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Kathmandu, November 9 – US President Donald Trump has urged voters in Israel to support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming general elections. “Vote for Netanyahu. We must finish the work we started,” Trump declared. Posting on Truth Social, he described the relationship between Netanyahu and himself as a winning partnership.

According to Trump, the military attack in Venezuela was one of the most successful operations in history. He referenced earlier initiatives such as “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which prevented key countries promoting global terrorism from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump also mentioned “Operation Epic Fury,” highlighting that Iran’s military and economy have been significantly weakened.

Trump stated, “Iran currently has no navy or air force. Both its military and economy have been severely damaged. Inflation in Iran has reached 301 percent. Due to naval blockades, Iran has been unable to secure oil supplies.” A day earlier, he had indicated that no decision had yet been made regarding whether to negotiate or initiate military action against Iran.

Appealing to voters, Trump said, “When you go to vote, remember that Netanyahu is an extraordinary warrior prime minister. Some bad actors have labeled Israel the ‘little Satan’ and America the ‘great Satan.’ Now, you will no longer hear slogans calling for the death of America or Israel worldwide.”

A recent study from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) reveals that the habit of eating late at night raises the risk of liver disease by 20 to 30 percent. The conclusion stems from an analysis of data involving nearly 200,000 participants drawn from three large national studies, including the Nurses’ Health Studies. The study’s authors also noted that restricting calorie intake a few hours before bedtime may be beneficial, prompting the initiation of a new clinical trial aimed at advancing mealtimes.

October 17, Kathmandu – New research indicates that late-night snacking or consuming excess calories late at night can have serious adverse effects on liver health. Researchers at OHSU discovered that regularly eating late at night significantly increases the likelihood of developing liver disease. The study highlights the crucial role mealtime plays in maintaining liver health.

Published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal, the research finds that individuals who habitually eat late at night or around bedtime have a 20 to 30 percent higher risk of liver disease compared to those who avoid late-night eating. The illnesses studied include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, which can cause severe liver damage.

To delve into this relationship, the researchers examined data from three major nationwide studies: the Nurses’ Health Study, Nurses’ Health Study II, and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. These datasets encompass detailed information about eating habits, daily routines, and lifestyle factors from approximately 200,000 participants. Participants were categorized based on typical meal times and cross-referenced with reports of fatty liver and cirrhosis.

The findings clearly demonstrate that late-night eaters have a 20 to 30 percent increased risk of liver disease. In the United States, over 30 percent of the population suffers from fatty liver disease, which occurs when excessive fat builds up in the liver. This can lead to inflammation, liver damage, and eventually cirrhosis. However, most people with fatty liver do not suffer serious liver damage, largely due to the body’s internal biological clock, or circadian rhythms, which regulate sleep, metabolism, and other vital processes.

The liver plays a critical role in nutrient processing, blood sugar control, and energy storage and usage. Eating when the body is biologically preparing for sleep disrupts these functions. Moreover, the higher prevalence of obesity and heart disease among night-shift workers suggests that irregular eating patterns contribute to metabolic disorders.

Andrew McHill, an OHSU professor specializing in sleep and circadian physiology and co-author of the study, stated, “We consistently observe how timing for activities like sleep, eating, or exercise is very important. When you eat during the time your internal clock signals for sleep, your body cannot efficiently process the food, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, and impaired liver health.”

Although this observational study does not establish direct cause and effect, it suggests that adjusting meal timing—without altering diet quality—could improve liver health. Lead author and hepatology specialist Dr. Robert Vilechansky commented, “The key takeaway is that limiting calorie intake a few hours before bedtime may have beneficial effects.” To explore this further, the researchers have launched a clinical trial to observe how advancing meal times impacts patients with fatty liver disease.

As concerns rise over the potential defeat of Republican candidate Ken Paxton in the highly anticipated Senate election in Texas, President Donald Trump has begun to assign blame preemptively. Historically, no Democratic candidate has won a Senate seat from Texas since 1988, and if the Republican candidate loses this time, Trump asserts that the fault lies with leaders within his own party. His criticism specifically targets John Cornyn and Karl Rove.

On his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump expressed sharp frustration, stating, “If Ken Paxton is defeated, it will be because of weak and ineffective political phonies like John Cornyn and Karl Rove, who adopted every possible strategy to try to secure Paxton’s victory.”

Just two years ago, Trump had achieved victory in Texas by a margin of 14 percent. However, internal disputes within the Republican Party have created turmoil even in this stronghold. Financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) confirm that businessman Elon Musk has provided substantial financial support to Ken Paxton, contributing millions of dollars. In September, Musk donated $158 million through two different transactions to the Senate Republicans’ main Super PAC. The day following his contribution, this organization transferred a large sum to a specialized Super PAC designed to guarantee Paxton’s win in Texas.

According to data from AdImpact, over $500 million has been spent on advertising in the Texas Senate race to date. Republican leaders had already warned that losing John Cornyn in the primary would make retaining the Senate seat exceedingly costly for the party; this warning has now become reality. The Democratic candidate James Talarico has made an unexpected surge. Newly released public polls from Texas show him maintaining a slight lead on the fifth consecutive day, holding 50 percent support compared to Paxton’s 47 percent.

While Paxton and the Republicans strategize their campaigns, Talarico has garnered considerable attention by raising $66.4 million in contributions during the third quarter. Impressively, 97 percent of his donors are grassroots supporters giving less than $100 each. San Bernard Moreno expressed amazement, saying, “I saw Talarico’s campaign. Raising $66.4 million in a single quarter is hard to even imagine.” By contrast, Ken Paxton has raised only $18 million. The internal divisions within the Republican Party, Trump’s defensive denial, and the Democratic candidate’s robust financial and outreach efforts have made the Texas Senate election one of the most critical and closely watched political contests in the United States.

Following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan’s Meteorological Agency mistakenly issued an earthquake warning for magnitude 9.9. The agency retracted the warning within approximately eight minutes, acknowledging that their system had inaccurately assessed both the epicenter and the magnitude. No strong tremors were felt in Japan, and no tsunami warnings or alerts were issued. Kathmandu, October 17.

After the earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Friday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency erroneously issued a warning predicting a 9.9 magnitude earthquake. The warning was withdrawn about eight minutes later. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kamchatka region. The Japanese agency measured the earthquake at magnitude 6.9.

The agency reported that the earthquake originated approximately 160 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. Following the tremor, at 12:40 PM local time, Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a warning indicating the possibility of strong shaking from Hokkaido to the Tokai region of central Japan. The alert triggered alarms in public notification systems and on mobile phones. Eight minutes later, at 12:48 PM, the warning was cancelled. According to an agency spokesperson, the system erroneously predicted the epicenter near the Kuril Islands and overestimated the magnitude. This led to the premature issuance of a major earthquake warning.

The agency said it is investigating the cause of the event. There were no significant tremors felt in Japan; Japan’s seismic intensity measurement system recorded only minor shaking of the first level in Hakodate, Hokkaido. No tsunami warnings or notifications were issued following the event. Last year, on July 29, 2025, a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka, which is considered an active seismic zone. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), this quake was the sixth strongest recorded by modern instruments worldwide. Subsequently, tsunami warnings were issued for various areas surrounding the Pacific Ocean. Kamchatka is part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a highly active earthquake and volcanic region where the Pacific Plate subducts beneath other tectonic plates, frequently triggering earthquakes. Powerful underwater tremors in this area significantly increase the risk of tsunamis.