MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin had delivered a clear message to the West about the consequences it will face if it allows Ukraine to hit Russian territory with Western long-range missiles. The warning came as the leaders of Britain and the United States meet on Friday in Washington on whether to let Kyiv fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia — an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow. Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-made long-range missiles, a move he…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The Quebec government has once again called for the resignation of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s anti-Islamophobia adviser, after she sent a letter recommending universities hire more professors of Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian backgrounds. The letter, dated August 30, was sent to university leaders and suggested ways to ease tensions on campuses following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. Elghawaby’s letter highlighted a “dangerous climate” on university campuses and proposed supporting academic freedom, briefing campus leaders on civil liberties and Islamophobia, and increasing the representation of Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian professors. However, this suggestion sparked immediate backlash from Quebec’s…
In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris at Wilkes University reportedly became the site of a heated confrontation between her supporters and pro-Palestinian protesters on Friday. The altercation unfolded as protesters, waving Palestinian flags and criticising Harris’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, were met with vocal resistance from Harris’s supporters. The pro-Palestinian protesters were vocal about their discontent with Harris, arguing that her position on Israel’s war on Gaza is more or less the same as former President Trump’s policies. They criticised Harris for not sufficiently addressing the Palestinian perspective, particularly in light of recent violence and…
Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign set a new fundraising milestone, pulling in $47 million within 24 hours of her highly anticipated debate against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday night. This remarkable sum, shared by the campaign with The New York Times, highlights the growing momentum behind Harris as she continues her bid for the White House and significantly widens the financial gap between her and Trump’s campaigns. The $47 million haul is the largest 24-hour fundraising surge for Harris since her campaign launch in July when she brought in $81 million on the first day of her candidacy. This latest…
Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism in an interview with Brian Taff of Philadelphia’s Action News 6 ABC on Friday, as she attempted to balance promoting her vision for the future with defending the Biden-Harris administration’s policies. The interview, aimed at providing insight into Harris’s candidacy and policy proposals for the 2024 election, exposed difficulties in her effort to present new ideas while also addressing the current administration’s record. During the discussion, Harris was questioned about areas where her policy views diverged from those of President Joe Biden. Her responses were vague, focusing on her role in offering “new ideas”…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday sought to create distance between himself and far-right activist Laura Loomer, whose participation in his campaign trail activities has sparked backlash from both sides of the political spectrum. While Trump clarified that Loomer does not hold an official role in his campaign, he did not reject her support despite the controversy surrounding her previous statements. In a statement released on Friday, Trump addressed Loomer’s presence, emphasizing that while he does not agree with all of her past remarks, she is still welcome as a supporter. “She’s a strong person with strong opinions,” Trump…
Two researchers from Complutense University of Madrid have revealed that a small space rock, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily enter Earth’s orbit before moving to another part of the solar system. The asteroid, measuring about 10 metres in size, will be drawn into Earth’s gravitational pull later this month. Asteroid dynamics specialists Carlos and Raul Márquez outlined how Earth periodically captures asteroids in its orbit. They calculated the trajectory of 2024 PT5 as it approaches Earth, with the object expected to make one complete orbit over 53 days before leaving in mid-November. Although this phenomenon has occurred before, with asteroids…
Central Market kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest charcuterie board ever created and consumed. The Texas-based grocery chain unveiled the 12-foot by 24-foot board at its North Lamar location in Austin, the first store that opened in 1994. The record-setting board featured 1,000 pounds of food, including 540 pounds of cured meats, 240 pounds of cheese, and 130 pounds of fruits. Guests were invited to enjoy the impressive spread while sipping drinks and listening to live music on the patio. Among the meats were applewood-smoked ham, schiacciata piccante, and…
Former President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of California, presenting a dystopian view of the state as part of his campaign strategy, according to an online report by the Los Angeles Times. Speaking from his golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, Trump described California as a chaotic place riddled with crime, suffering from severe water shortages, and overrun with illegal immigrants. This portrayal, he argued, serves as a cautionary tale about the potential national consequences if Kamala Harris were to become president, the Los Angeles Times reported. In his remarks, Trump declared that if re-elected, he would cut off…
Australia said it will fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online. This move joins a worldwide push to rein in borderless tech giants but angers free speech advocates. The government said it would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct governing how they stop dangerous falsehoods from spreading, which would be approved by a regulator. If a platform failed to do so, the regulator would set its own standard and fine companies for non-compliance. The legislation, to be introduced in parliament on Thursday, targets false content that…
