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Late on Tuesday, convoys of Israeli military vehicles were observed leaving Jenin, signaling the conclusion of the operation that commenced on Monday. The clashes during the operation resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals, including at least five Palestinian fighters and one Israeli soldier. The primary objective of the military campaign was to dismantle militant infrastructure and confiscate weapons in the Jenin refugee camp. The operation was initiated with a drone strike on Monday, and more than 1,000 Israeli troops were deployed in the area. It remains uncertain whether this operation will have a lasting impact, considering the intense fighting that has occurred in the West Bank over the past year and a half. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that similar operations would be conducted in the future if deemed necessary.

Four months after Star Entertainment tapped equity capital markets for an $800 million shot in the arm, sharp-nosed debt investors have smelled blood and are circling the troubled casino operator.

hottest day ever recorded worldwide. The data, sourced from the US government's National Centers for Environmental Prediction, reveals that the average global temperature on that fateful day reached a scorching 17.01°C. This surpasses the previous record of 16.92°C set in August 2016, sending shockwaves through the scientific community and underscoring the gravity of the climate crisis.

A passenger travelling via Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was detained at the Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for carrying 19 live cartridges without proper documentation.  The passenger identified as Ajay Kumar Bana was detained at the time of boarding and a case against him has been registered under section 25 of the Arms Act at the IGI Airport Police Station, news agency ANI reported.  Recently, an Air India passenger onboard the Mumbai-Delhi Air India Flight AIC 866 was also arrested for allegedly defecating and urinating onboard the aeroplane. The passenger was identified as Ram Singh who worked as a cook in Africa.  As per the FIR filed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, the passenger allegedly defecated, urinated and spat in row 9 DEF of the aircraft.

Shah Rukh Khan fans, the reports of Bollywood's biggest star have turned out to be false. Reports had claimed Khan had suffered a minor accident while shooting for an undisclosed project in the US, resulting in a nose injury. It was also reported that the veteran Bollywood actor had to get a nose surgery as a result of the injury.

China is presented as an exception: a peace-loving giant that seeks only to do good. Instilling cynicism about the world serves the party well. Without it, February 4th could be a ticklish anniversary for President Xi Jinping.

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the declaration issued at the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, making it the sole country to withhold endorsement of the project, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of protecting "regional peace". Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the summit, which was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and various other leaders from the participating countries.

Bell Potter has accused PwC of acting “unethically and unconscionably” and price gouging after the firm was appointed to audit the high-profile local stockbroking house following demands from the financial crime regulator.

Actress Arthana Binu has accused her father Vijayakumar of trespassing on her property and issuing death threats to her sister and grandmother on July 4. Taking to Instagram, the actress revealed that despite having a restraining order and multiple police cases filed against him, the Malayalam actor had visited them and misbehaved each time. She also added that her father had threatened to kill her mother and grandmother and also demanded she stopped acting in movies. “He threatened me to stop acting in movies and that he would go to any extent if I don’t obey. He also said that if I wish to act I should act in the movies which he say.” The ‘Shylock’ actress said he had also created a ruckus at her workplace. “He also bad-mouthed the team of my Malayalam movie for which I have just completed shooting. Whenever I act in a Malayalam movie he filed a case to stop me from acting. Even when I acted in Shylock, he filed a legal case, and to prevent the movie from being shelved I had to sign an official legal document stating that I acted in the movie of my own will.” She also stated that although the police were informed of the incident, no one has taken action till now. In the video, the actor can be seen banging on the glass doors, shouting and swearing at the family. Vijayakumar is currently estranged from his family. He has divorced his wife and the latter stays with her daughters and 85-year-old mother at the house. The post went viral on Instagram and accumulated over 15K likes.

Yes Bank on Wednesday reported a 7.7% year-on-year (YoY) jump in its loans and advances at Rs 2,00,308 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The figure rose just 0.1% sequentially as against Rs 2,00,201 crore in the March 2023 quarter. The advances growth normalised for ARC transactions witnessed a 10% YoY and 0.1% QoQ rise.

“We expect equities to be the best-performing asset class during the next three years,” says Nirav Sheth, CEO, Institutional Equities, Emkay Global Financial Services. In an interview with ETMarkets, Sheth said: “We anticipate a long cycle for Capital Goods, as Manufacturing deepens, and Infrastructure investments continue to get traction” Edited excerpts:Markets at record highs amid global and domestic headwinds. What is your take? The volatility index reflects calmness rather than the nervousness that one alludes to, with the market achieving new highs.

Reuters. If restrictions targeting China's high-technology sector continue then countermeasures will escalate, Wei said.  Meanwhile, according to Wall Street Journal, China set export restrictions on two minerals the US says are critical to the production of semiconductors, missile systems and solar cells, a show of force ahead of economic talks between two rivals that increasingly set trade rules to achieve technological dominance.

Indian market is expected to open on a flat note on Wednesday following weakness in Asian peers amid mixed global cues.  The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a flat-to-positive start for Indian indices as the Nifty futures were trading 13.50 points, or 0.07%, higher at 19,507. The record-setting spree of the domestic market continued on Tuesday as the frontline indices the Sensex and the Nifty settled at their record closing highs for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday.

Elon Musk on 1 July that non-verified users would be limited to 600 tweets per day while those with verified accounts can read up to 6,000 posts daily, with the limit being just 300 for newly-unverified ones. Yaccarino offered her perspective on the changes on 4 July. She stated that Twitter's mission necessitated such measures to strengthen the platform and referred to the revamp as meaningful.

China has been battling with a severe heatwave and temperature records have recently been broken. A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in March said that global temperatures are likely to rise by 1.5C in the near future.

A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) However, the latest airport pictures of Shah Rukh Khan came as a pleasant surprise to his fans and netizens, as he appeared completely fine with no visible signs of injury. Wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, white t-shirt, blue denim trousers, a black cap, sunglasses, and a statement bracelet, the celebrated star greeted the paparazzi with a smile as he exited the airport, reported Pinkvilla.

Supreme Court's intervention in curbing the «drastic powers» of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in money laundering probes, as he appeared for arrested M3M group directors Basant Bansal and Pankaj Bansal. «See how the arrest was done. They were cooperating.

Manipur on July 4, as stated by an official announcement. As reported by ANI, the Spear Corps of the Indian Army reported that one individual involved in the attempted looting was killed, while several others sustained injuries during the incident. Spear Corps took to Twitter and said," An attempt to loot weapons from an India Reserve Battalion at Khangabok in Thoubal district of Manipur was successfully thwarted by Security Forces today.

Idol season 2 comes to an end now! As the finale unfolds, it reveals Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose Depp, as a powerful international star with control over a manipulative cult leader, leaving viewers to wonder how she reached that point. In the final episode, Jocelyn records a song with Mike Dean, a real-life producer and friend of The Weeknd. When The Weeknd himself enters the scene, Jocelyn confronts him, revealing his obsession with her and his manipulative actions. This twist had been foreshadowed in a previous episode when Jocelyn learned about The Weeknd's relationship with another woman. However, the sudden change in Jocelyn's character feels abrupt and lacks proper development, leaving viewers questioning if crucial scenes were left on the cutting room floor during the show's reworking. The ending culminates in a bizarre meeting/showcase where Jocelyn presents her vision for a tour and her newly empowered artists perform. Meanwhile, three main characters, including Jocelyn's assistant Leia, are estranged from the music industry. The final moments show Jocelyn reunited with The Weeknd, implying that she may have manipulated him all along. However, the ending fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion and leaves viewers with a sense of confusion. The Idol aimed to depict Jocelyn as a master manipulator, but the storytelling fell short, resulting in plot holes and an unsatisfactory narrative, this is what several viewers have pointed out.

Joe Biden said of the US Supreme Court, and he is right. The court's conservative supermajority has taken a hammer to everything liberal Americans hold sacred — most significantly, the affirmative action policies designed to correct the historic wrongs of slavery. In a 6-3 decision last week, the court essentially declared America colour-blind and no longer needing remedial measures.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is currently involved in a legal battle over his proposal to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in the city. Five Conservative-led councils have challenged the expansion in court, arguing that Khan's actions are unlawful. The court proceedings began today, and the verdict will be delivered at a later date.