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Oil prices eased only slightly on Tuesday, holding on to most of their gains from the prior session as mounting geopolitical risk after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and China's vow to ramp up policy stimulus kept a floor under prices. Brent crude futures were down 13 cents, or about 0.2%, at $72.01 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 14 cents, also 0.2% lower, at $68.23 at 0151 GMT. Both climbed more than 1% on Monday.

China's top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy

«The Council, I think, was more or less united on the need to preserve the territorial integrity and unity of Syria, to ensure the protection of civilians, to ensure that humanitarian aid is coming,» Russian UN ambassador Vassili Nebenzia told reporters after the emergency meeting requested by Moscow. Russia was a key ally of Assad, who was toppled by Islamist-led rebels over the weekend after a short and stunning offensive.

have arrested a man in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with officials saying Luigi Mangione is a “strong person of interest” in the case.Thompson, 50, was killed last Wednesday in what police said was a “brazen, targeted” attack as he walked alone to the Hilton from a nearby hotel, where UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was holding its annual investor conference.The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching the executive from behind and opening fire, according to police. He used a 9 mm pistol that police said resembled the guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise.Here’s what police have said so far about Mangione.According to Joseph Kenny, chief of detectives with the New York Police Department, Luigi Mangione is a 26-year-old man who was born and raised in Maryland, with ties to San Francisco and Honolulu.Police said it’s believed he also may have attended college in Pennsylvania.The 26-year-old reportedly has no prior arrest history in New York and prior to the release of his name on Monday, he was not known to the city’s police nor was his name found in any other U.S.

Bengaluru-based Kreditbee reported a 20% fall in net profit to Rs 20.7 crore for the quarter ended September 30 from Rs 25 crore a year back. Its operational revenue jumped 73% to Rs 518 crore, but its expenses shot up 84% as well, driven by increasing cost of borrowing and impairment on financial instruments. Fintechs that typically cater to the riskiest segment of the country’s consumer base have seen their cost of borrowing go up. Industry insiders peg the increase to be anywhere between 125 basis points and 300 basis points, depending on the spectrum of operations.

US President- elect Donald Trump has pretty recently appointed Adam Boehler as his special envoy for hostage affairs which is a role that comes amidst the ongoing tensions related to hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, reported The Teleraph. According to the Telegraph, Adam Boehler, who has already and previously helped negotiate the Abraham Accords, has also being advocated for using US Special Forces to rescue hostages while suggesting that the US President Joe Biden administration's reluctance to use military force has put US citizen lives at huge risk. Currently, approximately 100 hostages are believed to be held by Hamas following the attacks on the month of October which resulted in numerous casualties. Also Read: After Diddy will Kanye West be arrested? Rapper accused of sending explicit messages to employee in planned $150 million lawsuit

hydraulic press allegedly used for torture in Syria's Sednaya Prison. Known as the «human slaughterhouse,» the prison has been linked to severe human rights abuses under Assad’s regime.

Syrian rebels have taken control of the Saydnaya military prison near Damascus, freeing inmates held under brutal conditions. This event marks a significant turn in Syria’s prolonged conflict as the Assad regime collapses.

moon of 2024. This celestial event is more than just a spectacular sight—astrologically, it is brimming with significance. The full moon in Gemini, known for its dynamic energy, promises to bring closure, completion, and revelations to various aspects of life. According to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas, as mentioned in the report by People, full moons are often emotional periods, and their effects can be felt from two days before to four days after the event.

Police on Monday arrested “a strong person of interest” who was found in Pennsylvania with a firearm they said is “consistent” with the one used in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, officials announced after an intense days-long manhunt for the shooter.

It is expected to bring the signature blend of suspense, horror, and shocking death sequences that made the series a global sensation, as mentioned in a report by Screenrant. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the new movie promises to continue the legacy of the iconic franchise.

Bashar al-Assad had fled to Moscow, adding that it was «surprised» by the rebel takeover. «As for Mr Assad's whereabouts, I've got nothing to tell you,» Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. A Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday that Assad and his family were in Moscow, hours after he fled the country as Islamist-led rebels entered Damascus. Assad's son has been studying in the Russian capital.

Jessica Simpson turns to Kim Kardashian for some divorce advice as she and Eric Johnson are having marital issues. Kim Kardashian has always been admired by Jessica Simpson. She has been receiving 'divorce tips' from the 'I Wanna Love You Forever' singer as she gets ready to pull off the Band-Aid and end her relationship with Eric Johnson. Jessica hasn't decided anything yet. She's still looking into her options and talking to her friends, especially the ones who have kids who have gone through a divorce. It’s really not something she wants to do, as quoted in a report by Life & Style. Her divorce from Nick Lachey was beyond tough, and there were no kids involved, so she knows this will be 10 times worse. Kim is very much front and centre, but Jessica has a lot of great women in her life who have circled to be there and guide her.

Perseverance rover by NASA has eventually made a significant discovery on Mars while finding a rock sample nicknamed ‘Cheyava Falls’ that might provide and eminent evidence of ancient microbial life, reported Popular Mechanics. According to Popular Mechanics, located in the Jezero Crater this certain rock actually features two vertical veins of calcium sulfate while eventually indicating significant past water presence and a central band filled with distinctive ‘leopard spots.’ These spots actually suggest chemical reactions that could have supported significant microbial life. Using its significant SHERLOC and PIXL instruments, Perseverance rover detected organic compounds within the rock while marking the first compelling evidence of organic material which are being found alongside signs of water and potential energy sources for life, asserted Popular Mechanics.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday that she will deliver a fall economic statement on Dec. 16.

Social Security Fairness Act may finally going to be implemented, but things are still stuck at the Senate, and needs passing, that will help restore social security rights of public sector workers. The social security acts had taken a major backseat during the US Presidential election 2024, but now the last leg of the US administration under Joe Biden may now take the Social Security Fairness Act seriously, and public sector employees may finally heave a sigh of relief.

ex-dates are revealing what it's like to date him. Kevin Costner has emerged as one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors in recent months. Numerous sources assert that he has had numerous flirtations and that many famous women have been lusting after him. He has reportedly been dating a lot, and some of his past partners are revealing the truth, even though his alleged romance with Jewel was only a close friendship. Costner is clearly putting himself out there, as evidenced by the fact that even his ex-dates are sharing details about their dates with him, as quoted in a report by SheKnows. Also Read :From $1.5 billion to $1.8 million: That's how much Harris' campaign had in the bank on November 25

official opening of the Holloch Caves on July 1, 1906. Next to a picture of the Dolomite Hall it was reported that although only one kilometre of the caves had been made accessible to the public, the cave explorer Hans Widmer, who was the driving force behind the project, knew of even deeper caves. 'No one knows how deep Holloch goes,' he declared. 'We joke that it reaches all the way to hell, but of course we know it doesn't really.' 'You're wrong on two counts,' Josef whispered to himself. 'The caves go all the way down, but there's no hell at the bottom.' A poem composed by the local rhymester, Richard Hardmeier, in honour of the occasion was printed below the picture: Now open, gate to hell

Shares of Nvidia slid early Monday after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws

Activist investor Barington Capital Group is calling on department store retailer Macy’s to develop an internal real estate subsidiary, reduce capital expenditures, and explore strategic options for its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury chains among other...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The war on inflation has a new general leading the charge, as India's top revenue officer Sanjay Malhotra moves from North Block to Mint Road. On Monday, the Union cabinet's appointments committee named the 1990 batch IAS officer to lead the Reserve Bank of India, a day before governor Shaktikanta Das leaves at the end of six years at its helm.