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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as he attempts to destroy Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4EZ29Y7

A shocking certainty, Princess Mary’s elevation to queen nears completion

The abdication announcement by Denmark’s Queen Margrethe caught even veteran observers of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy unawares. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eGYhwSt

In escalation, Russian drones strike Ukrainian hotel, kindergarten, shops

Ukrainian interior minister said a British journalist was among the wounded at the hotel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/embVTaq

US Navy sinks three small Houthi boats attacking Maersk container ship in Red Sea

The attack on the ship prompted Maersk to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, the company said on Sunday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/F6nzw5h

An Israeli hostage describes her time in captivity in harrowing detail

- December 30, 2023

Schem, a 21-year-old Israeli French citizen, was kidnapped by Hamas after fleeing the Nova music festival during the October 7 terrorist attack. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/t02x45e

Israel seeks full control of Gaza-Egypt border, reversal of 2005 withdrawal

- December 30, 2023

If successful, it would place Gaza under exclusive Israeli control after years being run by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1eWc7m5

Paula Abdul accuses Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault on American Idol

- December 30, 2023

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against the former longtime producer of American Idol, accusing him of sexually assaulting her when she was a judge. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/qpkc7V5

Michael Cohen sent fake AI-‘hallucinated’ legal cases to his attorney for use in court

- December 29, 2023

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer, who was disbarred five years ago, said in a declaration submitted to the judge he found the citations by doing research through Google Bard. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/H5yDt8O

How US fast food giants are supersizing investment in China

- December 29, 2023

Bullishness for China as other industries try to de-risk and detangle from Beijing may be a profit-increasing strategy for the fast food industry. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Jeu7qGl

Police release CCTV after murder of pregnant teen and boyfriend

- December 29, 2023

Police in San Antonio, Texas, hope this CCTV will provide answers after the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eVvWw7N

Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison

- December 28, 2023

Missouri woman Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been released from prison on parole after serving time for the murder of her mother. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/OK7IAWi

Little value in most parts of equity markets, says Kotak Equities

- December 28, 2023

The brokerage has been cautious on the mid- and small-cap space for the last three to four months, and following the recent rally, it believes that mega-cap stocks are also no longer value propositions. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/NUKag6i

Nikki Haley fails to mention slavery when asked about reason for US Civil War

- December 28, 2023

Democratic President Joe Biden posted a video of Haley’s exchange on social media with the caption: “It was about slavery.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/C4STxla

DFAT investigates Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

DFAT is investigating reports an Australian man, his wife and brother have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/O5a2Zzm

Australian man killed in Israeli airstrike was Hezbollah fighter, terror group says

“The Islamic Resistance celebrates the martyr,” a eulogy praising the Australian-raised Ali Bazzi’s death on Hezbollah’s official website said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gXmDNZ3

Ghost ships at reawakened North Korea port put Ukraine in peril

An extra one million shells means about 2700 rounds more per day Russia could fire at Ukraine, which is already having trouble procuring artillery and may face more difficulty if aid from the US isn’t secured. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ch4onL0

RBI permits lending, borrowing in government securities

G-Secs issued by the central government, excluding Treasury Bills, would be eligible for lending/borrowing under a Government Security Lending (GSL) transaction. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/6iKfh10

Israel expands Gaza ground offensive into urban refugee camps

- December 26, 2023

Residents described airstrikes shaking the Nuseirat, Maghazi and Bureij camps. The military later asserted that it had located a Hamas training camp. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3ih9GwQ

Japan wants a stronger military but where will it find the troops?

- December 26, 2023

Already, on a newly commissioned navy frigate, the nurse doubles as dishwasher and cook. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NvZhoSC

Would-be Dutch PM Geert Wilders calls for a pro-secular leader in Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defeated Turkey’s pro-secular party earlier this year to take his 20-year rule well into a third decade. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/W6LdmkD

Why this Australian author is going solo, despite working in London publishing

Melanie Price works in London publishing. But when it came to writing her first novels, she’s joined the ranks of the one million authors who are choosing to self-publish on Amazon. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/okZvTym

Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time

Many Ukrainians embraced the move to celebrate Christmas on December 25, eschewing the Russian liturgical calendar, with enthusiasm. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MUDGvx3

Israeli airstrike kills senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards general in Syria

The sources told Reuters that the adviser, known as Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/V3DguSn

Dalal Street may have much to cheer in the poll year too, Nifty could 'log 17% gains'

- December 24, 2023

Equity returns during general election years have been positive in nine out of 11 instances, with a median return of 17%, according to data compiled by ICICI Securities. In 2019, the Nifty gained approximately 14.3%, while in 2014, the index rallied 30%. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0cmqeJH

Caravan of 6000 migrants marching towards US border

- December 24, 2023

A sprawling caravan of migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries is trekking through Mexico and headed towards the US border. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xQdRGLb

Israel launches one of the war’s deadliest strikes in central Gaza

- December 24, 2023

Dozens were killed in Gaza overnight in one of the deadliest strikes of the war, while Israel’s leaders acknowledged the “heavy price” of war. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gKJAkwP

Suspect arrested in alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones

A man was filmed removing the stop sign less than an hour after it was confirmed as being the latest Banksy artwork. Police arrested a suspect just a day later. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cAsCiK3

How Russian and Chinese interference could affect the 2024 US election

A newly surfaced intelligence report explains how the US government is preparing for its adversaries to intensify efforts to influence American voters next year. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WlcB0S8

Woman with two wombs gives birth to twins on different days

A woman with two uteruses has given birth to “one-in-a-million” twin girls, one from each womb. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gkqNQjc

Payne reveals Biden’s move that devastates her daily in rare public appearance

The former foreign and defence minister said not a day passed when she did not think about the plight of women in Afghanistan. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Z3JyYUW

After nearly 40 years, Wham! song finally reaches Christmas number one

- December 22, 2023

The Wham! hit ‘Last Christmas’ has now made history for the longest-ever journey for a single to make it to first place in time for Christmas Day, according to the Official Charts Company. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZlP7eaA

‘Shoot here!’: reporter yelled at Prague gunman to help people flee

- December 22, 2023

Jiri Forman’s actions have won him plaudits in Czech media, but he played down suggestions he was a hero. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/GJ24nNL

Prague Police release bodycam footage following mass shooting

- December 22, 2023

Prague Police have released bodycam of officers hunting for a gunman, who opened fire at a University, killing 14 people. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tpzeGXM

Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?

- December 21, 2023

Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7sOpob4

Teens found guilty of 'senseless' killing of transgender teenager in UK

- December 20, 2023

A boy and a girl have been found guilty of murdering a transgender teenager in England. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Xb8TMwR

How Trump’s ballot ban in Colorado could play into his hands

- December 20, 2023

Not long after Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump should be barred from holding office, the former president had already embarked on a familiar fundraising blitz. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2TuBAkf

Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over Gaza ceasefire gather pace

- December 20, 2023

Hamas’ top leader has travelled to Cairo for talks on the war in Gaza, part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another ceasefire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/vpqD1ia

High civilian toll in Gaza is cost of crushing Hamas, Israeli military says

- December 19, 2023

Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions over the past 10 weeks, leaving the narrow Mediterranean strip in ruins and killing nearly 20,000. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/N5BpdXW

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday

- December 19, 2023

Nifty on Tuesday ended about 34 points higher to find support just above the 21-EMA on the hourly chart, prompting a strong recovery in the later part of the session. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/21z3pMm

Listed small finance banks on a high with better asset quality, profitability

- December 18, 2023

Equitas and Ujjivan lead the show with more than 80% jump in market capitalisation this year while Suryoday bounced back after dips in the previous two years. AU, already enjoying a high valuation, has delivered a consistent performance. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/cDpuvX6

US, Israel discuss targeted approach in Gaza, end to widespread offensive

- December 18, 2023

American officials have repeatedly expressed concern about the large number of civilian deaths in Gaza, even while underscoring American backing for Israel’s campaign. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FS9pjug

Banks open to exploring a pact on sharing default info with rating firms

For the first time, leading banks have said they are willing to explore an arrangement for sharing some information on corporate defaults with rating companies. At a meeting last week, officials of some of the large state-owned and private sector banks told CRAs that they are open to the idea and would await the agencies to suggest a format for sharing information, a person familiar with the discussion told ET. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/d25tjSu

Ukraine’s army is struggling to find good recruits

Russia is suffering immense casualties in its ongoing war with Ukraine – daily losses of up to 1000, even – but it has the edge in manpower. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/UVBrf30

Inside Hamas’ underground network: largest tunnel yet found

What strikes you first about the tunnel is its size. Jutting out from the desert sand, the rusty steel opening is just big enough to drive a car through. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/P7rORgQ

Israel faces new truce calls after hostage shootings raise alarm about its conduct

Israel has allowed aid trucks to enter Gaza from a second point for the first time in the conflict. There were chaotic scenes as Palestinians swarmed aid trucks as they entered Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5DiKyad

George Pell’s great Vatican rival convicted of corruption

- December 16, 2023

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, has been convicted of embezzlement and fraud. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yf9LcOV

Japan’s latest export is a mad fusion of women’s wrestling and fashion

- December 16, 2023

Sukeban athletes combine theatrical, hard-hitting punches and clever defences with fashion to tell a story with their moves and costumes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jYCJWUu

Friendly-fire killings of Israeli hostages may force Israel to alter Gaza strategy

- December 16, 2023

Israeli soldiers fatally shot three shirtless men waving a white flag, an event being held up as an example of the military’s failure to live up to its promises to protect civilians. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WLdtD9j

Prince Harry awarded $267,000 in tabloid court battle

- December 15, 2023

Prince Harry has won a court case in the UK which found publishers of the Daily Mirror hacked his phone to gather information on the royal family. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4fJm7S9

Are you a morning person? You may be a Neanderthal descendant

- December 15, 2023

Using artificial intelligence to analyse genetic variants, researchers have found it is possible that some humans could have obtained their circadian rhythm from their ancestors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Fqi9V6H

US urges Israel to end large-scale Gaza ground invasion by the end of the year

- December 14, 2023

The Biden administration has reportedly told the Israeli government, the next phase should involve elite Israeli forces to carry out more precise missions. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dbFwcQU

Bull on tracks halts trains at major US train station

- December 14, 2023

A bull has caused commuter chaos in the US after escaping onto the train tracks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3QJkYlm

Away from the glitter of Dubai, a village is being devoured by sand

- December 14, 2023

Rising out of the desert, the futuristic metropolis of Dubai hosted a historic global agreement this week. Nearby, nature takes its toll. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/I5tf0gE

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Thursday

- December 13, 2023

Nifty on Wednesday ended with a marginal gain of 20 points to form a Doji type candle on the daily charts. The upside recovery of Wednesday from the immediate supports signal chances of further upside for the Nifty in the short term. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/r2ZOpDN

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington lobbying for continuing military aid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Vfq2pT0

Zelensky invokes Christmas in US visit to plead for war funding

His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing to leaders in Congress for US aid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ws0RI7r

Palestinians killed in West Bank raid, Biden and Netanyahu clash over Gaza’s future

Seven Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin overnight, including five in a drone strike during an Israeli raid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eifVA8q

BHEL, Coal India among 5 stocks with top long unwinding

Long unwinding refers to the selling of positions or stocks owned for a longer period either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/vP0QzIh

Can you spot a deepfake? Gaza the latest outlet for AI deception

We have added fake details to a real image to show how people can use AI to alter perceptions. You may not be able to tell the difference. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jgdBXR1

Navalny vanishes in Russia’s prison system, Zelensky arrives in Washington

Supporters of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny have been preparing for transfer to a “special regime” colony, the harshest grade in Russia’s prison system. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TGSw3Pe

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny not heard from in nearly a week

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing from his prison, supporters claim. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DfgPh08

Civilians crushed under rubble as residential buildings, hospitals hit

An Israeli airstrike flattened a residential building where some 80 people were staying in the Maghazi refugee camp. A neighbour said only six made it out. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TkJ4R2j

RBI's unlikely to cut interest rates before June next year

According to the latest projections provided by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, consumer price index inflation is seen at 4% in July-September and 4.7% in October-December of the next financial year. The central bank has repeatedly emphasized that it needs to see a durable return to 4% inflation before it can consider any change in its current tight policy. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JVOYrF0

How Israel secretly made sure Hamas got millions of dollars a month

The Hamas-run Gaza Strip received billions of dollars over a decade. Israeli intelligence officials now believe that the money had a role in the success of the October 7 attacks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JsHGQnA

At least 6 people confirmed dead, as tornadoes strike Tennessee

A deadly tornado has torn through Tennessee, killing at least six people, and leaving widespread damage. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Yq5od1l

Heavy fighting across Gaza amid renewed US military and diplomatic support

Heavy fighting raged across Gaza overnight, including in the devastated north, as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the US blocked the latest international push for a ceasefire. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cGv4iCZ

Freed Gaza hostages recount their captivity at rally in Tel Aviv

- December 09, 2023

Thousands of Israelis, who rallied to demand the release of all hostages, heard that one woman tried to take a machine that helped her breathe with her, only to have it taken away by her captors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eG28J0B

Women offered watches, sex toys if they become surrogate mothers

- December 09, 2023

A British company has been accused of commercialising surrogacy by offering prospective mothers Apple watches, theme park tickets and even sex toys. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/McWKJ46

Ivy League university president resigns as antisemitism testimony draws backlash

- December 09, 2023

Liz Magill was unable to say under repeated questioning at a congressional hearing that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/a2K5QTl

‘Love Story’ actor Ryan O’Neal has died, his son says

- December 08, 2023

O’Neal starred in the classic 1970 romance film opposite Ali MacGraw. He was 82. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cXg8b0F

There are worse things stolen from children than the colour of the sea

- December 08, 2023

The TV at home is tuned to Bluey instead of the news when my granddaughter is around, for the images of children suffering are too ghastly for a child. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/A7NITpO

Retail investors 'gambling' in stocks? Nithin Kamath's take on popular view

- December 08, 2023

Most of Zerodha's AUM was added post-2020, which is one of the biggest bull markets India has seen. While equity funds saw a slowdown in the pace of inflows, investments through the systematic investment plan route hit record high in November. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/9zkYCyv

‘Star Blizzard’: Britain blames Russian hackers for meddling in 2019 election

- December 07, 2023

Russia’s FSB is accused of hacking hundreds of MPs and civil servants in orchestrated campaign that started in 2015 and lasted years. Universities and charities were also targeted. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/g3Refd7

LIC reclaims Rs 5 lakh cr market cap; stock hits 52-week high

- December 07, 2023

With Thursday's jump in LIC shares, the second-largest PSU by market cap, surged another 19 per cent this week. During the day, LIC shares hit a 52-week high of Rs 800 on the NSE and Rs 799.90 BSE, breaching the Rs 5 lakh crore market cap of the state-owned insurer. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BOR9xXi

Pop star Taylor Swift named Time Person of the Year for 2023

Pop sensation Taylor Swift announced Time Person of the Year for 2023. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/qjmwXDv

Heavy fighting is continuing across Gaza as Israeli forces intensify their ground operation

Israel claims it found major weapons depot in Gaza as offensive continues. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yE9f0UV

Israeli forces encircle house of Hamas’ Gaza leader as humanitarian alarm grows

Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hamas in south Gaza, forcing Palestinian civilians, many already displaced from the north, to search for refuge elsewhere. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8rJPNWE

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules

The industry has been waging a fierce campaign to kill the "Basel endgame" proposal, which overhauls how banks must calculate their loss-absorbing capital, and as regulators roll out fair lending and fee cap regulations, among other rules. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/W63pIJH

Woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas

- December 05, 2023

The American tourist suffered "significant trauma" after being bitten. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/LU475r3

Extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America, US says

- December 05, 2023

Daily settler attacks have more than doubled, UN figures show, since Hamas, which controls the separate Palestinian enclave of Gaza, killed 1200 Israelis and took about 240 hostages. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/n7pd4hE

Israel raises Australia travel warning over fears of anti-Semitism

Israel is warning its citizens to reconsider travelling to Australia over fears of anti-Semitism. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gP3bQXv

Divers find wreckage from Osprey aircraft

US and Japanese divers have discovered the wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a US Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/vydxFkG

‘There is no safe area’: Israel presses ground offensive in southern Gaza

Palestinian residents said that areas which they had been told to go to were also coming under fire. About 900 have died since end of truce, Gaza health authorities say. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lVGbJU0

SAT hauls up Sebi for lackadaisical approach in Kirloskar Industries case

In October 2020, Sebi prohibited Atul Kirloskar, Rahul Kirloskar, Alpana Kirloskar, Arti Kirloskar, and Jyotsna Kulkarni from accessing the securities market for six months. This order was challenged in the appellate tribunal, which passed in the interim of December 2020 and stayed Sebi's order subject to an undertaking to the effect that they would not sell their shares in KIL. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/t5cGDR8

Sony India's net profit jumps 31% as buyers lap up premium products

- December 03, 2023

As per the company's latest regulatory filings to the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Sony India revenue expanded 23% to '6,353 crore in the year under review, reaching pre-pandemic FY19 levels, while net profit went up by 31% to '136 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/WNsAdtx

Israeli bombings concentrate on south, tanks heard near Khan Younis

- December 03, 2023

Residents in the southern city of Khan Younis, many of whom had moved there to flee earlier attacks, said they could hear tank fire and feared a new Israeli ground offensive was building. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4SB269O

Multimillion-dollar mission to salvage jet that crashed on coral reef

- December 02, 2023

A US Navy team has removed nearly all of the estimated 7500 litres of fuel from the aircraft, and is attempting to save the protected Hawaiian reef. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/p9onLZE

Man kills tourist near Eiffel Tower, laments Gaza war after arrest

- December 02, 2023

The attacker went after a German couple with a knife, killing the man. He then used a hammer to injure two others. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wGZr3KE

Israeli offensive shifts to crowded south Gaza, driving up death toll

- December 02, 2023

The prospect of further ceasefires in Gaza appeared bleak as Israel recalled its negotiators and pounded targets in crowded southern Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/GERmBer

RBI receives 97% of 2000 rupee notes as of Nov 30

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned 97.26% of the 2000 rupee bank notes withdrawn from circulation as of May 19th, bringing the total value of the notes to Rs. 9,760 crores as of November 30th. The RBI emphasized that the highest denomination remains a legal tender. The note was introduced in November 2016 to meet currency requirements after the withdrawal of 500 and 1,000 notes. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/zUaL8vD

King Charles’ Greek-flag tie raises eyebrows amid Elgin Marble spat

Earlier this week, British PM Rishi Sunak abruptly cancelled a meeting with the Greek PM after his counterpart called again for the return of the sculptures. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/QPDkMu0

‘To hell with this place’: Republican George Santos expelled from US House

The New York congressman’s brief career has been mired in controversy, ending with criminal corruption charges and expulsion. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5VoTKUA

Death and destruction returns to Gaza after truce ends

Israel’s warplanes pounded Gaza on Friday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wUQqvBK

In U-turn, Argentina to spurn BRICS membership, says Javier Milei government

The move appears to be a preview of the drastic shift in foreign policy that will be implemented in Argentina once right-wing populist Milei takes office. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/a9JfUiO

At least three killed after shooting in Jerusalem

At least three people are dead after a shooting in Jerusalem. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/L5eDb8F

Pair of Israeli hostages released, truce in Gaza holds another day, talks turn tense

With Thursday’s releases, a total of 75 Israelis, including dual nationals, have been freed during the truce, most of whom appear physically well but shaken. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CZrRsvD

US regulator fines Bank of America $24 million for Treasuries spoofing

Spoofing involves placing orders traders intend to cancel, hoping to create a false sense of market activity that moves prices in a direction they favor, and induce transactions that other traders would otherwise would not make. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Gl43tH0

Crisis over Indian assassination plots against Sikh separatists escalates

- November 29, 2023

US prosecutors have laid charges on a man who they say worked with an Indian government employee on a plot to assassinate a New York City resident. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CU6TJFB

Fresh hopes that Israel-Hamas ceasefire could be extended

- November 29, 2023

Hopes temporary Gaza ceasefire can be extended as negotiations continue. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/59OpX2d

‘A revenue problem’: Donations to Republicans drop as worries mount about the party’s finances

- November 29, 2023

Some donors aren’t giving to the RNC because they think that will help Trump, while others have grown frustrated with the party’s leadership. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rsdwvPZ

Indian rescuers pull out all 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel for 17 days

- November 28, 2023

Relatives and government officials erupted in joy, set off firecrackers and shouted “Bharat Mata ki Jai” — Hindi for “Long live mother India” — as the smiling workers began emerging from the tunnel entrance. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZW3jnKm

We will look into it if disclosures on IPO valuation are meaningless, says Sebi chief

- November 28, 2023

When asked about concerns in some quarters that some IPOs are priced exorbitantly, the Sebi chief said, "If disclosures on valuation are meaningless then we will certainly look into it." from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/04mKobX

Rescuers in India preparing to dig by hand to reach 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel for 16

- November 27, 2023

Indian rescuers attempt manual digging to free 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rp5yDj1

Meals of rice and pita, benches as beds. Details emerge of hostages’ time in captivity

- November 27, 2023

The dozens of hostages freed under a cease-fire deal over the past three days have largely stayed out of the public eye, with most still in hospitals. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/oZ74GJ5

World's largest iceberg on the move from Antarctic waters after 30 years

- November 26, 2023

One of the world's largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters, after being grounded for more than three decades. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3u75Qja

Concern for health of Pope Francis after lung inflammation illness

- November 26, 2023

Pope Francis suffers lung inflammation amid growing concerns over his health. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/VS2EJ73

Minister says sons ran up $21k bill on parliamentary iPad on holiday, not him

- November 26, 2023

The Scottish health secretary’s claim he was unaware his sons were watching football has been ridiculed after it emerged he has been a VIP guest at Celtic multiple times. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/137Ccat

Irish-Israeli girl, 9, among hostages released by Hamas

- November 25, 2023

Emily Hand, who turned nine in captivity, was initially thought to have been killed by Hamas in its rampage through Kibbutz Be’eri, where she lives. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/comNuJV

Donors raise $550,000 for immigrant who intervened in Dublin stabbing

- November 25, 2023

The stabbing triggered a protest that quickly escalated as about 500 people, mostly young men, vandalised cars, looted shops and attacked hostels and hotels. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/t4duRJz

Hamas releases hostages after hours-long snag, mediators say

- November 25, 2023

Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/hobdiBz

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole

- November 24, 2023

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door in South Africa. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1nfu4qM

Israel-Hamas conflict live updates: Hamas releases 24 hostages; four-day ceasefire under way

- November 24, 2023

Thirteen Israeli mothers and children have returned to Israel, the Netanyahu government has released Palestinian prisoners and fuel and supplies are making their way into Gaza amid the temporary truce. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Xxqft0u

Jindal Stainless says lenders released 35.2 crore pledged shares

- November 24, 2023

Following this, there would not be any equity shares pledged with lenders and all equity shares of the company held by promoters and the promoter group will be free from any encumbrances, the company said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GioL9Cp

Three children hurt in suspected stabbing attack in Dublin

- November 23, 2023

Multiple people, including children, stabbed in Ireland's capital city. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZLGDJu3

Ex-US government official arrested for hate crime after berating halal vendor

- November 23, 2023

Stuart Seldowitz, 64, was arrested on charges of aggravated harassment, hate crime stalking, stalking causing fear, and stalking at a place of employment, police said on Thursday AEDT in a statement. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/el9BVcQ

Palestinian women and youths to be swapped for Israeli hostages

- November 22, 2023

Israel’s justice ministry published a list of 300 names of Palestinian prisoners who could be freed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kTZsQL4

ET Market Watch: Sensex and Nifty end slightly higher, IT stocks shine

- November 22, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/UZASypR

First sight of men trapped in Indian tunnel for days

- November 21, 2023

The world has been given a first glimpse of the men trapped for days after a tunnel in India collapsed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/OwxePqi

Israel and Hamas ‘close to reaching a cease-fire agreement’

- November 21, 2023

Several reports said the deal would potentially involve 50 Israeli hostages held by militants in Gaza being released in exchange for some 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xqmLGDR

Microsoft emerges as clear winner from OpenAI turmoil with Altman on board

- November 20, 2023

Microsoft's shares rose as much as 2% to a record high before paring some of the gains. The company was on track to add nearly $30 billion to its market value at current levels. That was close to the valuation OpenAI commanded in its last fundraise. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/kcuhStm

Israeli tanks surround Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, heavy fighting breaks out

- November 20, 2023

The fighting came a day after the World Health Organisation evacuated 31 premature babies from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the territory’s largest. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/N2IEmvp

Officials mull alternate rescue plans for 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel

- November 19, 2023

Drilling from the top means rescuers would need to dig 103 metres to reach the trapped workers — nearly double than if they carried on digging from the front. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yaT7uU6

Health workers evacuate 31 'very sick' babies from Gaza's largest hospital

- November 19, 2023

Thirty one premature babies evacuated from Gaza's main hospital ahead of move to Egypt. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kNAlmeF

As Israeli, Hamas forces fight, deal to free some hostages in Gaza edges closer

- November 19, 2023

Hamas and local witnesses say militants are waging guerrilla-style war in pockets of the densely urbanised north, including parts of Gaza City. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tf2VOjL

Patients and staff leave Gaza's biggest hospital as dozens killed at UN shelter

- November 18, 2023

Patients, staff and displaced people have left Gaza's largest hospital as dozens are killed at a UN shelter. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/HFltR71

‘Menu of highly unpalatable options’: Who will run Gaza after the war?

- November 18, 2023

World leaders and diplomats are grappling with the question of what life will look like for Palestinians after the last Israeli bomb falls. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4StIDyZ

OpenAI CEO ouster followed debates between Sam Altman, board

- November 18, 2023

OpenAI’s firing of Sam Altman followed wide-ranging disagreements between the chief executive officer and his board — in particular Ilya Sutskever, an OpenAI co-founder and the company’s chief scientist, according to a person familiar with the matter. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fl0hJ7K

World of Photos - November 19, 2023

- November 17, 2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/BJhZlaR

‘No excuse’: Outcry by advertisers, Tesla shareholders after Musk amplifies antisemitism on X

- November 17, 2023

The White House too called Elon Musk’s conduct an “unacceptable” act that endangers Jewish communities. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rkKcYEQ

Israel displays tunnel shaft at Al Shifa, agrees to let in fuel to avoid disease

- November 17, 2023

Israeli military escorted journalists from The New York Times through a landscape of wartime destruction to a stone-and-concrete shaft at Gaza’s biggest hospital. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/PqeEla2

New footage shows actor Alec Baldwin handling prop gun on 'Rust' set

- November 16, 2023

New video shows actor Alec Baldwin handling prop gun on set of 'Rust'. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8D6pHdv

Body of one Israeli hostage recovered, Gaza hospital cut off from outside world

- November 16, 2023

A bitter battle for public opinion has flared in the United States, with angry rallies on many college campuses and disruptive protests at prominent venues in several major cities. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ygT8tdP

Israeli forces search for Hamas inside Gaza hospital compound

- November 15, 2023

Details from the raid remained sketchy, but officials from Israel and Gaza presented different accounts of what was happening at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City: from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/463LK1H

Mahadev app case against Dabur malicious, people trying to resist Religare takeover: Mohit Burman

- November 15, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/pQ8ex31

Palestinians bury dead inside Israeli-encircled Gaza hospital: What you need to know on day 40

- November 14, 2023

Israeli forces have surrounded Al Shifa hospital which they say sits atop an underground headquarters of Hamas militants, which the militant group denies. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/k5agEG0

Bringing David Cameron back is a gamble with an uncertain pay-off

- November 13, 2023

For many, Cameron’s harsh austerity economics and his fateful decision to hold the Brexit vote remain the landmarks of his time in power: So why did Rishi Sunak bring him back in politics? from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/XvdmboM

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday commemorations in London

- November 12, 2023

King Charles leads commemorations in London for Remembrance Sunday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0ZlxiY5

‘They are outside’: Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital, people trapped inside

- November 12, 2023

Israel, without providing evidence, has accused Hamas of concealing a command post inside and under the compound, allegations denied by Hamas and hospital staff. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8m1GO4s

Thousands flee Gaza hospitals as Israel-Hamas war closes in

- November 11, 2023

Thousands of Palestinians who were sheltering at Gaza City's main hospital have fled. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3VtbAni

‘Please eat it, stop filming it’: Top foodie spots have mixed feelings about social media success

- November 11, 2023

If you want to grab an icecream at Paris’s newest TikTok sensation you’ll be joining a queue. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/efcPh0Z

India’s social stock exchanges will see more listings and tweaks

- November 11, 2023

A nonprofit wishing to list on a social bourse needs to first register with it and meet a host of criteria, make annual disclosures and produce extensive documentation, just as a company planning an IPO would. This includes a detailed fund-raise document with financial statements, risks, past social impact and the strategy to achieve its vision. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/QhUcAou

Reliance raises Rs 20,000 cr at 7.79% interest rate

The company's bond issue earlier this week received bids worth Rs 27,115 crore, with major interest from insurance companies. Of this, it retained Rs 20,000 crore from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/bo5ek4M

Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE in today's trade

Hero MotoCorp, M&M, HCL Tech, Titan Company and Hindalco were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/onPqBvA

Sensex rises! But these stocks fell 5% or more in Friday's session

In the Nifty pack, 30 stocks closed in the green, while 20 stocks ended in the red. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dDagtJQ

Samvat 2080: 80 stock recommendations from top brokerage houses for your portfolio this new year

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Z3dnKpq

Actors union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood and TV studios

- November 09, 2023

Hollywood actors set to return to work after union reaches deal with major studios from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/BA59KzQ

Spanish politician shot in the face in Madrid, gunman flees on motorbike

- November 09, 2023

Police said Vidal-Quadras was attacked at around 1.30pm local time near his home and that he was conscious when taken to a hospital by emergency crews. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/pD27P3z

Market Trading Guide: SAIL, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank among 6 stock recommendations for Friday

- November 09, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dwNj2Dg

Ivanka Trump fronts court in father Donald's fraud trial

- November 08, 2023

Ivanka Trump testifies she wasn't involved in documents central to her father's civil fraud trial. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rbTUMku

Israeli troops fight Hamas in heart of Gaza, civilians flee to south

- November 08, 2023

Israeli combat engineers were using explosive devices to destroy a Hamas tunnel network that stretches for hundreds of kilometres beneath Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/u5QTMGx

Market Trading Guide: Titan, ONGC among 4 stock recommendations for Thursday

- November 08, 2023

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.05% higher at 64,975, while the NSE Nifty 50 index closed near the 19,450 level. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FdTj96y

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday

- November 07, 2023

Nifty on Tuesday ended 5 points lower to form a Doji candle on the daily chart. The larger degree of lower tops and bottoms is intact as per daily timeframe chart and currently, Nifty is moving up towards the new lower top formation of the sequence, analysts say. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/efikVpu

‘Tragic loss’: Jewish man dies after altercation at Israel-Palestinian protests, US police say

- November 07, 2023

As news of the incident spread across a community already on edge, conflicting reports emerged about what might have happened. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tOglFs5

Muhurat Trading 2023: Top things to know before you trade this Diwali

- November 07, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/cSCPYse

In Gaza, death toll tops 10,000, Israel forces ‘close in’ on Hamas

- November 06, 2023

Israel has rebuffed mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, saying hostages taken by Hamas militants during their October 7 rampage should be released first. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IOSDtyV

Wall St inches up as markets await Fed speakers amid rate-cut hopes

- November 06, 2023

The economic-data calendar for this week is light, with weekly jobless claims numbers due on Thursday and University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment report on Friday. Walt Disney, Instacart and Biogen are among major companies reporting earnings this week. A total of 403 companies in the S&P 500 have reported profits to date in the third quarter, with 81.6% surpassing analyst estimates, per LSEG data. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4aJNGF3

Man arrested after hostage situation closed German airport

- November 05, 2023

Hostage situation at Hamburg airport ends with man arrested. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KCNAayo

Israel-Hamas conflict live updates: Gaza City encircled by IDF as more residents flee to Rafah crossing

- November 05, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had made a surprise visit to the West Bank but international calls for a ceasefire have been brushed off by Israel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KXYiFnO

US secretary of state makes surprise visit to West Bank, Israel pounds Gaza

- November 05, 2023

Israel continued a campaign of air strikes that Gaza health officials say has killed nearly 9500 Palestinians. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SnjYyNQ

German airport closed as police deal with ‘hostage situation’

- November 04, 2023

The airport has been closed for all takeoffs and landings shortly after the incident. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sNcepYl

Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The US says that could be counterproductive

- November 04, 2023

The disagreement on the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came as Israel said Hamas rulers were “encountering the full force” of its troops. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xUze6C8

Mass demonstrations in Israel call for release of hostages held by Hamas

- November 04, 2023

Protesters gather in Israeli cities demanding release of hostages by Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Ct34jXM

Israel admits to air-striking convoy of Gaza ambulances

- November 03, 2023

Israel has admitted to launching an air strike on a convoy of ambulances outside a Gaza hospital. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CqaYuXn

Block jumps nearly 16% on sharper profitability focus, mimics PayPal rally

- November 03, 2023

The emphasis on profitability and cost control echoed the commentary from larger peer PayPal Holdings, which said earlier this week that it would turn "leaner" to drive growth. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/HgAfYlD

Five things to know about Albanese’s trip to Beijing

- November 03, 2023

The prime minister will arrive in China on Saturday for the first official visit by an Australian leader in six years. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dbKRlYZ

The NSW university taking Australian degrees to India

- November 02, 2023

The University of Wollongong’s new offshore campus will be ranked India’s second-highest university when it opens next week in Gujarat state. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Y0m8kCe

Market Trading Guide: Tata Power, Voda Idea among 5 stock recommendations for Friday

- November 02, 2023

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.76% higher at 64,091, while the NSE Nifty 50 index ended above the 19,100 level from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/r18fGMh

First foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza named

- November 01, 2023

At least 34 Australians are named in the spreadsheet of foreign nationals approved to enter Egypt via the Rafah crossing. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Bnj0qm5

Britannia Q2 Results: Profit beats estimates, rises 19% YoY to Rs 588 cr

- November 01, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/LiMgNDO

Israeli airstrikes level apartments in Gaza refugee camp, IDF troops battle Hamas

- October 31, 2023

Footage of the scene from Al-Jazeera TV showed at least four large craters where buildings once stood, amid a large swath of rubble surrounded by partially collapsed structures. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2XPzp6V

Wall St wavers ahead of Fed decision; investors assess earnings

- October 31, 2023

The Fed kicked off a two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. At the end of the meet the central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/AEfOzYJ

ET Market Watch: Sensex above 64K-mark, Nifty above 19,100 lvl; RIL gains help push the move

- October 30, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GZQt92l

Israeli soldier freed in Gaza, video of three other hostages emerges

- October 30, 2023

The UN and medical staff warned that airstrikes have hit closer to hospitals where tens of thousands of Palestinians have sought shelter alongside thousands of wounded. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Xo4MYHJ

Anti-Israel demonstrators ‘looking for Jews’ pour onto runway in Russia, forcing closure

- October 29, 2023

Israel urged Russian authorities on Sunday to protect Israelis and Jews in their jurisdictions following media reports of potential reprisals by pro-Palestinian protesters in Dagestan. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/TdUPwNR

Israel tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas deepens, Palestinians at breaking point

- October 29, 2023

Thousands of Gaza residents broke into UN warehouses on Sunday, grabbing flour and other essential items in a sign they had reached “breaking point”, the UN said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/YWyd2et

Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain

As the Israeli army moves to a broader invasion, the anguished families of hostages are increasingly worried its aims will collide — with devastating consequences. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/iJRZ8EB

Halloween crush haunts survivors one year after Seoul crowd disaster

One year on from Seoul's Halloween crush that killed hundreds, family and friends are still demanding answers. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1bmywqL

Israel says the Gaza war has entered a new stage

Israel has entered the second stage of the war, as the country's military expands its ground operation in Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tGm8wJK

Israel-Hamas updates live: Israel sends ground forces into Gaza Strip as war escalates

Israel has escalated its attacks on the Gaza Strip, sending in group troops and stepping up air attacks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zoHVF2n

Israel army ‘expanding’ ground operations in Gaza Strip

- October 27, 2023

Israeli air and ground forces are stepping up operations in the Gaza Strip as internet and mobile phone services were cut off in the besieged enclave. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5wIVis7

Tech View: Nifty pullback rally may continue. What traders should do next week

- October 27, 2023

The short-term trend of Nifty seems to have reversed on the upside and the sustainability of this upside bounce could be crucial to call this an important bottom reversal. Nifty is likely to move up further towards the next overhead resistance of around 19,230 levels. Any weakness from here could find support around 18,850 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fzc39hp

BSE announces Diwali Muhurat trading time

- October 27, 2023

Normal trading would be shut on November 12, which is a Sunday. As Diwali also marks the Day 1 of the Hindu accounting calendar, Samvat, it is believed that Muhurat trading on this day brings wealth and prosperity throughout the year. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/9w4nipj

Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab ministers condemn bombardment

- October 26, 2023

A spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, said about 50 captives had been killed in Gaza due to Israeli strikes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/oJPTkah

Market Trading Guide: BHEL, Persistent Systems among 6 stock recommendations for Friday

- October 26, 2023

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 1.4% lower at 63,148, while the NSE Nifty 50 index ended below the 18,900 level from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/IK84XoL

ET Market Watch: Sensex down 900 points, Nifty below 18,900; FII outflows continue

- October 26, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Gf3xcRI

Israeli military to delay ground invasion of Gaza, reports say

- October 25, 2023

Israel to delay ground offensive on Gaza so US can boost air defences, reports say. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Rcn9NeE

Israel bombs southern Gaza as world leaders seek pause in fighting

- October 25, 2023

Days ago Israel had told civilians in the northern Gaza Strip, including residents of Gaza City, to move to the south of the enclave, saying it will be safer there. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1JZ3MQO

Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s portfolio net worth grows 2.7% to Rs 33,907.9 crore in September quarter

- October 25, 2023

The celebrity investor shed her stakes in Autoline Industries and Rallis India in July-September quarter as per the public shareholding data available on the BSE. Jhunjhunwala's holdings which stood at 2.52% and 7.75% in Autoline Industries and Rallis India, respectively, did not show up in the September quarter filings. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ZwpXGJP

No heart attack, no body doubles: Kremlin denies rumours about Vladimir Putin

- October 24, 2023

The channel said Putin was “very ill” and unlikely to live until the end of autumn, with all official meetings conducted by a body double. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4VOolbE

Israel-Hamas conflict live updates: IDF says Gaza ground invasion ‘inevitable’; Wong says Middle East rhetoric ‘disturbing’

- October 23, 2023

The Israeli military said it had struck more than 320 targets in Gaza over 24 hours, including a tunnel housing Hamas fighters, dozens of command and lookout posts, and mortar and anti-tank missile launcher positions. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FRbaeS7

Israeli soldiers skirmish with Hamas inside Gaza amid air strikes

- October 23, 2023

The Israeli military said it had struck more than 320 targets in Gaza over 24 hours, including a tunnel housing Hamas fighters. Hamas said it had released two hostages. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZgVYwtl

Deadly Storm Babet batters, floods UK, northern Europe

- October 22, 2023

Some of the worst flooding was in eastern Scotland, where more than 300 homes were evacuated in the town of Brechin. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xm7IYFl

Field manual found on fighters reveal Hamas capabilities, bloody plans

- October 22, 2023

Included are instructions for close-in combat and the use of North Korean rocket-propelled grenades, which Pyongyang has denied supplying to Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RptZgdU

‘Shocked and saddened’: Synagogue president murdered in Detroit, motive unclear

- October 21, 2023

Samantha Woll’s death sparked an outpouring of grief in Jewish and Democratic circles. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1DrvTcz

Israel says it will 'increase the attacks' attacks on Gaza

- October 21, 2023

Israel plans to step up its attacks on the Gaza Strip in preparation for the next stage of its war on Hamas. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mwi8a72

Farcical infighting for Speaker plunges US into another unprecedented crisis

The US Congress is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, as Trump populists wage a war against establishment Republicans for the soul of the party. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7XYxc4A

Trump fined over derogatory post on website

Donald Trump has been fined over a derogatory post made about a judge's clerk which stayed on his website after it was ordered to be deleted. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rm49OCp

Israel-Hamas conflict Live: Hamas releases two US hostages as Israel prepares for ground invasion

Hamas has released two US hostages, a mother and daughter, who were kidnapped as the terrorist organisation attacked southern Israel on October 7. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6f8WzhJ

From Footscray to Gaza, a trail of tears without end

The Australian Aborigines’ League could not ignore the persecution of the Jews by Nazis. What might the league’s founder, William Cooper, make of a new war? from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KGMdsOL

Israel ground invasion imminent

- October 19, 2023

Israeli troops have been told "get ready" as the world awaits the IDF ground invasion of Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IXduwBv

South Indian Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 275 crore

- October 19, 2023

The bank declared net profit of Rs 275 crore for the September 2023 quarter compared to Rs. 223 crore in the same period a year ago. The bank’s stock closed 1.35 percent higher on Thursday to close at Rs 26.35 a share. Net interest margin or NIM, a measure of profitability from interest income from loans and mortgages improved by 35 bps from 2.98% to 3.33% on a year-on-year basis. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/h69WJXy

Biden backs Israel's denial over hospital attack

- October 18, 2023

US President Joe Biden has backed Israel's denial that it attacked a hospital in Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FkTHCAM

Adani Group in talks with Jaiprakash to acquire Jaypee Shahabad Cement Plant: Sources

- October 18, 2023

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/vxh7J3a

CIE Automotive Q3 Results: Net profit rises 11.4% to Rs 187 crore

- October 17, 2023

The unit of Spain's CIE Automotive reported a consolidated profit from continuing operations of 1.87 billion rupees ($22.46 million) for the three months to Sept. 30, compared with 1.68 billion rupees a year earlier. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DnTiseP

Clive Palmer's superyacht runs aground in Singapore

- October 16, 2023

Clive Palmers $40 million superyacht "Australia" has run aground in shallow water in Singapore. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0XJt2QO

‘Nowhere is safe’: Gaza aid stuck as Egypt says Israel not cooperating

- October 16, 2023

As Israel’s bombardment and siege of Gaza has intensified, the territory’s 2.3 million residents have been left without power, escalating a humanitarian crisis. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kfJlHRL

More than 600,000 Gazans flee, Israel readies for two-front war

- October 15, 2023

No decision on a ground offensive has been announced, although Israel has been massing troops along the Gaza border. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MsvwzWh

Hamas-Israel conflict live updates: Australia cancels emergency flights out of Israel; IDF yet to launch full ground invasion of Gaza

- October 14, 2023

Israel says it is preparing for the “next stages in war” in the Hamas-controlled and densely populated Gaza Strip, while thousands of Palestinians fled to the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zKaRlN6

‘Psychological torture’: The brutal system China uses to make people disappear

- October 14, 2023

The same day that Cheng Lei returned to Australia, the US condemned Beijing for its arrest of another target. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Q5yDxju

Wall St climbs after big banks post strong earnings

- October 13, 2023

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup rose between 3% and 5% after trouncing quarterly profit estimates as they benefited from higher interest rates from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/emBzrOg

Hamas-Israel conflict live updates: IDF tells Gaza City residents to evacuate amid imminent ground invasion

- October 13, 2023

The UN said Israel’s evacuation order was “impossible” to fulfi, and warned of a “humanitarian catastrophe” as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country’s counter-offensive was “just the beginning”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/biluxhQ

Tata Steel Long Products Q2 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 460 crore

- October 13, 2023

It had clocked a net loss of Rs 661.80 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/by4KJHg

First repatriation flight for Australians to leave Israel

The first repatriation flight for stranded Australians to leave Israel has been scheduled to head to London. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DmVjJeG

‘Simply depravity’: Israel releases images of slain children

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant played a video that showed horrific scenes from the surprise Hamas attack. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xFvUPLq

Groww surpasses Zerodha, becomes number one broker in terms of active clients

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nbPJTer

Russian journalist who denounced Ukraine war checked for suspected poisoning

Marina Ovsyannikova, who worked at Russian state television Channel One, drew international attention after appearing behind the anchor with a “Stop the war” sign. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/r8iIjAo

Most Gulf shares rise on strong oil; Mideast conflict in focus

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index edged up 0.1%, supported by gains in most sectors, with oil major Saudi Aramco adding 0.5% and Company for Cooperative Insurance surging 3.7% from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DKBCXHt

Israel preparing to launch ground offensive on Gaza as it steps up attacks

Israel escalates attacks on Gaza ahead of anticipated ground assault by troops from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lXQotaj

Former Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton fighting for life

Former Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton is in intensive care with pneumonia from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sOmSpYJ

ET Market Watch: Sensex gains 393 pts, Nifty up 121 pts

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/b6KMF4g

Nasdaq rises as long-term Treasury yields retreat, Fed minutes awaited

Yield on the benchmark 10-year notes fell to a roughly two-week low as prices rose on safe-haven flows due to fighting in the Middle East that has persisted for a fifth straight day from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/TrhmRa8

King Charles appalled by ‘barbaric acts’ in Israel, palace says

During a 2020 trip Charles spoke of the evil of the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism, as well as his sadness over the suffering faced by Palestinians. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5UbWY36

Protester dumps glitter on British Opposition Leader Keir Starmer

- October 10, 2023

UK Opposition Leader Keir Starmer covered in glitter after protester storms stage. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jPGmtcW

Xi wanted to broker peace in the Middle East. He wasn’t counting on a new war

- October 10, 2023

Beijing has spent years building up goodwill in the region. A vacuum left by the US helped. Now the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel brings complicates things. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6DoZLiU

Wall Street gains as Fed officials strike dovish tone

- October 10, 2023

S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touch three-week highs on Tuesday. The 10-year Treasury yield came off its 16-year peak on Tuesday, on track for its steepest single-day drop in nearly seven months, as trading resumed in the U.S. bond market after Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/skVz4Sg

Hamas-Israel conflict live updates: Hamas threatens Israeli hostages as fighting continues in Gaza Strip

- October 09, 2023

Islamist militant group Hamas has threatened to kill one Israeli captive for every unexpected attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Israel has amassed thousands of troops near the border and 123,000 Palestinians in Gaza have already been displaced. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KRvdy6k

‘National shock’: Israeli army mobilises, Hamas threatens hostages

- October 09, 2023

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen warned Hamas against harming any of the hostages, saying, “This war crime will not be forgiven.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5J9odYc

Coal India among 5 Nifty firms that may see over 30% YoY fall in September quarter profit

- October 09, 2023

Companies from the Nifty50 pack that may see over 30% decline in Q2 profit from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Qsq8uiZ

NBFCs may post up to 30% profit rise on strong loan growth

- October 08, 2023

Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in India are expected to report a 20-30% growth in net profit for the second quarter, driven by strong loan disbursements. However, margins may be under pressure due to a rise in the cost of funds. Analysts expect consumer-facing sectors like microfinance, consumer durable and vehicle loans to lead growth, while affordable housing and gold-loan companies may lag behind. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/eIHSCyz

Hamas claims 100 Israelis held hostage, US moves fleet to region

- October 08, 2023

At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel and more than 400 have been killed in Gaza after the unprecedented attack. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Eh84cN1

Israel’s spies condemned for ‘biggest security failure in 50 years’

- October 08, 2023

An assessment by security services last week found that Hamas was eager “to avoid a full-fledged war with Israel”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MRyG0IA

Non-medical staff operating on brains, spines after ‘learning on the job’

Physician associates in Britain have been operating on skulls and brains, amputating limbs and toes, and removing patient’s tonsils. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/HeDMhma

Australian expat rushes to seek shelter in Israel

An Australian expat has described the moment Hamas launched a surprise air and ground attack in Israel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/bZ3gwhL

An attack from Gaza and an Israeli declaration of war. Now what?

The attack is a startling reminder that stability in the region remains a bloody mirage. The psychological impact on Israelis has been compared with the shock of 9/11 in America. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CV2JdW8

Hundreds dead after Hamas launches deadly attack in Gaza

Hundreds are dead after Hamas launched a deadly attack in Gaza. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/F8ixPa0

Israel at war: Hostages taken to Gaza, sirens and explosions continue as night falls

Israeli media reported at least 100 Israelis had been killed, while Gazan health officials said 198 Palestinians were dead. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NkymYFS

‘Ned Kelly behaving badly’: NZ First’s Winston Peters rallies against Australian business

The 78-year-old New Zealand politician has taken aim at Australia’s big four banks and major supermarkets for purportedly ripping off Kiwis. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/QDVF1j0

What is CAPM?

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Who is Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Nobel Peace laureate?

“Every single award will make me more intrepid, more resilient and more brave.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kjIVX6B

Amazon internet a step closer after launch of Kuiper satellites

The e-commerce giant plans to send thousands of low-orbit satellites into space to compete with Starlink. But it started late. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/m1naLfe

Land Rover rivals battle it out to be the royal family’s new car

A contest for the King’s affections is being played out behind closed doors at Balmoral with two rival British car manufacturers knocking at his door. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Rsnvd5J

Security guard charged over alleged plot to murder British TV presenter

Gavin Plumb, 36, appeared at court on Friday while presenter Holly Willoughby stepped back from hosting the TV show she anchors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/VEgPTW8

Battle for Republican Speaker heats up as Trump intervenes

Former president Donald Trump has backed Congressman Jim Jordan, a longstanding ally linked to the 2021 attack on the US Capitol. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CIkXnUL

Immigration crisis prompts Joe Biden to backflip on border wall

Trump wants apology from Biden about wall. US struggles to cope with the ongoing influx of migrants from South and Central America and beyond. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kYnfi6V

Wall St falls after jobs data, worries over high Treasury

Even as longer-dated Treasury yields eased from 16-year highs on Wednesday, investors remain concerned that the elevated levels may continue to pressure equities from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/IwO0kmt

‘Russian terror’: Missile strike on Ukrainian cafe kills more than 50

Rescue workers made their way through mounds of debris and laid out bodies in a field next to a children’s playground. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/K38S2yn

Sensex snaps 2-day losing run, surges 406 pts; Nifty near 19,550

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England to ban smoking: Today’s children will never buy a cigarette

Under the plan, the age of sale would rise from 18 every year, so a child aged 14 today would never be allowed to legally buy tobacco. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6YTxIpv

‘Violent incident’: German far-right leader hospitalised after mystery injury

According to the Alternative for Germany party, the incident happened in a crowd shortly before he was due to speak. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/bGpSFkq

Marico Q2 Update: Revenue to dip on rural recovery drag

Revenue in the quarter was marginally lower on a year-on-year basis, dragged by pricing corrections in key domestic portfolios over the last 12 months, which will progressively come into the base going ahead, Marico said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/aWd6DVQ

Daredevil, 104, becomes world's oldest skydiver

Dorothy Hoffner was born in 1918 and has proved age is just a number by becoming the world's oldest skydiver at 104 years old. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/oPLBMye

Wall St gains after fresh jobs data, Treasury yields retreat

Major growth stocks Microsoft, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Alphabet and Tesla gained between 1.5% and 4.4%. Consumer discretionary stocks rose 1.4% and led gains among the major S&P 500 sectors, while energy shares took the worst hit and were down 3.0% as crude prices fell on demand concerns from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/pd7JAq6

At least 21 dead in Venice bus crash

At least 21 people have died and more are injured after a horror bus crash in the Italian city of Venice. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/uTgSOzD

Wall St dives as jobs data fans rate worries, Treasury yields spike

Yields on 10-year and 30-year U.S. government bonds hit their highest since 2007, pushing Apple, Tesla and Alphabet lower around 1% each from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/TjNdARJ

Thai police arrest teenage boy over deadly Bangkok mall shooting

Teenage boy arrested in Thailand after deadly Bangkok mall shooting. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Mn5SwqE

Market Trading Guide: IRCTC, Equitas SFB among 5 stock recommendations for Wednesday

The BSE benchmark Sensex fell 0.48% to settle at 65,512, while NSE Nifty ended below the 19,550 level from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Oy3gMfk

In Congress, far-right leadership challenge to Kevin McCarthy begins

McCarthy has called Matt Gaetz’s leadership challenge disruptive and has said he expects he will survive. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JipeCYB

Airbnb guest ties up, robs homeowner at gunpoint, police say

The renter checked in late Tuesday and within an hour sent a text message to the owner upstairs saying the toilet was leaking. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/No38n7h

Explosion lights up sky over UK

A huge fireball has erupted over the city of Oxford in the UK as a huge fire continues to burn. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/r4HznpC

Mexico’s president blames US sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela for streams of migrants flowing to border

Experts say economic mismanagement and political repression are largely to blame for the tide of migrants leaving those countries. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6SupzHT

Ukraine’s parliament mocks Elon Musk, as antagonism between billionaire, Kyiv grows

Ukrainian officials criticised Musk earlier in the war for suggesting that they should consider giving up land for peace, a position that Kyiv has rejected. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/pesH2Bm

At least one person dead after bomb blast in Turkey

Terrorists carry out bomb attack near government building in Ankara, Turkey says. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/x1SgYGB

The Trump voters’ favourite Kennedy could now be a threat to Trump

Indications seem to be that Kennedy’s potential base (conspiratorial, anti-establishment, anti-vaccine people) overlaps significantly with Trump-oriented voters. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2TqMmRY

Pro-Russia, Trumpist ex-PM wins Slovakia poll in fresh worry for Ukraine alliance

Robert Fico’s victory could bring another anti-Ukraine voice into the EU alongside Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KadItOc

Royal family website ‘targeted in Russian cyberattack’

The pro-Kremlin group has become known for denial of service cyber campaigns against countries supporting Ukraine, particularly NATO nations. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9QwjRzk

Family Offices, UHNIs take direct investment route for higher returns

Family offices and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNIs) are increasingly considering direct investment programs alongside fund managers to gain more autonomy and potentially higher returns. These co-investment programs allow LPs to choose which startups to fund and typically do not have management fees. LPs are looking to back proven winners with a strong track record, particularly in the tough fundraising environment caused by a slowdown in venture fund investments in India. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/EW9t6v5

Chinese lottery ticket sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects

Some social media commentators linked the sharp rise in lottery sales to young people’s deepening economic worries as youth unemployment rate hits record highs. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/y6L7wPJ

To protect nation’s ‘feelings’, Beijing poised to regulate what people can wear

In China, where fashion has been used as a weapon, a new law threatens fines of up to $1000 for clothes that “undermine the spirit” of the nation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/L98CBxy

U2 opens $3.58b Vegas Sphere, taking live music to a new dimension

U2 made their presence felt at the Sphere, which stands 111 meters high and 157 meters wide and surrounds the audience with massive visuals and pure sound. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6d7eXG4

Convenient false fire alarm at Capitol as Democrats were trying to delay vote

At the time of the evacuation House Democrats were working to delay a vote on a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. A Democrat said he accidentally triggered the alarm. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/fvN8yaj

House passes spending bill to avert US government shutdown

The US government has avoided a shut down, passing a 45-day short term spending bill - just hours before deadline. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/t1dqPFM

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank MD S Krishnan resigns citing 'personal reasons'

Managing Director of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, S Krishnan, has resigned from his position, citing "personal reasons" just 13 months after taking charge. This comes shortly after the bank made an alleged mistake of transferring Rs 9,000 crore to a taxi driver's account in Chennai. The bank has not responded to inquiries regarding the matter. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3QlLer7

Republican chaos in Congress all but assures US government shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week accused his Republican rivals of wanting to “burn the whole place down” but today he vowed to keep working on a funding deal. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WCElUkM

‘Life-threatening’ New York deluge triggers flash floods, swamps subways

The floods capped one of New York’s wettest Septembers on record, with 34.9 cm of rain falling during the month. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Zi3VRFD

Suspect arrested in 1996 Tupac shooting death

A suspect has been indicted with the murder of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the rap icon was gunned down. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ifICR5H

The day my friendship with Louise Adler ended

In an extract from his new book, former Age editor Michael Gawenda recounts the end of his friendship with the publishing powerhouse. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5VCUrIk

US SEC charges 12 firms with record keeping failures

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said the companies, including Interactive Brokers Corp, Fifth Third Securities and Nuveen Securities, agreed to pay a total of $79 million and admitted they violated the record keeping rules from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/CPNRpZG

CAD halves to a deficit of $9.2 billion in Q2

India's current account deficit narrowed to $9.2 billion in the June quarter, compared to $17.9 billion in the same period last year, due to lower global crude and commodity prices. The deficit was 0.1% of GDP, down from 2.1% in the previous year, but higher than the $1.3 billion in the preceding quarter. The capital account comfortably financed the deficit, resulting in a balance of payments surplus. However, the deficit is expected to widen in the September quarter due to higher trade deficits and rising crude oil prices. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/9iAoVpt

For critical minerals supply we need investment standards, BHP boss warns

Mike Henry said urbanisation, industrialisation and population growth were driving demand for the key minerals. They are also at the heart of US-China competition. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kPvrXpg

Bots, trolls, and buyouts: US accuses China of global media manipulation

The US State Department said Beijing has spent billions of dollars annually on information manipulation efforts, including by acquiring stakes in foreign media. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SGTYegB

Man arrested in the Dutch city of Rotterdam following deadly shooting spree

Man arrested in the Netherlands after at least two people shot dead in Rotterdam. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NFPpxJ3

Milkman’s son, assassin’s target: Family of Sikh activist killed in Canada speaks

The 45-year-old’s killing has thrust his family and his village into a drama that has consumed India and Canada, and fuelled accusations of terrorism and espionage. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/x0B3X48

Soldier Travis King expelled from North Korea, in US custody

The incident triggered heated discussions inside the US government, but Washington declined to declare him a prisoner of war. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KN9YG70

Credit Suisse faces wider US probe over Russia sanctions: Report

The Bloomberg report said a full-scale investigation by the Department of Justice focusing mainly on Credit Suisse and potential sanctions violations was now underway. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/sJMyHKj

CESC board okays issue of 30,000 NCDs to raise Rs 300 crore

The board of power utility company CESC on Wednesday approved the issuance of 30,000 non-convertible debentures on private placement basis to raise Rs 300 crore. "Committee of the board at its meeting held today, from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/HQDzWwk

Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index advances 1.19%

The Nifty Pharma index closed 1.19 per cent up at 15159.8. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3Wfg2in

Tech View: Nifty gives signs of pullback but clear breakout awaited. What traders should do on Thursday

For the traders now, 19630 would act as a key support level. Above which, the market could continue the positive momentum till 19800-19825. On the flip side, below 19630 uptrend would be vulnerable, said Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Dp6asL9

Commander's multiple biting incidents

President Joe Biden’s dog has bitten a number of Secret Service agents. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9oG2MnW

Chess grandmaster denies using sex toy to beat five-time world champ

Piers Morgan pressed Hans Niemann on whether he uses vibrating anal beads to beat Magnus Carlsen, considered by many to be the greatest player of all time. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Ma7cjn4

Miya Marcano's autopsy results released

The autopsy report revealed 19-year-old died of a homicide, but did not say how. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kcGgazq

Shakira charged with tax evasion again

Colombian Singer Shakira has been charged with tax evasion for a second time in Spain. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lvuF8Gr

Donald Trump committed fraud 'for years' judge rules

A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud by overvaluing his assets. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/35KD4xZ

Joe Biden becomes first sitting US President to join union picket line

Joe Biden makes history by becoming first sitting US President to join union picket line. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/hWORgFG

Fuel explosion death toll leaps to 125 as Armenians filled up to flee

The death toll from an explosion and fire at a fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh has sharply increased as hundreds suffered burns while filling up with fuel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9Pfz8rn

Passengers stuck upside down after amusement park malfunction

An amusement park ride in Canada leaves passengers hanging upside down for almost 30 minutes after malfunctioning. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/AIR87JB

In ‘special operation’, Philippine coast guard removes barrier placed by China

Philippine officials condemned China’s installation of a 300-metre-long barrier at the entrance to the rich fishing waters of the lagoon at Scarborough Shoal. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kDjoL4C

Ten dead after tornadoes tear through eastern China

At least 10 people have died after two tornadoes ripped through two cities in China, the latest in a spate of extreme weather events to hit the country. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/rgeHu82

Far-right Republicans poised to hand the US fresh government shutdown

Appealing to conservatives’ eagerness for conducting investigations into Biden, one Republican warned: “If you shut down the government you can’t continue that.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MbrlHBs

Russell Brand allegations prompt UK police to open sexual offences investigation

UK police open sexual offences investigation after allegations about Russell Brand. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9EyVFJc

Notorious Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies in prison hospital

Infamous Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies in prison after long illness. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZBiFEGq

‘Not a circus’: DeSantis and California governor to go head-to-head in Fox News debate

Ron DeSantis is scheduled to appear in the second debate of Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential nomination later this week. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9UNra84

ICICI Lombard appoints Sanjeev Mantri as new MD & CEO

Sanjeev Mantri's term is for five consecutive years or until his date of retirement, subject to IRDAI and shareholder approval, the company said in a notification to stock exchanges. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/eZYx6m5

Taco Bell lawsuit over 'deceptive' ads

A false-advertising lawsuit has been launched against Taco Bell in US. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/YI0hfPx

NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

NASA's first asteroid samples fetched from deep space have parachuted into the US desert. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mR2aOEL

America faces a woeful choice between criminality and senility

Between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the 2024 US presidential election is set to be historic for all the wrong reasons. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Qjb98gl

Global cues, FII action, F&O expiry among 9 factors to drive Dalal Street this week

Foreign portfolio investors, which turned sellers in the domestic market early this month, remained so in the week gone by. So far in September, they have net sold Indian equities worth Rs 10,164 crore, according to NSDL data. In the cash market, FII sold shares to the tune of Rs 18,260 crore, so far this month. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wsMRGZ2

Key to prevent 7000 amputations a year could be found in the zoo

Zoo animal faeces contain bacteria-fighting viruses that could stop infections and prevent 7000 amputations in Britain each year, scientists believe. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Yn09jgC

Anti-monarchy campaigners stage protest inside Buckingham Palace

Anti-monarchists Republic released a photo of protesters inside the palace wearing T-shirts that spelled out "Not My King". from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/39tOBZF

Russian commanders ‘killed or badly injured’ in missile strike on military meeting

Kyiv claims several Russian commanders have been killed or badly injured in the attack on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IiXnP7b

America’s ‘Agatha Christie mystery’ ambassador mum on Japan joining AUKUS

Rahm Emanuel said he would keep speaking out on China, but was more diplomatic when asked if Japan should also be acquiring nuclear submarines. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DinI10K

4 PSU stocks touched their 52-week high onFriday, do you own any?

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/g8iPjH1

Wall St Week Ahead: Fed wary investors eye mounting risks to US stock rally

Market participants are also grappling with several potential threats to U.S. economic growth, whose resilience this year has helped push stocks higher. Foremost is the challenge presented by higher rates, if the Fed follows through on its pledge to keep borrowing costs elevated as it seeks to decisively turn the tide on inflation. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ADzrkSy

World of Photos, September 24, 2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/BpKZsf6

‘Terrible’: Author gets hammered over $78 airport meal complaint

With autoworkers and Hollywood on strike, the controversy comes as the issue of economic equality and class has surged to the fore in the US. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/XI3qH10

‘We got a pilot in the house’: Missing F-35 drama captured on 911 call

The F-35 crashed on Sunday 100 kilometres away from the spot the pilot ejected after a malfunction, sparking a search and a plea for the public to help. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1a5Y9FC

Markets fall for a 3rd day as Fed keeps 2023 hike in play

NSE's Nifty fell 159.05 points or 0.8% to close at 19,742.35. BSE's Sensex declined 570.60 points or 0.85% to end at 66,230.24. Both indices have dropped close to 2.4% in the past three trading sessions after hitting record highs last week. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4ks70vb

The consequential career of Rupert Murdoch: a timeline

Over 70 years, Murdoch built a controversial empire and became one of the leading media executives in the world. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/H6MLR3X

‘Good news for conservatives’: How the world reacted to Murdoch’s decision

Rupert Murdoch’s announcement that he is handing over the reins to his son has drawn a range of positive and negative responses across the political world. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JbsYFex

Sebi notifies rule for listing non-convertible debt securities

The move is aimed at facilitating transparency in price discovery of non-convertible debt securities, providing better disclosures to investors and the market, and avoiding ISIN-level confusion and possible mis-selling of unlisted bonds from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GZhobIX

Why Singapore is turfing its turf club

When you’ve got 6 million people to house in an area smaller than Canberra, something’s gotta give. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/4rFNyAd

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year

The move to leave its benchmark rate at about 5.4% suggests that the Fed thinks it has time to wait and see if the 11 rate hikes it unleashed starting in March 2022 will continue to cool rising prices. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ED7fcsR

Armoured vehicle finally back on pensioner's Auckland lawn

Lenard Phillips, an ex-soldier living in Orakei, received an armoured vehicle that was mistakenly confiscated by the government. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zitBHuy

Rupert Murdoch ‘often wishes Donald Trump was dead’

Trump’s death has become a recurrent subject in the Australian billionaire’s rants, according to new book. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/maXS4qY

India tells citizens in Canada to exercise caution as relations worsen

Relations between Canada and India have sunk to their lowest point in years over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/A2ibnhJ

Federal Reserve keeps interest rate steady, says inflation remains elevated

This week’s Fed meeting comes as central banks around the world are mostly raising rates to fight inflation, which spiked after the pandemic hampered global supply chains, causing shortages and higher prices. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/XMu2rV4

Omkarm Capital launches AIF targeting Rs 300 crore

The fund is a Category II AIF under SEBI AIF Regulations. Omkarm sees Indian infrastructure logistics as one of the areas that will drive the country forward as well as deliver high-quality returns, thereby aligning with the investment manager’s core value of delivering purpose-backed returns. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ujqgUKD

Microsoft eyes Apple's spot as world's largest stock

Microsoft is closing in on Apple in the stock market due to perceived better growth and lower China risk. Microsoft's shares have outperformed Apple's, bringing the two companies' market values closer together. Microsoft's positions in cloud computing and artificial intelligence make it more appealing to investors. Analysts believe Microsoft may overtake Apple in market value, given its stronger margins and growth prospects in the long term. While Apple's market cap is still higher, Microsoft has narrowed the gap to around $200 billion. Wall Street often shows a preference for Microsoft over Apple. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/dBSEx9r

OECD raises India’s growth forecast for FY24 to 6.3 per cent; inflation outlook revised upward

The Indian economy is expected to grow at an average rate of 6.3% in FY24, higher than the earlier projection of 6%, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report also notes that India's inflation has been revised upward to 5.3% from the earlier projection of 4.8%. While the OECD calls for restrictive monetary policy to control inflation, it suggests that some countries, including India, could consider easing next year. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/luRbvZY

RBI extends HDFC Bank MD’s tenure by 3 years

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Sashidhar Jagdishan as MD and CEO of HDFC Bank. Jagdishan, a chartered accountant with over 31 years of experience, joined the bank in 1996 and has played a critical role in its growth. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DUTEHzn

New Zealand struck by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled New Zealand's South Island. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/I3euTAs

‘Concerning reports’: Penny Wong downplays risk of India meddling in Australia affairs

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the government had raised the issue of the alleged assassination of a Canadian citizen by India with diplomatic counterparts. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KIP2pBH

US President Joe Biden urges world to continue to stand with Ukraine in UN speech

US President Joe Biden warns the world must continue backing Ukraine against Russia. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/fm47Yic

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money after sexual assault claims

YouTube cuts off Russell Brand from making money off its platform after rape and sexual assault allegations. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tugB40k

NYC childcare owner tried to cover up drug operation after baby’s exposure to fentanyl, police allege

Officials say they discovered a kilogram of fentanyl stored on top of play mats used by children who attended the childcare centre, as well as devices for packing and mixing narcotics. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/UvfoAet

Five Americans freed by Iran in prisoner swap

It was unclear whether the exchange might bring progress on the many issues that divide the two nations, including Iran’s nuclear program. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/YJMOeQ8

JSW Infra IPO opens on September 25; price band fixed at Rs 113-119; check key details

from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ctmkIsd

China secures its fringes by force. Australia should do it by invitation

The governments of the Pacific island nations are asking for visa-free travel to Australia and New Zealand. Here’s why it makes sense. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gtyXYiR

SJVN, Ircon among 10 stocks with bearish RSI

On September 15, Friday, StockEdge identified 12 such stocks, and ETMarkets has chosen 10 of them for a closer look. Discover why RSI can be a game-changer for investors. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ZxlgWMU

Dhanlaxmi Bank independent director resigns citing differences from other board members

- September 17, 2023

The director, Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, who was appointed to the board in December last year, wrote a tell-all resignation letter to the board detailing his differences regarding rights issue of shares, complained of lack of support from other board members and raised concerns over their ‘lack of in depth banking knowledge’. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Wp0mKnS

FII activity, L&T share buyback among top 10 factors to impact D-Street mood this week

In the coming days, the market may react to some major macroeconomic data such as US S&P Global manufacturing and services PMI, initial jobless claims, building permits, crude oil inventories, existing home sales, FOMC policy outcomes, UK and Eurozone inflation, among others, Nanda said from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/iQbxt0m

Public sculpture on schedule for completion date: the year 3183

There are 116 more blocks to add before the Time Pyramid will be complete, when it will stand more than seven metres tall. One block every decade. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ihmHJMX

North Korea coming out of the cold, Russia talks up military ties

South Korea and the US said military co-operation between North Korea and Russia would violate UN sanctions against Pyongyang and there would be a price to pay. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZMYnrlS

Russell Brand addresses sexual assault allegations on stage

Russell Brand did not disappoint his fans; they had turned out in their hundreds. Elon Musk and Andrew Tate have also posted about their support online. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/QyCId4r

Letter shows Vatican knew about Nazi death camps despite long denial

The Holy See has long argued that it couldn’t verify diplomatic reports of the Holocaust to denounce it during World War II. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/HaM9Ns4

BBC defends playing song telling listeners to kick trans-critical TERFs

The BBC defended airing the song, and says it hasn’t banned Roisin Murphy songs after her comments about puberty blockers. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SnxGLCv

Flood-ravaged Derna struggles to cope with aftermath

The World Health Organisation urged authorities in Libya to stop burying flood victims in mass graves, saying these could bring long-term mental distress. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/P3LNM1e

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, ‘South America’s Picasso’, dies at 91

Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures and paintings of playful, rotund subjects in sometimes harrowing situations made him one of the world’s richest artists, has died at 91. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/58rhSYC

Special counsel seeks gag order on Trump in 2020 election case

Prosecutors want Trump restricted from giving statements about “the identity, testimony, or credibility of prospective witnesses”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/LA3FGmX

UK bans American XL Bully dogs

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the American XL Bully will be banned. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8VHx1dQ

Drew Barrymore at centre of firestorm over show’s production during strike

Members of the Writers Guild of America say Barrymore is violating terms of their work stoppage by filming new episodes. She’s vowing to push ahead. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8p7IuaG

The wild, green shrub in Afghanistan that is dividing drug experts

Researchers in country and abroad were left scratching their heads this week after a UN report raised alarm about the surging manufacture of crystal meth in Afghanistan. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7wNyMiX

Repayment worries: Lenders' debt recast plan for MEP Infra hinges on a green light at the toll booth

MIPL, a part of the Jayant Mhaiskar-promoted MEP Infrastructure Developers (MIDL), owes lenders led by IDFC First Bank more than ₹2,600 crore. Its agreement with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) allows the company to collect tolls at all five entry points into Mumbai. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/RLsvXUi

US cop captured saying woman killed by police car had 'limited value'

A US police officer is under investigation after bodycam captured him saying a woman killed by a police car had 'limited value'. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kzSQKj3

Do it! Kevin McCarthy challenges Trump Republicans to try to oust him

“File the f---ing motion,” McCarthy said, using a profanity for emphasis, according to those in the private meeting. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/XW75YHk

How often do men think about ancient Rome? Quite frequently, it seems

“Once you get enough exposure to the Roman Empire, whether it’s the military stuff or the law, you start to see it everywhere,” said one Roman gladiator re-enactor. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5lV2uxh

Libyan death toll soars to 11,300 after flooding in coastal city of Derna

A UN official said on Thursday that most casualties could have been avoided if the war-torn country could have issued weather warnings. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/P5MAyTJ

Hunter Biden indicted on three federal gun charges

The charges present a significant headache for the US president as he attempts to rachet up his campaign amid record low approval ratings and lingering concerns about his age. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SIWYqzJ

Australian actor’s parents among 200 ‘well and truly stuck’ after failed rescue

An attempt to free the Ocean Explorer with a large fishing trawler has failed and a Danish warship is now on its way but won’t get there until Saturday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JnRwSjO

Mexican congress shown 'mummified aliens'

UFO researcher Jaime Maussan presented what he says are the remains of "non-human" beings to congress in Mexico. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ulD1N0J

Why Kim Jong-un’s meeting with Putin is an embarrassment for China

Greater co-operation between North Korea and Russia could throw off the delicate balance in the Indo-Pacific, a region where China has for so long pulled the puppet strings. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1r8Q475

US authorities recapture convicted murderer who had been on the run for 14 days

Convicted murderer who escaped from US jail back behind bars after 14 days at large from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JeVO9lj

Convicted Brazilian fugitive captured, ending two-week manhunt in US

Danelo Cavalcante broke out of prison two weeks earlier by climbing between two walls that formed a narrow corridor in the jailhouse yard. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sSlpIQF

US largest source of FDI in FY23; Mauritius, UK next

The census results showed that the United states followed by Mauritius, the United Kingdom and Singapore accounted for 60 percent of the inward FDI in the country in 202-23. In case of overseas direct investment - ODI - also, Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom and the Netherlands were among the top four destinations accounting for 60 percent of the Rs 9.1 lakh crore invested by Indian entities in 2022-23. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nDI9BbW

‘High price’: Navalny could be traded in Russian prisoner swap deal

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who has been jailed since 2021 on a 30-year jail sentence, but he may be part of a looming prisoner swap deal. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/l2zxY7d

Top Republican politician announces impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden

Impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden to begin, says top Republican politician from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/AN3ecFo

Mid-market PE fund Xponentia raises Rs 1000-crore for its second fund

The homegrown fund, which counts Barbeque Nation and Altigreen among its portfolios, launched the fund in early 2022. The Fund II has its investors including Indian family offices, domestic financial institutions, corporates, insurance companies and the Fund of Funds program managed by Small Industries Development Bank of India from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/SARTthp

House speaker announces impeachment inquiry into Biden

The decision comes after Republicans spent months attempting to tie Biden to the business ventures of his son, Hunter Biden, whose history of sex, drugs and shady money have made him an ongoing liability for the White House. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KN4Y0Ed

Celebrations at National Stock Exchange as Nifty touches 20,000 mark for the first time ever

- September 11, 2023

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Xi’s increasingly ‘extreme’ rhetoric points to only one thing

- September 11, 2023

While other G20 world leaders met in Indonesia, the Chinese president was busy preparing his country for “the danger of war”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/X4rayo0

L&T increases share buyback offer price to Rs 3,200

- September 11, 2023

The Board has also approved to reduce the number of shares to be bought back from investors to 3.12 crore, which represents 2.22% of equity. The company had earlier proposed to buy back about 3.33 crore shares. This is the first buyback announced by the company since the listing. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/PorytJa

Market share of PSU general insurers falls

State-run general insurers in India now account for less than a third of the industry premium, as larger private non-life insurers have strengthened their position in the market. Public sector insurers saw their premium income decrease by 1% to Rs 34,203 crore during the first five months of the fiscal year. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/eH80Ays

Top Gear halted after Flintoff crash

Freddie Flintoff was injured in a high-speed crash at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kvqeHMJ

Putin hitman wanted as part of prisoner swap after killing dissident

Moscow is seeking the return of Vadim Krasikov, the hitman jailed in Germany for the assassination of a Chechen dissident. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/XABUEiK

Prince Harry thrashed by German defence minister in TV penalty shootout

Harry was told was if he lost the tongue-in-cheek shootout he would have to put on a German team jersey ... but the best they could do was a scarf. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kFYMWBA

Elon Musk’s 11th child named Techno Mechanicus

The full name of the child, nicknamed Tau, was leaked in a review of the tech tycoon’s forthcoming biography. It is Musk’s third child with singer Grimes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/97RIW2O

Nifty 172 points away from peak. 5 factors for stock market investors to track this week

"In the broad market, mid- and small-cap stocks attracted strong buying interest last week , even though their valuations were relatively high. Moreover, heightened order inflows made sectors like infrastructure and real estate particularly attractive to investors during the week," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial services. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/tbOP0zr

World of Photos - September 11, 2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/J1rS2z9

No hope China will rejoin the world, top Beijing-based businessman says

Joerg Wuttke has been one of Europe’s top businessmen in Beijing for more than two decades. He says China’s economic heyday is over. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/h5fLO7K

Political football: Trump leading polls ahead of key nomination vote

Trump, despite rarely visiting Iowa and ongoing legal problems, is leading the polls for the first major vote of the presidential nomination race. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZkqE5YK

How police caught terror suspect who escaped from London prison

A 75-hour manhunt for a terror suspect accused of spying for Iran came to a dramatic end beneath a graffiti-strewn bridge along a west London canal. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RspF5EY

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis apologise for letters backing That ’70s Show rapist

The celebrity couple apologised for letters they wrote to a judge on behalf of fellow That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson before he was sentenced for rape. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RC6o5Pi

Apple loses about USD 200 billion in market capitalisation on reports of iPhone restrictions in China

Apple shares fell 3 per cent Thursday and are down more than 5 per cent for the week on reports of an iPhone ban for Chinese state employees that is being dictated by Beijing. The ban was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed sources saying China is ordering officials at central government agencies not to use iPhones or other foreign branded phones. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/z30CPmR

Wealthy British families pledge to make slavery reparations

These heirs of powerful families will soon convene to establish how they can practically atone for the actions of their slave-owning ancestors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/X4aCBgj

‘We all miss you’: Royals pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth on anniversary of her death

King Charles has thanked the public for their love and support on the first anniversary of the death of his mother, while the Prince and Princess of Wales visited a cathedral on the Welsh coast and paid tribute to the late monarch on social media. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xG3c8fX

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, sending people into the streets

Deaths have been reported in Morocco’s strongest quake since 1960, when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Agadir. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zqYWd9u

Georgia jury sought charges against Republican senator in Trump election case

“This is troubling for the country. We can’t criminalise senators for doing their job,” the Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters today. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yZpVFQI

Prime Minister touches down in India

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in India for a summit of the world's most powerful nations from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ibqs28N

Distrust and danger: The view of the India-China rivalry from the highest road in the world

High in the Himalayas, a barrier of breathtaking mountains has not stopped the two giants of Asia from sliding into nationalism, economic rivalry and militarisation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/v20O67z

King Charles pays tribute to his late mother

King Charles has paid tribute to his late mother on the one year anniversary of her death. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mxnAY2

‘Time to move on’: Ex-Finnish PM Sanna Marin quits politics, joins Tony Blair’s think tank

Marin, who was 37 years old when she took office in 2019, led Finland’s response to COVID and to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Tf9ayqB

More than 150 rescuers racing to free American man stranded deep inside a cave in Turkey

Trapped American man sends emotional message from 1,000 metres deep inside Turkish cave from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CuYmK24

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison for two rapes

'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson receives 30-year jail term for two rapes from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dzAP2EY

‘Close to the edge’: Ailing explorer trapped 1000 metres deep in Turkish cave awaits rescue

Experts said the rescue operation of the American could take days or even weeks depending on conditions. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Ap2zW80

American actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years’ life in prison for rapes

His distraught wife Bijou Phillips was in the courtroom as the actor, best known for his role in “That ’70s Show”, was sentenced to a minimum 30 years for raping two women about 20 years ago. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mBoAHyK

Narendra Modi’s leadership ambitions have been aided by an unlikely adversary

China’s President Xi Jinping will be absent from this year’s G20 for the first time since 2012 – a win for the leadership of his largest neighbour. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lPQHZfA

Ather Energy raises Rs 900 cr from GIC and Hero MotoCorp

ET had reported on Monday that the Hero MotoCorp board had passed a resolution to invest Rs 550 crore in the firm via Series E2 compulsory convertible preference shares. The Rs 900 crore announced on Wednesday is inclusive of the amount announced on Monday. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/MUO816y

‘You are not welcome’: Airbnb crackdown causes trouble for travellers to New York

Officials and housing advocates who had pushed for the restrictions said they were necessary to stop apartments from becoming de facto hotels. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/M2W1bye

US prosecutor pushes to charge Hunter Biden by end of the month

The move will catapult the case back into the public spotlight as the president ramps up his re-election bid. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/gsAim8Z

Terror suspect on the run after escaping London prison

The 21-year-old former solider reportedly escaped the prison by strapping himself to the bottom of a food delivery van. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DgVJiIH

Australian man accused of killing two people during head-on crash in California

Australian man held in US jail after being accused of killing two motorists in a head- on crash. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0JOWz7w

‘Heinous and barbaric’: Seventeen dead as Russian rocket hits marketplace

The attack came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine where he announced another $1 billion worth of wartime assistance. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zblpwon

More claims over how Sara Sharif died

Sara Sharif's grandfather said his son told him that 10-year-old girl died in 'accident' from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/a9iWR8A

Third excavation in search of Tulsa Race Massacre victims

Archeologists are working on a third excavation in the search for mass graves associated with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/QxsKUm5

Tourist accused of damaging 16th-century statue

A 22-year-old German man has been detained in Florence after allegedly damaging a statue in the 16th-century Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria as he tried to take a selfie. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8YlFAWM

‘Act of terrorism’: Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years for Capitol riot role

Prosecutors say the 39-year-old organised and led the Proud Boys’ assault from afar, inspiring followers with his charisma and penchant for propaganda. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cylRe8D

He couldn’t even swear properly: Biden-Obama tensions laid bare in new book

Joe Biden reportedly said Barack Obama was unable to deliver a “f—- y--” with “the right elongation of vowels and the necessary hardness of consonants; it was how they must curse in the ivory tower”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RUCvLKN

Inside the ambitious mercenary outfit emerging as a successor to Prigozhin’s Wagner group

Redoubt is a military intelligence-controlled group that started life as a cosy arrangement between Kremlin-linked oligarchs and senior army officers. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8JKfGpT

World’s low-income superpower embraces its global moment

India’s distinct geopolitical perspective will be on display at this week’s G20 leaders summit and, like a Bollywood star, Prime Minister Modi is ready for his close up. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/834H1VK

Greece's most renowned landmark limits daily visitors

- September 04, 2023

Greece's Athens Acropolis has been limited to 20 thousand visitors per day to tackle overcrowding and ensure the long-term preservation of the monument from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ReH0nLX

‘Am excited to see the memes’: Olaf Scholz tweets picture of himself with eye patch

- September 04, 2023

The German Chancellor fell while jogging and sustained bruises to his face, prompting him to cancel some appointments. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RHhda6U

The ‘man-child of Asia’ is wiping diplomacy off the map

- September 04, 2023

When China’s neighbours didn’t embrace its notorious “made-in-China map”, Xi Jinping cancelled several upcoming summit appearances. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Wru8OwA

Sumeet Industries' lenders ask initial bidder to raise offer

Sumeet has been classified as a non-performing account (NPA) with banks for more than three years. It owes lenders led by the Bank of Baroda (BoB) more than ₹900 crore including about ₹530 crore in principal. Lenders expect to recover at least 47% of their principal dues by asking Gajera to better its offer. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/hr7Ixws

NSW couple's emotional journey to the Cook Islands

A NSW Central Coast couple has delivered more than 1000 of football gear to sports teams and schools to the Cook Islands. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0isOB9y

Should women have to shower with men to go to the pool? In Paris, that’s the price of admission

Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience. Many public pools don’t just feel like historical monuments, they are historical monuments. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8w9Ab3Q

Missing climber found dead in Montana

Adam Fuselier went missing in Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FeGS3bj

Up to 2000 North Koreans could be tortured after repatriation from China

Cameras with facial recognition technology has made freedom even more difficult for North Koreans who have managed to cross the border into China. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cjs6IKA

Tensions build over little known islands Russia seized off Japan’s coast

The dispute over the area, which the Soviet Union seized late in World War Two, has prevented Tokyo and Moscow from reaching a peace treaty formally ending hostilities. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IqE6x9B

M-cap of seven of top 10 firms declines Rs 62,279 crore; Reliance biggest laggard

The market capitalisation (mcap) of ITC went lower by Rs 3,037.83 crore to Rs 5,50,214.07 crore and that of ICICI Bank dipped Rs 898.8 crore to Rs 6,78,368.37 crore from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/uW8LOyr

Ukrainian accused of taking draft-dodger bribes to buy luxury villa, cars

A former Ukrainian military official bought himself a $6.6 million Spanish villa after taking bribes from men attempting to avoid fighting Russia, an investigation has claimed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/o3JSuxy

Democracy on trial: millions taken to court to keep opposition busy

With an election on the way, thousands of political leaders, members and supporters of opposition parties stand before a judge nearly every day in Bangladesh. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/W8i609L

Burning Man revellers told to conserve food, water as storm traps 70,000 in desert

Tens of thousands of people are effectively trapped and can’t leave the event after a rainstorm pummelled the desert playground and turned it into a swampy mud pit. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dn6WOgh

Why King Charles’ first-year report card is only 8/10

As we approach the one-year anniversary of King Charles ascending to the throne, I asked Britain’s top royal reporter how he has done. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2un3Jv6

World of Photos - September 3rd, 2023

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DBi3smz

China’s new map release infuriates Taiwan, India and maritime neighbours

‘Taiwan is absolutely not part of the People’s Republic of China,’ Foreign Ministry Spokesman Jeff Liu said at a briefing on Thursday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/c9mZT8z

‘Crime of nature’: Slaying of endangered Italian bear leaves cubs motherless

The Marsican brown bear, nicknamed for her favourite food and known for strolling through towns, was shot by a man in central Italy. The slaying has sparked outrage among the country’s environment minister and animal rights groups. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MSXpW4a

Egyptian billionaire whose son dated Princess Diana dead at 94

Mohamed al-Fayed promoted the discredited conspiracy theory that the British royal family was behind the death of his son and Princess Diana. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/kRJCqbQ

Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94