Author: Newyorki

In a final effort to rally Muslim voters before the upcoming election, Tim Walz called for an end to the conflict in Gaza, pledging that, if elected, the Harris administration would work “side by side” with Muslim Americans. Walz made this commitment during a virtual summit hosted by the Muslim advocacy group Emgage Action, following the vice-presidential debate. He acknowledged the deep sense of grief within Muslim and Arab American communities due to Israel’s war on Gaza, where over 42,000 Palestinians have lost their lives since October 7. “Our hearts are broken,” Walz stated. “The scale of destruction and loss…

The possibility of Israel launching a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities has been a matter of international concern for years, given the high stakes involved in such a military action. The nuclear issue has gained even more prominence since Iran has significantly advanced its nuclear capabilities following the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. The question remains: How likely is it that Israel will take action, and under what circumstances might this happen? Iran is now regarded as a “threshold state” by nuclear experts, meaning it has the technical capability and materials required…

The Middle East faces one of its most dangerous crises in recent history, as tensions between Iran and Israel reach unprecedented levels, threatening to engulf the region in a wider war. Israel recently launched a ground operation into southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in what they called a “limited” incursion. This follows the assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, in a devastating airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburb—a significant blow to the organization that has fueled further conflict. Hezbollah, which had been launching rockets at Israel in support of Hamas’s ongoing war in Gaza, responded by intensifying its attacks. The group…

Donald Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday, speaking in front of a furniture store gutted by Hurricane Helene. During his visit, he falsely claimed that Georgia’s governor, Brian Kemp, had been unable to reach President Joe Biden. Trump stated that Biden was “sleeping” and that Kemp had been calling without a response. However, Kemp quickly refuted Trump’s claims, explaining that he had been in contact with Vice President Kamala Harris and had spoken directly with Biden the previous afternoon. Kemp mentioned that the president had offered his full support, saying, “If there’s anything else we need, just call him directly.”…

For months, the staff at Rafik Hariri University Hospital had been preparing for the worst. Nurses conducted drills in parking garages, practicing how to transfer patients from the wards to bombproof concrete shelters. A building on the hospital grounds was left vacant, intended as a refuge for medics to bring their families if mass bombings occurred, allowing them to focus without worrying for their loved ones’ safety. On Friday night, those preparations paid off. Bombs rained down on Dahiya, the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents to flee to the nearest safe haven—the hospital. People crowded at the gates of…

Hurricane Helene made landfall along Florida’s coast on Thursday night as a powerful category 4 storm, unleashing chaos across the Gulf Coast with high winds, storm surges, and torrential rainfall. The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 225 kph, was about 70km east-southeast of Tallahassee, according to the UA National Hurricane Center. It rapidly intensified over the warm Gulf waters, strengthening as it approached the Florida coastline. Helene’s storm surge, potentially reaching 20ft (6.1 meters) in some areas, poses an extreme threat. Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller issued a dire warning: “This is not a survivable event for those in…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared that he will remain in office, despite reports of his indictment following a federal corruption investigation. While the specific charges Adams may face remain unclear, federal prosecutors are expected to provide further details on Thursday, according to a report by the New York Times. This would make Adams, 64, the first sitting mayor of New York City to face criminal charges, as separately reported by the Associated Press and CBS. After the news surfaced, Adams released a video statement implying that he had not been notified of the indictment. “I always knew…

Marcellus Williams, whose murder conviction was contested by a prosecutor, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday evening in Missouri, following the US Supreme Court’s denial of a stay. At 55 years old, Williams was executed at around 6 p.m. CT at the state prison in Bonne Terre. His attorneys had mounted several appeals based on what they argued was new evidence, including claims of jury selection bias and contamination of the murder weapon before trial. Notably, the victim’s family had also requested that Williams be spared the death penalty. The US Supreme Court’s decision came after both Missouri’s state…

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed over 490 people on Monday, including more than 90 women and children, marking the deadliest attack since the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to Lebanese authorities. The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings to residents of southern and eastern Lebanon as it ramped up its offensive against Hezbollah forces. The bombardment prompted thousands of Lebanese to flee the south, with highways out of Sidon packed with cars heading toward Beirut, in the largest exodus since the 2006 war. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 492 casualties, including 35 children and 58 women, with an additional 1,645…

Kamala Harris issued another challenge to her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, urging him to participate in a second debate before the November presidential election. Speaking to supporters in New York, Harris claimed Trump “seems to be searching for an excuse” to avoid the rematch. On Saturday, the vice president and Democratic candidate confirmed she had accepted CNN’s invitation for an October debate with Trump, but the former president dismissed it as “too late.” During her remarks at a New York fundraiser, Harris reinforced her call for a second debate. “I think we should have another debate,” she said. “I’ve accepted…