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U.S. PRESIDENT TRUMP ARRIVES IN ISRAEL- Israeli President and PM receives Trump at Ben Gurion Airport U.S. President Donald Trump landed at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport today as the first group of Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas. Trump was met by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump. Hamas handed over the hostages seized in the October 7, 2023, attack on Monday, a key step in ending two years of devastating conflict in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by Trump. The releases are one…

UK ANNOUNCES £20M AID PACKAGE FOR GAZA – Starmer pledges support at Egypt peace summit {MM} Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new £20 million aid package to support water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Gaza. Speaking from Egypt, where world leaders have gathered for a summit aimed at ending the conflict, Starmer said the UK funding will be channelled through UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and the Norwegian Refugee Council — targeting those most affected by famine, malnutrition, and disease. The announcement comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds for a third day — marking the…

GHANA SECURES THEIR SPOT IN NEXT YEAR’S WORLD CUP –  The Black Stars are the fifth African nation to confirm their participation FS Ghana qualified for next year’s World Cup as Mohammed Kudus tucked away a close-range effort early in the second half to earn a 1-0 win over Comoros and send an overflowing Accra stadium into mass celebration. Kudus tapped in a square pass from Thomas Partey in the 47th minute to secure victory in front of an expectant crowd, although Ghana would have qualified even in defeat as the closest rivals Madagascar, were beaten 4-1 in Mali at…

JP MORGAN FORCES BIOMETRIC SCANNING AT NEW MANHATTAN TOWER –  The move is said to be primarily focused on enhancing building security JP Morgan Chase is now requiring employees moving into its new multibillion-dollar New York headquarters to share their biometric data—either a fingerprint or an eye scan—to gain access to the building. The mandate marks a significant shift from the investment bank’s earlier plan to keep biometric registration voluntary. According to internal communications, employees who started work at the new Manhattan skyscraper since August have been told that biometric access is “required” instead of the traditional ID badge swipe.…

FRANCE UNVEILS NEW CABINET- Reappointed Prime Minister Lecornu pledges to deliver a cabinet of “renewal and diversity”  The French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s new cabinet line-up on Sunday (October 12), with most top jobs remaining unchanged at a time when opponents are demanding a political shift to win their support for urgent budget talks. Lecornu, who was reappointed prime minister last week after a previous stint that lasted just 27 days, had pledged to deliver a cabinet of “renewal and diversity,” but stuck with his previous picks for most of the choice jobs. Lecornu, whose last cabinet lasted…

ISRAEL BACKS TRUMP-BROKERED GAZA DEAL – Israeli cabinet approves first phase of Gaza truce and hostages exchange Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday, October 8th, to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, an agreement which would see Hamas release the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza while Israel pulls back its troops from parts of the territory. The UK Prime Minister, speaking from India, praised the efforts of the US President for the ceasefire acceptance. The accord, if fully implemented, would bring the two sides closer than any previous effort to halt a war that had…

VON DER LEYEN SURVIVES NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE – EU chief defeats challenge after bruising debate in Brussels European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a series of no-confidence votes in the European Parliament. The motions, tabled by both left and right-wing groups, accused her of mishandling issues from climate policy to foreign affairs.   After hours of heated debate in Strasbourg, she secured a clear majority thanks to backing from centrist and mainstream parties. Von der Leyen hailed the outcome as proof that the EU’s leadership remains stable at a critical time.  Her opponents argued the vote showed growing dissatisfaction…

POPE QUESTIONS WHO CONTROLS AND PROGRAMS AI – For what purpose, says the Pope and says, technology must serve humanity, not replace it Pope Francis has issued a stark warning on the rise of artificial intelligence, asking who truly controls it and for what ends. Speaking in Rome, he stressed that AI must remain a tool in human hands and must never replace people in areas of work, creativity or dignity.  The Pontiff urged global leaders to regulate emerging technologies to ensure they serve the common good rather than corporate profit or political manipulation.  His address reflected growing concern in…

DENMARK SEEKS SOCIAL MEDIA BAN UNDER 15 – PM says platforms are a “monster” harming youth mental health Denmark’s Prime Minister has proposed a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.  The plan, unveiled in Copenhagen, is framed as a response to growing concerns about mental health, online addiction and exposure to harmful content. The Prime Minister described social platforms as a “monster” that society had unleashed without proper safeguards.  Under the proposal, tech companies would be required to block access for underage users, raising questions about feasibility and enforcement.  Critics argue that restrictions…

MACRON MEETS JORDAN’S CROWN PRINCE IN PARIS-Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein arrive in first official visit to France French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte welcomed Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa Al Hussein to the Elysee Palace today, during the royal couple’s first official visit to France. The meeting aimed to bolster ties between France and Jordan, with discussions expected to focus on economic, technological, security, and defence cooperation, according to a statement from the French presidency. The statement further highlighted Jordan’s pivotal role in regional stability and reiterated France’s commitment to…