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Research Suggests Prior Knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack in Stock Market Bets
A new study has raised eyebrows in the financial world, suggesting that some traders might have had foreknowledge of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. 
A new study has raised eyebrows in the financial world, suggesting that some traders might have had foreknowledge of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. -
Biden Administration Warns of Depleted Funds for Ukraine Aid
The Biden administration has issued a stark warning to Congress: The United States is on the verge of depleting its funds allocated for aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, expressed this urgent concern in a letter to congressional leaders, emphasizing the critical need for additional financial support. 
The Biden administration has issued a stark warning to Congress: The United States is on the verge of depleting its funds allocated for aiding Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, expressed this urgent concern in a letter to congressional leaders, emphasizing the critical need for additional financial support. -
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Escalate Threat in Red Sea, Targeting Multiple Ships Under U.S. Watch
Japanese car carrier ship associated with an Israeli tycoon was hijacked in the Red Sea, marking the start of Yemen's Houthi rebels' "naval warfare" against Israeli targets. To date, the hijacked vessel "Galaxy Leader" remains detained in Yemen. 
Japanese car carrier ship associated with an Israeli tycoon was hijacked in the Red Sea, marking the start of Yemen's Houthi rebels' "naval warfare" against Israeli targets. To date, the hijacked vessel "Galaxy Leader" remains detained in Yemen. -
Global Arms Sales Decline Despite Rising Demand, Capacity Constraints Cited
Despite new orders for arms dealers due to these conflicts, a recent report revealed a surprising downturn in global arms revenue last year, marking the first decline in seven years. However, looking ahead, there are "no signs" of a slowdown in demand. 
Despite new orders for arms dealers due to these conflicts, a recent report revealed a surprising downturn in global arms revenue last year, marking the first decline in seven years. However, looking ahead, there are "no signs" of a slowdown in demand. -
COP28 Debates on Phasing Out or Reducing Fossil Fuels Amid Climate Crisis
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is currently underway in Dubai, with the future of fossil fuels emerging as a central topic of discussion. 
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is currently underway in Dubai, with the future of fossil fuels emerging as a central topic of discussion. -
Israeli Military Escalates Ground Campaign in Gaza, Orders Mass Evacuations Amid Airstrikes
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. 
The Israeli military has intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, particularly focusing on the southern region, while issuing evacuation orders to residents in areas now deemed as active battlefields. This directive has caused significant distress and displacement among the Gazan population. -
Volcanic Tragedy in Indonesia: Marapi Eruption Leaves 11 Dead, 12 Missing
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency. 
In a catastrophic turn of events, Indonesia's Marapi volcano, located in West Sumatra, erupted violently, leading to the deaths of eleven climbers, with twelve others reported missing. The eruption, which launched ash up to 3 kilometers into the sky, has plunged the region into a state of emergency. -
China Claims US Navy Ship Illegally Entered South China Sea, Heightening Regional Tensions
China's military has accused a U.S. Navy ship of illegally entering its territorial waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. 
China's military has accused a U.S. Navy ship of illegally entering its territorial waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. -
Abandon Biden Movement Grows Among Muslim Americans Due to Gaza Stance
Muslim-American leaders from key swing states have announced a concerted effort to withdraw support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 elections. Their discontent stems from Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen a dramatic escalation in violence and casualties. 
Muslim-American leaders from key swing states have announced a concerted effort to withdraw support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 elections. Their discontent stems from Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen a dramatic escalation in violence and casualties. -
Israeli Military Grid Maps Deepen Despair in War-Torn Gaza
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in the southern part of the densely populated Gaza Strip. This strategic shift has resulted in a sharp increase in civilian casualties and further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region. 
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in the southern part of the densely populated Gaza Strip. This strategic shift has resulted in a sharp increase in civilian casualties and further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region.
