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Roughly 200 US soldiers arrived in Israel to establish a joint operations centre supporting aid delivery and logistics for Gaza.Officials confirmed the troops will remain outside Gaza while managing the ceasefire framework between Israel and Hamas.US envoy Steve Witkoff and Central Command leader Brad Cooper inspected Gaza on Saturday to confirm Israel’s troop withdrawal.“This mission will proceed without American soldiers entering Gaza,” Cooper stated, confirming Central Command’s leadership role. Ceasefire Spurs Relief and Prisoner Exchange Hamas agreed to release 48 hostages by Monday, with Israeli officials estimating about 20 still alive.In exchange, Israel pledged to free 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and…

AstraZeneca has reached a deal with Donald Trump’s administration to lower drug prices and avoid looming US tariffs. The British pharmaceutical company will sell certain medicines to the government’s Medicaid program at discounted “most-favored-nation” rates — matching the lowest prices available in other developed countries — in exchange for tariff relief. Trump announced the agreement from the Oval Office, calling it “a huge win for Americans,” while claiming it could make US drug prices “the lowest in the world.” AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, who attended the event, admitted the negotiations had been “tough” and said Trump’s team “really kept me…

The media industry has launched a new initiative, the Media Climate Accord, aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. The accord encourages media organizations to align their operations with global climate goals and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Industry leaders say the accord represents a unified commitment to environmental responsibility. By setting clear targets, the initiative provides a roadmap for media companies to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The Media Climate Accord focuses on a range of sustainability practices, including energy-efficient production, reduced travel emissions, and green infrastructure investments. Organizations joining the accord commit to tracking…

California has launched a state-funded universal child care program aimed at providing affordable early education for all children, regardless of family income. The initiative is designed to support working parents and ensure every child has access to quality learning opportunities from an early age. Officials emphasized that the program will make child care more accessible and affordable, helping families balance work and family responsibilities. By reducing financial barriers, the state aims to promote educational equity and give children a strong start in life. The initiative covers children from infancy through pre-kindergarten, offering a mix of center-based care and family child…

In Sengawacho, a quiet suburb of Tokyo, the Ben Thai restaurant has only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry left. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes for more soon, but her supplier is saving stock for larger clients. Japan’s biggest brewer, Asahi, shut down most of its 30 factories after a crippling cyber-attack froze its computer systems and halted production. Breweries Restart but Systems Stay Down Asahi has reopened several facilities, including six major breweries, but its IT systems remain offline. Employees now process orders and deliveries by hand — with pens, paper, and fax machines. The switch to manual operations has…

Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports from 1 November, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions over rare-earth export restrictions. The move reignites trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, sending Wall Street tumbling on Friday. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, the Dow Jones fell 1.9%, and the Nasdaq slid 3.6%, with tech giant Nvidia losing almost 5%. China, which produces over 90% of the world’s processed rare earths, recently expanded export controls to include five new materials critical for electronics and clean energy technology. “I never thought it would come to this,” Trump said…

“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he studies a newly captured Russian drone. It is unlike anything he has seen before. Driven by artificial intelligence, it can find and strike its targets entirely on its own. Beskrestnov, a consultant to Ukraine’s defence forces, has examined countless drones since the invasion began. But this one is different. It neither sends nor receives radio signals, which makes it impossible to jam or detect. Both Russian and Ukrainian militaries are now testing artificial intelligence in combat. They use it to locate enemy units, analyse intelligence, and clear mines—tasks once…

A 72-year-old Israeli rabbi says he has discovered evidence of secret Nazi-era Swiss bank accounts left untouched since World War II. His claims have revived old questions about Swiss neutrality, banking secrecy, and the unfinished business of restitution. A Rabbi’s Unlikely Pursuit Rabbi Ephraim Meir, a German-Israeli scholar and former army chaplain, lives a quiet life devoted to study and family. Yet, according to him, a worn briefcase he carries contains documents that may unlock one of Europe’s most sensitive financial mysteries — six numbered Swiss bank accounts allegedly opened by Nazi affiliates before the war. As first reported by…

Researchers at the University of East Anglia say they’ve developed the first reliable blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition, marked by extreme exhaustion and often dismissed as psychological, currently has no definitive diagnostic test. Lead researcher Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy said the discovery could “transform how we diagnose and manage this complex disease.” The team, working with Oxford Biodynamics, found unique DNA folding patterns in blood samples from ME/CFS patients. The test showed 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity, meaning it accurately detects the illness and rules out false cases. “This is a significant step forward,” Pshezhetskiy said. “It…

€5 Billion Push for AI and Cloud Infrastructure Google invests €5 billion to expand data and AI operations in Belgium. The project becomes the company’s largest Belgian initiative, creating 300 new jobs and boosting Wallonia’s data capacity. This commitment marks one of the biggest tech investments in Belgian history and signals Google’s deeper integration into Europe’s digital ecosystem. The company expands its Saint-Ghislain site in Wallonia to accelerate AI and cloud access across Europe. “With today’s announcement, Google deepens its commitment to Belgium, expands our infrastructure, and opens new doors for AI-driven transformation,” said Bikash Koley, Google’s Vice President for…