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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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First sight of men trapped in Indian tunnel for days

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Actors union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood and TV studios

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

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

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Ivanka Trump fronts court in father Donald's fraud trial

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

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

​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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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