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WASHINGTON: On Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump alleged—without evidence—that his debate with rival Kamala Harris was “rigged.” Speaking on Fox News, Trump suggested the debate was unfairly biased, accusing the moderators of correcting him while failing to address similar issues with Harris. Trump also took aim at pop star Taylor Swift, who endorsed Harris shortly after the debate. He criticized Swift, stating, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan… she’s a very liberal person. She seems to always endorse a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
KYIV: On Wednesday, the United States and Britain announced a substantial commitment of nearly $1.5 billion in support for Ukraine, with promises to respond swiftly to Kyiv’s requests for fewer restrictions on weapons capable of striking deeper into Russia. The announcement came during a rare joint visit to Kyiv by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, demonstrating strong solidarity with Ukraine. The aid package includes $717 million in new US economic support, with a significant portion allocated to reinforcing Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, which has been heavily targeted by Russian attacks as winter approaches. Blinken…
AMMAN: Jordan’s leading Islamist opposition party, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), has achieved a historic victory by winning 31 out of 138 seats in the kingdom’s parliament, according to official results released on Wednesday. This marks a significant increase from their previous representation, where they held 10 seats in the 2020 parliament and 16 seats in the 2016 legislature. The IAF, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, secured the highest number of seats among parties and factions in the recent election, although they fell short of a majority. This result is their largest representation since 1989, when…
Mexico has made history as the first nation to permit voters to elect judges at all levels, following dramatic protests that temporarily halted the debate on the reform. On Wednesday, the reform was approved with 86 votes in favor and 41 against, achieving the two-thirds majority required to amend the constitution. This milestone was achieved in an upper chamber largely controlled by the ruling Morena party and its allies. Outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador championed the reform, criticizing the existing judicial system for favoring the political and economic elite. The approval process saw significant unrest, including protesters storming the…
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) leadership sharply condemned recent comments by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who invited AJK residents to join India. AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq denounced Singh’s remarks as “ridiculous rhetoric” and urged Indian leaders to allow the people of the disputed region to decide their future independently. Singh’s invitation, made during an election rally in Ramban, was criticized by Haq, who accused Indian politicians, particularly from the Hindu nationalist BJP, of making audacious statements despite their record of violence against Kashmiris. Haq highlighted human rights abuses committed by Indian forces, including mass rapes, extrajudicial killings,…
TOKYO: A female Cape penguin named Pen-chan has been found safe two weeks after escaping into the sea and swimming for miles—a rescue her keeper has called a “miracle.” Pen-chan, who had never swum in the open sea or fended for herself, disappeared from an event in central Japan’s Aichi region on August 25. Keeper Ryosuke Imai and his team began an immediate search, but efforts were hampered by a massive typhoon that brought record rains to Japan. Given Pen-chan’s inexperience and the harsh conditions, the team feared she wouldn’t survive long. To their astonishment, on September 8, Imai learned…
NEW YORK: Asif Raza Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani man with links to Iran, has been charged with plotting to assassinate a US official in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to target a US politician or government official. The Justice Department and prosecutors emphasized that this case reflects their commitment to holding accountable those involved in Iran’s schemes against Americans. Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad in January 2020. US Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned the plot, asserting, “We…
China’s military has pledged to “crush” any foreign encroachment into its sovereign territory, including in the disputed South China Sea, according to Lieutenant General He Lei at the Xiangshan forum in Beijing. The remarks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over China’s assertive stance in the South China Sea. Despite an international court ruling rejecting China’s expansive claims in the region, Beijing has continued to engage in high-profile confrontations with Philippine vessels. General He Lei stated, “We hope that the South China Sea will remain a sea of peace.” However, he warned that if the United States or…
