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Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive

October 4, 2024 admin

The Israeli military on Thursday (October 3, 2024) warned people to evacuate communities in southern Lebanon that are outside a U.N.-declared buffer zone, signaling that it may widen a ground operation launched earlier this week against the Hezbollah militant group. Click here for Israel-Lebanon conflict live updates Meanwhile, Israeli forces said they had struck around…

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Dyson lays off employees in Singapore, sparking union’s anger

October 4, 2024 admin

The United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) criticised the way in which the layoffs were carried out [File] | Photo Credit: Dyson website Dyson laid off an unknown number of employees in Singapore, sparking anger and criticism from the United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) union in the country, which claimed…

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FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

October 4, 2024 admin

Palestine players pose for a team group photo | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday (October 3, 2024), but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions of…

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A Special Guest At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Where He Was Shot

October 4, 2024 admin

Elon Musk said he would attend a rally that Donald Trump is holding on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, the setting of the first assassination attempt on the former president. In a post late Thursday New York time on his social platform X, the billionaire wrote, “I will be there to support!” in response to the…

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Office Workers In South Korea, China Turn To Nutrient IV Therapy For Energy

October 4, 2024 admin

In South Korea and China, office workers are increasingly turning to intravenous (IV) drips to combat fatigue and regain energy, according to a report from MYNews. This practice, known as intravenous nutrient therapy (IVNT), involves a blend of liquid vitamins and saline administered directly into the body. Initially used for treating cancer, joint health, and…

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North Korea’s Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked

October 4, 2024 admin

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits a special operation forces unit at a western district in North Korea on October 2, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked,…

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Samsung says planning job cuts in some Asian operations

October 4, 2024 admin

Bloomberg reported that the layoffs could affect about 10% of the workforce in those markets [File] | Photo Credit: Reuters Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it was planning to cut jobs in some of its Asian operations, after a report that one in ten posts in affected markets could be axed. The world’s largest memory chipmaker…

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Explicit deepfake videos wreck lives, deepen gender conflict in South Korea

October 4, 2024 admin

Citizens stage a rally against deepfake sex crime in Seoul, South Korea on September 27. | Photo Credit: AP Three years after the 30-year-old South Korean woman received a barrage of online fake images that depicted her nude, she is still being treated for trauma. She struggles to talk with men. Using a mobile phone…

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$200 Billion! Mark Zuckerberg Becomes Second-Richest Person In World

October 4, 2024 admin

Mark Zuckerberg became the world’s second-richest person for the first time Thursday, jumping ahead of Jeff Bezos as shares of Meta Platforms Inc. continue to climb. Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse – which initially looked like a huge bust – has paid off in recent months, pushing his net worth to a high-water mark of…

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Airline Banner Over New York City Calls To Stop Violence On Bangladesh Hindus

October 4, 2024 admin

New York: In a powerful appeal to the global community, Hindu American groups flew a massive airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing violence of Hindus in Bangladesh. The large banner flew over the Hudson River and circled the Statue of Liberty, a global symbol of human dignity, freedom, and equality….

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