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Biden Announces $425M Military Aid Package for Ukraine Amid Renewed Push for NATO Support Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Joe Biden discussed boosting security assistance to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, unveiling a new $425 million military aid package. The White House stated the package includes air defense systems, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical supplies. In a message on Telegram, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Biden, both chambers of Congress, and the American public for their continued support. He revealed that the two leaders also discussed Kyiv’s newly outlined five-point “victory plan,” which Zelensky had presented to Ukraine’s…

Polls indicate Kamala Harris is losing momentum against Donald Trump as the U.S. presidential election draws near. With just weeks remaining until Election Day, multiple surveys show Harris’s earlier advantage shrinking or vanishing entirely. On Sunday, three newly released polls reflected the tightening race. According to an NBC News poll, both candidates are now tied at 48 percent, a significant shift from Harris’s five-point lead in the same survey last month. Meanwhile, the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll gives Harris a narrow edge at 50 percent to Trump’s 48 percent, down from 52 percent to 46 percent in the previous month.…

(CNN) A Hezbollah drone strike on a military base in central-northern Israel has killed four Israeli soldiers and injured more than 60 people, according to first responders and the Israeli military. The attack, which occurred late Sunday local time, marks one of the deadliest assaults on Israel since the war began last October. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) launched by Hezbollah targeted an army base near Binyamina, a town located about 40 miles north of Tel Aviv and close to the Lebanese border. In addition to the four soldiers killed, seven others sustained…

(CNN) The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system has been deployed in the Middle East before, including to Israel during a 2019 exercise, according to Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder. However, the decision to send additional US troops to Israel is particularly significant given the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, as the region braces for the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran, which could further escalate the conflict. A US defense official confirmed that around 100 American troops are being deployed to Israel to operate the…

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Pioneering AI-Driven Protein Design LONDON: On Wednesday, three scientists who revolutionized the ability to predict and engineer proteins—the essential components of life—were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Their groundbreaking work, which harnessed advanced technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), is set to reshape drug development and other scientific fields. The Nobel Prize was awarded to David Baker (left), a biochemist from the University of Washington, and Demis Hassabis (center) and John Jumper (right), computer scientists at Google DeepMind, an AI research lab based in London. Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry,…

On Sunday, SpaceX conducted the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket, achieving a spectacular first-ever catch of the more than 20-story-tall booster. The launch took place at 8:25 a.m. ET from the company’s Star-base facility near Brownsville, Texas. The rocket’s “Super Heavy” booster made a dramatic return, landing on the arms of the launch tower in a groundbreaking recovery maneuver. Starship separated and continued on to space, aiming to travel halfway around the Earth before reentering the atmosphere and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. he Federal Aviation Administration granted SpaceX a license on Saturday to conduct Starship’s fifth…

It’s rare—and truly remarkable—when an industrialist is remembered not for his wealth or assets, but for his kindness and compassion. Such was the legacy of Ratan Tata, the iconic Indian business magnate and philanthropist, who passed away on October 9. In his passing, India lost a visionary leader, aspiring entrepreneurs lost a guiding light, and humanity lost a symbol of generosity. For the stray dogs of India, he was their greatest advocate. “I’d like to be remembered as someone who made a difference. Nothing more, nothing less,” Tata once said. And indeed, he made an extraordinary difference. His passing leaves…

On the evening of October 5, seismic activity registering a 4.6 magnitude on the Richter scale was detected in Iran’s Semnan region. The tremors were felt as far as the capital, Tehran, more than a hundred kilometers from the epicenter. Although the quake wasn’t particularly powerful and resulted in no casualties, it has sparked significant global interest. The reason? There’s uncertainty over whether it was truly an earthquake at all. It’s easy to see why Tehran’s leadership might have an interest in conducting a test that leaves detectable traces while officially denying it: such an action could serve as a…

Capitalism: A Primer Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or corporations own and control the means of production, and the allocation of resources is determined by market forces such as supply and demand. It is often praised for promoting innovation, economic growth, and efficiency, but critics argue that it also exacerbates social and economic inequalities. The roots of modern capitalism can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, a period of rapid technological advancement and industrial growth. While it spurred unprecedented economic development, it also led to significant disparities in wealth and power, which…

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone struck a key weapons depot within Russia, the Ukrainian military reported Wednesday. The attack occurred three weeks after a previous drone strike hit a major Russian armory and just three days after another drone targeted a vital oil terminal in Russian-controlled Crimea. The strike on Tuesday night aimed at a stockpile in Russia’s Bryansk region near the border, where missiles and artillery ammunition were stored, including some reportedly provided by North Korea, according to a statement from Ukraine’s General Staff. The depot, located 115 kilometers (70 miles) from the Ukrainian border, also contained powerful…