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Humanitarian groups are scrambling to assist civilians caught in the war between Israel and Hamas and determine what aid operations are still safe to continue, efforts that are being complicated by an intensified blockade of Gaza and the ongoing fighting

Meghalaya, including Rajya Sabha Member Wanweiroy Kharlukhi, who were stranded in Israel, have successfully crossed over to Egypt and are expected to reach India soon. A senior Meghalaya official, preferring anonymity, informed ET, «They are currently in Egypt and are expected to return to India in the near future.» Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma mentioned on October 7 on social media platfom X, formerly known as Twitter, «27 citizens of Meghalaya who traveled for the Holy Pilgrimage to Jerusalem are stuck in Bethlehem due to the tension between Israel and Palestine.

Rapidly rising Treasury yields have brought back fears of a potential wave of defaults across emerging markets, with investors questioning which countries struggling with heavy debt loads will miss payments or be forced to restructure first.

By Steven Scheer and Ari Rabinovitch

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil surged, along with European defence stocks, while airline shares plunged after Israel pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history, unleashing fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Hamas on Saturday represented an equally stunning intelligence failure by Israel that involved undetected warnings, overwhelmed missile defenses and a slow response by apparently unprepared military forces, former and current U.S. officials said. American officials said Hamas had achieved a complete tactical surprise, reflected in a death toll of at least 700 Israelis.

«The timing is definitely symbolic, and I believe it was picked that way by the initiators,» Sarit Zehavi, President and Founder of Alma Research and Education Centre and former researcher in the Israel Defence Forces Intelligence Corps, told ANI. On Saturday, which was also a major Jewish holiday, Hamas militants launched a series of rocket strikes that hit major cities across Israel, and it sent waves of fighters across the border into southern Israel, killing hundreds of people and taking captives back to Gaza. Hamas militants used explosives to breach the barriers and then used bulldozers to widen the gaps. Militants entered into Israel in motorcycles and SUVs.

To put this into perspective, the 'missing' sea ice measures approximately 386,000 square miles less than the previous record low recorded in 2022, which is larger than the land area of Egypt. As the southern hemisphere transitions into spring, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said in a statement that Antarctic sea ice had only reached a maximum size of 16.96 million square kilometers (6.55 million square miles) this year, on September 10. The ice pack typically reaches its largest size during the colder winter months, so the September 10 reading will likely remain this year's maximum. «This is the lowest sea ice maximum in the 1979 to 2023 sea ice record by a wide margin,» said the NSIDC, a government-supported program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. At its high-point this year, the sea ice was 1.03 million square kilometers smaller than the previous record, roughly the size of Texas and California combined. The vast glacial ice sheet of Antarctica and the ice covering the surrounding seas play a vital role in climate regulation. They act as a reflective surface, bouncing the sun's energy back into the atmosphere and space. In contrast, the dark surface of the ocean absorbs a significant portion of the sun's incoming energy. Therefore, a reduction in sea ice leads to higher temperatures, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that accelerates global warming.

Israel-Gaza War LIVE Updates A few months after the Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza 38 years after capturing it from Egypt, Hamas won the Parliamentary elections. Despite it forming the government, the foreign assistance was cut off as it refused to renounce non-violence and recognition of Israel. It also refused to sign the former agreement between Israel and Palestine, resulting in a brewing conflict with Israel.

Gaza in which Hamas fighters, armed with rockets, broke through Israel's security barrier, and rampaged through nearby communities. The war wherein Israeli forces are battling Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel, entered a second day on Sunday, even as the death toll mounted to over 300.

Alexandria, the Israeli foreign ministry said. A policeman alleged to have carried out the shooting in the Sawari district of Alexandria was in custody, two Egyptian security sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. One Egyptian was injured in the shooting, the first such attack on Israelis in Egypt in decades. The Egyptian interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The shooting happened one day after an attack against Israel by Islamist group Hamas, for which Israel vowed «mighty vengeance» in response.

Hamas attack targeting Israel and the retaliation that followed, but others blamed Israel itself and some celebrated the surprise assault. The early morning Hamas offensive by air, land and sea was met by Israeli air strikes on the blockaded coastal enclave, in the bloodiest escalation since May 2021. «We are at war,» Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, promising that «the enemy will pay an unprecedented price». Here is a roundup of reactions from the region: — Egypt - The foreign ministry appealed to «both the Palestinian and Israeli sides to exercise the utmost restraint», warning of the «dire danger of ongoing escalation». Cairo has historically been a key mediator in conflicts between the two sides. Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made a series of calls to regional and international leaders, including his Jordanian, UAE, Turkish, German and French counterparts, and to European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. A foreign ministry statement said Shoukry sought to rally «international actors» to «intervene immediately». — Jordan - Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warned of the «volatility» of the situation, «particularly in light of what cities and areas of the West Bank are witnessing of Israeli attacks and violations against the Palestinian people». The Hamas assault follows months of surging violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with fatalities in the occupied West Bank reaching a scale not seen in years. Jordan and Egypt were the first two countries in the region to agree peace deals with Israel. — UAE - The United Arab Emirates called for «an immediate ceasefire» and «exercising the utmost restraint,» state news agency WAM reported. «The UAE has expressed its sincere

August 2005:- Israeli forces unilaterally withdraw from Gaza 38 years after capturing it from Egypt in the Middle East war, abandoning settlements and leaving the enclave under the control of the Palestinian Authority. January 25, 2006:- The Islamist group Hamas wins a majority of seats in a Palestinian legislative election. Israel and the U.S.

Indian Air Force (IAF) made a triumphant return from 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt over the weekend. This biennial multilateral tri-services exercise, hosted at the Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt, proved to be an extraordinary opportunity for India to demonstrate its air power and strategic capabilities. Group Captain Parijat Jha, the Commanding Officer of the 28 Squadron, piloted the MiG-29 fighter during this exercise. He shared his enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of India's participation.

By Marcelo Teixeira

Subhakar Rao Surapaneni, Chairman of Champion Infratech, said, "We are introducing 100 mesmerizing man-made beaches and smart lagoon cities across India. This exclusive agreement ensures the delivery of high-quality private and public lagoon projects throughout the country, solidifying our partnership with Crystal Lagoons.

Abu Dhabi to facilitate cross-border transactions, an official said. The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) will be signed on development of domestic card scheme of UAE based on India's RuPay debit and credit card stack, the official added. The agreement will be signed in the presence of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who is leading a business delegation to Abu Dhabi from October 5 to October 6.

PTI. The pact will be signed on the UAE’s development of domestic card scheme based on India's RuPay debit and credit card stack, the PTI report said citing an official. The agreement will be signed in the presence of commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, who is leading a business delegation to Abu Dhabi from October 5 to October 6. India and the UAE will discuss issues, and challenges pertaining to existing investments in each other's countries, the commerce ministry said in a statement.

NPCI International Payments Ltd, the international arm of the National Payment Corporation of India, will ink an agreement with Al Etihad Payments on Thursday in Abu Dhabi to facilitate cross-border transactions, an official said. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to develop the domestic card scheme of the UAE based on India's RuPay debit and credit card stack, the official added.

The world’s top bankers and investors mostly stayed away from last year’s United Nations climate conference in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh. But holding December’s COP28 meeting in Dubai, one of the world’s major financial centers, pretty much guarantees they’ll make a much bigger showing.

Palm Tree Music Festival 2024 is set to return to Aspen, Colorado, early next year. The line-up includes Kygo, David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Labrinth, DRAMA, and Harry Hudson. This two-day event will take place on February 23-24, 2024, at Rio Grande Park in Aspen. Tickets for the festival will be available for purchase starting on October 5, 2023. The festival is organized by Belly Up Aspen, C3 Presents, and Kygo's Palm Tree Crew. Last February, the event marked its debut in Aspen, having previously been held in The Hamptons, Southern California, Egypt, and Australia. Kygo, one of the festival's co-founders, expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Aspen. He stated, «I am so excited to bring Palm Tree Festival back to Aspen for its second year. We are building something special in the city of Aspen, and I can't wait to continue year after year.» Myles Shear, Kygo's manager and co-founder of Palm Tree Crew, highlighted the success of the previous year's festival. He said, «We made history last year launching the Palm Tree Music Festival in Aspen during the peak of winter season. Now, here we are a second time, and we are stoked to bring this event back to downtown Aspen.» David and Danny Goldberg, the organizers behind Belly Up Aspen, expressed their gratitude for the support they received during the inaugural festival. They added, «We are proud and humbled by the incredible feedback and support we received from the inaugural festival. We are grateful to be working alongside our partners C3 Presents and Palm Tree Crew and are thrilled to bring this incredible event back to Aspen in 2024.»