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ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics in the Palestinian enclave, and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs. The Israeli military said it killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab in an airstrike in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis and described him as one of the last surviving high-ranking members of Hamas responsible for coordinating with other groups in Gaza. U.S. envoys had been working to secure ceasefires on both fronts ahead of the U.S. presidential election next Tuesday.

United Nations, Nov 02, 2024 -Yemen's Huthi rebels are transforming themselves into a «powerful military organization» due to «unprecedented» military support from outside sources, particularly Iran and Hezbollah, according to a UN report published Friday. Since the beginning of the war in Gaza last year, the Huthis, who have controlled large swaths of war-torn Yemen for a decade, have «exploited the regional situation and enhanced cooperation with the 'axis of resistance,'» which includes Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, the UN experts said. The panel noted «the transformation of the Huthis from a localized armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization, extending their operational capabilities well beyond the territories under their control.»

Wendy’s plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is stuck in a complete dead heat as of now, and the political uncertainty is at its peak in this current scenario. Meanwhile, some of the latest polls are suggesting that Donald Trump has a strong edge over Kamala Harris in the polls, while others are claiming that things may go well for the reigning VP and her party. Meanwhile, reports claim that the endgame will not be focused on just the seven key swing states, but rather, eight specific counties situated within these states. On Election Day, these will be the 8 counties to keep a close eye on, if you wish to know who is ultimately emerge victorious in the US elections.

Hamas official said Friday the group received a proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar for a short-term truce in Gaza and rejected it for not including a lasting ceasefire. «The proposals do not include a permanent cessation of aggression, nor do they entail the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip or the return of displaced persons,» the official, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the issue. A senior Hamas leader, Taher al-Nunu, had already warned on Thursday that the group would reject any proposal for a temporary halt to the fighting.

Toronto-Dominion Bank‘s ability to expand its retail banking business in the United States has been restricted, leaving investors wondering whether it will do the obvious and focus on growing its personal and commercial banking segment in Canada or its wealth and insurance business in the U.S., but analysts say any potential moves would be “easier said than done.”

Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA from Mahim, Sada Sarvankar, has refused to withdraw his nomination from the seat despite the pressure on him from both his party as well as the BJP leadership. «I have said this again and again, I will not withdraw from the contest… The people of my constituency want me to contest.

Bill Clinton may have done more damage to the Democrats than he can imagine, after his sudden statement that the US economy was in a better condition under Donald Trump. However, he also urged Michigan voters to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming US elections.

The third quarter has been a real thorn in the side of the Bank of Canada when it comes to trying to pin down gross domestic product, and the latest data is only causing policymakers more grief.

FOX Business Stuart Varney examined why most Americans are unhappy with their financial position as the U.S. economy thrives.

Buy low, sell high, they say. Well, it looks like condo sellers in some towns (looking at you, Toronto) are about to give buyers a windfall chance at low prices.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Like its big tech rivals, Amazon.com is spending a king’s ransom on artificial intelligence. Unlike them, it also has plenty of customers dropping money on toothpaste and razorblades.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: India's ambulance sector is seeing an upgrade with several start-ups and the state government not just working to address the deficit but also upgrading it by launching advanced ambulances. For instance, Maharashtra’s hinterland is set to get a key medical upgrade with the state government partnering with Sumeet-SSG—a joint venture between Pune-based Sumeet Group Enterprises’s and Spanish emergency transport provider SSG Matrix—to deploy a fleet of 1,756 advanced ambulances.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sujit Saraf’s new novel, Island, takes its cue from a macabre tragedy that shook the world in 2018.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There’s nothing wrong with a guilty pleasure. I watch many— many—television shows that I am somewhat ashamed of, yet I draw the line at the trashy reality show that is consumed for its own sordid trashiness.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has opened to positive reviews and is expected to perform well at the box office despite clash with another Diwali release, Singham Again. While Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 bring a blend of horror-comedy to audiences while Singham Againa promises a mix of action and family entertainment. Analysts and exhibitors are optimistic on both the franchise films, especially given the star-studded casts and established fan bases of both movies, making them highly anticipated festival releases.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises announced their list of player retention on Thursday, October 31, ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 mega-auction. With franchises eager to secure their core talents, an impressive amount was spent to retain top players, including some rising stars. Notably, Punjab Kings took a conservative approach, retaining only two players, while other teams kept their essential players intact. The auction is scheduled for November and December, where franchises will look to fill the remaining slots. Rajasthan Royals (RR) committed to retaining six key players, leaving them with a remaining purse of Rs 41 crore for the auction. In contrast, Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter the bidding with a hefty Rs 110.5 crore, positioning them well to compete for high-value players. South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen emerged as the most expensive retention, with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) valuing him at Rs 23 crore. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli secured his position as the priciest Indian player, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) allocating Rs 21 crore to retain him.

Chakri Lokapriya, Managing Partner, RSB LLP, says he is not too hot on pharma as a sector. It is still a very stock-specific approach. So, maybe Piramal or mostly Cipla. It has various overhangs, including FDA approval and that would probably add about 10% to EPS. Even after today's run, the stock has another 15% upside over the next 12 months. Outside of that, Mankind Pharma, from a consumer uptake perspective, still looks okay. The word on the Street is that perhaps Diwali discounting is at play when it comes to the stock markets. Are you utilising that, buying anything at lower levels? Chakri Lokapriya: One should clearly buy IT in market fall because Wednesday’s fall in the US was on the fears of a slowdown of Facebook and Microsoft. But why did they slow down? They said that they would spend a lot on IT infrastructure. Now, that is good news for Indian IT companies and therefore, in today’s fall we should go and buy HCL Tech, Mphasis, all those companies which cater to the BFSI industry.

When life throws financial surprises, even the best-laid plans can feel inadequate. Instead of liquidating investments to raise cash, a more strategic option could be a loan against shares (LAS), which offers a low-cost borrowing route with interest rates between 9-12%.

Market expert Neeraj Dewan has a target of Rs 975 for DLF for one year and says it is a stock for portfolio. One can rides it for a longer term also. BCL can be a high-risk rocket. With the margin improvement and the quality of business improving, Dewan’s one-year target for BCL is Rs 80 and he thinks in the next two-three years, BCL may continue to improve as far as the top-line and the bottom-line is concerned because of value addition. Textile stock Siyaram Silk Mills Limited is a great value bomb. It is available at a very reasonable valuation. Dewan has a target of Rs 525 for one year for the stock.