U.S. election security measures intensify with National Guard deployment and FBI command post amid former President Trump's calls for prompt election night results. Meanwhile, international tensions rise as Israel responds to Turkiye's arms embargo proposal and India-Canada relations strain over temple vandalism concerns.
Former President
Donald Trump is once again calling for election night results to promptly declare a winner, though experts point out the logistical challenges with counting votes accurately in the U.S., given its complex and decentralized system.
With the 2024 presidential election approaching, the U.S. has ramped up security measures, including deploying National Guard troops in several states and establishing an FBI election command post, to guard against potential unrest and ensure the safety of election workers.
Meanwhile, tensions are high at the UN as Israel's ambassador criticized Turkiye’s call for an arms embargo against Israel, following reports of a high civilian death toll in Gaza during the ongoing conflict.
In a related international dispute, India is voicing concerns over vandalism against Hindu temples in Canada, exacerbating already strained relations between the two countries amidst accusations and diplomatic expulsions.
Back in Israel, the conscription landscape is changing as the Defense Ministry mandates military service for ultra-Orthodox individuals, issuing 7,000 new draft orders amid the nation’s conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah.
In Cairo's "Little Gaza," Palestinian entrepreneurs are creating new lives, opening businesses despite temporary stays, offering local cuisine and community support for those displaced by the ongoing hostilities in Gaza.