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Singer Ed Sheeran appeared alone on stage at an event in Philadelphia to apologize to his supporters following the Mac Miller controversy. Expressing his views on the Israel–Palestine conflict, he described the October 7, 2023 attack as horrific and called the violence in Gaza devastating and unjust. After the controversy, ticket sales for Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ in the United States have declined, with some tickets dropping to as low as $32. October 4, Kathmandu.

Addressing the dispute that arose after American rapper Mac Miller, who voiced support for Palestine, was removed from the tour lineup, Sheeran acknowledged that some mistakes were made. He stated, “I never intended to be a politically active musician. This incident has placed me amid debates on free speech and one of the most complex political issues globally.”

At a sports arena in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sheeran publicly shared his perspective on the matter for the first time. The controversy had previously forced several other musicians to end their musical journeys. Sheeran delivered his performance solo, without any supporting artists. At the start of the event, he said, “My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone.” He emphasized his commitment to his supporters, which is why he returned to the stage.

Sheeran expressed his desire to clarify his stance on the situation in Israel and Palestine. He said, “I have never aimed to be a political analyst in my career. I want my music and performances to foster unity and rise above politics, focusing on humanity. This is a human issue, and I can no longer hide my feelings about it.” He described the attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023, as “horrific and the kind that have fueled Jewish suffering for many years.” Sheeran’s remaining musical events are scheduled to take place across North and South America.

October 4, Kathmandu — Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and energy centers along the Red Sea coast. Saudi officials stated that their air defense system intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh on Saturday. There has been no confirmation of additional attacks, nor have any official reports on casualties been released. Early Saturday morning, black smoke was seen rising from a fuel storage tank near Riyadh’s international airport, temporarily disrupting some flights.

This marked the first instance of an air attack warning in Riyadh since July, following an escalation of Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi civil defense authorities issued alerts via mobile phones about potential threats in Riyadh and other areas overnight. By Saturday morning, an ‘all clear’ was announced as the risk subsided. According to AFP, explosions were heard in Riyadh, with local residents reporting sounds resembling blasts following the alerts. A 27-year-old resident from northern Riyadh told AFP, “I heard the alarm, then the windows shook; it was very frightening. I did not expect such an event to happen.”

Meanwhile, AFP journalists witnessed firefighters responding to a blaze at an Aramco fuel tank. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya al-Sari, claimed in an online statement that Riyadh’s ‘sensitive sites’ and the Saudi state oil and gas company Aramco facility in Yanbu were targeted. He reported extensive use of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, in the attack.

Al-Sari described the assault as retaliation for what the Houthis say was a Saudi attack on Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, which remains under Houthi control. He also accused Saudi Arabia of conducting over 300 attacks across various parts of Yemen in the past week. However, independent verification of the Houthi attacks and resulting damages has not yet been established. Spokespersons for the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting attempts to target civilians in cities including Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu using their air defense systems. Details regarding the number of missiles or drones involved or the extent of damage remain undisclosed.

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. Department of State urged its citizens to remain vigilant and prepare for possible flight cancellations or travel disruptions. The advisory highlighted, “Iran-backed Houthis are conducting hostile activities against Saudi Arabia, including targeting civilian airports. This military conflict could escalate rapidly.” It also recommended American citizens reconsider travel plans to the region. The Yemen civil war pits Houthis against a government internationally recognized and supported by Saudi Arabia. In recent months, Houthis have repeatedly attacked targets within Saudi territory. Earlier this week, they claimed to have downed a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen. On Saturday, unconfirmed reports circulated via AFP citing military sources from both sides claiming 48 casualties in clashes between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, including 31 Houthi fighters and 17 government soldiers.

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, released on Friday, the recent fighting has displaced over 104,796 people. Tensions remain high along the Red Sea maritime route, with Houthis recently claiming control over the strategically important port city of Mokha and Perim Island. These areas lie near key maritime trade routes used by Gulf countries to export goods to Asia and Europe. The Houthis have imposed a maritime blockade in response to the Saudi blockade on ports and airports under their control in northwest Yemen. Following a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz due to conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel, Saudi vessels have become more dependent on the Red Sea route for oil exports. News reports indicate that this regional strife threatens to impact oil supply and international trade, increasing concerns about economic repercussions. Banking firm JP Morgan stated it is difficult to predict the conflict’s ultimate effect on global oil prices. In a note to investors on Friday, the bank acknowledged, “We do not yet understand how to model the final outcome of the war.” The recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, rising tensions in the Red Sea shipping lanes, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran have compounded uncertainty surrounding energy supply and regional security.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that an agreement between Denmark and the United States regarding Greenland has been reached. According to him, this accords the United States permanent control over Greenland’s security matters. On Truth Social, Trump stated, ‘An agreement has been made between the United States and Greenland, a territory under Denmark, granting the United States permanent rights concerning Greenland’s security and other essential aspects. This fully addresses many of our American concerns and will incur no cost to the US.’
Previously, Trump had threatened to seize Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, a move that was strongly opposed by other NATO member countries. Denmark, as a NATO member, has consistently upheld the principle of collective security. Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance in terms of defense and mineral resources and asserted that the US would take possession of it.
Trump clarified that the new agreement with Denmark will be long-lasting and that Greenland will remain under Danish control. The 1951 agreement between the US and Denmark had allowed the US a broad military presence in Greenland. It remains unclear how significantly the new agreement differs from the previous one. He added, ‘From now on, no American competitor can establish bases, military presence, or investments in sensitive areas in Greenland without our clear and expressed consent.’
Trump also mentioned that the US will immediately establish a substantial military presence there and cooperate with the local Greenlandic population on development projects. Denmark’s Prime Minister’s office has confirmed the existence of the agreement with the US concerning Greenland. The security pact focusing on ‘strengthening security in the Arctic and North Atlantic region’ may be signed next week during the United Nations General Assembly, according to Denmark’s Prime Minister’s office. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her enthusiasm, stating, ‘I am excited that this will be a major agreement for Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the United States.’ She also noted that this agreement will be positive for NATO and Europe as a whole.

Paleontologists have confirmed the presence of the Diplodocus dinosaur outside North America for the first time. This discovery alters scientific understanding of where this famous dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic period. Researchers from Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel–Dinópolis have described the fossil in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. The specimen is one of the most complete diplodocid skeletons found in Europe to date. It was unearthed in the La Tejería area of El Castellar, Teruel, Spain. During excavation, the team recovered 14 tail vertebrae and several chevron bones.

Previously, all known Diplodocus fossils had been found only in the Morrison Formation of western North America. Through anatomical and evolutionary analyses, the researchers identified the specimen as Diplodocus. Sergio Sánchez-Fenoyos, a scientist at Dinópolis, stated, “This excavation provides the strongest evidence of fauna migration between two continents across the ocean in the Late Jurassic.” The European Diplodocus lived approximately 150 million years ago at the end of the Jurassic period. Its presence in Europe indicates dinosaurs could have migrated between North America and Europe during that time.

According to the researchers, these animals may have crossed the ocean via temporary land bridges formed due to sea-level drops in the Proto-North Atlantic Ocean. This Spanish Diplodocus measured about 25 meters in length. Co-author Dr. Alberto Cobos of Dinópolis remarked, “All these dinosaur fossils have made Teruel an important site for studying great diversity.” Thanks to the excellent fossil preservation, the team was able to identify many anatomical details using traditional physical comparisons and advanced phylogenetic analyses. The results confirm the specimen belongs to the genus Diplodocus and is closely related to Diplodocus hallorum.

The fossils are now displayed in the Dinosaur Hall at the Museo Aragonés de Paleontología in Teruel. Diplodocus is one of the world’s most iconic dinosaurs, recognized for its length of up to 25 meters, long whip-like tail, and small skull. Since its first discovery in America in 1878, its skeletons have been housed in major museums worldwide. This find adds new insight into the dinosaur diversity of eastern Iberia during the Late Jurassic. The area has also yielded remains from various dinosaur groups including sauropods, theropods, stegosaurs, and ornithopods, suggesting a complex and diverse dinosaur ecosystem in coastal environments at that time.

Following US sanctions and the blockade on ASML’s EUV machine sales, China has initiated efforts to manufacture chips smaller than 3 nanometers using older EUV technology. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has provided preliminary guidance on developing gate-all-around (GAA) devices using deep ultraviolet (DUV) technology and has completed initial integration of stacked nanosheet-channel GAA sCMOS transistors. Experts at the Institute of Microelectronics, including Ye Tianchun, have described this as a new early-stage MOS transistor process route for China’s sub-3nm advanced production.

Due to the US-imposed restrictions limiting access to state-of-the-art EUV equipment, China has intensified its focus on manufacturing sub-3nm chips using legacy DUV technology. Chinese researchers have managed this achievement despite the absence of advanced lithography tools. Under US export control regulations, the Dutch company ASML is prohibited from selling its advanced EUV machines required for sub-7nm chip production to China.

Taiwanese media outlet Digitimes reported that CAS, with state backing, has provided foundational guidance on developing GAA devices utilizing DUV technology. Citing Ye Tianchun from the Institute of Microelectronics (IMECAS), the report highlights the successful early integration of stacked nanosheet-channel GAA sCMOS transistors using DUV equipment.

China is closely following global semiconductor industry leadership technologies. Transitioning from FinFET to GAA transistor structures is considered a significant leap in semiconductor manufacturing. Samsung Electronics has already commenced commercial production of 3nm chips using GAA technology, and Taiwanese company TSMC plans to adopt GAA technology for its 2nm node by the end of 2025.

However, the achievement by CAS has yet to scale to mass commercial production levels. Ye Tianchun, a former head of IMECAS, is regarded as a leading scientist in China’s government initiatives to enhance chip manufacturing equipment and capabilities, notably under the major project “02.” CAS has not issued any statements on this development to date. Earlier this year, Huawei Technologies made the most significant contribution to China’s chip self-reliance efforts by unveiling the timekeeping-based “Tau Scaling L” technology in May.

Donald Trump has stated that his son, Donald Trump Jr., will return the money received from Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who paid for wedding expenses. Following reports that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, Democratic lawmakers in the United States have called for an investigation. Trump has denied knowing Kremlev personally and dismissed the wedding controversy as insignificant.

October 3, Kathmandu – U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that his son, Donald Trump Jr., is set to return funds linked to the Russian oligarch. Trump Jr. is reportedly planning to reimburse the Russian businessman who financed the costs of his wedding ceremony held in the Bahamas.

Umar Kremlev, the wealthy Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, reportedly covered hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump Jr.’s wedding event. After these details emerged, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have intensified calls for an investigation. ProPublica also reported that Kremlev has close ties to the Russian government.

On Friday, Trump told reporters that he had questioned his son about the matter. According to Trump, his son said, “Dad, I am returning that money.”

An individual familiar with the matter has also confirmed that Donald Trump Jr. will return the money to Kremlev. However, neither Kremlev nor the International Boxing Association has yet commented on the issue.

President Trump did not attend his son’s wedding. He has stated that he does not know Kremlev personally and regards the controversy surrounding the wedding as a minor issue.