Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House official and founder of SkyBridge Capital, urged for bipartisan regulation of cryptocurrency in the US. He believes a shift in Donald Trump’s stance on Bitcoin could encourage a similar approach from Democrats. Scaramucci also highlighted positive signals from Vice President Kamala Harris’s team, indicating a potential shift towards pro-crypto policies.
The House of Representatives has passed 25 bills targeting Chinese economic and technological intrusions into the US, aiming to counter the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This ‘China Week’ effort, likened to battling a Hydra, seeks to address vulnerabilities in drones, network routers, seaport cranes, batteries, and biotech contracts with Chinese firms, aiming to protect US national security and economic independence.
The United Nations General Assembly will vote on a resolution calling for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution, drafted by the Palestinian Authority, seeks to garner international pressure on Israel and comes amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A fabricated hit-and-run incident involving Vice President Kamala Harris is part of a Russian disinformation campaign aimed at influencing the 2024 US presidential election. Researchers at Microsoft have identified a Kremlin-aligned troll farm, Storm-1516, behind the operation, which involved creating a fake video, hiring an actor to pose as the victim, and disseminating the story through a fake news website. This revelation highlights the ongoing efforts of Russia to interfere in US elections, and comes amid a broader pattern of Russian cyber-influence operations targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
India’s law ministry is reviewing the new criminal codes following concerns over the misuse of provisions related to domestic violence against women. The ministry is also pushing for alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration to address the burgeoning backlog of cases in Indian courts.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, during a visit to Chisinau, emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine as a crucial factor in stabilizing Moldova, a country facing Russian interference. Germany and other European partners pledged significant financial aid and military support to Moldova, recognizing the country’s efforts to join the European Union.
Former President Donald Trump received calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after an assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida. Despite his own claims of the calls being ‘nice,’ Trump blamed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris for inciting violence against him.
Following their presidential debate, Kamala Harris has widened her lead over Donald Trump in most polls, according to the 538 aggregator. However, despite the polling advantage, Trump remains a threat, particularly if he wins the electoral college. The upcoming election is expected to be close, with potential for delays in counting mail-in ballots and heightened tensions. Meanwhile, Trump continues to make false claims about Chinese automakers and their impact on the US economy, while Harris champions her plans to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US.
Microsoft has revealed that Russian cyber actors are targeting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. These operations involve spreading misinformation through inauthentic videos, aiming to discredit Harris and influence voters. The report highlights the ongoing threat of foreign interference in US elections, with China and Iran also engaged in similar activities.
Ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections in October, a look at recent electoral trends reveals a potential shift in favor of the Congress. While the BJP has held power since 2014, the Congress has seen a resurgence in vote share and leadership, particularly among Dalit voters. This analysis explores the factors contributing to this trend and its implications for the upcoming election.
