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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Israeli military to delay ground invasion of Gaza, reports say

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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