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Kushner to meet with Netanyahu in Israel, aiming to salvage Gaza deal

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:30:15+00:00

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy first held rare talks with Hamas's new leader in Egypt over the weekend in his effort to advance the stalled 15-point plan.

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Senior Russian banker fired after warning over wartime economy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:29:58+00:00

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’The chief economist at Russia’s second largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.Andrei Klepach, who had served in the role at the state-controlled development bank VEB since 2014, was fired days after Russian media reported on a scathing speech he had delivered to fellow economists in May. Continue reading...

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Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:29:58+00:00

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’Europe live – latest updatesThe chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.Andrei Klepach, who had served in the role at the state-controlled development bank VEB since 2014, was fired days after Russian media reported on a scathing speech he had delivered to fellow economists in May. Continue reading...

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AI emerges as key driver of Indian IT acquisitions

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:27:42+00:00

Indian technology companies are increasingly looking overseas for specialist talent, platforms and intellectual property as enterprise demand for AI accelerates

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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:20:37+00:00

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.

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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:20:36+00:00

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.

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Rupee seen weakening to 97 per dollar by FY2026-27-end: BMI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:19:44+00:00

BMI expects the rupee to weaken to ₹97 per US dollar by the end of FY2026-27, which runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and to ₹99 per dollar by the end of FY2027-28, from ₹95.4 currently

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Angus Taylor links support for NDIS reform to removal of ‘widow tax’ loophole

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:19:23+00:00

Coalition leader tells Antony Albanese that delaying repeal of ‘cruel’ measure is ‘unconscionable’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of the NDIS if it first removes the “widow tax” loophole from its changes to taxing investment properties.The warning comes as the Albanese government hopes to land a deal with the opposition this week in order to pass the bill in the Senate after the Greens ruled out supporting changes to the scheme that are expected to boost the federal budget’s

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Niente libertà per il serial killer più famigerato della Svizzera

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T10:13:09+00:00

Michel Peiry, ex sottufficiale dell’esercito, rimarrà in carcere. È famoso per aver seviziato e ucciso negli anni ‘80 almeno una decina di giovani autostoppisti

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Greaves Cotton acquires 100% stake in Excel Controlinkage

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T10:05:42+00:00

The acquisition completes the multi-tranche process that began in April 2023 when Greaves Cotton agreed to acquire Excel Controlinkage

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Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:03:46+00:00

President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South KoreaAndy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, the Guardian understands.The UK prime minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be the senior White House aide Susie Wiles before concerns were raised about the incident. No messages of significance were sent and the suspicious activity was quickly reported to the appropriate authorities, it is understood. Continue reading...

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Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:52+00:00

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumoniaA Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to the Gulf of Mexico is largely thriving after he was found nearly dead on a beach in Wales in late 2023, nursed back to health and then flown to Houston recently to continue recovering – though scans revealed signs that the creature has been grappling with lingering pneumonia, according to his caretakers.Rhossi’s condition was detailed in a blogpost on Friday from the Houston zoo, whose veterinary team was tasked with caring for the creature – belie

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Turchia, Izmir e l’euforia del dopo-Odissea: “Omero è nato qui, ecco le prove”. Erdogan non ci sta

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T10:00:00+00:00

Dai tempi di Pausania, l’area di Bornova, nell’immediato entroterra dell’ex Smirne, è considerata uno dei possibili luoghi natii del poeta. Tanto da essergli intitolarla. Ora, con il boom del kolossal di Nolan, la città torna alla carica, forte di nuove “prove”. Il tutto mentre il presidente vuole dedicarla a un combattente turco

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Indian rupee seen weakening to 97 per dollar by FY2026-27-end: BMI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T09:57:59+00:00

BMI expects the rupee to weaken to ₹97 per US dollar by the end of FY2026-27, which runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and to ₹99 per dollar by the end of FY2027-28, from ₹95.4 currently

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Kushner meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem following Hamas talks – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T09:51:23+00:00

Trump’s envoy and son-in-law meets Israeli leader in effort to push Gaza peace planJared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on GazaUS President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner has begun his planned meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem today, Israeli media report.Updates to follow. Continue reading...

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French PM booed on visit to wildfire-affected region as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T09:48:04+00:00

Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuationsMeanwhile, the head of the Belgian firefighters, Marc Gilbert, told Belgian media that the country needed more resources to be ready to fight major fires.In comments reported by VRT and Nieuwsblad, he called for urgent recruitment to the service and for greater integration of firefighting fleet across the EU. Continue reading...

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Purple Style Labs to take Indian designer fashion to global consumers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-17T09:43:15+00:00

Following its London presence, the company plans a new Experience Centre in New York, which management sees as an important milestone in its international expansion

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