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US spends record $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since October 7

At least 1,400 people in Lebanon, including Hezbollah fighters and civilians, have been killed since Israel greatly expanded its strikes in that country in late September




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Hurricane Milton leaves 16 dead and millions without power in Florida

The hurricane, among the most intense in the Atlantic, has incurred a lowered insurance cost estimate of $30 to $60 billion.




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Israel-Iran tensions escalate: Retaliatory strikes target military installations in Tehran

The Israeli military cited continuous Iranian attacks from multiple fronts since October 7, affirming Israel’s right to retaliate




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Japan’s government in turmoil as election leaves no party majority, hits Yen

With mounting voter dissatisfaction over scandals and economic pressures, Ishiba’s position as prime minister is now in jeopardy, facing calls for new leadership.




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US puts 19 Indian entities on sanctions list for ‘enabling’ Russia’s war against Ukraine

Sanctions pose challenges for Indian companies navigating international trade compliance with limited resources




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UN COP16 biodiversity summit agrees to establish Indigenous subsidiary body

The value of the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and local communities is recognised with this decision, says Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s environment minister and COP16 president




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India protests Canada’s allegations against Home Minister Shah, warns of diplomatic fallout

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Canadian officials of using such insinuations as part of a strategic campaign to damage India’s reputation internationally




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"Sanctioned companies not in violation of Indian law," says MEA after US sanctions 19 Indian companies

The sanctions announced by the U.S. State Department targets 19 Indian companies and two individuals accused of allegedly supplying materials and technology to Russia to support its military amid the ongoing war in Ukraine




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UN COP16 summit suspended without agreement on new funding for biodiversity conservation

Wealthier nations were hesitant to increase funding, while developing countries argued that they cannot enhance their efforts without additional financial support




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Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 9 people

Authorities raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Monday, following a series of eruption that last week




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Musk $1 million voter giveaway can proceed after lawsuit

Pennsylvania Judge Angelo Foglietta on Monday rejected a request to halt the contest by the DA, who called it an illegal lottery




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US will be more isolationist whoever wins election, Jaishankar says

"President Trump may be more articulate and expressive in that regard," he said during a panel discussion with the foreign ministers of Australia and New Zealand




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Voters sue Musk for fraud over $1 million election sweepstakes

A day after surviving a legal challenge in Pennsylvania, Musk’s daily sweepstakes was hit Tuesday with fresh claims in federal courts in Texas and Michigan




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Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US election victory, says looking forward to renewing collaboration

‘Let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,’ Modi says in a post on X




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Bank of England cuts interest rates, sees inflation hike after Reeves' budget

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75 per cent from 5 per cent




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COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit

Delegates at the conference must adopt the summit agenda by consensus as their first task when the COP29 talks begin on Nov. 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan




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North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says

While warning aircraft and vessels near western border areas, South Korea's military did not specify how North Korea was interfering with GPS signals or detail the extent of disruptions




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24 killed, 46 injured in suicide bombing at railway station in Pakistan

The explosion ripped through the railway station of the provincial capital Quetta as passengers gathered on the platform before the departure of the Jaffar Express




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Overseas Pakistani group Al Nihang offers to acquire debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines

Earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab’




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World Bank in talks to help finance $28 billion Turkish energy upgrade, Anadolu reports

Humberto Lopez was quoted on Saturday as saying the World Bank was in talks with Turkey's ministry of energy about the matter



  • Money & Banking

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Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Taliban officials have taken part in U.N.-organised meetings on Afghanistan in Doha, and Taliban ministers have attended forums in China and Central Asia in the past two years




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COP29 climate negotiations begin on November 11 in Baku 

The hope against hope is that an NCQG target will be agreed upon and there will be pledges for seed funding it




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UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution

About 77% of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere now comes from the G20 rich nations, many of whom are now cutting back on their pollution, something that is not happening in most poor nations or China




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Model Questions

When people evaluate services, they often consider factors like cost, features, reliability, and performance. For AI, we want to extend those factors by asking questions about how the AI model is built and its impact.




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Usage Questions

How we deploy AI in our work and product development may hold as much weight in shaping the risks and ethics as the specific models we choose.



  • Responsive Web Design

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Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships

Having already qualified for the semi-finals after their 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in the three-team group, India emerged Group A winners with six points




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UEFA bans Barcelona fans from one Champions League game for Nazi-style flag

Barcelona was charged with “racism and/or other discriminatory conduct”




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Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

Champions League resumes with key players sidelined due to injuries, reshaping the competition landscape




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Villa shock Bayern in Champions League thanks to Duran's superb late strike

Duran ran onto a high ball in the 79th minute, spotted goalkeeper Manuel Neuer off his line, and scooped the ball over him to send Villa Park into delirium.




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Real Madrid suffers shock defeat to Lille in Champions League as Mbappe comes off bench

Lille’s goal came from Canada striker Jonathan David‘s penalty deep into first-half stoppage time




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BBFS ties up with Southampton FC for coaches’ education




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First-half hat-trick for Lewandowski as Barcelona top league ahead of international break

Lewandowski has 12 goals in 11 games in all competitions, and has scored eight times in his last five matches.




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FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination toward South Korean opponent

Curto also must do community services and undergo training and education with an organization approved by FIFA




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France defeats Belgium, Germany beats Netherlands in Nations League

On his debut for Germany, Jamie Leweling scored in the side’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands; Kolo Muani nets a brace for France in the absence of Kylian Mbappe




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Thomas Tuchel signs contract to become England’s new national team coach

The German is set to become the third foreign manager to take charge of the England men's team




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Thomas Tuchel appointment: A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international football

Thomas Tuchel taking charge of England shows that, increasingly, even the top countries in the sport are abandoning the long-held belief that the national team must be led by one of their own.




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Ancelotti says Mbappé ''not affected'' by reports of investigation in Sweden

I do not pay attention to speculations that come from outside the team. The player is not affected in the least, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti amid allegations of rape against Kylian Mbappé




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Vinicius hat-trick saves Real Madrid in Champions League, Villa go top

Real Madrid beats Borussia Dortmund 5-2 with Vinicius Junior’s hat-trick, while Aston Villa stays unbeaten in Champions League




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Champions League: Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona romps Bayern; Liverpool, City notch up wins

Liverpool edged Leipzig 1-0 with a goal from Darwin Nunez; Manchester City routed Sparta Prague 5-0 with Erling Haaland scoring twice.




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Warriors shake off a fighting Malappuram, enter SLK semifinal




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Real Madrid, Manchester City humiliated in Champions League; Liverpool enjoys Alonso’s return

Defending champion Madrid was humbled 3-1 at home by AC Milan; City lost 4-1 at Sporting Lisbon




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Barcelona, Inter and upstart Brest win again in Champions League; bizarre penalty dooms Aston Villa

Barcelona and Inter Milan lead Champions League standings, with Brest as a surprising newcomer in contention




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Ancelotti calls for Real Madrid’s positive reaction after consecutive losses

Ancelotti's side sit second in the league standings with 24 points from 11 matches, nine points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played a game more




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A ‘symphony’ of young Chinese aspirations behind gold’s rise to record

China gold reserves went up for 16 months in a row till Feb 2024; its central bank bought the precious metal covertly



  • Gold & Silver

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Bullion cues: Gold uptrend steady

Silver expected to catch up




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Bullion Cues: In a strong uptrend

Rally likely to extend




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Gold ETF gains traction as prices hit new high

The asset under management of gold ETF has gone up 33 per cent to ₹28,530 crore as of February against ₹21,400 crore in February, 2023



  • Gold & Silver

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Bullion Cues: Stuck within a band

Traders wait for a break




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Investors flock to Sovereign Gold Bonds despite price rises, FY24 sees record subscriptions

SGBs offer a hedge against gold price fluctuations, with investors receiving the ongoing market price at redemption



  • Gold & Silver

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Bullion Cues: Bull run to continue 

Remain on the long side of trade