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“Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu The post October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting “A False Flag”? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is “to Wipe Gaza Off the Map”? appeared first on Global Research.

Mexican authorities have seized numerous motorcycles believed to be owned by a fugitive on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list -- Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympic snowboarder.

Hong Kong’s adoption of preferential packages to fast-track an industrial park that falls under the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment has been given an initial thumbs up. Local developers hailed the new approach as a “one-stop service” to help them cut through red tape and resolve problems, while some market observers believed it could also attract mainland Chinese enterprises to partner with Hong Kong firms to invest in the Hung Shui Kiu park. The government announced on Monday that it was...

Long-rumoured allegations surrounding South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon-hee, were laid out in unprecedented detail after a special prosecutor concluded a six-month investigation into her conduct, offering official clarity but leaving key questions unresolved. The findings, presented to the public on Monday, offered the clearest official account yet of claims that Kim, the wife of ousted former president Yoon Suk-yeol, abused her proximity to power – from accepting luxury gifts to...

Chinese firms are increasingly anchoring themselves in Dubai’s free trade zones to navigate trade barriers and tap new markets as rising protectionism and supply-chain shifts impact global commerce. Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), state-owned DP World’s flagship free economic zone at the western end of the city in the United Arab Emirates, hosted 507 Chinese companies as of November, nearly double the number in 2021. The trend reflected how a Middle Eastern hub offered companies “neutral, stable...

Limits shape our choices. With chatty Mercury squaring restrictive Saturn at 2:15 AM EST, we can meet delays with enduring strength. That power should last us at least until the Moon cooperates with expansive Jupiter, adding optimism back into the equation. We can make small improvements that add up to major positivity. A steady push from the emotional Moon and fiery Mars helps us continue moving forward, though we'll likely be moving pretty slowly. Aim for quality over quantity when it comes to productivity.

A 71-year-old woman who is blind is recovering from severe injuries after an explosion last week at Bristol Health and Rehab Center that killed two people and injured 20 others.

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago as the U.S. pushes to start the second phase of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, he also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone, over the latest efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

The Department of Homeland Security says it is knocking on doors at more than 30 sites in Minneapolis in an effort to rout out businesses that may be collecting taxpayer money fraudulently. It comes after a viral video made by a right-wing YouTuber reignited interest in the issue. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports.

US President Donald Trump teased that he has a preferred candidate to be the next head of the Federal Reserve but is in no hurry to make an announcement while also musing that he might fire the central bank’s current leader, Jerome Powell. “I do, still do – hasn’t changed,” Trump said at a press conference on Monday, when asked if he has a favourite candidate. “I'll announce him at the right time. There’s plenty of time.” Trump added that Powell “should resign” and that he would “love to fire...

People around the world were slammed by the extremes brought on by a warming planet.

Trump’s peacemaking agenda — and specifically his ability to reach meaningful, lasting agreements — is being put to the test, writes John Bowden