President Donald Trump’s administration is providing up to $42 million from the Defense Production Act to support the Constitution Pipeline project. This pipeline would carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York and has faced controversy before.
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The Constitution Pipeline is planned to transport natural gas between Pennsylvania and New York.
The Energy Department announced up to $42 million in funding under the Defense Production Act.
The Defense Production Act is a law that helps speed up projects important to national defense.
The pipeline project has previously been stopped or delayed due to opposition and legal challenges.
The funding aims to revive and support this infrastructure project in the Northeast U.S.
The announcement was made during President Donald Trump’s current administration.
Natural gas pipelines are used to move fuel that powers homes, businesses, and industries.
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HSBC’s sharia-compliant fund, which is designed to follow Islamic rules for investing, has invested more than $100 million in companies connected to Israel’s military. This has led to questions about whether Muslim investors’ money is supporting military activities.
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HSBC offers a sharia-compliant fund intended to follow Islamic investment guidelines.
This fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Sharia-compliant funds avoid certain types of businesses, but connections to military-linked companies raise concerns.
The issue highlights the challenge of tracking exactly where investments end up.
The investments were reported by Al Jazeera’s Lina-Serene.
This situation may affect Muslim investors who want their money to follow ethical or religious rules.
HSBC is a large global bank managing many investment funds.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. senators to pressure the White House to lift limits that Ukraine says are slowing support in its war with Russia. Zelensky said the U.S. has cut some intelligence sharing and delayed weapons deliveries, while President Trump denied these claims and said Ukraine should negotiate more.
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Zelensky talked to a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to raise concerns about limits on intelligence and weapons aid.
Ukraine claims the Trump administration quietly imposed these restrictions without public announcement.
These restrictions affect Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, including limits on satellite systems and missile warnings.
Zelensky said U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delaying delivery of Patriot missile interceptors Ukraine needs.
The crisis began after a Trump deal with Russia on diesel and concerns about attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Trump envoys reportedly warned Ukraine to stop hitting oil refineries or face aid cuts; U.S. officials deny this was a threat.
Zelensky offered to pause attacks on refineries for 30 days if the U.S. supplies the requested missile systems.
President Trump said the U.S. is still sharing intelligence and criticized Zelensky’s role in peace talks.
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The French government has asked online second-hand marketplaces like Vinted, eBay, and Amazon to stop listings that sell goods stolen during recent riots and looting. This measure aims to help business owners affected by the violence and prevent the resale of stolen items.
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Many shop owners in France suffered losses after recent weekend violence and looting.
Items believed to be stolen were being sold on popular online resale platforms.
The French government requested major online marketplaces to monitor and remove suspicious ads.
Platforms asked to act include Vinted, eBay, and Amazon.
This action is part of a broader effort to support businesses and reduce illegal trade after the unrest.
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Christian groups in the West Bank are asking President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to protect Palestinian Christian communities from attacks by settlers. Recently, clashes involving settlers, Palestinians, and international visitors have raised concerns about safety and the future of one of the oldest Christian populations in the Holy Land.
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President Trump gave full support to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming election.
Settlers allegedly attacked an American journalist and besieged Palestinian homes, including one of a U.S. dual citizen.
Trump’s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, called the attack a “despicable act of terror” and urged Israel to act.
Israeli police have started an investigation and arrested 10 people related to the weekend violence in the West Bank.
The West Bank village of Taybeh, the last entirely Christian village, saw an attack on European diplomats and a French mayor by masked settlers.
Christian advocates warn that ongoing violence is threatening to erase Christian communities that have lived in the region for nearly 2,000 years.
The White House said it supports a stable West Bank to help keep Israel secure and promote peace.
Israeli officials claim they are working to protect Christians, but disputes continue over responsibility for violent incidents.
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French authorities have imposed curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after rioting and looting over the weekend. The protests started with students demanding better school conditions but grew larger, involving trade unions and other groups, resulting in many arrests and injuries.
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Curfews are in place from 11 pm to 6 am in areas of Paris, including Place de la République and Les Halles.
Other French cities like Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, and Lille have partial curfews targeting youth movement and gatherings.
More than 2,500 people have been arrested during the riots.
About 1,000 police officers were injured, and one protester lost a hand due to a police grenade.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign after criticism but was refused by President Macron.
Over 2,000 shops and businesses suffered damage, with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
The government plans to make those responsible pay for the damage and support affected workers through partial unemployment funds.
Police are using CCTV footage and 200 investigators to identify rioters and leaders.
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Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car outside her office in northern Victoria on Monday and is in critical condition. The alleged attacker is known to authorities, and this incident has raised concerns about the safety of politicians due to increasing threats and abuse.
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Helen Haines is an independent MP from northern Victoria.
She was struck by a car outside her electorate office at about 3:35 pm.
The driver allegedly turned around to hit her deliberately.
Haines is currently in critical condition at Melbourne’s Alfred hospital.
The government reports over 1,067 threats against politicians in the last financial year.
Security for politicians is increasing due to growing risks, including threats inspired by overseas events.
Many MPs now avoid sharing their public schedules and sometimes close their local offices for safety.
Politicians and officials warn against violent political rhetoric and attacks becoming more common in Australia.
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At a campaign rally in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Vice President JD Vance was interrupted by a protester who shouted about releasing the Epstein files. The protester was removed by security while the crowd chanted “USA,” and Vance continued his remarks supporting Republican candidates.
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The event was a campaign rally for Vice President JD Vance on October 19 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
A protester shouted “Release the Epstein files” and “God, bless our children” before being escorted out by security.
The crowd chanted “USA” after the protester was removed.
Vance responded by talking about illegal border crossings and criticizing Democrats, saying the government should work for American citizens.
The rally supported Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley and congressional candidate Jennifer Balkcom.
The protest and chant happened one week after a protester was removed from President Donald Trump’s rally in Ohio.
Vance and Trump are campaigning actively in several states to support Republican candidates before the November 3 midterm elections.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not get early warnings of a Russian attack from countries like the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this is not true and that intelligence sharing with Ukraine has continued without any pause.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said partner countries did not give him early warning about a Russian attack.
Zelenskyy mentioned the U.S. as one of these partner countries.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said intelligence sharing with Ukraine is ongoing.
Rubio denied there has been any break or pause in sharing intelligence.
The discussion was included in a CBS News segment featuring other news updates.
Katya Soldak from Forbes Media's international editions contributed to the discussion.
The article focuses on the communication between Ukraine and the U.S. about security.
This debate involves how countries share important information to help Ukraine defend itself.
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A church in Columbus, Ohio is actively involved in fighting the spread of a dangerous drug called "tranq," an animal tranquilizer mixed into street drugs. While overdose deaths from fentanyl are falling, new synthetic drugs like tranq are creating fresh challenges for recovery workers.
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President Donald Trump calls drug cartels "terrorists" and describes fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction."
Tranq is a powerful animal tranquilizer added to street drugs, making them more dangerous.
The mixture of new synthetic drugs is changing the drug supply in the U.S.
Overdose deaths are decreasing, but workers worry about the strength and effects of these new drugs.
Helping people stop using drugs by offering support could be an effective approach to reduce demand.
The story focuses on efforts in Columbus, Ohio, where the church is on the frontline of this drug crisis.
The report highlights the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking and addiction in the United States.
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The Supreme Court will hear a case about race in admissions to middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. The case focuses on whether a district policy that affects Asian American students is discriminatory, after a previous court dismissed the case due to their high admission rates compared to the applicant pool.
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The case involves admissions to four selective middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Parents claim the admission policy favors Black and Latino students while hurting Asian American students.
The policy considers the poverty level of students’ schools as one factor.
Asian American students are concentrated in more affluent schools and their admission share dropped after the policy change.
The district uses a lottery system based on standardized test performance to admit students.
Lower courts dismissed the case because Asian American students were admitted at higher rates than their application share.
The Supreme Court will decide if the parents need to prove they were disproportionately harmed to show intentional discrimination.
The case follows a similar one involving high school admissions in Virginia, where Asian American students were also overrepresented.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin accused Mike Davis, a close ally of President Donald Trump, of encouraging death threats against her and her staff. Davis was considered for a job as Attorney General but now works with a political group linked to MAGA donors.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin is from Michigan and a member of the Democratic Party.
Mike Davis is a close legal ally of President Donald Trump.
Davis was considered for the position of Attorney General after Pam Bondi left.
Mike Davis currently works for a political group supported by MAGA donors.
Slotkin claims Davis helped encourage threats of violence against her and her staff.
The death threats reportedly targeted Slotkin and her team.
Pam Bondi was the former Attorney General connected to President Trump.
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Israeli police arrested 10 people linked to violent attacks by settlers in the West Bank. The attacks included a serious beating of a Washington Post photographer and an assault on European diplomats.
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Israeli police arrested 10 suspects connected to settler violence over a weekend.
The violence took place in the West Bank, an area controlled by Israel but contested by Palestinians.
Among the victims was Heidi Levine, a photographer for the Washington Post, who was severely beaten.
European diplomats were also attacked during these incidents.
Police released a video showing the arrests of the suspects.
The attacks reflect ongoing tensions and conflicts in the area.
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President Donald Trump is visiting Kansas to support Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican facing a tight race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. This visit comes with two weeks left before the U.S. midterm elections.
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President Trump is campaigning in Kansas to help Senator Roger Marshall.
Roger Marshall is the current Republican senator from Kansas.
Marshall faces a competitive election challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton.
The Senate race in Kansas is closer than expected.
The visit happens two weeks before the midterm elections.
Midterm elections are national elections held halfway through a president’s term.
Republicans want to keep control of the U.S. Senate.
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President Trump has decided to waive new sanctions on Russia, which were set to start soon after Congress passed the law. This decision has caused criticism from members of both political parties, especially since the sanctions were meant to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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Congress approved sanctions on Russia to target top officials and major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
President Trump signed the law on September 18 but later waived the sanctions, saying it was in the U.S. national interest.
The sanctions aimed to pressure Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, where civilian areas have been attacked.
Some Republicans, including Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, criticized Trump’s waiver, saying it helps Russia and hurts U.S. interests.
The president also recently eased other sanctions on Russia’s energy sector and arranged to buy diesel fuel from Russia.
Experts say the diesel deal will not fix U.S. fuel supply problems caused by conflicts like the one in Iran.
Senator Lindsey Graham, who helped pass the sanctions law before his death, was a strong supporter of the sanctions against Russia.
Critics say waiving the sanctions could extend the war in Ukraine and that working with Putin is risky.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31 percent, the lowest in his career, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Polls also show that more Americans would choose a generic Democrat over a Republican, and many are concerned about rising fuel prices and the direction of the country ahead of the November midterm elections.
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President Trump’s approval rating is at a record low of 31 percent.
Republicans are behind Democrats by 12 points in generic vote preference.
Since the US-Israel war on Iran started on February 28, fuel prices have increased.
Higher petrol and diesel costs have affected the overall economy.
Many Americans feel the country is on the "wrong track" (71 percent in an NBC poll).
55 percent of Americans would vote for the Democratic Party if elections were held now.
A Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos poll found 33 percent approval for Trump and widespread concern about fuel affordability.
These polls highlight challenges for Trump and Republicans leading up to the November 3 midterm elections.
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The Mississippi attorney general said the police shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia was justified. The shooting happened during a police response to a shoplifting call, but no charges were made against the child’s mother or her friend.
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The shooting took place on June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi, after police responded to a call about alleged shoplifting of diapers.
Kohen Wiley was sitting in his mother’s lap in a car when a police officer fired into the vehicle, killing the baby and injuring a woman.
The officer involved is Sgt Hunter Foster, who is white; the victims are Black.
The police say the car moved toward officers, nearly hitting one, but an independent autopsy challenges this claim, saying the baby was shot from the side, not the front.
The family’s lawyer has called for the release of police footage of the shooting, which has not been made public.
Senatobia has a history of controversial police actions, including firing a police chief for racial slurs and a high-profile arrest of a 10-year-old Black boy.
The current police chief Angelica Maze is Black, and she replaced Harold Vanderford, who was chief when the shooting occurred.
The case is drawing attention to ongoing concerns about police conduct and race relations in the city.
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After recent violent riots in France, different political groups have blamed each other for the disorder. Marine Le Pen and her far-right party, National Rally, have used the unrest to gain support ahead of the next year’s elections, according to an expert.
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There were violent riots over the weekend in France.
Political parties are blaming each other for the chaos.
The far-right National Rally party has responded quickly to the unrest.
Marine Le Pen is the leader of the National Rally party.
An expert from the University of Warwick says Le Pen is using the riots to boost her popularity.
The next elections in France are scheduled for the following year.
The violence has increased public concerns about law and order in France.
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Japan launched a spacecraft toward Mars to explore its moon called Phobos. The mission aims to land a robotic vehicle and a rover on Phobos to collect soil samples and bring them back to Earth.
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The spacecraft was launched by Japan on a mission to Mars.
The mission targets Phobos, the larger and nearer moon of Mars.
It involves landing both a robotic lander and a rover on Phobos.
The mission intends to collect soil samples from the moon's surface.
Five space agencies from different countries are working together on this mission.
The mission is planned to last five years.
This is the first mission of its kind to bring back samples from a Martian moon.
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