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After some beach closures and tense hours over hundreds of black balls washing up on Australian sea shores, the mystery appears to have been solved.

Earlier reported to be the result of a possible oil spill in the ocean or even speculated as dinosaur eggs, the black objects have now been identified as tar balls, reports said on Wednesday (Oct 16).

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A tar ball is a hardened blob of petroleum. It can form naturally or as a result of oil spills and after floating in the waters for long periods of time. They are considered a pollutant.&nbsp;

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Local news channel 9 News reported that Randwick City Council determined after tests that the objects were tar balls.

The council said preliminary test results from samples collected on Tuesday showed the balls were a hydrocarbon-based pollutant consistent with the makeup of tar balls, as was suspected, News.co.au said in an update.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said council staff were working to remove the balls from the beaches. 
 
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"Our community is rightfully very protective of our natural environment and this has been a very concerning incident," 9 News&nbsp;quoted Parker as saying.

Since Tuesday when the balls were first noticed by lifeguards in Sydney's iconic Coogee beach, authorities had closed access to it, as well as the nearby Gordons Bay beach. Both beaches remained closed as of&nbsp;Wednesday evening.

Cleaning crews are at work to clear the debris.

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After some beach closures and tense hours over hundreds of black balls washing up on Australian sea shores, the mystery appears to have been solved. Earlier reported to be the result of a possible oil spill in the ocean or even speculated as dinosaur eggs, the black objects have now been identified as tar balls, reports said on Wednesday (Oct 16).

After some beach closures and tense hours over hundreds of black balls washing up on Australian sea shores, the mystery appears to have been solved. Earlier reported to be the result of a possible oil spill in the ocean or even speculated as dinosaur eggs, the black objects have now been identified as tar balls, reports said on Wednesday (Oct 16). Watch: Oil spill in Trinidad & Tobago; 10 miles of coastline affected due to oil spillage × A tar ball is a hardened blob of petroleum. It can form naturally or as a result of oil spills and after floating in the waters for long periods of time. They are considered a pollutant. Also read: In pics | Singapore intensifies clean up as rare oil spill prompts closure of public beach Local news channel 9 News reported that Randwick City Council determined after tests that the objects were tar balls. The council said preliminary test results from samples collected on Tuesday showed the balls were a hydrocarbon-based pollutant consistent with the makeup of tar balls, as was suspected, News.co.au said in an update. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said council staff were working to remove the balls from the beaches. Also read: Typhoon Gaemi: Oil tanker and cargo ship sink, huge oil spill risk in Manila Bay "Our community is rightfully very protective of our natural environment and this has been a very concerning incident," 9 News quoted Parker as saying. Since Tuesday when the balls were first noticed by lifeguards in Sydney's iconic Coogee beach, authorities had closed access to it, as well as the nearby Gordons Bay beach. Both beaches remained closed as of Wednesday evening. Cleaning crews are at work to clear the debris. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia solves mystery of black balls washing up after two Sydney beaches closed. Here is what they are

Donald Trump on Tuesday (Oct 15) alleged that the Democratic Party's 2024 US Election nomination "was stolen" from President Joe Biden and that there was a division among the Democratic Party leaders.&nbsp;

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Speaking during a visit to Atlanta, Trump, the former US President and Republican presidential nominee, remarked, "They did something to Biden that was amazing. They stole the election from him."

Trump said he was not a fan of Biden, but that Democrats "took it (the nomination) away like candy from a baby." However, he did not name anyone specifically.

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"I mean, I'm not a fan of Biden, who could be? But they stole the election. They took it away like candy from a baby. And and he's angry. And they're all angry. They're angry as hell."

The Republican nominee also alleged that Biden doesn't like Trump's political rival and Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

"I think he likes me more than he likes her. Can you believe it?"

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Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid in July, endorsing Harris in his place. This happened amid political pressure after Biden's disastrous performance in the presidential debate against Trump.&nbsp;

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In the wake of a disastrous performance at the June 27 presidential debate, Biden had faced calls to step aside, from his own Democratic Party, media, and donors. Despite that, the leader stayed in the race for weeks. Ultimately, Biden decided to drop his campaign. Stepping aside, on July 21 he endorsed Harris for the race against the Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump on Tuesday (Oct 15) alleged that the Democratic Party's 2024 US Election nomination "was stolen" from President Joe Biden and that there was a division among the Democratic Party leaders.

Donald Trump on Tuesday (Oct 15) alleged that the Democratic Party's 2024 US Election nomination "was stolen" from President Joe Biden and that there was a division among the Democratic Party leaders. 'Like candy from a baby' Speaking during a visit to Atlanta, Trump, the former US President and Republican presidential nominee, remarked, "They did something to Biden that was amazing. They stole the election from him." Trump said he was not a fan of Biden, but that Democrats "took it (the nomination) away like candy from a baby." However, he did not name anyone specifically. Also read | Trump dodges questions about his friendship with Putin, says 'I don't comment on that'—what is he hiding? "I mean, I'm not a fan of Biden, who could be? But they stole the election. They took it away like candy from a baby. And and he's angry. And they're all angry. They're angry as hell." The Republican nominee also alleged that Biden doesn't like Trump's political rival and Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris. "I think he likes me more than he likes her. Can you believe it?" Why did Biden abandon the White House race? Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid in July, endorsing Harris in his place. This happened amid political pressure after Biden's disastrous performance in the presidential debate against Trump. Also read | North Carolina Lt Gov Mark Robinson sues CNN over 'Black Nazi' report, alleges 'smear campaign' In the wake of a disastrous performance at the June 27 presidential debate, Biden had faced calls to step aside, from his own Democratic Party, media, and donors. Despite that, the leader stayed in the race for weeks. Ultimately, Biden decided to drop his campaign. Stepping aside, on July 21 he endorsed Harris for the race against the Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump claims Democrats 'stole' election nomination from Biden: 'Like candy from a baby'

One in seven Australian adults, including one in five women, have been victims of stalking in Australia, according to a shocking report released by the conuntry's statitics department on Wednesday (Oct 16).

The Australian Bureau of Statistc (ABS) found in its 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey (PSS) that 2.7 million adults in the country faced some sort of stalking since the age of 15.&nbsp;

This includes one in 15 men, ABS said in a release, adding that women are eight times more likely to be stalked by a male than a female.&nbsp;

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Particularly at risk are young women, students, those living on rent and those under financial stress, it noted.

In the last 10 years, one million women reported being stalked, mostly by men they knew, with 78 per cent of them stalked by an acquaintance.&nbsp;

Out of these, 45 per cent were current or former partners.

“Half of the women who were stalked by a male intimate partner were assaulted or threatened with assault by that same partner,” said&nbsp;William Milne, ABS head of crime and justice statistics.

Th stalking behaviours included unwanted online or phone contact (78 per cent), loitering near the victim's location (60 per cent), and following or tracking them (53 per cent), ABS said in the release.&nbsp;

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At least half of the women said the stalking went on for more than a year, while 115,900 women said the it lasted more than three years.&nbsp;

The study found that stalking is affecting the victims' social, home and work life, with 83 per cent reporting that at least one area of their life was impacted.

<h2>What is stalking?</h2>

As per ABS definition, stalking involves various behaviours, such as loitering and following with intention to cause fear or distress. To be classified as stalking, more than one type of behaviour had to occur, or the same type of behaviour in more than one occasion, as ABS.

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Following or tracking could include being watched in person, using electronic tracking devices like GPS tracking system, spyware or hacked or accessed email, social media or other online account without consent, said the release.

Inappropriate online posting and impersonation includes sharing on the internet some offensive or unwanted messages, images or personal information with aim to damage the victim's reputation, it said.

(With inputs from agencies)

One in seven Australian adults, including one in five women, have been victims of stalking in Australia, according to a shocking report released by the conuntry's statitics department on Wednesday (Oct 16).

One in seven Australian adults, including one in five women, have been victims of stalking in Australia, according to a shocking report released by the conuntry's statitics department on Wednesday (Oct 16). The Australian Bureau of Statistc (ABS) found in its 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey (PSS) that 2.7 million adults in the country faced some sort of stalking since the age of 15. This includes one in 15 men, ABS said in a release, adding that women are eight times more likely to be stalked by a male than a female. Watch: Gravitas: Man stalks woman from his plane × Particularly at risk are young women, students, those living on rent and those under financial stress, it noted. In the last 10 years, one million women reported being stalked, mostly by men they knew, with 78 per cent of them stalked by an acquaintance. Out of these, 45 per cent were current or former partners. “Half of the women who were stalked by a male intimate partner were assaulted or threatened with assault by that same partner,” said William Milne, ABS head of crime and justice statistics. Th stalking behaviours included unwanted online or phone contact (78 per cent), loitering near the victim's location (60 per cent), and following or tracking them (53 per cent), ABS said in the release. Also read: Michael Slater, ex-Australia opener, arrested over 19 charges related to assault and stalking At least half of the women said the stalking went on for more than a year, while 115,900 women said the it lasted more than three years. The study found that stalking is affecting the victims' social, home and work life, with 83 per cent reporting that at least one area of their life was impacted. What is stalking? As per ABS definition, stalking involves various behaviours, such as loitering and following with intention to cause fear or distress. To be classified as stalking, more than one type of behaviour had to occur, or the same type of behaviour in more than one occasion, as ABS. Also read: Kolkata horror: Accused Sanjay Roy stalked victim earlier; CBI investigating broken door bolt of seminar hall Following or tracking could include being watched in person, using electronic tracking devices like GPS tracking system, spyware or hacked or accessed email, social media or other online account without consent, said the release. Inappropriate online posting and impersonation includes sharing on the internet some offensive or unwanted messages, images or personal information with aim to damage the victim's reputation, it said. (With inputs from agencies)

One in 5 women, and one in 7 adults were stalked in this country, shocking data reveals

Just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the idea of a ceasefire in Lebanon the Israeli military launched strikes in South Beirut. Several explosions were heard in the capital and fumes of black smoke could be seen bellowing between buildings. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Crisis: US Raises Concerns With Israel Over Bombing Campaign Of Beirut

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed.

It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through. That happened because of Taiwan's insistence that a government entity must have a majority stake in any potential joint venture.

Taiwan has a war chest of $10 billion for developing a space industry that includes the satellite internet network. Part of that is for putting&nbsp;its first communications satellite into space, which is expected to happen&nbsp;by 2026.

Taiwan's satellite internet defence has been in the works for several years now and will be operational by the end of October.&nbsp;

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The democratic nation's main telecom firm Chunghwa said that the coverage will be provided in collaboration with a UK-European company Eutelsat OneWeb, for which a deal was signed in 2023, The Guardian reported.

The low earth orbit satellite or LEO internet service will be able to provide 24-hour coverage by the end of October and commercial access is expected to follow soon, according to Chungwa co-president Alex Chien cited in the report.

Taiwan, a democratically governed island, is seen by China as a breakaway region that should be annexed back to the mainland, by force if needed.

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A technology powerhouse, Taiwan has faced intense and consistent cyber attacks from China.

This is in addition to other threatening actions from China&nbsp;including its fighter jets violating Taiwan air space.

According to official data released on Tuesday (Oct 15), Taiwan spotted 153 Chinese military aircraft around its skies after China held military drills near the island.

The intimidation follows warnings from Beijing that it would crush any attempts at independence after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te vowed to resist annexation attempts.&nbsp;

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The satellite internet service will utilise low earth orbit satellites, which are above the Earth in a range of 200 and 2,000 kilometres.&nbsp;

There are thousands of LEO satellites, more than half of which are operated by Musk's Starlink.

(With inputs from agencies)

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed. It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through.

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed. It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through. That happened because of Taiwan's insistence that a government entity must have a majority stake in any potential joint venture. Taiwan has a war chest of $10 billion for developing a space industry that includes the satellite internet network. Part of that is for putting its first communications satellite into space, which is expected to happen by 2026. Taiwan's satellite internet defence has been in the works for several years now and will be operational by the end of October. Watch: China-Taiwan Tensions: What Happens If China Invades Taiwan? × The democratic nation's main telecom firm Chunghwa said that the coverage will be provided in collaboration with a UK-European company Eutelsat OneWeb, for which a deal was signed in 2023, The Guardian reported. The low earth orbit satellite or LEO internet service will be able to provide 24-hour coverage by the end of October and commercial access is expected to follow soon, according to Chungwa co-president Alex Chien cited in the report. Taiwan, a democratically governed island, is seen by China as a breakaway region that should be annexed back to the mainland, by force if needed. Also read: Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons over strait, accuses Beijing of 'psychological warfare' ahead of elections A technology powerhouse, Taiwan has faced intense and consistent cyber attacks from China. This is in addition to other threatening actions from China including its fighter jets violating Taiwan air space. According to official data released on Tuesday (Oct 15), Taiwan spotted 153 Chinese military aircraft around its skies after China held military drills near the island. The intimidation follows warnings from Beijing that it would crush any attempts at independence after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te vowed to resist annexation attempts. Also read: Taiwan President Lai vows to resist annexation amid China's growing pressure The satellite internet service will utilise low earth orbit satellites, which are above the Earth in a range of 200 and 2,000 kilometres. There are thousands of LEO satellites, more than half of which are operated by Musk's Starlink. (With inputs from agencies)

China might kill Taiwan's internet in case of an attack, but Taipei has a plan B. Here it is

India's External Affairs Minister is in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts the their 23rd SCO Summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch to know more.

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Nearly three million people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war in a still-growing exodus, the UN warned, with 25,000 fleeing to neighbouring Chad in the first week of October alone.

Mamadou Dian Balde, the UN's Sudan regional refugee coordinator, told AFP that the three-million mark will likely be crossed in the next two to three weeks.

That the figure is approaching three million is a "disaster" directly linked to the increasing brutality of the conflict, he said in an interview on Tuesday during his visit to Geneva this week.

War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.

Both sides have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians and blocking humanitarian aid.

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The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and some 26 million people facing severe food insecurity, with famine declared in the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's western Darfur region.

Some 11.3 million people have been forced to flee, including nearly 2.95 million who have fled across the country's borders, according to the latest figures from UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.

<h2>- Strain on Chad -</h2>

In a sign of the worsening conflict in Darfur, some 25,000 people -- 80 percent of whom were women and children -- crossed into eastern Chad in the first week of October, a record number for a single week in 2024.

And more than 20,270 crossed into Chad in the whole of September.

Chad is host to 681,944 Sudanese refugees -- more than any other country.

However, it is also one of the poorest countries on Earth and is lacking the basic services to accommodate such numbers, said Balde, while highlighting the generosity shown by Chadians towards their fleeing neighbours.

"When we see 25,000 arriving, it's enormous," he said.

He called for greater support from international donors.&nbsp;

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A UN appeal for $1.51 billion to support Sudanese refugees and their hosts in the region through the end of the year remains just 27-percent funded.

"It's not enough, because the number of refugees continues to grow," said Balde, who also serves as the UNHCR's East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes regional director.

Balde said he expected "very unfortunately, in the coming weeks, to have many more refugees in Chad", due to both the conflict intensifying in Darfur and the drop in water levels as the rainy season ends.

<h2>- Aid still limited -</h2>

With the drier conditions, the UN hopes to be able to deliver more aid to Sudan -- if the parties to the conflict allow it.

Several rounds of negotiation efforts have so far failed to end the fighting.

In late August, following talks outside Geneva convened by the United States, the two factions committed to ensuring safe and unhindered access for humanitarians along two key corridors.

"This has helped us save lives," but "not all the commitments made have been respected" -- and the flow of aid remains "limited", said Balde, deploring the persistent "barriers at the administrative level".

In Geneva for the UNHCR's annual executive committee meeting, he chaired a discussion on Sudan, during which he asked for support to help Sudanese refugees get into the jobs market and thereby reduce their reliance on humanitarian assistance.

"We are asking development actors to mobilise to complement" such aid, he explained, while stressing the need for peace in Sudan.

Balde warned it would be "a big mistake" to think the flow of displaced people will be limited to Sudan and the wider region.

"There are more and more who are coming towards Italy, Europe and southern Africa", and "there are some who will go towards the Gulf countries too", he said.

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Nearly three million people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war in a still-growing exodus, the UN warned, with 25,000 fleeing to neighbouring Chad in the first week of October alone.

Nearly three million people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war in a still-growing exodus, the UN warned, with 25,000 fleeing to neighbouring Chad in the first week of October alone. Mamadou Dian Balde, the UN's Sudan regional refugee coordinator, told AFP that the three-million mark will likely be crossed in the next two to three weeks. That the figure is approaching three million is a "disaster" directly linked to the increasing brutality of the conflict, he said in an interview on Tuesday during his visit to Geneva this week. War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Both sides have been accused of war crimes, including targeting civilians and blocking humanitarian aid. Also Read | Joe Biden said ‘18 of the 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars' in major revelation The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and some 26 million people facing severe food insecurity, with famine declared in the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's western Darfur region. Some 11.3 million people have been forced to flee, including nearly 2.95 million who have fled across the country's borders, according to the latest figures from UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. - Strain on Chad - In a sign of the worsening conflict in Darfur, some 25,000 people -- 80 percent of whom were women and children -- crossed into eastern Chad in the first week of October, a record number for a single week in 2024. And more than 20,270 crossed into Chad in the whole of September. Chad is host to 681,944 Sudanese refugees -- more than any other country. However, it is also one of the poorest countries on Earth and is lacking the basic services to accommodate such numbers, said Balde, while highlighting the generosity shown by Chadians towards their fleeing neighbours. "When we see 25,000 arriving, it's enormous," he said. He called for greater support from international donors. Also Read | Biden says Israel must improve Gaza's humanitarian situation in 30 days A UN appeal for $1.51 billion to support Sudanese refugees and their hosts in the region through the end of the year remains just 27-percent funded. "It's not enough, because the number of refugees continues to grow," said Balde, who also serves as the UNHCR's East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes regional director. Balde said he expected "very unfortunately, in the coming weeks, to have many more refugees in Chad", due to both the conflict intensifying in Darfur and the drop in water levels as the rainy season ends. - Aid still limited - With the drier conditions, the UN hopes to be able to deliver more aid to Sudan -- if the parties to the conflict allow it. Several rounds of negotiation efforts have so far failed to end the fighting. In late August, following talks outside Geneva convened by the United States, the two factions committed to ensuring safe and unhindered access for humanitarians along two key corridors. "This has helped us save lives," but "not all the commitments made have been respected" -- and the flow of aid remains "limited", said Balde, deploring the persistent "barriers at the administrative level". In Geneva for the UNHCR's annual executive committee meeting, he chaired a discussion on Sudan, during which he asked for support to help Sudanese refugees get into the jobs market and thereby reduce their reliance on humanitarian assistance. "We are asking development actors to mobilise to complement" such aid, he explained, while stressing the need for peace in Sudan. Balde warned it would be "a big mistake" to think the flow of displaced people will be limited to Sudan and the wider region. "There are more and more who are coming towards Italy, Europe and southern Africa", and "there are some who will go towards the Gulf countries too", he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Escalating Sudan bloodshed increases refugee surge into Chad

Indian shoppers flock to Dubai for gold due to lower prices, tax advantages, and a wider variety of designs compared to India. Dubai’s reputation for high-quality gold, along with a tax-free shopping experience, makes it a popular destination for gold buyers from India, especially during festivals and wedding seasons.

Why Indian Shoppers Flock To Dubai Gold

Hispanic voters in the US have always favoured Democrats over Republicans. But that may not be the case with the current Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris. Polls have revealed that Harris is performing poorly among Latino voters than any Democratic candidate since 2004. On the other hand, GOP candidate Donald Trump is having an impressive run, with more and more Hispanics now giving thumbs up to his anti-immigration rhetoric.

Working-class voters as well as younger men in the Hispanic community now prefer Trump over Harris, polls show.

<h2>‘Que mala’ Harris</h2>

With the Hispanic voters in mind, Trump’s host in Las Vegas and the multimillionaire president of Goya Foods, Bob Unanue recently coined a new term for the US vice president: “que mala” Harris. In Spanish, ‘que mala’ means “so bad.”

“Under Kamala — que mala … I don’t say that to get a buzz or as an insult, it’s reality. She is bad for this country, she is bad for Latinos,” said Unanue.

<h2>What polls reveal</h2>

Pew Research Center in early July found that support for both Trump and President Joe Biden, before he dropped out, among the Hispanic community stood at 36 per cent each, whereas 24 per cent backed Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Now that Kennedy has ended his campaign, Kamala Harris’&nbsp;support base has widened to 57 per cent, against Trump’s 39 per cent.

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But a major sign of Harris’&nbsp;trouble is that her support among Hispanics remains much lower than what Biden had in 2020. In that election, 61 per cent of the Latino vote was for Biden and 36 per cent for Trump.

<h2>Why do Hispanics matter?</h2>

There are more than 36 million registered Hispanic voters in the US.

They constitute nearly 15 per cent of all voters in the US. Their number has increased substantially, by four million to be precise, since the 2020 elections.

<h2>Trump rises high in betting market</h2>

The US presidential election is now just three weeks away, and Trump has his largest lead over Harris in betting odds.

Prediction sites such as BetOnline, Polymarket, PredictIt, and Kalshi are putting their money on Trump’s victory now.

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Kalshi platform showed Trump had a 54 per cent chance of winning the presidential election with Harris at 46 per cent as of Monday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hispanic voters in the US have always favoured Democrats over Republicans. But that may not be the case with the current Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris.

Hispanic voters in the US have always favoured Democrats over Republicans. But that may not be the case with the current Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris. Polls have revealed that Harris is performing poorly among Latino voters than any Democratic candidate since 2004. On the other hand, GOP candidate Donald Trump is having an impressive run, with more and more Hispanics now giving thumbs up to his anti-immigration rhetoric. Working-class voters as well as younger men in the Hispanic community now prefer Trump over Harris, polls show. ‘Que mala’ Harris With the Hispanic voters in mind, Trump’s host in Las Vegas and the multimillionaire president of Goya Foods, Bob Unanue recently coined a new term for the US vice president: “que mala” Harris. In Spanish, ‘que mala’ means “so bad.” “Under Kamala — que mala … I don’t say that to get a buzz or as an insult, it’s reality. She is bad for this country, she is bad for Latinos,” said Unanue. What polls reveal Pew Research Center in early July found that support for both Trump and President Joe Biden, before he dropped out, among the Hispanic community stood at 36 per cent each, whereas 24 per cent backed Robert F Kennedy Jr. Now that Kennedy has ended his campaign, Kamala Harris’ support base has widened to 57 per cent, against Trump’s 39 per cent. Also read: US Presidential Election 2024: What key issues are driving the polls? Where do Harris and Trump stand on them? But a major sign of Harris’ trouble is that her support among Hispanics remains much lower than what Biden had in 2020. In that election, 61 per cent of the Latino vote was for Biden and 36 per cent for Trump. Why do Hispanics matter? There are more than 36 million registered Hispanic voters in the US. They constitute nearly 15 per cent of all voters in the US. Their number has increased substantially, by four million to be precise, since the 2020 elections. Trump rises high in betting market The US presidential election is now just three weeks away, and Trump has his largest lead over Harris in betting odds. Prediction sites such as BetOnline, Polymarket, PredictIt, and Kalshi are putting their money on Trump’s victory now. Also read: Trump says he spoke to Israeli PM Netanyahu 'two days ago' amid rising tensions Kalshi platform showed Trump had a 54 per cent chance of winning the presidential election with Harris at 46 per cent as of Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

Hispanics played key role in Biden’s 2020 win. Now they are tilting towards Trump

As Israel battles the Hezbollah group, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in a public rift with French President Emmanuel Macron. The spat began with when Macron upped the pressure on Israel to abide by UN's decisions. He told his cabinet that Netanyahu must not forget that Israel was created by a decision of the United Nations. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Netanyahu Tells Macron He Opposes 'Unilateral Ceasefire' In Lebanon

India's External Affairs Minister is in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts the their 23rd SCO Summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch in for more details!

SCO Summit In Pakistan: EAM S Jaishankar 1st Indian FM To Visit Pak In A Decade

North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has sued CNN over the network's claims that the leader posted explicit sexual and racial comments on a pornography site. At a press conference on Tuesday (Oct 15), Robinson characterised the network’s reporting as a "high-tech lynching," and said that the allegations were false and politically motivated.

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Robinson's lawsuit comes less than a month after a CNN report that detailed explicit posts allegedly made by Robinson on a pornography website called "Nude Africa."&nbsp;

In these posts, he purportedly referred to himself as a "black NAZI," and said he preferred Adolf Hitler over the-then-President Barack Obama and made derogatory comments about Martin Luther King Jr., describing him as "worse than a maggot."&nbsp;

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These revelations have led several Republican officials, including Donald Trump, to distance themselves from Robinson.

In its reporting, CNN stated that Robinson used his full name and an email address consistent with his long-standing online activity to post the graphic content on the Nude Africa site. The network noted that it shared only a "small portion" of Robinson's comments due to their graphic nature, leading to widespread outrage and concern among voters and political figures alike.

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Fighting back, Robinson's legal team claimed that the email address cited by CNN as linked to the porn site had been compromised.&nbsp;

The lawsuit argues that CNN published the report "chose to publish despite knowing or recklessly disregarding that Lt. Gov. Robinson's data — including his name, date of birth, passwords, and the email address supposedly associated with the Nude Africa account — were previously compromised by multiple data breaches".

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Robinson's lead attorney, Jesse Binnall, as per Al Jazeera, added that "Lt. Gov. Robinson has always said that these allegations are completely false. Our investigation has shown that he's quite frankly right about that."

Meanwhile, Robinson labelled the report "political interference" of the worst kind in the state's history, particularly with the November 5 election approaching.

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According to reports, Robinson is currently trailing his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, in the North Carolina polls by a significant margin.

Polls have indicated that Robinson is losing ground to Stein, North Carolina's sitting attorney general. Early in-person voting in the state begins on Thursday, with over 50,000 absentee ballots already submitted.

(With inputs from agencies)

North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has sued CNN over the network's claims that the leader posted explicit sexual and racial comments on a pornography site.

North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has sued CNN over the network's claims that the leader posted explicit sexual and racial comments on a pornography site. At a press conference on Tuesday (Oct 15), Robinson characterised the network’s reporting as a "high-tech lynching," and said that the allegations were false and politically motivated. CNN's 'Black Nazi' report Robinson's lawsuit comes less than a month after a CNN report that detailed explicit posts allegedly made by Robinson on a pornography website called "Nude Africa." In these posts, he purportedly referred to himself as a "black NAZI," and said he preferred Adolf Hitler over the-then-President Barack Obama and made derogatory comments about Martin Luther King Jr., describing him as "worse than a maggot." Also read | Trump dodges questions about his friendship with Putin, says 'I don't comment on that'—what is he hiding? These revelations have led several Republican officials, including Donald Trump, to distance themselves from Robinson. In its reporting, CNN stated that Robinson used his full name and an email address consistent with his long-standing online activity to post the graphic content on the Nude Africa site. The network noted that it shared only a "small portion" of Robinson's comments due to their graphic nature, leading to widespread outrage and concern among voters and political figures alike. Robinson fights back Fighting back, Robinson's legal team claimed that the email address cited by CNN as linked to the porn site had been compromised. The lawsuit argues that CNN published the report "chose to publish despite knowing or recklessly disregarding that Lt. Gov. Robinson's data — including his name, date of birth, passwords, and the email address supposedly associated with the Nude Africa account — were previously compromised by multiple data breaches". Also read | 'Too much, too late': Georgia judge temporarily halts controversial ballot hand-counting rule Robinson's lead attorney, Jesse Binnall, as per Al Jazeera, added that "Lt. Gov. Robinson has always said that these allegations are completely false. Our investigation has shown that he's quite frankly right about that." Meanwhile, Robinson labelled the report "political interference" of the worst kind in the state's history, particularly with the November 5 election approaching. Robinson and North Carolina polls According to reports, Robinson is currently trailing his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, in the North Carolina polls by a significant margin. Polls have indicated that Robinson is losing ground to Stein, North Carolina's sitting attorney general. Early in-person voting in the state begins on Thursday, with over 50,000 absentee ballots already submitted. (With inputs from agencies)

North Carolina Lt Gov Mark Robinson sues CNN over 'Black Nazi' report, alleges 'smear campaign'

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Myanmar Rebels are making advances in a Northern Shan State. Ethnic armed groups of Myanmar have now taken control of key strategic points for trade with China. Watch in for more details!

Myanmar Rebels Make Advances In North

The diplomatic row between India and Canada has escalated. On Monday (Oct 14), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Indian government was attacking him personally and the integrity of his government over&nbsp;Ottawa’s move to link the death of a Sikh separatist leader last year to New Delhi.&nbsp;

In West Asia, the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers would&nbsp;maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal.&nbsp;This development came as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people.

In other news from around the world, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris slammed her election rival Donald Trump by calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States (US).

Click on the headlines to read more:

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday (Oct 14) that the Indian government was “attacking me” personally and the integrity of the government of Canada over Ottawa’s move to link the death of a Sikh separatist leader last year to New Delhi.&nbsp;

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United Nations peacekeepers will maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday (Oct 14). This comes as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people.

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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday (Oct 14) took aim at her political rival Donald Trump calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States, portraying him as a threat to democracy over his talk of using the military domestically.&nbsp;

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India's Election Commission (EC) will announce the schedule of the assembly elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand later on Tuesday (Oct 15), the news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;Officials of the EC will hold a press conference at 3.30 pm IST to announce the schedule of the elections.

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The diplomatic row between India and Canada has escalated. On Monday (Oct 14), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Indian government was attacking him personally and the integrity of his government over Ottawa’s move to link the death of a Sikh separatist leader last year to New Delhi.

The diplomatic row between India and Canada has escalated. On Monday (Oct 14), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Indian government was attacking him personally and the integrity of his government over Ottawa’s move to link the death of a Sikh separatist leader last year to New Delhi. In West Asia, the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers would maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal. This development came as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people. In other news from around the world, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris slammed her election rival Donald Trump by calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States (US). Click on the headlines to read more: Trudeau says India ‘attacking’ me personally; Canada police allege New Delhi-Bishnoi gang collaboration Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday (Oct 14) that the Indian government was “attacking me” personally and the integrity of the government of Canada over Ottawa’s move to link the death of a Sikh separatist leader last year to New Delhi. UN peacekeepers refuse to evacuate as Israeli airstrike kills at least 21 in North Lebanon United Nations peacekeepers will maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday (Oct 14). This comes as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people. Harris labels Trump 'unstable, unhinged' over 'enemy within' comment, puts him on big screen in Pennsylvania Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday (Oct 14) took aim at her political rival Donald Trump calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States, portraying him as a threat to democracy over his talk of using the military domestically. India's Election Commission to announce schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls today India's Election Commission (EC) will announce the schedule of the assembly elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand later on Tuesday (Oct 15), the news agency ANI reported. Officials of the EC will hold a press conference at 3.30 pm IST to announce the schedule of the elections. Watch | World DNA: Study says 1 in 4 adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD ×

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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday (Oct 14) took aim at her political rival Donald Trump calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States, portraying him as a threat to democracy over his talk of using the military domestically.&nbsp;

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Using her campaign rally in the political swing state Pennsylvania to once again cast Trump as a threat to democracy, Harris, in a rare move, showed a clip in which Trump could be heard telling supporters "Those people are more dangerous - the enemy from within - than Russia."

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Harris said the statement was evidence of Trump's instability, adding that he sees anyone who disagrees with him as the enemy.&nbsp;

"A second Trump term would be a huge risk for America, and dangerous. Donald Trump is increasingly unstable and unhinged," she warned.

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In a recent&nbsp;interview,&nbsp;Trump mentioned the "enemy from within" and suggested deploying the National Guard or military to handle internal threats on Election Day, despite not having the authority to do so — only the president has the authority.&nbsp;

In an interview on Sunday on the Fox News program "Sunday Morning Futures," he was asked if he expected "chaos" on election day (Nov 5).

To this, he cryptically replied,&nbsp;"I think the bigger problem is the enemy from within".

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"We have some very bad people. We have some sick people, radical left lunatics."

"It should be very easily handled by, if necessary, by National Guard, or if really necessary, by the military, because they can't let that happen," he added.

Harris pounced on this, warning voters of the risks a second Trump term would pose.

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Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground state, and Harris, as per Reuters, focused her 10th visit to the battleground state on a key voter group - Black men.&nbsp;

This comes as recent polls suggest some young Black voters are leaning towards Trump, raising concerns among Democrats. To appease the group, Harris has introduced new policies aimed at Black men, such as forgivable business loans up to $20,000, recreational marijuana legalisation, and access to emerging industries like cryptocurrency.

(With inputs from agencies)

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday (Oct 14) took aim at her political rival Donald Trump calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States, portraying him as a threat to democracy over his talk of using the military domestically.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday (Oct 14) took aim at her political rival Donald Trump calling out his ominous comments about the "enemy within" the United States, portraying him as a threat to democracy over his talk of using the military domestically. Trump 'a threat to democracy' Using her campaign rally in the political swing state Pennsylvania to once again cast Trump as a threat to democracy, Harris, in a rare move, showed a clip in which Trump could be heard telling supporters "Those people are more dangerous - the enemy from within - than Russia." Also read | Trump pushes to move hush money case to federal court, cites presidential immunity Harris said the statement was evidence of Trump's instability, adding that he sees anyone who disagrees with him as the enemy. "A second Trump term would be a huge risk for America, and dangerous. Donald Trump is increasingly unstable and unhinged," she warned. The enemy within In a recent interview, Trump mentioned the "enemy from within" and suggested deploying the National Guard or military to handle internal threats on Election Day, despite not having the authority to do so — only the president has the authority. In an interview on Sunday on the Fox News program "Sunday Morning Futures," he was asked if he expected "chaos" on election day (Nov 5). To this, he cryptically replied, "I think the bigger problem is the enemy from within". Also read | US Presidential Election 2024: What key issues are driving the polls? Where do Harris and Trump stand on them? "We have some very bad people. We have some sick people, radical left lunatics." "It should be very easily handled by, if necessary, by National Guard, or if really necessary, by the military, because they can't let that happen," he added. Harris pounced on this, warning voters of the risks a second Trump term would pose. Black voters and Harris Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground state, and Harris, as per Reuters, focused her 10th visit to the battleground state on a key voter group - Black men. This comes as recent polls suggest some young Black voters are leaning towards Trump, raising concerns among Democrats. To appease the group, Harris has introduced new policies aimed at Black men, such as forgivable business loans up to $20,000, recreational marijuana legalisation, and access to emerging industries like cryptocurrency. (With inputs from agencies)

Harris labels Trump 'unstable, unhinged' over 'enemy within' comment, puts him on big screen in Pennsylvania

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter.

The Republican candidate held the rally in the swing state in an attempt to flip it from back to red after current US President Joe Biden won Arizona during the 2020 elections.

While Trump was discussing the large crowd size at the rally, a woman supporter shouted “Because we love you!”

Trump scanned the audience to spot the woman as the crowd cheered.

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“Where is that woman?” he inquired, pausing his speech. “Stand up!”

As Trump saw the woman he was stunned and exclaimed, “Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful.”&nbsp;

Trump went on further to compliment the woman, “Is she your wife? You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but if I did say that — my political career, you’re not allowed to say that. So I’m not allowed to call you a beautiful woman.”&nbsp;

He turned away for a moment then whispered, “But she is!”

The crowd applauded and erupted with laughter. Trump then made a remark to express his distaste for the ‘politically correct culture’.

“It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.”

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The former president then continued with his rally speech, during which he discussed several key topics.

Trump focused his rally discussion on border security issues and pledged to increase the border patrol staff by 10,000 agents if he is re-elected in the state. Additionally, he promised to ask Congress for a 10% raise in pay for border agents, with a $10,000 signing and retention bonus.

"We’re going to secure the border like never before," Trump told the audience.

According to the government data, nearly 7 million immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border under Biden’s government.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter.

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter. The Republican candidate held the rally in the swing state in an attempt to flip it from back to red after current US President Joe Biden won Arizona during the 2020 elections. While Trump was discussing the large crowd size at the rally, a woman supporter shouted “Because we love you!” Trump scanned the audience to spot the woman as the crowd cheered. Also read | Trump pushes to move hush money case to federal court, cites presidential immunity “Where is that woman?” he inquired, pausing his speech. “Stand up!” As Trump saw the woman he was stunned and exclaimed, “Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful.” Trump went on further to compliment the woman, “Is she your wife? You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but if I did say that — my political career, you’re not allowed to say that. So I’m not allowed to call you a beautiful woman.” He turned away for a moment then whispered, “But she is!” The crowd applauded and erupted with laughter. Trump then made a remark to express his distaste for the ‘politically correct culture’. “It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.” Also read | Trump is livid at his portrayal in new biopic The Apprentice, calls it a hatchet job; director says... The former president then continued with his rally speech, during which he discussed several key topics. Trump focused his rally discussion on border security issues and pledged to increase the border patrol staff by 10,000 agents if he is re-elected in the state. Additionally, he promised to ask Congress for a 10% raise in pay for border agents, with a $10,000 signing and retention bonus. "We’re going to secure the border like never before," Trump told the audience. According to the government data, nearly 7 million immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border under Biden’s government. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump pauses mid-rally to compliment a female supporter, remarks about 'politically correct culture'

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In a new political headache for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, some lawmakers from his own party have now started a campaign to unseat him to make way for new leadership. CBC News reported that more than a dozen Liberal Party MPs have signed a document, calling for a ‘change’. The report said that “at least” 20 MPs have signed the letter, without identifying the ruling party lawmakers.

According to reports, discontent against Trudeau’s leadership is on the rise in the Liberal Party after the party faced by-election losses in Montreal and Toronto.

Polls in the LaSalle-Emard-Verdun district of Montreal were conducted by Bloc Quebecois candidate Louis-Philippe Sauve, who received 28 per cent of the votes compared to 27.2 per cent cast for Liberal Party candidate Laura Palestini.

Criticism mounted as the liberal leader was travelling to an Asian country for a summit even as his party bit the dust back home.

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One MP who signed the document told CBC, "This is an insurance policy. We needed to act before the pressure from the PMO intensifies."

Earlier, Canadian media outlet Toronto Star reported that an effort was going on within the party to topple Trudeau, with “at least 30 to 40 MPs” willing to sign a letter calling for him to resign.

Notably, there are 153 Liberal Party lawmakers in Canada’s House of Commons. It means that the number of dissenting MPs is not going to dent Trudeau’s Prime ministership but it has harmed his reputation for sure.

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Reacting to the news reports, Canada Trade Minister Mary Ng said the effort by the ruling party MPs was “disappointing.”

She said she had full confidence in PM Trudeau’s leadership.

In September, the NDP party of Jagmeet Singh had withdrawn support from the Liberal Party, leaving the Trudeau government hanging by a thread.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new political headache for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, some lawmakers from his own party have now started a campaign to unseat him to make way for new leadership.

In a new political headache for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, some lawmakers from his own party have now started a campaign to unseat him to make way for new leadership. CBC News reported that more than a dozen Liberal Party MPs have signed a document, calling for a ‘change’. The report said that “at least” 20 MPs have signed the letter, without identifying the ruling party lawmakers. According to reports, discontent against Trudeau’s leadership is on the rise in the Liberal Party after the party faced by-election losses in Montreal and Toronto. Polls in the LaSalle-Emard-Verdun district of Montreal were conducted by Bloc Quebecois candidate Louis-Philippe Sauve, who received 28 per cent of the votes compared to 27.2 per cent cast for Liberal Party candidate Laura Palestini. Criticism mounted as the liberal leader was travelling to an Asian country for a summit even as his party bit the dust back home. Also read: ‘We have no faith...’: India recalls high commissioner, top diplomats to Canada as ties hit rock-bottom One MP who signed the document told CBC, "This is an insurance policy. We needed to act before the pressure from the PMO intensifies." Earlier, Canadian media outlet Toronto Star reported that an effort was going on within the party to topple Trudeau, with “at least 30 to 40 MPs” willing to sign a letter calling for him to resign. Notably, there are 153 Liberal Party lawmakers in Canada’s House of Commons. It means that the number of dissenting MPs is not going to dent Trudeau’s Prime ministership but it has harmed his reputation for sure. Also read: Trudeau says India ‘attacking’ me personally; Canada police allege New Delhi-Bishnoi gang collaboration Reacting to the news reports, Canada Trade Minister Mary Ng said the effort by the ruling party MPs was “disappointing.” She said she had full confidence in PM Trudeau’s leadership. In September, the NDP party of Jagmeet Singh had withdrawn support from the Liberal Party, leaving the Trudeau government hanging by a thread. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada PM Trudeau in hot soup as dozens of Liberal MPs launch effort to topple him

India's soaring food inflation is leaving school children hungry while the rich-poor divide widens. Nearly two years of high prices have shrunk lunch portions in government schools, where millions of impoverished students rely on meals to meet their basic nutritional needs.

Inflation Leaves India's Students Undernourished

United Nations peacekeepers will maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday (Oct 14). This comes as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people.

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In a statement, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, "The decision was made that UNIFIL would currently stay in all its positions in spite of the calls that were made by the Israel Defense Forces to vacate the positions that are in the vicinity of the Blue Line."

He said that the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has confirmed the plans,&nbsp;"I want to emphasise that this decision still remains."

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This comes as last week, in a series of incidents, five UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured. Following this, the UN Force accused Israeli forces accused Israeli troops of entering one of their positions by breaking through a gate.

The Israeli military, however, claimed that one of its tanks, while attempting to evacuate injured soldiers, "backed several meters into a UNIFIL post" while "under fire".

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Meanwhile, Israel, as per reports, expanded its targets in its war against the militant group Hezbollah and launched an airstrike on North Lebanon. The strike in the Christian-majority northern town of Aitou, as per health officials, killed at least 21 and injured eight others.

Projectiles were fired back across the border by the Hezbollah. The Israeli military reported that 115 projectiles fired by Hezbollah crossed from Lebanon into Israel.

Reuters citing the town's mayor Joseph Trad reports that the strike struck a house rented to displaced families.

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Israel has ordered the residents of 25 villages in south Lebanon to evacuate and move to areas north of the Awali River.

Even as the UN Security Council, on Monday, voiced strong concern for the peacekeepers in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Lebanon. He insisted it was "completely false" that Israeli forces targeted the UN force, UNIFIL, but said Israel would continue to attack the Iran-backed movement "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon – including Beirut".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United Nations peacekeepers will maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday (Oct 14). This comes as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people.

United Nations peacekeepers will maintain their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for their withdrawal, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday (Oct 14). This comes as Israel in an airstrike on Northern Lebanon killed at least 21 people. UNIFIL to stay In a statement, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, "The decision was made that UNIFIL would currently stay in all its positions in spite of the calls that were made by the Israel Defense Forces to vacate the positions that are in the vicinity of the Blue Line." He said that the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has confirmed the plans, "I want to emphasise that this decision still remains." Also read | Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers could be 'war crime'. What's United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon? This comes as last week, in a series of incidents, five UNIFIL peacekeepers were injured. Following this, the UN Force accused Israeli forces accused Israeli troops of entering one of their positions by breaking through a gate. The Israeli military, however, claimed that one of its tanks, while attempting to evacuate injured soldiers, "backed several meters into a UNIFIL post" while "under fire". Israel attacks North Lebanon Meanwhile, Israel, as per reports, expanded its targets in its war against the militant group Hezbollah and launched an airstrike on North Lebanon. The strike in the Christian-majority northern town of Aitou, as per health officials, killed at least 21 and injured eight others. Projectiles were fired back across the border by the Hezbollah. The Israeli military reported that 115 projectiles fired by Hezbollah crossed from Lebanon into Israel. Reuters citing the town's mayor Joseph Trad reports that the strike struck a house rented to displaced families. Also read | Gaza war: 15 killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter Israel has ordered the residents of 25 villages in south Lebanon to evacuate and move to areas north of the Awali River. Even as the UN Security Council, on Monday, voiced strong concern for the peacekeepers in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Lebanon. He insisted it was "completely false" that Israeli forces targeted the UN force, UNIFIL, but said Israel would continue to attack the Iran-backed movement "without mercy, everywhere in Lebanon – including Beirut". (With inputs from agencies)

UN peacekeepers refuse to evacuate as Israeli airstrike kills at least 21 in North Lebanon

Official campaigning for the October 27 general election began in Japan on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks a new mandate and to rebuild public trust in politics, which has been harmed by a slush funds scandal engulfing his ruling party.

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