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UN General Assembly will meet Thursday to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, the body's president announced in a letter to member states. The Security Council has so far failed to agree on a resolution concerning the war, but a number of states — including Jordan on behalf of an Arab group of nations, Russia, Syria, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Cambodia — formally requested General Assembly President Dennis Francis to schedule the meeting. Last week, the UN Security Council, regularly divided on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, rejected a Russian draft resolution calling for a «humanitarian pause.» Only five of the 15 member states had supported the text, which condemned all violence against civilians and all terrorist acts, but did not name Hamas, an unacceptable omission to the United States, the United Kingdom and France. Washington then vetoed a second resolution put forward by Brazil as the text did not mention Israel's right to defend itself. Twelve out of 15 Council members voted in favor of that resolution, which also condemned the «heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas,» while Russia and the United Kingdom abstained. The United States was the only vote against, but as one of the body's five permanent members its vote counts as a veto. The Security Council will meet to discuss the issue Tuesday ahead of the General Assembly's gathering Thursday at 10:00 am (1400 GMT).

Foreign control in the Canadian economy has been steadily declining over the last decade, government data shows.

By Nick Carey and Paul Lienert

(Reuters) -The U.S. State Department approved three potential arms sales to the United Kingdom, Finland and Lithuania, the Pentagon said on Monday as Ukraine's European allies continue to stock up on munitions after flooding Kyiv with donations.

The Rock" Johnson has made a special request to the Grévin Museum located in Paris. The actor has requested the authorities in the museum to lighten the skin color of his wax figure. The request by Johnson was made after a waxwork model of the actor was roasted on the internet.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner suggests that the laws addressing extremism may require revision in light of pro-Palestinian demonstrations during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Sir Mark Rowley expressed that it falls upon politicians to establish the legal boundaries, which the police would then enforce.

Investing.com — The “no free lunch” metaphor is becoming clearer for the long-oil community that had doubled down on the crisis in Gaza to send the market higher than probably warranted. 

The figures revealed that investors using most expensive passive funds could see their returns significantly diminish over the long-term.

The group’s £40bn LifeStrategy range seems to have breached the Financial Conduct Authority’s asset concentration limits, which allow UCITS funds to own up to 25% of the units of another vehicle that is registered as a collective investment scheme.

smart meters in the UK are on the brink of becoming obsolete due to the upcoming discontinuation of some 2G and 3G phone networks. Smart meters, like mobile phones, rely on SIM cards to connect to wireless networks for functionality. Consequently, the impending shutdown of these networks will render these smart meters inoperable, necessitating their replacement.

NEW DELHI : Increasing use of labour-saving technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence in manufacturing warrants creation of more jobs in agriculture and allied sectors, where new opportunities are emerging, according to NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand. The idea of labour transition from agriculture to industry was envisaged in the model of economic growth pioneered by British economist Arthur Lewis but the emerging opportunities for job creation in the evolving agriculture sector needs to be explored given that manufacturing is becoming less labour-intensive with adoption of technology, Chand said in an interview. “That (transition of labour from farm sector to industry) was the earlier model of Arthur Lewis.

UK government has announced a significant boost to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, offering a £7,500 grant towards the cost of new heat pump installations. This grant represents a 50% increase in support for air source models and is considered one of the most generous schemes in Europe. Typically, purchasing and installing a gas boiler costs between £2,500 and £3,000. The government now states that the starting prices for heat pumps can be below this range for some households, factoring in the grant and additional discounts offered by energy suppliers.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, acknowledged the need to reconsider these boundaries, particularly in light of a video that emerged showing a man chanting «jihad» at a separate gathering from the main march. The Metropolitan Police closely examined the video and found no identifiable offenses. Sir Mark Rowley emphasized that the police are committed to enforcing the law but pointed out that it is Parliament's responsibility to define and redraw these boundaries.

Feeder, the renowned British rock band have revealed a forthcoming double album titled "Black/Red," which completes a trilogy of albums following their 2022 release, "Torpedo." This double album is set to be released on April 5, 2024, through Big Teeth Music, available via Townsend Music and Absolute Label Services. Frontman Grant Nicholas explained that the album is split into two parts, with CD1 being «Black» and CD2 being «Red.» This unique approach gives the listener a distinct experience, almost like a musical production with an interval. “Making it was a very creative time for me as a writer and a real labour of love. Making the Black / Red album for me personally was a musical pilgrimage and I feel the end result is undeniable Feeder,” Nicholas said.

Thursday, October 19, marked the 36th anniversary of the infamous 1987 crash, a day etched into the annals of financial history as Black Monday.

Dussehra, the festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, is not just a cultural event but a theme that resonates deeply in the world of cinema. Over the years, film-makers have beautifully captured this essence in various movies, creating timeless classics that continue to inspire audiences worldwide. As we celebrate the spirit of Dussehra on Tuesday, here’s a list of 5 films that depict the victory of good over bad, reminding us of the enduring power of righteousness.

Elections are shining a spotlight on struggling emerging markets, with the prospect of fresh leadership unlocking opportunities in the asset class.

T. Rowe Price Group Inc. is reeling from a $127 billion exodus over just two years. At Franklin Resources Inc., the latest member of a billionaire family to run the firm is trying to reverse a nearly uninterrupted 20-quarter losing streak. Across the Atlantic, the chief of Abrdn Plc has reached a blunt conclusion: merely managing mutual funds isn’t enough of a business any more.

Saudi Arabia's Prince Turki al-Faisal recently spoke about the ongoing violence in the Middle East, making references to historical events in India. The Saudi prince condemned both Hamas and Israel for their attacks on civilians, emphasizing the importance of peaceful resistance. During a speech at the Baker Institute in the US, Prince Turki al-Faisal stated, «All military occupied people have a right to resist the occupation, even militantly.

The ongoing charges figure (OCF) for the newly-launched ETFs range is 0.25% for hedged share classes, and 0.20% for unhedged share classes.

The world's 500 largest asset managers’ total assets in 2022 amounted to $113.7trn, compared to $131.7trn in the previous year.