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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized Friday for comments suggesting that President Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, saying he no longer believes it is necessary. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after the largest and safest Dreamforce in our history, I do not believe the...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The Israeli military kill several Palestinians in Khan Younis, accusing them of being "terrorists" The Israeli military announced they killed several Palestinians exiting a tunnel shaft near Khan Younis in Southern Gaza on Friday. They said the Palestinians were “terrorists” and accused them of being “an imminent threat to them”. They also accused several Palestinians -who they also referred to as “terrorists” of “...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption, the Defense Ministry said Friday.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:If forensic testing confirms the identity of the remains, it will be the tenth body Hamas has returned - out of 28.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:President Trump on Friday called for Russia and Ukraine to immediately halt fighting as he renews efforts to settle the more than three-year war. Trump issued the demand on his social media site Truth Social shortly after he finished an “interesting" and "cordial” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. “But I...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The "doctor of the poor", a symbol of hope and faith, dedicated his life to helping those most in need, which made him an example of social responsibility and love of neighbor
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reversea banon Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns, a decision that drew widespread condemnation.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Col. Michael Randrianirina's ascent to the presidency came just three days after heannounced that the armed forces were taking powerin Madagascar, the Indian Ocean island of around 30 million people off Africa’s east coast.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Reports have found additional controversial social media posts Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner made years before his bid to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R). The Bangor Daily News wrote that Platner — who has already disavowed his previous posts on Reddit — reportedly asked why Black people “don’t tip” in a thread of questions users...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Liverpool face fierce rivals Manchester United in our featured live Premier League commentary stream on Sunday.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Buckingham Palace announces the move amid continued controversy over royal’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Interior eyes layoffs — but is hampered by recent ruling The Interior Department is eyeing staff cuts, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. Greg Nash The department said in a Friday court filing that it would have...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:US prosecutors accuse Palestinian man in Louisiana of being involved in 7 October 2023 attacks A Palestinian man in Louisiana has been charged with alleged involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks on southern Israel and travelling to the US on a fraudulent visa, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Charges against Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, 33, were brought in the United States District Court for the western...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:In New York City mayoral debate, Mamdani is again pressed on Israel and Hamas Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/17/2025 - 19:12 The frontrunner largely held his own as he faced questions and attacks about Gaza and Trump Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate in New York City, on 16...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The campaign for Democratic Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones announced he raised $500,000 in less than 24 hours after the attorney general debate Thursday, during which Jones’s texting scandal took center stage. “In last night’s debate, [incumbent] Jason Miyares couldn’t defend the 50 times he’s failed to protect Virginians as Donald Trump has fired...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Two people were rescued by helicopter and are being held on a US Navy ship, according to US media.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The suggestion came amid talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump about possible resolutions to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Former shareholders in utility said Big Four firm failed to spot red flags and allowed management to hide mounting issues
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:NHS likely to pay billions more for some medicines in exchange for lower tariffs on British pharma exports
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Hamas plans to hand over the remains of another Israeli captive Hamas plans to release the remains of another captive, according to a post on X by the Israeli military. The Red Cross is en route to southern Gaza, where the coffin of a deceased captive will be transferred into its custody. This would be the 10th body of an Israeli captive to be returned. Hamas have said that they are having difficulty locating the...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House, part of a renewed push to end Russia’s more than three-year war in Ukraine. Trump, feeling victorious after securing a ceasefire in the Middle East, projected optimism about ending the war that he once proclaimed he could resolve in one day. “I’m...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area amid President Trump’s push to send military troops into Democratic-led cities. The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the high court Friday asking the justices to pause a judge’s order blocking Trump from sending hundreds of...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Hamas will not commit to disarm until further negotiations, official says Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 10/17/2025 - 20:47 Hamas wants the ceasefire to last at least three to five years, in order to rebuild Gaza, and calls for elections Hamas senior official Mohammed Nazzal speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Doha, Qatar, on 15 October 2025 (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters) Off Hamas will not automatically commit...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Markets recover after Donald Trump suggests heightened tariffs on Chinese imports may not last
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Nobel Peace Prize winner tells Netanyahu she 'greatly appreciates' his achievements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on social media that Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado had called him on Friday to congratulate him on "Israel's achievements". "Ms Machado told the Prime Minister that she greatly appreciates his decisions and resolute actions in the course of the war, and Israel's achievements,"...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:Chinese state media and pundits have called the Dutch government a “pirate” and even threatened it with a ban on rare earths, following its seizure of control of the Chinese-owned semiconductor maker Nexperia in late September. On September 29, the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim rule […] The post Netherlands mocked as ‘pirate’ after taking over China’s...
Published on: October 17, 2025 | Source:The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.
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