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missiles and drones to Syria and increase the number of its military advisers there to support President Bashar al-Assad in his battle against rebels, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday. «It is likely that Tehran will need to send military equipment, missiles and drones to Syria… Tehran has taken all necessary steps to increase number of its military advisers in Syria and deploy forces,» the official said on condition of anonymity. «Now, Tehran is providing intelligence and satellite support to Syria.» For Iran, Assad is a crucial ally, part of its «Axis of Resistance» to Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Islamist rebels launched a large-scale attack on Syrian government forces, causing the largest shift in the balance of power since 2020 in Syria, where more than a decade of war has taken place. Battling Iran- and Russian-backed regime forces, the rebels in a lightning offensive captured Aleppo, which was Syria’s largest city before the war, and then advanced south to the strategic and symbolically important city of Hama.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This buying by RBI represents a five-fold increase as compared to the same period of 2023, said WGC. According to the data, with this purchase the total gold reserve of India is now at 882 tonnes, of which 510 tonnes are held in India.

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar

Amazon workers across more than 20 countries which include the US are actually planning to strike from Black Friday through Cyber Monday as part of the 'Make Amazon Pay’ campaign, reported New York Post. This initiative aims to hold the company accountable for alleged labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. According to New York Post, organizers from UNI Global Union and Progressive International stated that the strikes are intended to unify workers globally against the corporate exploitation. The protests will take place in major cities worldwide which will be including the US, UK, Germany, Japan, Brazil, India and Turkey, asserted New York Post. Striking workers will be supported by various unions and advocacy groups.

US President- elect Donald Trump shared a parody video of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Truth Social during Thanksgiving while humorously depicting US President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris, reported Independent. According to Independent, the 35 second clip actually features Joe Biden with his head superimposed on Chevy Chase's character Clark Griswold while he carves a turkey surrounded by prominent Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Schiff who is playing Cousin Eddie humorously asks for the turkey neck while Kamala Harris laughs in response. Also Read:Cyber Monday 2024: Target and Walmart unleash massive discounts | Top Deals

Vance, who captioned the image without hesitation, became the subject of widespread discussion, with many interpreting the meme as a symbol of his loyalty to Trump. The image triggered heated reactions across the political spectrum.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them

Turkey follows behind in second place. Mine production in 2023 stood at 36.5 tonnes, which is six times lower than the demand of 201.6 tonnes. Gold demand in Turkey has also been rising, going from 1.13 grams per person in 2021 to 1.43 grams in 2022 and 2.34 grams in 2023. Rounding out the top three is China. With a population of over 1.4 billion, the country has a yearly gold demand of 909.7 tonnes. Although the mine production figure is the highest seen in all 10 countries, it still falls short of the demand by two times.

Diddy will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the NYC jail, which will include turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Even though Sean Combs' Thanksgiving meal in prison will be very different this year, the disgraced celebrity will still be treated to a turkey dinner with all the fixings, as quoted in a report by The US Sun. The rapper is presently detained in a New York jail while he awaits trial on human trafficking charges and he will still be able to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, despite not having his family around to join him for a sumptuous meal at his mansion. The entire menu will be made available to the U.S. Sun exclusively on Thursday at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, where Combs is being held. Cereal, fruit, pastries, and a glass of skim milk are among the breakfast options Combs, 55, will have in the morning.

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year

While a majority of travelers should reach their destinations with minimal issues, getting home may prove more challenging, particularly for those heading east. With nearly 80 million people expected to travel 50 miles or more, peak travel days are anticipated to fall on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as well as the Sunday after the holiday.

Schengen Area by as early as January 2025, according to Hungarian officials. This milestone follows years of partial inclusion, with the two Balkan countries having joined the European Union in 2007 but not gaining full access to the Schengen Area until March 2023.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian textile exports are showing signs of recovery in FY25, with demand from European markets playing a crucial role in boosting figures, according to data from the ministry of commerce and industry. Exports to Europe during the April-October period reached $5.66 billion, marking a 6.39% increase compared to $5.32 billion in the same period of FY24.

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation

Carl Benz might have invented the automobile, but it’s the United States that got us to drive them. The relentless export of American cars and car culture put the world on the road in the 20th century. By the 1960s, Ford Motor Co. had plants in almost every major European country, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Peru, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, and Zimbabwe. Right now, it’s passing that baton to China with barely a fight. The US car industry that emerges will be smaller, less influential — and, eventually, less profitable and financially sustainable.

Here’s a roundup of the best Thanksgiving 2024 deals to ensure your celebration is both joyful and economical as mentioned in The Statesman and Fortune.

Elon Musk to US President- elect Donald Trump has eventually sparked discontent among members of the US President-elect's inner circle, according to Page Six. Elon Musk has eventually become a frequent presence at the Mar-a-Lago while participating in significant discussions which include calls with international leaders like Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. Page Six reported that this new bond has reportedly made many of Donald Trump's traditional advisors feel actually sidelined while insiders also noted that his inner circle is shrinking as he spends more time with Elon Musk and other selective individuals like Howard Lutnick who is the co-chair of his transition team. Also Read: Did a bakery refuse Whoopi Goldberg's birthday dessert order because of her political views? Here's the truth

Reliance Industries Limited, Viacom18 Media Private Limited, and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India Private Limited (SIPL) is now officially effective. The transaction values the joint venture at Rs 70,352 crore (~US$ 8.5 billion) on a post-money basis, excluding synergies. At the closing of the transactions, the JV is controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney. The JV will be led by Nita M. Ambani, Chairperson, and Uday Shankar, Vice Chairperson, who will offer strategic guidance.

Indian tourists are the largest group visiting Sri Lanka, thanks to the country’s proximity—a quick 2.5-hour flight from Mumbai—and its affordability. Following the Sri Lankan rupee’s collapse in 2022, the country became one of the most budget-friendly luxury destinations.