Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed relief after the release of AWS employee Alexander Troufanov, held captive by Hamas since October 2023. Despite criticism for its silence, Amazon worked behind the scenes to aid his family. The release occurred amid a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending 15 months of conflict.
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Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low cowardice", warning that those responsible would "face the full force of the law". The disruption of Anzac Day is beyond contempt, and the people responsible must face the full force of the law," he told reporters in Canberra.
The Kremlin declined to comment Monday on Kyiv saying it had captured North Korean soldiers fighting with Moscow's army in Russia's Kursk region, after President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested he was ready to exchange them for Ukrainian POWs. Russia has not denied or confirmed reports that thousands of North Korean soldiers have been sent to its border Kursk region to help Moscow fight off a Ukrainian incursion.
Tulip Siddiq, the British minister for financial services, resigned amidst scrutiny over financial ties to her aunt, ex-Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, accused of corruption. Although cleared of breaching conduct codes, Siddiq stepped down to avoid distracting government work. She was linked to a major fraud investigation in Bangladesh involving infrastructure funds. Emma Reynolds has been appointed as her replacement.
Astronomers have detected the most ancient blazar ever observed, originating from the early universe and emitting a beam of energy directly at Earth. This discovery, involving the blazar J0410-0139, offers insights into the formation of early supermassive black holes and suggests the presence of many other similar cosmic entities from that era.
An 18-year-old named Tykeria Rogers was killed, and two others were injured after a tree fell on a home during severe storms in Natchez, Mississippi. The incident occurred at around 6:45 p.m. Saturday on West Wood Road. Authorities, including Adams County EMA Director Brad Bradford, are investigating, but the identities of the other injured individuals have not been disclosed.
Ontario's provincial election sees 37 Indian-origin candidates vying for positions, with hopes of surpassing the current record of 11 legislators. Key figures from the Doug Ford government are running, and new faces like Shafoli Kapur and Ranjit Singh Bagga are entering the political scene. The results will be closely watched by the Indo-Canadian community eager for increased representation.
Over 300 people are nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, organisers said Wednesday, with politicians claiming they had put US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis forward for the award. In January, thousands of people signed a UK petition calling for Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pakistan's military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for their involvement in the violent May 9 riots, bringing the total to 85 convictions. Key locations, including military sites, were targeted. Convicted civilians, including Imran Khan's nephew Hassan Niazi, received sentences from two to 10 years. International entities criticized the trials for lack of transparency and judicial independence.
17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Texas high school athlete, was fatally stabbed in the heart by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet over a seating dispute. Austin died in his twin brother’s arms despite his efforts to save him. Anthony, who had brought a knife, is charged with first-degree murder and held at Collin County jail.