South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

NewsFeedAnthony Aguilar described to Al Jazeera what he considered "a war crime" regarding the unprofessional and deadly practices he observed at aid distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. His firsthand account sheds light on the troubling conditions faced by those in need during the ongoing conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

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Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed that its diplomatic missions in the UAE remain operational despite a recent security warning from the National Security Council about potential threats to Israelis from terrorist organizations. While the embassy and consulate will temporarily close for the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'Av, they are expected to reopen on Monday, with heightened security measures in place for diplomats. Want More Context? 🔎

Canada's rising tennis star, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko, advanced to the fourth round of the Canadian Open after defeating Czech player Marie Bouzkova in a three-set match. She will face top seed Coco Gauff, with their previous encounter resulting in a Gauff victory on clay, but now they will compete on a hard court as Mboko aims for a hard-fought rematch. Want More Context? 🔎

President Trump ordered the firing of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing July jobs report revealed a slowdown in hiring and significant downward revisions to previous months' data. Critics, including economists and some Republicans, expressed concerns that this dismissal undermines the integrity of economic data, emphasizing the importance of unbiased information in assessing the labor market. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved from a Florida federal prison to the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, as she seeks a pardon from former President Donald Trump. Her attorney confirmed her transfer, and Trump has not ruled out the possibility of a pardon, stating he hasn't thought about it yet but acknowledges his power to do so. Want More Context? 🔎