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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the UN General Assembly with a fiery speech on Gaza, sharply criticising Israel and telling it to stop invoking anti-Semitism. The remarks drew wide attention online, with many discussing the confrontation as the Gaza war and humanitarian crisis remain central to the assembly's debates.

Reports say Russia has restored the Cold War-era Dead Hand semi-automated nuclear retaliation system in a rebuilt bunker in the Ural mountains. The system is designed to trigger a counterstrike if Russian leadership is decapitated by a nuclear attack. The news is drawing attention amid ongoing tensions over nuclear risk and deterrence between Russia and the West.

Russia has reportedly completed a modernization of the secret "Perimeter" nuclear complex in the Urals, the semi-autonomous retaliation system sometimes called the "Dead Hand." The announcement underscores Moscow's continued investment in strategic nuclear infrastructure amid ongoing tensions with the West and the war in Ukraine, drawing attention from security analysts tracking Russia's command-and-control capabilities.

ASML, the Dutch maker of the lithography machines essential for advanced chips, says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026, with its equipment going almost entirely to Asia-based chipmakers. The company is calling on the European Union to help create demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing on the continent. The remark is drawing attention as Europe pushes to build domestic chip capacity and reduce reliance on Asian supply chains.

India's women's hockey team beat Singapore at the 2026 Asian Games to secure a place in the semi-finals, where they will face South Korea. The win keeps India on course for a medal at the tournament in Japan, with the Korea match seen as a key test of their title hopes.

Federal prosecutors have charged the owner of a semi-truck business over an alleged $105 million investment fraud scheme. Federal charges were announced in the case, though details of the alleged scheme, the accused's name, and the court involved have not yet been disclosed. The case adds to a string of recent federal prosecutions targeting investment fraud in the transportation sector.

Norman Finkelstein, in an interview, takes issue with Harvard's antisemitism inquiry, which stated that Israeli Jewish students "don't feel wanted" on campus and that Harvard must be inclusive to correct for antisemitism. Finkelstein responds that he supports inclusivity but challenges the framing of the inquiry's findings. The remarks touch on the ongoing controversy over antisemitism, campus climate and the treatment of Jewish students at elite US universities.

Pakistan, fielding a rebuilt squad, meet an inconsistent Hong Kong side with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The match is being billed as a test of how quickly Pakistan's new-look line-up can gel, while Hong Kong hope to capitalise on their opponent's transitions with an upset that would rank among the tournament's surprises.

Commentators are accusing public figures and media of ignoring antisemitism rooted in radical Islamist ideology, calling it the 'elephant in the room' in debates over rising anti-Jewish sentiment. The argument is that concern over antisemitism focuses on other sources while this strand is downplayed for fear of appearing discriminatory. Critics of the accusation counter that such claims risk stigmatizing Muslims broadly.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is condemning antisemitism in a Wall Street Journal opinion segment, part of the Journal Editorial Report series. The remarks have been shared among readers following politics and Middle East affairs, drawing attention amid ongoing debate over antisemitism and Israel's international standing.

Daniil Medvedev has reached the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Hangzhou, China, after winning his latest match. The former world number one continues his bid for the title as the tournament moves into its final stages, with attention on whether he can convert his run into another trophy.

French player Corentin Jacquet has reached his first ATP Tour semi-final at the tournament in Hangzhou, China, marking a career milestone. Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev also progressed, fighting through to the last four. The results set up an intriguing end to the week, with the rising Frenchman now facing the biggest test of his career against more established opposition.

Bruker is targeting a revenue rebound in the fourth quarter, citing growing demand from the semiconductor industry driven by artificial intelligence. The scientific instruments maker says AI-related chipmaking is boosting orders, and a strong Q4 is seen as critical to recovering its financial performance for the year.