UN Expert On Palestinians Says US Sanctions Are A ‘Violation’ Of Immunity

UN Expert On Palestinians Says US Sanctions Are A ‘Violation’ Of Immunity

[ad_1] The UN’s unflinching expert on Palestinian affairs Francesca Albanese said Tuesday that Washington’s sanctions following her criticism of the White House’s stance on Gaza are a “violation” of her immunity. The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories made the comments while visiting Bogota, nearly a week after US Secretary of State…

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Hong Kong Stocks Lifted By Nvidia Rally On Mixed Day In Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Lifted By Nvidia Rally On Mixed Day In Asia

[ad_1] Tech firms led another rally in Hong Kong stocks Wednesday after US titan Nvidia said it would resume exports of key chips to China after Washington pledged to remove licensing curbs. However, other Asian markets were mixed as they weighed Indonesia’s trade deal with Washington and a spike in US inflation that saw investors…

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‘Epstein Files’ Explained: Why Trump Is Under Pressure

‘Epstein Files’ Explained: Why Trump Is Under Pressure

[ad_1] A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base. As Trump struggles to quell his supporters’ obsessions with the case — one long surrounded by conspiracy theories — AFP outlines its history and…

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Ryder Cup Places Up For Grabs At British Open

Ryder Cup Places Up For Grabs At British Open

[ad_1] The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players. Europe will defend the trophy at Bethpage, New York, from September 26-28 as they seek…

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Trump Unveils Investments To Power AI Boom

Trump Unveils Investments To Power AI Boom

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce $92 billion in energy and infrastructure deals intended to meet big tech’s soaring demand for electricity to fuel the AI boom. Trump made the announcement at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University, with much of the talk about…

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Trump Admin to Destroy Enough Emergency Food to Feed Every Child in Gaza for a Week Due to DOGE Dismantling USAID

Trump Admin to Destroy Enough Emergency Food to Feed Every Child in Gaza for a Week Due to DOGE Dismantling USAID

[ad_1] The Trump administration is set to destroy enough emergency food to feed every child in Gaza for a week due to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) dismantling of USAID. Several hundred metric tons of emergency food, including high-energy biscuits intended for children under 5, are set to expire in a matter of days…

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