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Israel-Hamas War: Chinese Internet Full of Racial Slurs Against Jews and Muslims Chinese social media has become full of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic posts according to reports. Study says that Chinese social media platform Weibo is full of racial slurs against Jews and Muslims. The Chinese government has refused to censor posts targeting Jews and Muslims but has censored posts on former Premier Li Keqiang. Meanwhile anti-semitism is also on the rise in the US, Russia and Europe. Israel-Hamas War | China | Social Media | Weibo | Anti-Semitism | Jews | Muslim | Li Keqiang | USA | Russia | Europe | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News

Who is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, America's First Woman Navy Chief? | Vantage with Palki Sharma Admiral Lisa Franchetti's appointment as the US Chief of Naval Staff has finally been confirmed. It comes after months of delay. Fanchetti is now the first woman to be a full member of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. She joins a small group of women to head a military branch. How do women fare in the armed forces in other countries? Palki Sharma tells you. Admiral Lisa Franchetti | Navy Chief | US Chief | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #adkirallisafranchetti #usnavy #chiefofnavystaff #unitedstates #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Why China Has Banned Politicians From Investing in Private Equity Firms | Vantage with Palki Sharma Chinese President Xi Jinping is reigning the capitalists within the communists. Communist party officials have been barred from investing in private equity firms. This order, however, could have a loophole. Palki Sharma decodes. China | Xi Jinping | Communist Party of China | Private Equity Firms | Investment | Mutual Funds | Liu Tianran | Liu He | Alvin Jiang | Jiang Zemin | BOYU Capital | Skycus Capital | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #china #xijinping #privateequity #communistpartyofchina #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

When Weight-Loss Drugs Leave You Paralysed | Vantage with Palki Sharma The high demand for weight-loss drugs is creating a global shortage. This has led to a boom in the black market. Fake weight-loss drugs are sending people to hospitals. Yet the market remains unregulated. Who is to blame- buyers, companies, or government? Palki Sharma brings you the complete story. Weight-Loss | Drugs | Paralysis | Novo Nordisk | Ozempic | Wegovy | Overweight | Obese | Elon Musk | Boris Johnson | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #weightloss #drugs #paralysis #novonordisk #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

"Crypto King" Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty | Vantage with Palki Sharma He was the face of cryptocurrency, and a young one at that, a media darling that was to unite the sector. But the stunning rise of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX platform was matched by an equally spectacular fall, after it was revealed that billions of dollars of funds were moved and spent without consent of the customers. Palki Sharma brings you the story of the fall of the crypto king. Sam Bankman-Fried | FTX | Crypto Exchange | Cryptocurrency | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #sambankmanfried #crypto #ftx #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Why are Jews Targeted? The Origins of Antisemitism | Flashback with Palki Sharma Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out, antisemitism has been on the rise. It is often called the "oldest hatred" in the world. How and when did this hatred begin? Why does it persist even today? Watch the full story on Flashback with Palki Sharma. Israel Hamas War | Antisemitism | Jews | Oldest Hatred | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #israelhamaswar #antisemitism #jews #oldesthatred #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

EU Sends Ghana 105 Armoured Vehicles to Fight Terror from the Sahel | Vantage with Palki Sharma Europe to give West African coastal states millions of dollars in military aid. 105 armoured vehicles have already arrived in Ghana. Ghana shares a border with insurgency hit Burkina Faso. Will the terror from the Sahel make its way to coastal West African states? Will Europe also try economic outreach to stabilise Ghana's faltering economy? Palki Sharma explains. Ghana | West Africa | Insurgency | Terror Alert | European Union | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #ghana #westafrica #insurgency #terroralert #europeanunion #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Bangladesh Violence: 3 Killed, Key Opposition Leader Arrested | Top Updates Political unrest has gripped Bangladesh again. A day after violent clashes erupted in Dhaka, security has been heightened across the capital city. Opposition leaders and supporters are demanding PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation and transfer of power to a caretaker government ahead of elections. The opposition has threatened to escalate protests if Sheikh Hasina does not step down. Angry protesters torched vehicles and vandalised government buildings. Top opposition leader has also been detained. Watch this video for the latest on Bangladesh's political crisis. Bangladesh Violence | Political Unrest

Japan: Babies Join Workforce at Nursing Homes to Combat Loneliness In an innovative response to Japan's ageing population, some nursing homes in the country are now employing toddlers as companions for the elderly. These 'baby employees' have an age limit of 0 to 3 years, and their primary responsibility is to provide companionship, lift spirits, and engage in leisurely strolls with seniors. This heartwarming initiative aims to combat loneliness and promote social interaction among the elderly, as one-third of Japan's population is aged 65 and above. Parents of these baby employees often find their little ones forging special connections with the seniors, resembling real grandparent-grandchild bonds.

Why is the Earth's Core Leaking? | Vantage with Palki Sharma Scientists say that the Earth's core could be leaking a rare, special type of Helium gas called Helium-3. This gas is rare to find on Earth. It is produced by the Sun. Question is, it is good for the planet that this gas is leaking? Palki Sharma brings you the complete story. Earth Core | Sun | Helium | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #earthcore #sun #helium #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

"Hamas will Use it For...": Musk Pushes Starlink Internet for Gaza, Speaks to Shin Bet Chief Elon Musk has reportedly spoken to Israeli security agency Shin Bet Chief to discuss plans to provide Starlink internet to international aid groups in Gaza. Israel had earlier denounced Musk's plan to provide internet in Gaza. Israel says it would be used by Hamas for terrorist activities. Will Israel accept Musk's internet plan for Gaza? Watch this video for details. Elon Musk | Israel-Hamas War | Gaza | Starlink | Internet | Shin Bet Chief | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #elonmusk #israelhamaswar #gaza #starlink #internet #shinbetchief #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Inquiry Reveals Shocking Scale of Child Sexual Abuse In Spanish Churches A public investigation found more than 200,000 minors were sexually abused in Spain by Catholic Church priests since 1940. The survey by Spain's human rights ombudsman, questioned just over 8,000 people. It found that 0.6 percent of Spain's adult population of about 39 million were subjected to abuse by the members of the clergy. Child Sexual Abuse | Spain | Churches | Human Rights Violation | Report | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #spanishchurches #child sexual abuse #humanrightsviolation #report #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Israeli Videos Mock Palestinian Suffering & Gazans Turn Influencers | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Israel-Hamas war is also being fought on the digital front. Many Gazans have turned into influencers to share first-hand experiences with the world. Some Israelis are mocking Palestinian suffering through online videos. Meanwhile, children are attending Pro-Palestine rallies on Roblox, the online gaming platform. Palki Sharma brings you the complete report. Israel-Hamas War | Digital War | Online Videos | Hamas | Israel Soldiers | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #israelhamaswar #digitalwar #onlinevideos #hamas #israelisoldiers #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Bananas Slippery Slope To Extinction, Will the Fruit Disappear? X Bananas have been the favourite snack of humans for years now. These potassium-rich fruits are now facing a fruity doomsday. A virus called the "Panama Disease" has been threatening their lives. This fungus disables the banana tree's ability to soak water. From its first discovery in Taiwan in '89, this banana serial killer has invaded Australia, China, and India. The virus has now hit South America and can spread across the globe. It is attacking the most commonly consumed bananas called "Cavendish". Scientists are working to create a banana vaccine so that the bananas can be saved. Panama Disease | Australia | China | India | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #panamadisease #australia #china #india #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews

Blasts in South Indian State of Kerala, Anti-Terror Teams Rushed to Spot Explosions at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in south Indian state of Kerala killed one, leaving 36 injured. The meet was being attended by over 2,500 people. Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM to take stock of the situation. Kerala | Explosions | Jehovah's Witnesses | Terrorism | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #kerala #explosions #jehovahwitnesses #terrorism #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Turkey's Erdogan Calls Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a "Terrorist" While addressing a massive Pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called him a "terrorist". He added, Israel is an occupier in the West Asia. Erdogan also accused the West for the massacre in Gaza. Turkey supports Palestinians and hosts members of Hamas. Israel | Benjamin Netanyahu | Turkey | Tayyip Erdogan | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #israel #benjaminnetanyahu #turkey #tayyiperdogan #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Hamas Leader Khaled Mashal Addresses A Rally In India's Kerala, Triggers Row Khaled Mashal, a leader of Hamas group, reportedly participated virtually at a rally in the south Indian state of Kerala. The pro-Palestine rally was organised by Solidarity Youth Movement, which the youth wing of Islamic organisation Jamaat-e-Islami. Mashal's speech has triggered a political slugfest in Kerala. Israel Hamas War | Khaled Mashal | Kerala | India | Palestine | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #israelhamaswar #khaledmashal #kerala #india #palestine #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Israel Intensifies Airstrikes, Launches Second Wave of Ground Attacks in Gaza Israel conducted airstrikes and a limited ground offensive in Gaza. Israel says that Hamas terrorists are using hospitals as shields and to launch strikes. Meanwhile, Rockets fired from Gaza hit residential buildings in Israel. Israeli soldiers perform urban warfare drills ahead of large ground offensive. Israel also raids Jenin city in West Bank as clashes between Palestinians and Israelis erupts near Al Aqsa compound. Israel-Hamas War | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #israelhamaswar #gaza #israel #hamasattack #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Iran Ihreatens US and Israel Over Ground Offensive in Gaza Iran has issued threats to Israel and the US if the Ground Offensive begins in Gaza. Iran says that there are thousands of armed groups that are ready to fight Israel and the US. Iran says that the Western Nations are trying to whitewash Israel's crimes. US warns Iran against interfering in Gaza war. US President Joe Biden says his military to attack more Iran-backed targets in the region. The White House has confirmed that Biden sent a warning message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran | Israel | United States | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #iran #israel #unitedstates #firstpost #worldnews

Israeli Military Ready for the "Next Stage" in the War Against Hamas, Awaits Political Nod The Israel Defense Forces said they are ready for the "next stage" in the war against Hamas and are awaiting political instruction. The Israeli military has vowed to dismantle Hamas. Israeli troops struck dozens of Hamas gunmen preparing to fire rockets and IDF jets struck several Hamas "staging grounds". Watch this video for details. Israel Hamas War | Palestine | IDF | Gaza | Military | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #israelhamaswar #palestine #idf #gaza #military #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Mumbai Becomes World's Second Most Polluted City Mumbai becomes the second most polluted city in the world. The data from 109 places was tracked by a Swiss technology company IQAir, measuring the air quality in real-time. Beijing took the top spot in IQAir's list. Delhi came out to be the sixth most polluted city. The concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Mumbai was 14.7 times the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of five micrograms per cubic metre. Pollution | Mumbai | China | Delhi | WHO | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #pollution #mumbai #china #delhi #who #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews

Turkish President Erdogan Trying to Be Peace Broker in Israel-Hamas War? | Vantage with Palki Sharma Turkiye is walking a tightrope in the Israel-Hamas war. It is expected to support both Palestinians and its Western NATO allies. Turkiye also shares close ties with Hamas. Is Erdogan trying to placate his Western allies by letting Sweden finally join NATO? Palki Sharma tells you more. Turkey | Erdogan | Israel Hamas War | NATO | Palestine | Gaza | Sweden | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #turkey #erdoğan #israelhamaswar #nato #palestine #gaza #sweden #firstpost

Amid War with Hamas, Israel's Resilient Economy Takes a Beating | Vantage with Palki Sharma Israel's economy has taken a beating following the war with Hamas. The country's central bank predicts growth rates to fall and budget deficit to rise. Israel's currency, the Shekel, has fallen to an eight-year low against the US Dollar. Palki Sharma decodes. Israel Hamas War | Economy | Central Bank | Shekel | USD | Dollar | Budget | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #israelhamaswar #economy #centralbank #shekel #usd #dollar #budget #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

China and Bhutan Move Closer to Settling the Border | Vantage with Palki Sharma Bhutan's foreign minister visited Beijing to discuss the border issue between the two countries. China urged Bhutan to formalise the border as soon as possible. It also urged Bhutan to establish formal diplomatic relations with Beijing. What does this mean for India? Palki Sharma tells you. X China | Bhutan | Border | LAC | Beijing | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #china #bhutan #lac #beijing #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

China Aims To Resolve Bhutan Border Issue "As Soon As Possible": Should India Be Worried? Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Bhutanese counterpart on Monday. Reportedly, Beijing asked Thimphu to resolve the boundary issue at the earliest and restore diplomatic ties. This comes months after the sides setup a team for limitation. What does this mean for India? Watch to find out China | Bhutan | Border | LAC | Beijing | India | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #china #bhutan #lac #beijing #chinaborder #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews