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Investing.com — Saudi Arabia and other oil producers can talk all they want about the so-called “demand” for oil. But the market isn’t buying it, sending global crude benchmark below $80 a barrel — the first time since July.

Israel-Hamas war to allow for the release of all Jewish hostages and for the delivery of humanitarian aid in the Gaza. “I don't need to describe the horrors. This is why we are calling for a significant humanitarian pause that will allow us to release all the Jewish hostages and ...

Hamas-run health ministry, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 10,500 people, mainly civilians and thousands of them children. Justifying Israel's intense bombardment of Gaza as necessary to root out Hamas "terrorism", the foreign minister said, "This is not just the war of the state of Israel.

Hamas when they have human shields. But when one looks at the number of civilians that were killed with the military operations, there is something that is clearly wrong." As per the official figures, 10,569 people have been killed, 40% of them children. "It is also important to make Israel understand that it is against the interests of Israel to see every day the terrible image of the dramatic humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people," Guterres said.

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon urges Indians to light a ‘Diya of Hope’ for hostages held by Hamas Several terms have come to the fore since fighting began last month – with calls for a truce, a humanitarian truce, de-escalation, a humanitarian ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities. There is no clear definition for each of these concepts with all referring to a break in fighting – of varying lengths. A pause is simply considered less formal and shorter than a ceasefire.

Rupi Kaur who is popularly known for her ' Milk and Honey' rejected the invitation for the Diwali celebration at the White House by the Biden administration amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war which has claimed over 10,000 deaths. «I refuse any invitation from an institution that supports the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population. As a community we cannot remain silent or agreeable just to get a seat at the table.

Gaza Strip on Wednesday seeking refuge from Israeli air strikes and fierce ground fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas militants. The exodus took place in a four-hour window of opportunity announced by Israel, which has told residents to evacuate the area or risk being trapped in the violence. However, the central and southern parts of the small, besieged Palestinian enclave were also under fire as the war between its Islamist Hamas rulers and Israel entered its second month. Palestinian health officials said an air strike that hit houses in Nusseirat refugee camp killed 18 people on Wednesday morning. In Khan Younis, six people, including a young girl, were killed in an air strike. «We were sitting in peace when all of a sudden an F16 air strike landed on a house and blew it up, the entire block, three houses next to each other,» said a witness, Mohammed Abu Daqa. «Civilians, all of them civilians.

Naor Gilon has urged Indians to light a “Diya of Hope" for the hostages held by Hamas since October 7. In a video posted on X, Gilon said that just as Lord Ram's return is celebrated on Diwali by lighting Diyas, a diya (lamp) must be lit in the hope of having our loved ones return. “240 of our loved ones have been held hostage by #HamasTerrorists for a month.

The Republican presidential primary debate stage Wednesday evening will shrink from seven to five participants, but the central character—former President Donald Trump—will still be absent and is likely to keep benefiting as his challengers beat each other up. The third debate starts at 8 p.m. Eastern time and will be moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker of NBC News and Hugh Hewitt of the Salem Radio Network.

The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream

Cyprus’ energy minister says the political and economic ramifications from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war may provide an impetus to regional energy projects involving his country

Jourova, the EU commissioner responsible for the digital economy, met TikTok chief executive Shou Chew and X's head of global affairs, Nick Pickles, as the European Union investigates Big Tech's efforts to remove harmful content.

Israel's ambassador to India has urged Indians to light a 'Diya of Hope' for the hostages from his country who are being held by Hamas since last month's assault. Condemning Hamas for its October 7 onslaught, Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has said that if the country is able to eliminate Hamas terrorists, it will also decrease chances of a ripple effect. Gilon posted a video on X and said that just as Lord Ram's return is celebrated on Diwali by lighting Diyas, a diya (lamp) must be lit in the hope of having our loved ones return. «240 of our loved ones have been held hostage by #HamasTerrorists for a month. Every #Diwali, we celebrate Lord Ram's return by lighting Diyas,» Gilon said. «THIS #Diwali2023 we invite you to light a Diya in the hope of having our loved ones return Tag us and share your photos using the #DiyaOfHope,» he said. He said that Israel waited for weeks and asked civilians to evacuate to the south, but Hamas used civilians as human shields. «If we are able to eliminate Hamas, if we get the time, it will decrease the chances that it will have a ripple effect.

fire. But administration officials have made clear, in a series of leaks, that they doubt Israel has a coherent exit strategy in Gaza. They complain that Mr Netanyahu is barely willing to discuss the topic, and say they want to put their concerns on the record now lest the war end badly.

(Reuters) — Bumble forecast fourth-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday in a sign that sticky inflation and growing competition were weighing on user spending on its dating apps, sending shares down more than 6% in extended trading.

Follow our LIVE coverage of the Israel-Hamas war Oscar-winning director Guy Nattiv, who led the initiative, told i24 that Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano, "helped make this possible". Nattiv, an advocate for a two-state solution, emphasized the importance of not forgetting the events of October 7. He drew parallels with the Holocaust and the need to document and share such footage with the world.

Reuters. Over 10,300 Palestinians have died in Gaza after a month of nonstop shelling following the Hamas offensive, with two-thirds of them being women and children, according to the Health Ministry of the Hamas-run region. It is estimated that around 2,300 people are buried as a result of strikes that destroyed whole city blocks.

Businessman and philanthropist Marc Besen – the co-founder of what became the Sussan clothing retail group – has died, aged 99.

Aramco maintained its dividend to the Saudi government despite a drop in production and weaker oil prices as the kingdom tackles a widening budget deficit. The total payout of $29.4 billion to the state and other investors, including a special component, held at the previous quarter’s level even as lower output helped push net income 23% down year-on-year to $32.6 billion in the third quarter. The world’s biggest crude oil exporter provides much of the Saudi government’s income via generous dividends.

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