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19.10 / 06:49
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GOP's Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options
Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who are refusing to give him the gavel. Next steps were highly uncertain as angry, frustrated Republicans looked at other options. A bipartisan group of lawmakers floated an extraordinary plan — to give the interim speaker-pro-tempore, Rep.
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Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast
CAIRO/JERUSALEM : Within hours after a blast was said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighbouring Jordan, venting fury at their leaders for failing to stop the carnage. A significant tragedy unfolded on Tuesday after a devastating strike on a Gaza hospital. Initial death toll estimates exceeded 500.
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Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict
Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighbouring Jordan, venting fury at their leaders for failing to stop the carnage. A summit planned in Jordan on Wednesday between US President Joe Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was canceled after Abbas withdrew in protest. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had spent much of the past week meeting with Arab leaders to try to ease tensions, but those efforts are now in doubt following the hospital blast.
18.10 / 14:43
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Paris Jordan departs Waverton IM to lead Charles Stanley responsible investment research team
Paris Jordan (pictured) will join Charles Stanley as head of responsible investing in December 2023.
18.10 / 14:37
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Gold at four-week high as investors seek havens
Gold jumped to the highest level in four weeks as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East bolstered haven demand, with hopes for a diplomatic resolution deteriorating after a deadly explosion in Gaza.
18.10 / 11:11
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Joe Biden steers a risky course after a Gaza hospital blast
crisis in the Middle East has been blown up by an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians. Amid mutual recriminations over who was responsible, Jordan denounced the “heinous war crime" and cancelled a summit it was due to host in Amman with Mr Biden as well as Palestinian and Egyptian leaders. The president pressed on with the trip nevertheless, visiting Israel only.
18.10 / 08:31
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PM Modi condemns attack on Gaza's Al-Ahli Arab hospital
Gaza's Al-Ahli Arab hospital resulting in the deaths of approximately 500 people. Through a post on social media platform X, he expressed his deep shock at the loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. «Deeply shocked at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured.
18.10 / 07:57
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The Islamic Jihad Group: What role do they play in Israel-Palestine conflict, overview of key attacks
This incident has sparked condemnation worldwide and led to violent protests in several Muslim nations. Amidst the chaos, blame for the devastating tragedy is being exchanged between Israel and Palestinians.
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Israel-Hamas War: ‘Outraged and deeply saddened’ over Al Ahli Arab hospital blast in Gaza, says Joe Biden
Also Read: Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates: Rocket misfired by Gaza militants hit hospital, says Israel army "Immediately upon hearing this news, I spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and have directed my national security team to continue gathering information about what exactly happened," the statement quoted Biden as saying. "The United States stands unequivocally for the protection of civilian life during conflict and we mourn the patients, medical staff and other innocents killed or wounded in this tragedy," he added.
18.10 / 02:05
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Oil prices surge, Brent above $91 as Israel-Hamas tensions worsen
Investing.com-- Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trade on Wednesday after a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital appeared to have stymied a U.S. diplomatic effort in the Israel-Hamas war, while industry data showed that U.S. inventories shrank more than expected last week.
18.10 / 01:49
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Biden considering $100 billion funding request that includes Israel, Ukraine aid: Sources
Biden may consider a supplemental request of about $100 billion that would include defense aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, multiple sources familiar with the request told Reuters on Tuesday. Biden has been widely expected to ask Congress to pass a supplemental spending bill within days, as Washington responds to the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants while looking to continue to support Ukraine as it grapples with a Russian invasion. The news broke as Biden prepared to depart for Tel Aviv and Amman to show support for Israel and also to meet leaders of Jordan and Egypt on the Gaza humanitarian crisis U.S.
18.10 / 01:49
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Biden leaves for Israel, scraps Jordan visit after summit with Palestine, Egypt leaders cancelled
Biden on Tuesday left the White House for a quick trip to Israel to show solidarity with the people of the country in the aftermath of the terrorist attack by Hamas. However, Biden had to abruptly scrap his trip to Jordan for a meeting with leaders of Jordan, Egypt and Palestine after the Palestinian Authority cancelled the summit following a huge explosion at a hospital in Gaza.
18.10 / 01:05
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Palestine President Abbas cancels meeting with Biden after Gaza hospital strike
Reuters reported. In an official statement, the White House earlier said, “President Biden will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas." "He will reiterate that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and self-determination and discuss the humanitarian needs of civilians in Gaza," the statement said. Israel had declared war on Hamas earlier this month after a surprise attack killed more than 1400 people and took around 200 hostages.
17.10 / 21:43
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Pro-crypto lawmaker stays interim US House Speaker as frontrunner loses first round of voting
North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry, chair of the United States House Financial Services Committee and crypto proponent in Congress, is still temporarily in the third most powerful role in government after one of his Republican colleagues failed to secure enough votes.
17.10 / 19:27
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Pakistan beats Cambodia 1-0 for its first-ever win in World Cup qualifying
World Cup qualifying game for the first time on Tuesday, beating Cambodia 1-0 in Islamabad to advance to the second round. After the first leg in Phnom Penh finished 0-0, a half-volley from Harun Hamid was enough to secure victory at Jinnah Sports Stadium in a first home game for Pakistan since 2015.
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