Gaza Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in October 7, 2023 Terrorist Attacks | Office of Public Affairs

Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a Gazan native currently residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, was arrested yesterday for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. “After hiding out in the United States, this monster has been found and charged with participating in the atrocities of October 7 — the […]

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Salesforce Commits $15 Billion to Make San Francisco the “World’s AI Capital”

SAN FRANCISCO, — Cloud software giant Salesforce has pledged to invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years, a move designed to reinforce the city’s status as the global hub for artificial intelligence. The announcement coincided with the opening of Dreamforce 2025, the company’s annual technology conference, which has drawn nearly 50,000 […]

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U.S.– China Port Fees Disrupt Shipping, Threaten Higher Consumer Prices

LOS ANGELES / SHANGHAI, Oct. 17, 2025 — A new round of retaliatory port fees introduced by the United States and China is sending ripples through global supply chains, as shipping companies reroute vessels to avoid costly levies. Industry leaders warn the measures are already reducing the number of cargo ships available for trans-Pacific trade […]

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Aid Reaches Khan Younis, But Gaza’s Famine Zones Remain Largely Inaccessible

KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 17, 2025 — Humanitarian aid convoys were seen entering Khan Younis on Friday, marking a visible uptick in relief efforts since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. According to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), an average of 560 metric tons of food — primarily from the United States […]

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Warren Buffett Bets Big on Housing, Energy, and Beer in $1 Billion Portfolio Shift

OMAHA, Oct. 17, 2025 — Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway has deployed more than $1.33 billion into three companies this year, reflecting a clear view of where U.S. consumer priorities are heading: homes, fuel, and beverages. The move comes as Buffett prepares to step down as CEO at year-end, with successor Greg Abel expected […]

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Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) decided to adjourn its extraordinary session convened this week in London and reconvene in a year’s time. Nations meanwhile are expected to continue consultations to bridge differences over the framework, which seeks to align the shipping sector with the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The […]

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UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances

Last week, the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) submitted formal charges in two cases connected to alleged abuses at the Task Force for Interrogation Cell and the Joint Interrogation Cell, including charges of crimes against humanity. Officers and officials charged As part of the action, arrest warrants were issued for several former military officers, including […]

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Haiti is under a UN arms embargo: So why are 500,000 illegal weapons in circulation?

Haiti is facing an acute security crisis as rival gangs fight for control of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas while terrorizing local communities through extortion, sexual violence, kidnap for ransom and murder. UN Member States agreed to impose an arms embargo on Haiti in 2022 – so  what has gone wrong? Here are five […]

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Google Unveils $9 Billion Expansion Investment in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C., Tech giant Google confirmed it will invest $9 billion in South Carolina over the next two years, significantly expanding its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the state. The funding will support the growth of Google’s existing Berkeley County campus and the continued construction of two new data center campuses in Dorchester […]

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President Trump Hosts Zelenskiy Amid Kyiv’s Push for Missiles and Planned Putin Summit

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, seeking approval for the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia. The meeting came just one day after Trump announced he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, a […]

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