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Republican hardliners blame Biden administration after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip

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LONDON: The inclusion of a Palestinian flag emoji when users type “Jerusalem” has sparked controversy for Apple, with accusations of antisemitism leveled against the American tech giant. The issue emerged after a recent software update automatically suggested the Palestinian flag emoji, drawing criticism from British TV presenter Rachel Riley, an outspoken supporter of Israel. Riley … Read more

Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul

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WASHINGTON: The top two US generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time.

US Democrats push Biden administration over civilian toll in Israel’s Gaza campaign

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WASHINGTON: Dozens of President Joe Biden’s fellow Democrats signed a letter on Friday urging his administration to reaffirm that the US strongly opposes “the forced and permanent displacement” of Palestinians from Gaza. The letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, led by US Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Jamie Raskin, was signed by 60 Democratic House … Read more

US climate envoy John Kerry to leave Biden administration

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WASHINGTON: Former US senator and secretary of state John Kerry will leave his post as President Joe Biden’s special climate envoy after three years but will help Biden’s re-election campaign, two administration sources said on Saturday. The decision by Kerry, 80, comes a month after he played an instrumental in helping broker an international agreement … Read more

The Biden administration once more bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel

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Bangladeshi activists warn of global threat posed by Israel’s onslaught on Gaza DHAKA: More than 2,000 people gathered at a rally in Bangladesh on Friday to show solidarity with Palestine and warn of the danger that Israel’s deadly onslaught on Gaza poses to the world. The protest was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, Bangladesh, … Read more