Israel says military killed half of Hamas’ battalion commanders
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| Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces have killed approximately half of Hamas’ battalion commanders. However, he did not provide specific details or names of those killed. Israel’s military released a photo showing 11 senior Hamas military leaders, claiming that five of them were killed. The photo was taken in a tunnel beneath Gaza, where Hamas was hiding. The Israeli incursion into Gaza has displaced over 90% of the population and led to a reported death toll of over 15,500 people. Israeli forces are now focusing on locating and eliminating top Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif. |
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| The long-awaited US immigration reform bill, HR 6542, has been introduced by three influential Congressmen, including Indian-Americans Raja Krishnamoorthi and Pramila Jayapal. The bill aims to address the green card backlog and eliminate country-based discrimination for employment-based visas. It proposes to remove the per-country caps on green cards and implement a phased transition plan over ten years. The bill also strengthens national security measures and provides relief to Indian-Americans who have been waiting for green cards for decades. |
Cyber Spy Agency Warns of AI Weaponization in Canadian Federal Election
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| Canada’s cybersecurity intelligence agency has issued a warning that foreign adversaries and hacktivists may use artificial intelligence (AI) to influence the country’s upcoming federal election in 2025. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security states that cyber threat actors are increasingly utilizing generative AI to enhance online disinformation and that it is likely they will use this technology to influence voters. The report also highlights the potential use of deepfake videos to create false narratives and deceive voters. The agency cautions that as AI technology advances, it will become more challenging for social media platforms to detect and remove synthetic content before it reaches voters. The report also notes a rise in global cyber threat activity targeting elections and identifies Russia and China as the main actors engaged in such activities. |
Three Toronto-area theatres evacuated after unidentified substance sprayed inside
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| Three theatres in the Greater Toronto Area were evacuated after an unidentified substance was sprayed inside during screenings of Hindi films. The incidents occurred at multiplexes in Toronto, Vaughan, and Brampton. The York Regional Police are investigating the incidents, and they believe it was an intentional act. Two male suspects wearing masks and hoods entered the theatres and sprayed an unknown substance before fleeing. Some moviegoers reported coughing, and paramedics treated them on the scene. |
Ugly war of words explodes on GOP stage, Vivek Ramaswamy torches Chris Christie, ‘walk off this stage and…’
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| Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy attacks Nikki Haley’s geopolitical expertise during the fourth Republican debate. Chris Christie defends Haley and criticizes Ramaswamy, calling him the “most obnoxious blowhard in America.” Ramaswamy mocks Christie’s foreign policy experience and suggests he exit the race. Further clashes occur over Ukraine, with Ramaswamy criticizing Haley and Joe Biden for their support of a “pointless war.” Christie criticizes Trump and other candidates for avoiding the frontrunner. |
