strong>Michigan's Trump-backed majority</strong></h2>

<p>Trump maintains a substantial lead in Michigan with 48 per cent&nbsp;support, leaving Biden trailing at 43 per cent, underscoring his appeal to Michigan voters.</p>

<h2><strong>Pennsylvania favours Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Pennsylvania follows suit with Trump securing 48% support, while Biden falls behind at 44%, signifying another victory for the former president.</p>

<h2><strong>Wisconsin breaks the trend</strong></h2>

<p>The Badger State appears to be an outlier, with Biden leading by a slim margin of 47 per cent&nbsp;to Trump's 45 per cent.</p>

<p>These polls were conducted via telephone from October 22 to November 3, with a reported margin of sampling error ranging between 4.4 and 4.8 points. It is crucial to note that these results represent a theoretical head-to-head matchup, as the primary voting is scheduled for the coming year.</p>

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<h2>Biden campaign's response</h2>

<p>Biden's campaign spokesman, Kevin Munoz, has downplayed the significance of these early predictions, asserting that political landscapes tend to evolve significantly over the course of a year.</p>

<p>The campaign is focusing on reaching and mobilising their diverse voter base and promoting their popular agenda while contrasting it with what they perceive as the "unpopular extremism" of MAGA Republicans.</p>

<h2><strong>Demographic insights</strong></h2>

<p>The polls also shed light on demographic preferences. Among voters under 30, Biden holds a slim one-percentage-point lead in these states, while his advantage among Hispanic voters has dwindled into the single digits. Trump exhibits a notable advantage in rural areas, doubling Biden's lead among male voters, whereas women still prefer Biden.</p>

<p>Summing up the poll results, Trump holds commanding leads in Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with margins ranging from four to ten points. Wisconsin remains the exception, with Biden leading by a mere two points.</p>

<p>A similar CBS poll has predicted that If Trump wins, more voters expect&nbsp;better finances and staying out of war.&nbsp;</p>

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A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states.

A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College has brought to light a significant shift in political sentiment, with former president Donald Trump taking the lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in five critical states. Trump's stronghold in Nevada In the Silver State, Trump dominates with 52 per cent support, while Biden lags behind at 41 per cent. Georgia's tilt toward Trump Across the peach state, Trump boasts 49 per cent support compared to Biden's 43 per cent, indicating a noteworthy preference among Georgia voters for the former president. Arizona swings Trump's way In Arizona, Trump leads with 49 per cent of the vote, whereas Biden trails at 44 per cent, signifying a notable advantage for Trump in this southwestern state. Michigan's Trump-backed majority Trump maintains a substantial lead in Michigan with 48 per cent support, leaving Biden trailing at 43 per cent, underscoring his appeal to Michigan voters. Pennsylvania favours Trump Pennsylvania follows suit with Trump securing 48% support, while Biden falls behind at 44%, signifying another victory for the former president. Wisconsin breaks the trend The Badger State appears to be an outlier, with Biden leading by a slim margin of 47 per cent to Trump's 45 per cent. These polls were conducted via telephone from October 22 to November 3, with a reported margin of sampling error ranging between 4.4 and 4.8 points. It is crucial to note that these results represent a theoretical head-to-head matchup, as the primary voting is scheduled for the coming year. Also read | Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian president Abbas Biden campaign's response Biden's campaign spokesman, Kevin Munoz, has downplayed the significance of these early predictions, asserting that political landscapes tend to evolve significantly over the course of a year. The campaign is focusing on reaching and mobilising their diverse voter base and promoting their popular agenda while contrasting it with what they perceive as the "unpopular extremism" of MAGA Republicans. Demographic insights The polls also shed light on demographic preferences. Among voters under 30, Biden holds a slim one-percentage-point lead in these states, while his advantage among Hispanic voters has dwindled into the single digits. Trump exhibits a notable advantage in rural areas, doubling Biden's lead among male voters, whereas women still prefer Biden. Summing up the poll results, Trump holds commanding leads in Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with margins ranging from four to ten points. Wisconsin remains the exception, with Biden leading by a mere two points. A similar CBS poll has predicted that If Trump wins, more voters expect better finances and staying out of war. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential race: Donald Trump holds lead over Joe Biden in key states, new poll reveals

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is on his second trip to West Asia since Israel and Hamas went to war.

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The U.S. Stock market just had its greatest week in over a year. But worries about corporate America's earnings prospects remain just below the surface. The outlook for more companies is lower than analysts' expectations this earnings season.

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The 2022 survey found that British people expressed the most positive views on immigration since the survey began in 2001, with 34% agreeing the country should allow many immigrants ‘of a different race or ethnic group to the majority’ into the country in comparison to 8% in 2002.

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With U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's return to the Middle East Friday amid the Israel-Hamas war, experts are watching to see whether his itinerary will include Turkey. President Joe Biden is facing a revolt from some members of his Democratic Party over his unwavering support for Israel as it expands ground operations in Gaza and Palestinian civilian casualties mount.

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Hollywood actor Matthew Perry who died on the 28th of October at the age of 54 was laid to rest at a Los Angeles Cemetery. The mourners gathered at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles less than a mile from the Warner Brothers Studio where friends were shot. The Matthew Perry was laid to rest in a service that was attended by relatives and also the cast maids from the hit television sitcom Friends.

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US secretary of state Antony Blinken on Friday urged Israel to temporarily stop its military offensive on Gaza to allow for aid to enter the Palestinian enclave but faced pushback from PM Benjamin Netanyahu who rejected any such halt unless the 240 hostages held by Hamas militants are freed.

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<p>Heather Pressdee, a Pennsylvania nurse who was previously charged with killing two patients through lethal insulin doses, has now been hit with new charges. In the latest, she confessed to attempting to kill 19 people at different rehabilitation centers where she worked, leading to 17 patient deaths. The charges were announced by prosecutors on Thursday (Nov 2).</p>

<p>Pressdee had previously been charged in May for mistreating three patients, two of whom died. Now the new charges filed against Pressdee include two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder, and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The nurse's vicious&nbsp;actions, which started in 2020 carried on till 2023.</p>

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<p>According to the prosecutors, the nurse is facing first-degree murder charges which are backed by physical evidence of the cause of death, and attempted murder charges which applied to cases where victims either survived the excessive insulin doses or the cause of death couldn't be determined.</p>

<h2><strong>Nurse's mistreatment</strong></h2>

<p>Her alleged misconduct involved a pattern of administering insulin during overnight shifts with low staffing would not trigger immediate hospitalisation. In cases where she believed the victim might survive, she reportedly took additional measures to try to kill them, such as administering a second dose of insulin or using an air embolism, as per the criminal complaint.</p>

<p>Her&nbsp;nursing license has also been suspended.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pressdee's alleged abuse occurred while she was employed as a registered nurse at several facilities, including Concordia at Rebecca Residence, Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Quality Life Services - Chicora, Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.</p>

<p>She is in custody at Butler County Prison without bail. It is not known whether she has made a plea.</p>

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<p>Pressdee's attorneys, Jim DePasquale and Phil DiLucente, in a statement reportedly said,&nbsp;“This a very complex and serious matter. Ms. Pressdee had her formal arraignment yesterday on the first set of charges, previously filed by the PA Attorney General’s office and in addition had her preliminary hearing on the new set of homicide and attempted homicide charges."</p>

<p>"The goal from the very beginning of these matters was to not have the death penalty imposed. We are in pursuit of that goal,” the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Heather Pressdee, a Pennsylvania nurse who was previously charged with killing two patients through lethal insulin doses, has now been hit with new charges. In the latest, she confessed to attempting to kill 19 people at different rehabilitation centers where she worked, leading to 17 patient deaths.

Heather Pressdee, a Pennsylvania nurse who was previously charged with killing two patients through lethal insulin doses, has now been hit with new charges. In the latest, she confessed to attempting to kill 19 people at different rehabilitation centers where she worked, leading to 17 patient deaths. The charges were announced by prosecutors on Thursday (Nov 2). Pressdee had previously been charged in May for mistreating three patients, two of whom died. Now the new charges filed against Pressdee include two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder, and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The nurse's vicious actions, which started in 2020 carried on till 2023. Also Read | Lisa Franchetti creates history as first woman to lead US Navy According to the prosecutors, the nurse is facing first-degree murder charges which are backed by physical evidence of the cause of death, and attempted murder charges which applied to cases where victims either survived the excessive insulin doses or the cause of death couldn't be determined. Nurse's mistreatment Her alleged misconduct involved a pattern of administering insulin during overnight shifts with low staffing would not trigger immediate hospitalisation. In cases where she believed the victim might survive, she reportedly took additional measures to try to kill them, such as administering a second dose of insulin or using an air embolism, as per the criminal complaint. Her nursing license has also been suspended. Also Read | Zelensky says Israel-Hamas war 'taking away focus' from Ukraine Pressdee's alleged abuse occurred while she was employed as a registered nurse at several facilities, including Concordia at Rebecca Residence, Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Quality Life Services - Chicora, Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is in custody at Butler County Prison without bail. It is not known whether she has made a plea. Watch | US Secretary of state voices solidarity with Tel Aviv × Pressdee's attorneys, Jim DePasquale and Phil DiLucente, in a statement reportedly said, “This a very complex and serious matter. Ms. Pressdee had her formal arraignment yesterday on the first set of charges, previously filed by the PA Attorney General’s office and in addition had her preliminary hearing on the new set of homicide and attempted homicide charges." "The goal from the very beginning of these matters was to not have the death penalty imposed. We are in pursuit of that goal,” the statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

Pennsylvania nurse faces new charges, confesses attempting to kill 17 patients

<p>In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</p>

<p>Her nomination was approved by a margin of 95-1. She has been serving in a provisional capacity since August 2023 because of a single Republican senator's resistance to the Pentagon abortion access policy.</p>

<p>Franchetti has been in commanding positions on various surface vessels, showcasing her leadership prowess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She has held key roles, including commander of a guided missile destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and two carrier strike groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her expertise extends to global affairs, having served as the deputy commander of US naval forces in Europe and Africa, as well as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development.</p>

<p>In September 2022, she was promoted to the service's second-highest rank, which is vice chief of naval operations.</p>

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<p>Franchetti has not only created history as the first woman to lead the US Navy but has also become the first woman to serve on the esteemed Joint Chiefs of Staff, a milestone that marks a significant step towards greater gender equality and representation at the highest levels of the US military.</p>

<h2><strong>Delay of nominations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Senate also filled two other spots by confirming General David Allvin, a pilot with more than 4,600 flight hours, as the head of the US Air Force by a vote of 95-1. He served as vice chief of staff of the Air Force previously.</p>

<p>Lawmakers generally approve the military nominations quickly through unanimous consent, however, one Republican Senator has been trying to block the military appointments in a bid to protest the Pentagon's abortion access policy.</p>

<p>Tommy Tuberville has been delaying the nominations to oppose Pentagon policies that permit service members seeking reproductive health care including abortions that are inaccessible where they are stationed to receive travel allowances and take organisational dearths.</p>

<p>The White House on Thursday, slammed Tuberville's delay of the nominations stating that his move was harming readiness.</p>

<p>"It's beyond ridiculous that this one senator is having this kind of an impact on our operational readiness," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, noting that it is also affecting officers' families.</p>

<p>"Folks can't get schools for their kids, can't buy or rent houses, you know, don't know where they're going to be living next. It's absolutely ridiculous," he said.</p>

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In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Her nomination was approved by a margin of 95-1. She has been serving in a provisional capacity since August 2023 because of a single Republican senator's resistance to the Pentagon abortion access policy. Franchetti has been in commanding positions on various surface vessels, showcasing her leadership prowess. She has held key roles, including commander of a guided missile destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and two carrier strike groups. Her expertise extends to global affairs, having served as the deputy commander of US naval forces in Europe and Africa, as well as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development. In September 2022, she was promoted to the service's second-highest rank, which is vice chief of naval operations. Also read: Croatian foreign minister sparks controversy for making an attempt to kiss German peer Franchetti has not only created history as the first woman to lead the US Navy but has also become the first woman to serve on the esteemed Joint Chiefs of Staff, a milestone that marks a significant step towards greater gender equality and representation at the highest levels of the US military. Delay of nominations Senate also filled two other spots by confirming General David Allvin, a pilot with more than 4,600 flight hours, as the head of the US Air Force by a vote of 95-1. He served as vice chief of staff of the Air Force previously. Lawmakers generally approve the military nominations quickly through unanimous consent, however, one Republican Senator has been trying to block the military appointments in a bid to protest the Pentagon's abortion access policy. Tommy Tuberville has been delaying the nominations to oppose Pentagon policies that permit service members seeking reproductive health care including abortions that are inaccessible where they are stationed to receive travel allowances and take organisational dearths. The White House on Thursday, slammed Tuberville's delay of the nominations stating that his move was harming readiness. "It's beyond ridiculous that this one senator is having this kind of an impact on our operational readiness," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, noting that it is also affecting officers' families. "Folks can't get schools for their kids, can't buy or rent houses, you know, don't know where they're going to be living next. It's absolutely ridiculous," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Lisa Franchetti creates history as first woman to lead US Navy

From pro-Palestine, pro-Israel protestors clashing at Tulane University to the Jewish community in New York protesting Israel's bombardment of Gaza, the United States has been witnessing numerous incidents of anti-War protests. Even Protests reached the US Senate hearing. Numerous demonstrators raised red-stained hands in the air and repeatedly yelled, "Ceasefire now!" when US State Secretary Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were testifying about the White House's funding of $106bn for Ukraine, Israel, and US Border.

Protesters with 'bloody' hands vs Antony Blinken

As tensions continue in the West Asian region due to the raging Israel-Hamas War US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the prime minister and also Lebanon's caretaker prime minister all this during his ongoing visit to Jordan.

US Secretary of state voices solidarity with Tel Aviv

United States (US) President Joe Biden nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to serve as the US Chief of Naval Staff.

Lisa Franchetti to become first female to lead US Navy

US Navy under Biden gets its first woman chief

<p>Amazon.com is facing allegations of using unlawful strategies to enhance its profits, including the implementation of an algorithm that inflated prices paid by U.S. households by over $1 billion, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). &nbsp;</p>

<p>The FTC lawsuit, initially filed in September, revealed additional details in a less-redacted version made public on Thursday. This new version outlined Amazon's use of a "secret algorithm internally code-named 'Project Nessie' to identify specific products for which it predicts other online stores will follow Amazon's price increases."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amazon, boasting a vast online superstore with over 1 billion items, has been accused of utilising Project Nessie to extract over a billion dollars directly from American consumers. Amazon's spokesperson&nbsp;Tim Doyle&nbsp;refuted the FTC's characterisation of the pricing tool, emphasising that the company ceased using it several years ago. Doyle explained that Nessie aimed to prevent price matching from causing unsustainably low prices and insisted the tool was employed to maintain fair pricing practices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The FTC's complaint outlined how Amazon initiated testing of the pricing algorithm in 2010 to gauge whether competitors tracked its prices. Subsequently, Amazon would raise prices for products that were expected to be monitored by rival online retailers. When these competitors matched or increased their prices, Amazon would allegedly persist in selling the product at an inflated price, resulting in an excess profit of $1 billion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The FTC further claimed that Amazon paused the algorithm during its Prime Day and holiday shopping events to mitigate scrutiny. However, the lawsuit alleged that Amazon reactivated Project Nessie once public attention shifted elsewhere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The FTC's complaint also detailed Amazon's requirement for sellers under the Prime feature to use its logistics and delivery services, even when more cost-effective alternatives were available. The FTC contended that Amazon enforced this practice, even if sellers preferred to utilise other services that could also cater to customers from different platforms. The fees for Amazon's fulfilment services, charged to sellers, increased from 27 per cent in 2014 to 39.5 per cent in 2018, according to the FTC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to the allegations regarding pricing and seller practices, the complaint raised questions about Amazon's treatment of other major online stores, such as Walmart.com. The complaint noted that Amazon doesn't permit significant online retailers like Walmart.com to sell on its platform. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to the different treatment of Walmart.com compared to smaller sellers, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos cited the scale and competitive landscape as reasons for this differentiation. The complaint also mentioned that Amazon had allegedly discouraged Walmart from offering discounts to online shoppers who picked up their purchases from Walmart stores, although the details of this section remained heavily rewritten.&nbsp;</p>

<p><i>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</i></p>

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Amazon.com is facing allegations of using unlawful strategies to enhance its profits, including the implementation of an algorithm that inflated prices paid by U.

Amazon.com is facing allegations of using unlawful strategies to enhance its profits, including the implementation of an algorithm that inflated prices paid by U.S. households by over $1 billion, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC lawsuit, initially filed in September, revealed additional details in a less-redacted version made public on Thursday. This new version outlined Amazon's use of a "secret algorithm internally code-named 'Project Nessie' to identify specific products for which it predicts other online stores will follow Amazon's price increases." Amazon, boasting a vast online superstore with over 1 billion items, has been accused of utilising Project Nessie to extract over a billion dollars directly from American consumers. Amazon's spokesperson Tim Doyle refuted the FTC's characterisation of the pricing tool, emphasising that the company ceased using it several years ago. Doyle explained that Nessie aimed to prevent price matching from causing unsustainably low prices and insisted the tool was employed to maintain fair pricing practices. The FTC's complaint outlined how Amazon initiated testing of the pricing algorithm in 2010 to gauge whether competitors tracked its prices. Subsequently, Amazon would raise prices for products that were expected to be monitored by rival online retailers. When these competitors matched or increased their prices, Amazon would allegedly persist in selling the product at an inflated price, resulting in an excess profit of $1 billion. The FTC further claimed that Amazon paused the algorithm during its Prime Day and holiday shopping events to mitigate scrutiny. However, the lawsuit alleged that Amazon reactivated Project Nessie once public attention shifted elsewhere. The FTC's complaint also detailed Amazon's requirement for sellers under the Prime feature to use its logistics and delivery services, even when more cost-effective alternatives were available. The FTC contended that Amazon enforced this practice, even if sellers preferred to utilise other services that could also cater to customers from different platforms. The fees for Amazon's fulfilment services, charged to sellers, increased from 27 per cent in 2014 to 39.5 per cent in 2018, according to the FTC. In addition to the allegations regarding pricing and seller practices, the complaint raised questions about Amazon's treatment of other major online stores, such as Walmart.com. The complaint noted that Amazon doesn't permit significant online retailers like Walmart.com to sell on its platform. In response to the different treatment of Walmart.com compared to smaller sellers, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos cited the scale and competitive landscape as reasons for this differentiation. The complaint also mentioned that Amazon had allegedly discouraged Walmart from offering discounts to online shoppers who picked up their purchases from Walmart stores, although the details of this section remained heavily rewritten. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Amazon accused of illegally boosting profits through secret algorithm

Donald Trump Jr, the former president's eldest son, on Wednesday told the judge in the civil fraud trial that threatens the family real estate business in New York that he had not been involved in the financial documents at the center of the prosecution.

Donald Trump's son Eric appears in court for testimony

<p>India and the United States share the goal of preventing the spread of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Middle East, said a senior State Department official, on Thursday (Nov 2). Washington also noted that the Israel-Hamas war would be an important topic of discussion during the 2+2 ministerial meeting in New Delhi next week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Indian capital for the 2+2 ministerial dialogue to meet Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among other officials to discuss the “global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific,” the state department had said previously.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken’s visit to India and conflict in Middle East</strong></h2>

<p>Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu told reporters that the 2+2 dialogue will be a key part of Blinken’s trip to Asia. He also said that the ministers will discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas as well as the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Washington’s top diplomat is expected to reach Israel on Friday following which he will travel to Jordan and South Korea before arriving in India on November 10 for the ministerial dialogue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“On Israel-Hamas, the Indian Government was direct in its condemnation of the Hamas terrorist attack and has also joined a chorus of nations, including the United States, that have called for sustained humanitarian access to Gaza,” said Lu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added, “With India, we share the goals of preventing this conflict from spreading, preserving stability in the Middle East, and advancing a two-state solution.”</p>

<p>This comes amid fears that Israel’s war with Hamas could expand and involve other militant groups and countries in the region. Notably, there has been a rise in attacks on Israeli forces by the Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Hezbollah said it mounted multiple strikes on Israeli army positions including its first using explosive drones. Israel has since retaliated with air strikes on southern Lebanon in a sharp escalation of violence, on Thursday (Nov 2).</p>

<h2><strong>Where do India and the US stand on Israel-Hamas war?</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to condemn Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7 and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/people-of-india-stand-by-israel-pm-modi-tells-netanyahu-in-call-644906">expressed solidarity</a> with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the war progressed, New Delhi also sent humanitarian aid to Gaza and recently called for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine&nbsp;at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UN General Assembly <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-adopts-resolution-calling-for-humanitarian-truce-between-israel-and-hamas-heres-what-happened-652178">recently adopted</a> the Jordanian resolution which called for a humanitarian truce amid the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-is-time-israel-urges-india-to-designate-hamas-as-terrorist-organisation-651337">'It is time...': Israel urges India to designate Hamas a terrorist organisation</a></strong></p>

<p>However, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-abstains-from-jordanian-led-unga-resolution-vote-that-didnt-mention-hamas-652157">India had abstained</a> from voting on the resolution and instead favoured the Canadian-led draft which called for humanitarian pauses and condemned Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US, which has backed Israel amid the war, has recently supported the idea of “humanitarian pauses” in fighting. “A humanitarian pause…is temporary, localized and focused,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.</p>

<p>“Focused on a particular objective or objectives, humanitarian aid in, people out,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India and the United States share the goal of preventing the spread of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Middle East, said a senior State Department official, on Thursday (Nov 2).

India and the United States share the goal of preventing the spread of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Middle East, said a senior State Department official, on Thursday (Nov 2). Washington also noted that the Israel-Hamas war would be an important topic of discussion during the 2+2 ministerial meeting in New Delhi next week. This comes ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Indian capital for the 2+2 ministerial dialogue to meet Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among other officials to discuss the “global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific,” the state department had said previously. Blinken’s visit to India and conflict in Middle East Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu told reporters that the 2+2 dialogue will be a key part of Blinken’s trip to Asia. He also said that the ministers will discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas as well as the war in Ukraine. Washington’s top diplomat is expected to reach Israel on Friday following which he will travel to Jordan and South Korea before arriving in India on November 10 for the ministerial dialogue. “On Israel-Hamas, the Indian Government was direct in its condemnation of the Hamas terrorist attack and has also joined a chorus of nations, including the United States, that have called for sustained humanitarian access to Gaza,” said Lu. ALSO READ | China to be focus? Blinken, Austin to meet Jaishankar, Rajnath in Delhi next week He added, “With India, we share the goals of preventing this conflict from spreading, preserving stability in the Middle East, and advancing a two-state solution.” This comes amid fears that Israel’s war with Hamas could expand and involve other militant groups and countries in the region. Notably, there has been a rise in attacks on Israeli forces by the Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah said it mounted multiple strikes on Israeli army positions including its first using explosive drones. Israel has since retaliated with air strikes on southern Lebanon in a sharp escalation of violence, on Thursday (Nov 2). Where do India and the US stand on Israel-Hamas war? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to condemn Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7 and expressed solidarity with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. As the war progressed, New Delhi also sent humanitarian aid to Gaza and recently called for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UN General Assembly recently adopted the Jordanian resolution which called for a humanitarian truce amid the war. ALSO READ | 'It is time...': Israel urges India to designate Hamas a terrorist organisation However, India had abstained from voting on the resolution and instead favoured the Canadian-led draft which called for humanitarian pauses and condemned Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel. The US, which has backed Israel amid the war, has recently supported the idea of “humanitarian pauses” in fighting. “A humanitarian pause…is temporary, localized and focused,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. “Focused on a particular objective or objectives, humanitarian aid in, people out,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

India and US share goal of preventing spread of conflict in Middle East: State department

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