Israel warns citizens against travel to Russia's Muslim regions October 30, 2023 at 11:33PM

Israel has warned its citizens against traveling to several Russian republics and regions in the North Caucasus following a riot at an airport in Dagestan. The threat level has been raised to its highest level for these areas, and Israelis already in those regions have been advised to leave immediately. The warning also applies to Israelis staying abroad, who are urged to exercise caution and avoid demonstrations and protests. The riot at Makhachkala Uytash Airport was reportedly fueled by Iran and other extremist Islamic groups.

Pakistan urged to identify, protect thousands of at-risk Afghan deportees -sources October 30, 2023 at 11:22PM

Western embassies and the United Nations are urging Pakistan to incorporate into its plan to deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants a way to identify and protect Afghans who face the risk of persecution at home, officials told Reuters. Pakistan has set November 1 for the start of the expulsions, which could leave more than 1.7 million Afghans vulnerable in the South Asian nation, from a total of 4 million migrants and refugees from its neighbour.

Explained: What is US daylight saving time and why was it created? October 30, 2023 at 11:04PM

As countries prepare to end daylight saving time, the debate over whether to continue the practice is resurfacing in the US. Daylight saving time involves moving clocks forward by one hour during summer months to extend evening daylight. While many countries follow this practice, others do not. The idea originated in the late 19th century and gained traction during World War One. The US standardized daylight saving time in 1966, but states have the option to opt out. Some studies suggest adverse health effects from the time change.

'Anti-Jew': Antisemitic comments surge across Chinese social media October 30, 2023 at 11:14PM

Antisemitic comments have surged on Chinese social media platforms amid the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. Chinese users have been searching for and mentioning the term "anti-Jew" on WeChat, while negative feedback has flooded the film "Schindler's List" on streaming site Bilibili and film critique platform Douban. Online hostility has also targeted influencers who identify as Jewish. The reasons behind this surge in antisemitic comments are unclear, but it may be influenced by China's pro-Palestinian stance during the conflict.