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Tommy Robinson, a controversial British far-right figure and the former leader of an anti-immigration group called the English Defence League (EDL) made his way back to X (formerly Twitter) this Monday after his profile was reactivated by the social media company. As per reports, Robinson’s profile was deactivated by X in 2018 (then known as Twitter) as he breached the platform’s “Hateful Conduct” policy. Robinson made a “comeback” post on X where he showcased a clip of the acclaimed song by actor and singer David Hasselhoff “Looking For Freedom,” and superimposed his face on Hasselhoff’s thus sending a cryptic message to his followers.

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 ...

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2023: India has been great in ICC World Cup 2023 as the Rohit Sharma-led squad finished on the top of points table. South Africa and Australia are in second and third position, while New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan will fight the battle for the last berth in the semi-finals. With one semi-final between South Africa and Australia almost finalized, the suspense remains on India's possible opponent and the heart of Indians obviously want it to be our biggest rival Pakistan.

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.

Stocks edged lower as investors awaited clues on the path of interest rates from a raft of central bank officials including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 

Also Read: Delhi Metro alert! Delay in services on the Pink Line. Details here The revision in schedule can affect the late-night travelers of the Delhi metro. On Sunday, Delhi Metro train services will commence from 6:00 am onwards on all lines and from 4:45 am on Airport Express Line, said DMRC in its announcement.

Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress of dragging its feet on implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for defence forces and said it was his government that executed the policy and has so far deposited Rs 70,000 crore into the bank accounts of eligible retired personnel. The PM said his government opened the doors of Sainik Schools for girls and facilitated the deployment of women officers in forward areas.

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

Investing.com — European stock markets traded in a subdued fashion Wednesday, as investors awaited comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell while digesting more quarterly corporate earnings.

It’s getting near the end of the year, when junior bankers start looking forward to the party season.  Senior managing directors, however, know that they’ve got one more grueling task to get through before they can relax – the annual round of compensation committees.  Dividing up the bonus pool is a fraught, political business at the best of times; in a year when there’s precious little surplus revenue to be shared out, it can be incredibly difficult. 

Russia's troops fight on in Ukraine. Shoigu welcomed Zhang Youxia, a high-ranking general and vice chairman of Beijing's Central Military Commission in a red carpet ceremony in Moscow.

Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Congress leaders have been saying they will complain to the Election Commission over his promise of extending for five years the free ration scheme for the poor people. «Let them commit this sin, I will continue to do good work for the people,» he said addressing a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh town ahead of the November 17 state assembly polls.

The European Union will recommend on Wednesday that the bloc begins membership talks with Ukraine soon, boosting President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has made EU accession a central goal. Even though membership talks would take years to complete, a positive EU recommendation would offer Zelensky and Ukraine rare good news at a tense time. The war with Russia has become bogged down, and tensions between Zelensky and his top military leaders have spilled into public display.

Myer’s largest shareholder, billionaire businessman Solomon Lew, has urged the retailer’s board to update the market on the performance of the department store, flagging concerns that three key leaders are exiting the company in close succession.

Azharuddin, Congress party's candidate from Jubilee Hills Assembly segment in the city, on Wednesday said he is not worried about AIMIM putting up a candidate there and exuded confidence that people of the constituency are with him. According to political analysts, the AIMIM candidate may split the Congress vote share in the constituency. For the first time, the Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) which claims to be a «friendly party» of the ruling BRS, has fielded Mohammad Rashed Farazuddin from Jubilee Hills making it a keenly watched segment.

A B.C. woman who returned home from Syria last year was part of the all-female battalion of the Islamic State, according to RCMP allegations unsealed on Tuesday.

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.

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