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Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
World
by  AFP

The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back on Donald Trump Thursday, labelling the former president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections. Trump appeared to confirm the divorce from the Murdoch empire Thursday.

US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
World
by  AFP

The United States will provide air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine as part of a new $400 million security assistance package, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The package includes four short-range, highly mobile Avenger air defense systems -- the first time they have been provided to Ukraine -- as well as the Stinger missiles they fire.

Direct Israel-Qatar flights open to Palestinians for World Cup: FIFA
Direct Israel-Qatar flights open to Palestinians for World Cup: FIFA
World
by  AFP

Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel that will be open to both Israeli and Palestinian fans for the World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday. "After hard work over the course of many months, we have arranged for Israeli citizens to be able to fly to the World Cup in Qatar on direct flights, and the opening of an Israeli office in Qatar to provide services to fans," he said.

E-cig giant Juul secures funds to avoid bankruptcy
E-cig giant Juul secures funds to avoid bankruptcy
Business and Economy
by  AFP

American e-cigarette firm Juul Labs has secured financing to stay afloat but confirmed job cuts, it said in a statement Thursday, while dealing with a dispute on whether its products can remain on market. This investment will help Juul Labs to maintain business operations and "continue advancing its administrative appeal of the FDA’s marketing denial order," among other needs, the firm added.