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The heads of the CIA and MI6 warn that the international world order is "under threat in a way we haven't seen since the Cold War." They say the war in Ukraine, Russian sabotage across Europe, and the rise of China pose major challenges. The spy chiefs stress the importance of continued support for Ukraine and cooperation between the US and UK to combat these threats. They also discuss efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East and counter the resurgence of Islamic State.

According to Eurostat, Italy has set a new record in renewable energy, with solar power surpassing coal in electricity production. This significant milestone marks a major shift towards cleaner energy sources, as the country continues to transition away from fossil fuels.

The data reveals that in 2022, solar energy accounted for 210.249 GWh of electricity production, while coal generated 205.693 GWh. This means that solar power has become the leading source of electricity in Italy, with coal taking second place. The European Union's statistical office, Eurostat, has confirmed this trend, highlighting the growing importance of renewable energy in the country's energy mix.

The news comes as the EU continues to push for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a transition to cleaner energy sources. Italy's success in increasing its solar energy production is a significant step towards achieving these goals and reducing the country's reliance on fossil fuels.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has escalated, with Israeli airstrikes killing at least 61 Palestinians in the past 48 hours. The attacks targeted two schools sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza City and Jabalia, resulting in the deaths of 12 people. The Israeli military claims the strikes targeted Hamas militants operating within the schools.

Despite multiple rounds of diplomatic efforts, a ceasefire agreement remains elusive. Both sides continue to blame each other for the lack of progress, with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Fatah factions engaging in retaliatory attacks against Israeli forces. The United States is preparing a new proposal for a ceasefire, but with significant differences between the parties, a breakthrough appears unlikely.

Poland is significantly ramping up its defense budget, doubling expenditures in a bid to enhance military strength amidst regional security concerns. This aggressive investment strategy raises questions about the implications for South Korea's burgeoning defense industry, known as 'K-defense'. While Poland aims to acquire advanced military technology and systems, experts worry that the rapid expansion could lead to oversaturation in the defense market and potential economic challenges. The dynamics of military spending and international arms trade will be pivotal as countries navigate their defense strategies in an increasingly tense global landscape.

U.S. authorities have thwarted a terrorist attack planned by a 20-year-old Pakistani man living in Canada, who intended to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City on October 7th. The suspect, Mohammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shazeb Jodoon, was arrested in Canada on September 4th at the request of U.S. federal prosecutors.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Khan was planning the attack in the name of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, with the goal of killing as many Jews as possible. The FBI director confirmed that the suspect was determined to target Jews in the United States, a year after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The investigation revealed Khan's efforts to travel to New York and acquire automatic and semi-automatic weapons to carry out the mass killing.

The U.S. Justice Department has charged American political analyst Dmitry Sayms and his wife Anastasia with sanctions violations and money laundering related to their work for the Russian state television channel "First Channel." Sayms denies the accusations, calling them "outrageous lies" and claiming that his financial activities were legal, aimed at paying U.S. taxes.

According to the U.S. government, the Sayms received over $1 million since June 2022 for their work while knowingly violating sanctions. The case against Anastasia alleges she facilitated art purchases linked to a sanctioned Russian entrepreneur. Both could face severe prison sentences depending on the outcome of legal proceedings, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and concerns over perceived Russian influence in U.S. politics.

The family of Evans Chirchir, a National Treasury officer murdered under suspicious circumstances, is calling for a thorough police investigation to ensure justice. Through their lawyers, they revealed that Chirchir had expressed fears for his life related to a Sh286 million tender he was handling.

Chirchir was last seen alive on August 31, 2024, and his body was later found in a morgue in Machakos. The family initially suspected he might have been detained by police when he failed to return home over several days.

The family has urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to expedite the investigation into Chirchir's murder, stressing the need for accountability in this troubling case.

Israel's military has struck two former school compounds in northern Gaza, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more. The strikes have sparked global outrage, with the family of a Turkish-American woman blaming Israel for her killing in a West Bank protest.

The Israeli military claims it targeted Hamas militants using the school compounds as a base, but critics argue the strikes demonstrate the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. With over 40,000 Palestinians killed in 11 months of war, the international community is calling for an end to the violence and a pause in hostilities to allow humanitarian aid to reach the enclave.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. A UNICEF official has warned of a large-scale nutrition crisis, with over 50,000 children suffering from malnutrition. The international community must act swiftly to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and bring an end to the violence.

Ukraine has deployed a new type of drone that can incinerate everything in its path. This powerful drone, equipped with a flamethrower, is being used to target Russian positions and equipment. The drone's ability to unleash devastating fire has made it a formidable weapon in Ukraine's arsenal, as the country continues its fierce resistance against the Russian invasion.

The arrest of Gildardo López Astudillo, a key figure in the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students, offers a glimmer of hope in a case plagued by corruption and cover-ups. López Astudillo, a regional leader of the Guerrero Unidos cartel, was previously released in 2019 due to alleged torture by authorities. His re-arrest comes as the tenth anniversary of the tragedy approaches, with the families of the missing students still seeking answers.

The case has been marred by a lack of progress, including the escape of a key investigator, the erosion of evidence, and a systematic effort to conceal the truth. The arrest of López Astudillo could provide crucial information, but the families remain skeptical, having lost faith in the government's ability to deliver justice. The Mexican state has a moral obligation to find the students and bring all those responsible to justice, ensuring that Ayotzinapa ceases to be a symbol of impunity and a wound on the nation's conscience.

The inaugural China-East Africa Law Enforcement and Security Ministerial Dialogue took place in Beijing, bringing together officials from China and 14 East African nations. The event, co-chaired by Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and Burundi's Minister of Interior, Urban Development, and Public Security Niterete, aimed to enhance cooperation in security and law enforcement.

Wang Xiaohong emphasized the importance of the China-Africa relationship, highlighting the strategic partnership and the commitment to implementing the Global Security Initiative. The dialogue focused on promoting new security governance concepts, establishing multi-party dialogue platforms, addressing law enforcement challenges, advancing capacity building, fostering personnel exchanges, and building a new framework for China-East Africa law enforcement and security cooperation.

The meeting resulted in the signing of cooperation documents and included speeches from heads of delegations and the rotating chair of the East African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization. Wang Xiaohong also held separate meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Minister of Interior of Burundi, reaffirming China's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in security and law enforcement.

The ongoing discussions regarding a prisoner deal have turned increasingly pessimistic. Hamas is hardening its stance, now demanding the release of more individuals convicted of murder in exchange for hostages, creating frustration in Israel. Chief of the CIA, William Burns, emphasized the need for political will from both sides during a conference, leading to disappointment in Israel for being compared with Hamas.

The U.S. is delaying a new proposal for fear of stalling the negotiations further and impacting President Biden's standing amid election considerations. Israelis urge the U.S. to exert pressure on Hamas rather than continue pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Hamas insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as a precondition for negotiations. The situation remains fraught with complications, and the likelihood of reaching a deal appears slim, intensifying frustrations among the families of kidnapped individuals who seek new approaches to unstick the negotiations.

Retired Israeli General Isaac Brick contradicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims about the strategic importance of the Philadelphia Axis (Salah al-Din) south of the Gaza Strip in preventing alleged arms smuggling. Brick, known as the "Prophet of Israeli Rage," recounted his multiple meetings with Netanyahu, where he had directly rejected the presence of the Israeli military in the area.

Brick dismissed Netanyahu's "biggest deception since the establishment of the state" in promoting the axis's significance. He revealed that Netanyahu acknowledged the inability to solve the tunnel problem without extensive excavation, which Egypt was unwilling to accept. Brick criticized Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and the military leadership's failure to act swiftly against Hamas threats, calling for the resignation of the Chief of Staff.

The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) successfully neutralized Saliha Akbıyık, the alleged Iran leader of the PKK/KCK terrorist organization, in a targeted operation in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. Akbıyık, known by the codename Nujiyan Amed, was identified as a key figure within the PKK/KCK, responsible for coordinating terrorist activities in the Iran-Iraq border region.

MIT agents tracked Akbıyık's movements in the Sulaimaniyah/Pencevin area, near the Iranian border, and executed a precise operation to eliminate her. Akbıyık, who had been involved with the PKK/KCK since 1993, was responsible for overseeing the activities of all terrorists operating in the border region. Her neutralization is considered a significant blow to the PKK/KCK's operations in Iran.

Keir Starmer's former pollster, Deborah Mattinson, and policy director, Claire Ainsley, will meet Kamala Harris's campaign team in Washington to share Labour's election-winning strategy. They believe targeting 'squeezed working-class voters who wanted change' could help Harris defeat Trump.

Mattinson and Ainsley, who coined the term 'hero voters' for these undecided, economically struggling voters, think understanding and addressing their core concerns could swing key US battleground states. They'll meet senior advisors like Megan Jones and Will Marshall, who had ties with New Labour and Bill Clinton's Democrats.

While the context differs, the duo sees uncanny parallels between UK and US 'hero voters' - struggling middle-class families facing economic pressures. They hope their strategy can help Harris maintain momentum and secure victory in the tight presidential race.

Following the appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, a segment of the left-wing parties took to the streets to denounce Macron's "coup d'état." While the protests drew around 110,000 people nationwide, the mobilization was mixed, with the left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) failing to present a united front.

Barnier, a center-right politician, plans to prioritize immigration control and revisit the pension reform, drawing criticism from the NFP. The protesters accused Macron of disregarding the results of the legislative elections, but the President appears determined to pursue his agenda with Barnier's appointment.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh met Governor L Acharya to discuss fresh violence that killed seven and injured over 15 in the state. Singh's meeting comes amidst speculations about his resignation, which the BJP denies. The CM requested more power to tackle 'foreign elements' causing unrest. Recent violence includes a gun battle in Jiribam and rocket attacks in Bishnupur. Despite law and order concerns, the BJP continues to back Singh.