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In response to the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel extended mandatory military service to three years. This move increased the size of the IDF to 169,500 active personnel and 465,000 reservists. Jerusalem: The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has announced that about 130,000 reservists will be involved in an upcoming military operation aimed at taking control of Gaza City, PTI reported. The first group of 40,000 to 50,000 reservists is scheduled to report for duty on September 2. According to Israeli law, all citizens and permanent residents are required to serve in the IDF for a period ranging from…

US President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook was accused of falsely claiming two primary residences in 2021 to get better mortgage rates. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday, intensifying his efforts to exert control over the traditionally independent US central bank. The announcement was made through Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he cited allegations of mortgage fraud as the reason for her dismissal. Fraud Allegations Spark Dismissal The accusations against Cook were first raised by Bill Pulte, a Trump-appointed official who serves on the board that oversees mortgage giants Fannie…

President Donald Trump, in an executive order, announced 25 per cent tariffs on India but the levies were heightened to 50 per cent, asserting that India was fuelling the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia. New Delhi: The US Department of Homeland Security on Monday issued a notice outlining the plan to implement 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports. President Donald Trump, in an executive order, announced 25 per cent tariffs on India but the levies were heightened to 50 per cent, asserting that India was fuelling the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia.   This move…

This marked Lee's first visit to the United States since being elected President of South Korea in July, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon had declared martial law the previous year, a controversial move that was later overturned by lawmakers. Washington: In a light hearted conversation at the Oval Office of the White House, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US President Donald Trump to reunify the two Koreas by having a word with Kim Jong Un. President Lee also suggested President Trump build a Trump Tower in North Korea and play golf at that place.…