Senate Hearing Sparks Controversy; Saudi Thunderstorm Alert; Biden Pushes for Sudan Peace Talks amidst Global Tensions
Sen. Kennedy's claims against Arab American leader spark outrage; Saudi Arabia braces for thunderstorms.
During a Senate hearing on hate incidents in the US, Republican Senator John Kennedy's accusations against Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry sparked controversy, with Berry denying any support for extremist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Rights groups including the Council on American Islamic Relations condemned Kennedy's remarks as anti-Muslim tropes.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has issued an alert for thunderstorms and safety measures as autumn weather hits, cautioning the public to avoid flood-prone areas. The National Center for Meteorology adds that cooler, rainy weather, which began on September 1, will come with temperature fluctuations through mid-month.
In response to recent tragic events, Taiwan's Gold Apollo clarified that it didn't manufacture the pagers used in the explosions in Lebanon coordinated by Hezbollah. The explosions, which took place on September 18, 2024, resulted in nine deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries; Gold Apollo emphasized that a European company authorized to use its brand made the pagers.
Turning our attention to international conflicts, US President Joe Biden has urged Sudan's warring factions to re-enter peace talks to end the 17-month conflict that has claimed over 12,000 lives. Biden emphasized the need for both sides to cease violence and ensure humanitarian access, with further sanctions under consideration.
In national news, the FBI and US Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials across over 15 states. While no injuries or hazardous materials have been reported, the packages contained unknown substances, leading to evacuations and heightened security measures.
Finally, the UN General Assembly is set to vote on a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Gaza and the West Bank within a year amidst escalating regional violence. The resolution follows a July ruling by the International Court of Justice, drawing criticism from Israeli and US ambassadors for its potential to complicate peace efforts.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has issued an alert for thunderstorms and safety measures as autumn weather hits, cautioning the public to avoid flood-prone areas. The National Center for Meteorology adds that cooler, rainy weather, which began on September 1, will come with temperature fluctuations through mid-month.
In response to recent tragic events, Taiwan's Gold Apollo clarified that it didn't manufacture the pagers used in the explosions in Lebanon coordinated by Hezbollah. The explosions, which took place on September 18, 2024, resulted in nine deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries; Gold Apollo emphasized that a European company authorized to use its brand made the pagers.
Turning our attention to international conflicts, US President Joe Biden has urged Sudan's warring factions to re-enter peace talks to end the 17-month conflict that has claimed over 12,000 lives. Biden emphasized the need for both sides to cease violence and ensure humanitarian access, with further sanctions under consideration.
In national news, the FBI and US Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials across over 15 states. While no injuries or hazardous materials have been reported, the packages contained unknown substances, leading to evacuations and heightened security measures.
Finally, the UN General Assembly is set to vote on a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Gaza and the West Bank within a year amidst escalating regional violence. The resolution follows a July ruling by the International Court of Justice, drawing criticism from Israeli and US ambassadors for its potential to complicate peace efforts.
