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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Monsoon rains worsened by offshore typhoon leave 8 dead and displace 600,000 in Philippines

Monsoon rains worsened by an offshore typhoon have left at least eight people dead and displaced more than 600,000 people. The flooding and landslides were mostly in the southern and central Philippines. Classes and work were intermittently suspended Wednesday, including in the densely populated region around the capital, Manila. Nonstop rains flooded many areas overnight, trapping cars and stranding people in their homes. Typhoon Gaemi, locally called Carina, did not blow inland in the Philippines... Читать дальше...

Business Standard 

Demonstrators protest against Netanyahu's visit, US military aid to Israel

Protesters against the Gaza war staged a sit-in at a congressional office building Tuesday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, with Capitol Police making multiple arrests. Netanyahu arrived in Washington Monday for a several-day visit that includes meetings with President Joe Biden and a Wednesday speech before a joint session of Congress. Dozens of protesters rallied outside his hotel Monday evening, and on Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of demonstrators took over the rotunda of the Cannon Building... Читать дальше...

Haaretz.com 

Israeli security source: Masked settlers torch Palestinian vehicles in West Bank village of Hawara

IDF says two drones launched toward Israel from the east were successfully intercepted overnight ■ White House: Biden-Netanyahu to meet Thursday; Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago set for Friday ■ Rescued hostage tells Netanyahu: Hardest part in Gaza was hearing you say war will be long ■ 'High risk' of polio virus spreading across Gaza, WHO says ■ Palestinian factions sign declaration to end divisions after talks in China, state media says ■ Palestinian reports: Hamas, Al-Aqsa Martyr Brigades chiefs in Tul Karm... Читать дальше...

The Hindu 

C.T. Kurien, distinguished economist, no more

C.T. Kurien, had pursued economics as major field of study in College with the hope that through the study of economics he would be able to understand the causes of poverty and contribute to its eradication.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

No gains, no tax. Markets to take tax hikes in stride

The budget highlights fiscal prudence, skilling, social sectors, and domestic manufacturing, with higher Capital Gains Taxes and tax simplification effective April 2025. Amid an overvalued equity market, cautious investing is recommended. Private sector banks remain attractive, balancing increased IPO and rights issue issuance. While economic growth hasn't fully boosted employment, investment flows stay robust.