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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday accused Israel of engaging in actions that he considers to be war crimes and of obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. This statement was conveyed in a letter he penned to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which was published on the website of the Palestinian group. «Israeli atrocities amount to war crimes,» he said in a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Guterres that was posted on the Palestinian group's website. Antony Blinken previously mentioned that the efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza have faced challenges due to the actions of the terrorist organization Hamas.

Mohammad Uzair and Asif Syed Ali were a rare sight in Ahmedabad — two Pakistan fans in an Indian dominated crowd of around 120,000 witnessing the biggest show in cricket. The friends had travelled from their homes in Houston for Saturday’s World Cup clash, vowing to match their counterparts “chant for chant”. The two joined Mohammad Basheer, also from the United States, as part of the small number of Pakistan fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the biggest cricket stadium in the world. Visa delays have denied virtually all Pakistan fans — especially from across the border — the chance to travel to India despite having World Cup match tickets. “All’s well that ends well,” said US passport holder Uzair. “Finally, we are here but how? Don’t ask.

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour is on track to earn the artist an astonishing $4.1 billion, making it the highest-grossing solo tour in history. Swift's tour has not only filled her coffers but has also significantly boosted the US economy, with its expansive production leading to increased travel, ticket sales, and merchandise sales for her dedicated fanbase known as 'Swifties.' Swift's substantial income is expected to grow as the Eras Tour film premieres in theatres, having already generated over $80 million in advanced ticket sales.

Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest recipient of the honor. In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his exceptional leadership and nonviolent struggle against racial discrimination in the United States. At the time of receiving the award, he became the youngest laureate in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Also Read: Dividend Stocks: TCS, HCL Tech, Glenmark Life Sciences, others to trade ex-dividend next week; check full list Nifty 50 lost 42.95 points to settle at 19,751.05. The Sensex falls 125.65 points to close at 66,282.74.

Ferrari will accept cryptocurrency payments for its luxury sports cars in the United States due to customer demand. The carmaker also plans to accept crypto payments in Europe.

Also Read: Global oil market sensitive to Israel-Hamas war; Russia ready to boost supplies to Saudi Arabia: Novak Brent futures settled up $4.89, or 5.7 per cent, at $90.89 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $4.78, or 5.8 per cent, to $87.69 a barrel. Both benchmarks posted their highest daily percentage gains since April.

₹9,784 crore worth of Indian equities and offloaded a total of ₹5,867 crore as of October 13, taking into account debt, hybrid, debt-VRR, and equities, according to National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL ) data. The ₹9,784 crore-figure also includes bulk deals and investment in primary market. According to NSDL data, FPIs sold equity for ₹13,652 crore through the stock exchanges till Friday.

Steve Scalise, backed out. While Scalise taking a step back only mirrors McCarthy's vow to not fight the contest again, it also reiterates that the GoP is ungovernable.

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Antony Blinken called on Saturday for protection for civilians in both the Gaza Strip and Israel as the Israeli military ordered half of the Palestinian territory's population to evacuate in advance of an expected ground assault. Blinken met his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Riyadh as he began a third day of intense Middle East diplomacy aimed at preventing the Israel-Hamas war from expanding into a regional conflict and fuelling a humanitarian crisis.

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China's semiconductor imports dropped 14.6 per cent (year-on-year) in the first nine months this year amid tightened US export controls, the media reported on Saturday. China imported 355.9 billion units of integrated circuits (ICs) from January to September, down from 416.7 billion in the same period last year, according to data published by the General Administration of Customs, reports South China Morning Post. The total value of IC imports fell 19.8 per cent to $252.9 billion.

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Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Putin backs Israel's self-defence, calls for 'independent' Palestinian state "The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict may disrupt the project's timelines and outcomes, marking a pivotal juncture in the development of this ambitious economic corridor. While the war's direct impact remains regional, the geopolitical consequences reverberate far beyond, with potential consequences for the proposed corridor," he added.

blog, “China has gone whole hog for electric vehicles through a generous subsidy program. Each province has its unique scheme; in Shanghai, for instance, they subsidize RMB 15,000 on a RMB 60,000 cost. The manufacturers are also subsidized so there are about 200 manufacturers which produced 27 million EVs last year.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Singapore's deputy prime minister said on Friday he hopes for substantial progress in the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) discussions in time for next month's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

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oil prices held steady near $85 a barrel, but traders remain cautious following the eruption of violence between Israel and Hamas, which could potentially disturb the oil supply chain in the Middle East. Prices clocked one-year highs at the end of September, driven by worries about supply shortages after a surprise extension of voluntary supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia, but the momentum was short-lived. An unexpected buildup in US crude inventories and concerns over demand adversely hit the sentiments. However, extreme uncertainty prevails in the global oil market as the ongoing clash between Israel and Hamas sparks fears that the turmoil could spread across West Asia and threaten the world’s oil supply. The direct impact on oil prices is limited, as neither Israel nor Gaza produces significant amounts of oil.