Day News Recap: Gaza, Ukraine and Africa conflicts dominate as markets stay mixed
Israeli airstrikes and West Bank violence dominated the day, with a strike on an apartment building in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood killing five Palestinians, while the World Health Organization warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences. π πIn the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and journalists at several locations, and residents of Ras al-Ahmar said a new barrier had cut off water, animal feed, healthcare access and movement for their Bedouin community. π πIsrael's Supreme Court overturned a ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political... [Continue Reading]
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Trump renews push for permanent daylight saving time, citing safety and crime concerns
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I don't know about anyone else, but a table full of very distinguished people just told me that they HATE, immediately after a mandatory time change, going home at night, and it's DARK. One of the gentleman stated that, "I just hate going home in darkness." It's also, in Crime Ridden Blue States, a lot more dangerous to be walking home in the dark!" - "Everybody in Arkansas, Tom Cotton, a friend of mine, is holding up a very important Bill. It's called, "The Sunshine Protection... [Continue Reading]
Trump urges 2026 turnout push and links GOP control to $5,000 payment promise
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Republicans must WIN the 2026 Midterm Elections, and we must use every appropriate tool, Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail, or in-person, we must "swamp" the Radical Left Dumocrats with massive turnout! SO IMPORTANT, PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE. TRUMPhttps://swampthevoteusa.com/" - "If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I'm going to give all Adult Citizens in the United States of America, $5, 000. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to signing... [Continue Reading]
Trump touts Korea oil and gas deal as a boost to U.S. energy dominance
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future!" - "To the Great People of Oklahoma, stay tuned, I'll be there soon! There was a major... [Continue Reading]
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US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
The United States Senate has rejected a bill that would have required state regulators to consider shifting more of the infrastructure costs linked to data centres and other large electricity users onto those facilities. The measure failed by 57 votes to 43, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. The vote marks a setback for lawmakers seeking to address rising power bills tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The proposal, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, had already cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month by 417 votes to three. It was described... [Continue Reading]
Trump to announce $200bn in South Korean energy investments, including Alaska LNG project
United States President Donald Trump is expected to announce $200bn in investments from South Korea, with $54bn earmarked for a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska. The announcement is due to be made at the White House on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. It comes as Trump seeks to highlight his administration's economic record during a heated midterm election season.A White House spokeswoman said the president will announce major energy infrastructure investments that, in her words, deliver on his promises to expand American energy production, unlock Alaska's resource potential and accelerate a nuclear energy push. The Alaska project is... [Continue Reading]
US Senate blocks report on Americans killed in the West Bank
The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required the Trump administration to produce a State Department report on the killing of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank. The measure also sought reporting on Israel's treatment of Palestinian children in military detention. It failed by 47 votes to 53 on Tuesday, in a vote that split largely along party lines.The resolution was introduced by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and was forced to the floor under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. That law allows individual members of Congress to request a formal State Department... [Continue Reading]
Trump plans 32-day campaign tour ahead of US midterm elections
United States President Donald Trump has said he will spend 32 days travelling and campaigning for Republican candidates before the November midterm elections. The vote will decide which party controls Congress and is being widely viewed as a test of Trump's second term in office. He said the tour will include states such as Texas and Ohio, where competitive races are under way.Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters, saying Republican candidates wanted him to campaign for them. He rejected suggestions that party hopefuls were trying to distance themselves from his administration before the vote. He described... [Continue Reading]
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