Reports of a widespread technology outage causing disruptions to flights, banks, media outlets, and companies globally have emerged. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has stated that the issue behind the outage is not a security incident or cyberattack and that a fix is in progress. Despite this assurance, the chaos continued to escalate, with long lines forming at airports, news outlets going off air, and hospitals experiencing difficulties with their systems.
The outage, which is affecting Microsoft, has resulted in disruptions to various services and businesses across different parts of the world. Airlines, banks, media outlets, and other entities have reported problems as a result of this major internet disruption that continues even after Microsoft announced its ongoing efforts to resolve the issue.
Former President Donald Trump’s toned-down rhetoric at the Republican National Convention has been met with some approval from conservative voters who have been critical of his past divisive remarks. While Trump initially spoke in a more conciliatory tone, his speech later took a more confrontational turn, with unfounded claims against Democrats and other countries.
President Joe Biden is facing pressure from within the Democratic Party to consider stepping aside from the 2024 election to prevent potential losses in November. As Biden continues to grapple with COVID infection at his beach house, discussions about his political future are intensifying within party ranks.
Recent events at the Republican National Convention saw Donald Trump describing an assassination attempt on his life days before delivering a sweeping populist agenda in his speech. The drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Israel resulted in casualties, marking their first lethal attack on the country. Meanwhile, the espionage trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia concluded swiftly, with prosecutors seeking an 18-year prison sentence.
Former President Barack Obama is navigating a delicate situation as he engages with party leaders and donors concerned about Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. While Democrats express support for Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, as a potential presidential candidate, pressure mounts on Biden to reconsider his bid.
In Vietnam, the passing of Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s influential leader, has been confirmed. Trong, who played a significant role in consolidating the Communist Party’s power during his tenure, passed away at the age of 80 due to illness.
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