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Biden criticizes Trump at White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden delivered a succession of scathing jokes about his election rival Donald Trump at a gathering of Washington's political and media elites: "I am running against a six-year-old as an adult." On Saturday evening, at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, Biden utilized the event as an opportunity to further his recent trend of challenging Trump with more assertive language, biting sarcasm, and personal jabs.
US penalties fail to halt Israeli settler attacks
On October 13, dozens of Israeli settlers invaded the village of Tajamaa al-Murajaat in the occupied West Bank, much to the terror of Haitham Kaabna and his family. As they assaulted farmers, the settlers, he claims, were protected by the army and carried M16 assault rifles. Settlers pillaged olive groves, vandalized automobiles, and abducted livestock for two weeks. A forced evacuation of approximately 200 Palestinian households from Tajamaa al-Murajaat, located in the Jordan Valley, resulted from the violence.
US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.
BHP acquires Anglo American for £31bn mining transaction
A prospective result of mining giant BHP's £31 billion offer to acquire competitor Anglo American is the formation of the largest copper miner in the world. The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American, which is listed on the FTSE 100, stated that its much larger Australian competitor, BHP, submitted an "unsolicited, non-binding, and highly conditional" all-share bid for the group.
US weighs fund cut to feared Israeli army unit
It is anticipated that the United States government will isolate Netzah Yehuda and sever its funding, marking the inaugural instance of such an action directed at an Israeli military organization. On the West Bank, the road leading to the village of Jiljiliya is anything but typical. The route is flanked by imposing residences featuring grand gates and opulent embellishments. Because Palestinian Americans return here after years of laborious pursuits in the land of opportunity to construct their ideal homes.
Antony Blinken faces a difficult China tour. Will it help?
Mu Yang, the quarterback, exclaims, "Three, two, one - hut!" as he tosses the ball across the field. Henry Mu, a teammate of his for the Beijing Cyclones, dashes to the corner in an attempt to capture the ball, his studs colliding with the AstroTurf as he leaps. Henry exclaims, "I was astounded to discover American football here." He is momentarily taken a deep breath. "It's very tough, physically and mentally, you must defeat your fear."
Students persist Gaza protests post arrests in California, Texas
Despite dozens of protesters being arrested at esteemed academic institutions such as Emory University in Georgia, Boston's Emerson College, and the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), student protesters in the United States have vowed to continue their demonstrations against Israel's war on Gaza. As the nationwide demonstrations intensified on Thursday, hundreds of students from universities throughout the nation's capital, Washington, DC, gathered at George Washington University.
US college protests: Hundreds arrested in Gaza solidarity rallies
As demonstrations against the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalate on college campuses, law enforcement has apprehended hundreds of additional demonstrators all over the United States. Boston police reported 108 arrests at Emerson College. A total of 93 individuals were apprehended earlier today at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles on suspicion of trespassing.
Newspaper chief filtered Trump’s news, court hears
Donald Trump, who is accused of falsifying business documents to pay hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in order to cover up their alleged affair prior to the 2016 election, is the first former president of the United States to face a criminal trial. According to court testimony, a newspaper editor-in-chief served as Donald Trump's "eyes and ears" during the run-up to the 2016 election, stifling negative articles about him.
TikTok fears US ban as Biden signs bill
A landmark measure that the US Senate has approved has generated controversy and may result in the prohibition of TikTok in the United States. The Chinese proprietor of TikTok, ByteDance, is given nine months to sell its stake or the application will be blocked in the USA. President Joe Biden of the United States will now receive the measure; he has stated that he will affix his signature to it as soon as it arrives on his desk.
The US House approves billions in Ukraine and Israel aid
Despite strong opposition from conservative Republicans, a $95 billion legislative package that provides security assistance to Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine was enacted by the United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The legislation advanced to the Senate, which is majority-Democratic, on Saturday. A comparable measure was approved by the Senate over two months ago.
Zelenskyy grateful for $60.8bn Ukraine aid approval
Lord Cameron, foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, describes the funding as "a vital step forward." However, Russia asserts that the bill's ratification will "further destroy" Ukraine and lead to additional deaths. The United States House of Representatives has authorized foreign aid to Ukraine totaling $60.8 billion (£49 billion).