Gov. Hochul Announces $75 Million to Combat Hate Crimes in New York
The governor announced grants for houses of worship and local police departments following an uptick in attacks.The governor announced grants for houses of worship and local police…
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Australia ‘deeply concerned’ about violence against Palestinians in West Bank, Penny Wong says
The Foreign Minister said those responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank “must be held accountable”.
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Could people like Prealene help solve issues facing regional Australia?
Prealene moved to a small town as part of an experiment. She was the first person of colour in her workplace’s 150-year history.
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Johnson’s Israel Aid Bill Sets Stage for a Clash Over Security Assistance
By splitting money for Israel’s war effort from aid to Ukraine and coupling it with spending cuts, Speaker Mike Johnson has put the House on a collision…
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Our people have been forced to fight for Putin in Ukraine. Now we want to reclaim our identity
Russia’s ethnic minorities are paying a heavy price in Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine. Now they are seeking to revive their national identities suppressed under Russian rule…
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Israel-Hamas War Raises the Potential for an Attack Against the U.S., FBI Says
Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I. director, warned senators that several foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans since the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel.Christopher…
Read moreAntisemitic graffiti in Paris worries French leaders
Some 60 Stars of David were daubed on buildings in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Read moreAnti-war protesters interrupt Antony Blinken at US Senate hearing
Protesters with red-painted hands shouted “Ceasefire now!”, interrupting the US Secretary of State.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Fiji, no casualties reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale hit Fiji’s Suva at 4:40 pm today, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). An earthquake of magnitude…
Read moreAfghan refugees fear as Pakistan prepares for deportations
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans seeking asylum in Pakistan fear their dreams will be crushed.
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Putin alleges anti-Israel riot in Russia’s Dagestan organised by Western countries, US rejects claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday alleged that the anti-Israel riot in Dagestan, in which a pro-Palestinian mob stormed a Russian airport to look for Jewish passengers…
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Israel-Hamas war: 800,000 Palestinians flee to southern Gaza as Israeli troops ramp up attack
The Israel-Hamas war reached its 25th day on Tuesday, with Israeli forces battling Hamas militants and attacking underground compounds. In the midst of expanded battle, at least…
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This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.
Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.Schools in Orlando took a…
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After Mass Shooting in Maine, No Clarity on Whether Gun Laws Will Change
A state ban on assault weapons? Expanded concealed-carry restrictions? Tighter mental health laws? As Maine grieves, it weighs a roiling debate over gun laws.A state ban on…
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US announces to make B61 Gravity Bomb which will be 24 times more powerful than dropped on Japan
Amid the dynamic geopolitical situation in the world, the United States has announced its wish to build a nuclear bomb that will be at least 24 times…
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What to Watch for as the Federal Reserve Meets This Week
Central bankers are expected to leave interest rates steady at a 22-year high of 5.25 to 5.5 percent. Investors are looking for hints at what’s next.Central bankers…
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