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Newly Elected MP Basem Abdo Urges Historic Commitment to Peace and Human Rights in First Parliamentary Speech In his first address to parliament, newly elected MP Basem Abdo called on the government to make a “historic commitment” to international law, human rights, and peace, declaring that Palestinians have long been “made to be strangers in their own homes.” Abdo, who comes from a Palestinian background, spoke of his family’s displacement—first from Kuwait to Jordan during the Gulf War, and later to Australia. He described the deep and enduring sense of loss shared by generations of Palestinians, calling it an “intergenerational…

INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace stepped out of his No. 23 car on Sunday, pumping his fists, embracing his loved ones, and soaking in every moment of a groundbreaking Brickyard 400 win. It was a victory well earned — and long awaited. The 31-year-old driver overcame an unpredictable 18-minute rain delay, two intense overtime restarts, and fuel concerns late in the race. All while fending off a fierce challenge from defending champion Kyle Larson. With the win, Wallace became the first Black driver to capture a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval. While no Black driver has ever…

US stock futures edged higher Sunday evening as investors prepared for a pivotal week packed with market-moving events — including Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve policy decision, fresh inflation data, and a looming trade deadline set by President Trump. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures also climbed 0.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.5%, continuing momentum from last week’s gains. All three major indexes ended Friday higher, with the S&P 500 logging its fifth consecutive record close. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. and European Union reached a trade agreement to reduce…

Indian Film Rereleased with AI-Generated Ending, Sparking Outrage from Director In what may be a first for global cinema, an Indian production company is rereleasing a 2013 romantic drama with a newly created ending generated by artificial intelligence—without the original director’s involvement. Raanjhanaa, a Hindi-language film that tells the story of a doomed romance between a Hindu man and a Muslim woman, is set to return to theaters on 1 August under its Tamil title, Ambikapathy. The rerelease will feature a “happy ending” in place of the original film’s tragic conclusion. The move has triggered significant backlash, particularly from the…

Trump: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire Talks Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to “immediately meet” to discuss a ceasefire, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced after speaking with the leaders of both nations amid ongoing border clashes entering their third straight day. In a series of social media posts, Trump said, “Both parties are looking for an immediate ceasefire and peace,” adding that the U.S. would withhold trade negotiations with either country until hostilities cease. The conflict has displaced over 150,000 people and marks the deadliest fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in over a decade. At…

Florida Governor Confirms Deportation of Hundreds From Controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Camp Ron DeSantis says most detainees were relocated, with at least 100 deported from the U.S. Florida has begun deporting individuals from the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, Governor Ron DeSantis announced, adding that removals are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. Speaking at a press conference held at the remote detention site in the Everglades, DeSantis stated that “hundreds of illegals” had been removed from the camp, though he later clarified that most were transferred to other facilities across the U.S. He confirmed that 100 individuals…

ICE Presence at Los Angeles Homeless Shelter Sparks Fear Among Migrant Residents LOS ANGELES — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been repeatedly seen near a Hollywood homeless shelter since May, prompting staff to escort immigrant residents—many fleeing violence and conflict—to work, court appearances, and daily errands in an effort to protect them. Lailanie, an executive at the shelter, which serves young adults ages 18 to 24, said she witnessed ICE officers detain and arrest two Venezuelan men after they returned from their jobs. “There was no conversation,” she recalled. “The officers walked up and immediately put their hands…

AIFF Confirms Xavi and Guardiola Coaching Applications Were Hoaxes The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Saturday that coaching applications allegedly submitted by Spanish football legends Xavi Hernández and Pep Guardiola for the Indian national team job were fraudulent. Earlier in the week, a national team official told the Times of India that Xavi’s name appeared on the list of applicants for the vacant head coach position. A member of the AIFF technical committee had even remarked that the former Barcelona manager’s appointment would be too costly to pursue. However, the AIFF has now clarified that both Xavi and…

As Arjun Nimmala Rises, MLB Looks to India as the Next Frontier for Talent and Fandom Baseball may be America’s pastime, but its influence stretches far beyond U.S. borders. From the powerhouses of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela to the baseball-obsessed stadiums of Japan, the sport has long thrived globally—with international stars making their mark in Major League Baseball. Now, MLB is eyeing a new frontier: India. The country of 1.46 billion people is traditionally cricket-crazy, but it also happens to be the birthplace of Arjun Nimmala’s family. Nimmala, a rising star in the Toronto Blue Jays system, made history…

Trump Announces Trade Deal With Japan, Easing Tensions After Weeks of Strained Talks Former President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday, signaling the end of weeks of tense negotiations that had rattled Japanese politics and markets. “We just completed a massive deal with Japan,” Trump posted online, claiming that “Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion into the United States.” Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that his administration had received the terms of the agreement and would evaluate them closely. “Our overarching concern is the interests of the nation,” Ishiba said. Trump also…