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Susan Sarandon was on Wednesday dropped by her talent agency UTA following her controversial remarks on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Thelma & Louise star, while addressing a pro-Palestine rally in New York on Friday, lambasted at the Jewish community, saying they were «getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America”. “There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time. Jews in America are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence,» the 77-year-old actress said at the rally. The Hollywood agency said it found her views on the Israel-Hamas war «extremely disturbing» and hence decided to Earlier, reacting to Sarandon's remarks, Israeli Mission to the UN's previous head of speechwriting issued a statement.

Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians with family in Gaza and said the conflict had gone beyond war to become "terrorism". Speaking in unscripted remarks at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square shortly after the early morning meetings in his residence, Francis said he heard directly how «both sides are suffering» in the conflict. «This is what wars do.

Narendra Modi is set to chair The G20 virtual summit today on November 22, amid growing international concerns due to the Israel-Hamas war and shaky diplomatic relations with Canada. Significantly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed attendance at the event. This would be Trudeau's first virtual interaction with Modi since the two countries' relationship turned sour.

Washington | Binance Holdings and CEO Changpeng Zhao have pleaded guilty to criminal charges for anti-money laundering and US sanctions violations, including allowing transactions with Hamas and other terrorist groups, under a sweeping deal with the Justice department designed to keep the company operating.

The hostage deal that Israel and Hamas reached Tuesday will spare the lives of some 50 Israelis, and that is a great relief to the innocents and their families. The cost is a short-term cease-fire that Hamas will exploit, and three-quarters of the 236 hostages will remain in terrorist hands. Israeli leaders believe the trade is worth it, and it’s not our place to second-guess their judgment.

Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a temporary cease-fire with the Hamas militant group that is expected to bring the first halt in fighting in a devastating six-week conflict and win freedom for dozens of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip.The deal calls for a four-day cease-fire, during which Israel will halt its military offensive in Gaza while Hamas frees “at least” 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it and other militants are holding, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. The first hostages to be released are women and children.“The government of Israel is committed to bringing all of the hostages home.

support a plan that calls for the release of 50 women and children taken captive by Palestinian Hamas militants in exchange for a five-day ceasefire in hostilities, according to the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated unequivocally that when the truce ends, the onslaught on Hamas will restart. Both parties evaluate the possible advantages of a respite in hostilities, and this delicate balance is in jeopardy.

Israel-Hamas war, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk on Wednesday said that X Corp will donate all proceeds generated from advertising and subscriptions on the social media platform related to the Gaza war to Israeli hospitals and the Red Cross in Gaza. In a post on social media platform X, Musk wrote, “We will track how funds are spent and go through Red Cross/Crescent.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday urged all nations to cease weapon exports to Israel, according to Al Arabiya Post. Saudi Arabia's Crown Price made this request during an extraordinary BRICS Joint Meeting, which was being held virtually to address the Israel-Hamas conflict. South Africa is hosting the BRICS groups of nations to convene the virtual BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting. Saudi Arabia further demanded the start of a serious and comprehensive peace process to establish a Palestinian state along the borders of 1967, reported Al Arabiya Post. «The Kingdom's position is constant and firm; there is no way to achieve security and stability in Palestine except through the implementation of international decisions related to the two-state solution,» he stressed. The Saudi Crown Prince restated the country's rejection of Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip and demanded an immediate halt to them. Additionally, he said that the «brutal crimes» unfolding in Gaza demand a collective effort to bring them to an end, Al Arabiya Post reported. At the meeting, the Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia's rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and called for collective efforts to stop the deterioration of the humanitarian conditions in the enclave. Since the beginning of the war, Saudi Arabia has made tireless efforts to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip, he added. The BRICS extraordinary meeting was hosted by the BRICS chair South Africa who accused Israel of war crimes and «genocide» in the Palestinian territory.

U.S. fighter aircraft struck two Hezbollah operations centers in Iraq in response to attacks on U.S. bases that have escalated alongside Israel's operations against Hamas in Gaza, two defense officials said. They said attacks on U.S.

That work, begun in the days after the hostages were taken, finally bore fruit with the announcement of a prisoner swap deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt and agreed by Israel, Hamas and the United States. The secretive effort included tense personal diplomatic engagement by U.S. President Joe Biden, who held a number of urgent conversations with emir of Qatar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the weeks leading up to the deal. It also involved hours of painstaking negotiations including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director Bill Burns, national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his deputy Jon Finer, and U.S.

Israel government concurred on November 22 to back a deal for Palestinian Hamas militants to release 50 women and children held as hostages in Gaza in exchange for a four-day pause in fighting, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, as reported by Reuters. Approximately 20 more hostages will be released by Hamas if the first phase goes according to plan, according to a report by CBS News. Hamas was to prioritise releasing captive children, of whom around 40 are believed to be in Gaza.

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Israeli authorities have ordered dozens of cryptocurrency accounts to be closed following the October 7 attack by Hamas on the southern part of the country, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

India and Australia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening both economic and security ties, stressing on a joint dedication to a “free, open, inclusive, and rules-based” Indo-Pacific region. At the end of the India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted preparations for a forthcoming meeting of the Quad grouping, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US. Both sides during discussions underscored the importance of advancing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations. The ministers also explored pathways for increased mobility among students and professionals, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering trusted and resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.

Former Bridgewater Associates CEO David McCormick joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war, spotlighting China’s role in the conflict.

₹6,470 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,420 and ₹6,500 per bbl during the session so far, against a previous close of ₹6,543 per barrel. Also Read: Crude below $80/barrel to support OMCs in near-term; ONGC, Oil India key beneficiaries of high prices -Between now and the weekend meeting, traders will get fresh insights into US fundamentals with the release of official figures on crude and product stockpiles. Nationwide crude inventories have expanded for the past four weeks to the highest since August.

₹10,927 crore and purchased over ₹10,471.83 crore, resulting in an outflow of ₹455 crore on Tuesday. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) infused ₹5,640 crore and offloaded ₹6,361 crore, registering an inflow of ₹721 crore, as per data published on National Stock Exchange website on November 21. Meanwhile, on Monday, FIIs sold ₹9,421 crore and purchased over ₹8,776 crore, resulting in an outflow of ₹645 crore.

BBC reporter asks if Banksy's real name is «Robert Banks,» to which the artist responds, «It's Robbie.» Banksy spoke to former BBC arts correspondent Nigel Wrench on the anti-authority element of his work, which is still evident today, while working on his show Turf War in east London. The BBC has now broadcast the entire interview as The Bansky Story, which is available on BBC Sounds 20 years later. Banksy appeared to confirm his first name during the interview.