Hamas' Abu Obaida's Numbers Reveal Tough Situation For Israel In Gaza? North-South Dilemma ExplainedIt has been two months since the Israel-Hamas war started, and a week since the fragile ceasefire ended in Gaza. Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, on December 7 claimed that the group had destroyed more than 130 military vehicles of Israel over a period of 72 hours. Over the same duration of time, Israel admits to have lost at least 12 soldiers. This comes as Israel Defense Forces are turning their focus from northern Gaza to the south of the Strip.

Most beautiful countries in AfricaEgyptEgypt, among Africa’s beautiful countries, unveils an arresting mix of ancient wonders and coastal allure. For safety, it’s advisable to research specific regions and follow travel advisories to ensure a secure visit to Africa’s beautiful places. – What is the best time to visit these beautiful places in Africa? Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Africa. – Can I find a variety of accommodations in these beautiful places in Africa?

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi will play no part in a three-match home Twenty20 International series against India that starts on Sunday and is in a race to be fit for the opening Test of the tour that begins on Dec. 26. Ngidi, 27, has a left lateral ankle sprain and will be replaced in the T20 squad by Beuran Hendricks, who made the last of his 19 appearances in the T20 format for South Africa against Ireland in July 2021. South Africa have rested premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the series. India’s tour will start with three T20 matches in Durban, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Johannesburg. The first Test will start on Dec. 26 in Pretoria, with the second on Jan. 3 at Newlands in Cape Town.

RIYADH - Northern Trust Corp (NASDAQ: )., a global financial services firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management, has announced the establishment of its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh. The firm's decision aligns with Saudi Arabia's impending regulatory change, which mandates international companies to have regional bases within the kingdom by January 2024 to partake in government contracts. The strategic move by Northern Trust follows its successful acquisition of a license from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment. Al Suhaimi's leadership is expected to strengthen Lazard's regional foothold and enhance its advisory capabilities. Both Northern Trust's and Lazard's expansions into Riyadh represent a significant endorsement of Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy and bolster its status as an influential financial hub.

At the same time, student debt is a worrisome burden for tertiary education institutions. Payment aggregator Pay@ recognized that the education sector needs solutions that provide parents and students with peace of mind that their payments are being received. The option to make cash payments through the retailer network also helps educational institutions manage payments more securely. Digital payment options are increasingly popularOf course, not all students or parents want to pay tuition fees using cash. Through one single integration, educational institutions open a massive network of retailer, digital, and banking payment options, bringing convenience to anyone responsible for paying tuition fees.

The increasing cases of bladder cancer the world over is catalyzing the pelvic floor stimulators market growth. Top Highlights from the FMI’s Analysis of the Pelvic Floor Stimulators Market:The United States pelvic floor stimulators industry presently shares around 76% of the North American region. Spinal Cord Stimulators Market Growth: The spinal cord stimulators market size is estimated to register a revenue of US$ 5,441.4 million by 2033. Bowel Stimulators Market Outlook: According to the latest research by Future Market Insights, Bowel Stimulators market is set to witness a 6.3% growth during the year 2021-2031. About Future Market Insights (FMI)Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market.

'No North-South Divide, Only Threat To BJP In 2024 Is...' | POINT BLANKThe massive saffron surge in the three states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh has given a big fillip to the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The cadres of the party are enthused and the Modi Magic is booming ahead of the 2024 polls. Hindustan Times’ Executive Editor Shishir Gupta says that the biggest threat the BJP faces in the upcoming elections is not the opposition but any sense of complacency that may creep in. Shishir Gupta also argues that the INDIA alliance needs to find issues that resonate with the people and cannot merely bank on caste census and minority votes. Watch the latest edition of Hindustan Times’ Point Blank for all the details.

Anna Murphy, the other lead author, said: “When considering infrastructure investments for climate resilience, the focus needs to be on the people who use it. “They show how determined and creative problem-solving are identifying win-win-win solutions for climate resilience local livelihoods, wider economies and the planet.”The report says climate resilience and sustainable development can be mutually beneficial. Infrastructure can drive climate-resilience and development through providing direct adaptation or resilience benefits that protect from climate hazards; through driving economic development that underpins people’s capacity and resources to adapt; and through contributing to macro-economic resilience by facilitating trade or reducing dependence on imports. “Infrastructure financing at scale and pace in developing and emerging markets is crucial to climate resilience and sustainable development where these challenges are most urgent,” said Philippe Valahu, from PIDG. “Our report identifies the hazards and opportunities – and aims to redefine what investing in climate action means in Africa, opening new avenues for investors and helping them make decisions that enable and accelerate climate-resilient development.”The report is entitled: “Africa Climate Solutions: Investing in infrastructure for climate resilience across Africa.”

Bloomberg Business of SportsBloomberg Business of Sports lets you follow the money in the world of sports, reporting on trades, salaries, endorsements, contracts and collective bargaining. The show takes listeners inside the business end of the sports world, and explains what it means to fans and their pocketbooks.

With localized impacts from a global program, IP has made a significant difference in the fight to end Period Poverty. Period Poverty is the lack of access to period products and education – it affects at least 500 million women and girls globally, even in the most economically developed countries. IP partnered with Proctor & Gamble’s Always® brand for the Fighting Period Poverty in Our Communities campaign to support local organizations where we live and work. In the U.S., 1 in 5 girls have missed school due to lack of access to period products – that is more than 3.5 million girls. In 2023, IP advanced its period poverty campaign by hosting 60 kit packing events across 9 countries providing 30,000 Period Care kits comprised of more than 720,000 units of product given to directly the women and girls who need them most.

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More than 30 countries endorsed the COP28 Declaration of Intent on the Mutual Recognition of Certification Schemes for Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Hydrogen Derivatives. The countries which have endorsed the declaration will work towards mutual recognition of hydrogen certification schemes to help facilitate a global market. Hydrogen certification 101The design features of certification schemes are largely driven by demands of the end-consumer, in line with mandatory or voluntary requirements. The DOE’s Hydrogen Shot seeks to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% to $1 per kilogram by 2031. “The Hydrogen Energy Earthshot was our first priority – making clean hydrogen a viable, affordable source of energy,” explained Turk.

December 08, 2023 08:09 am | Updated 08:09 am IST - SEOULThe National Security Advisors of the United States, South Korea and Japan are set to meet in Seoul on Friday and Saturday to discuss North Korea and other global issues as they step up trilateral cooperation, South Korea's Presidential office said. The meetings come after the three countries condemned North Korea's launch of its first reconnaissance satellite last month for violating multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. Pyongyang has dismissed criticism and said the move would enhance its capabilities to monitor the military activities of the United States and its allies. White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday the advisors would discuss regional issues of mutual concern, "particularly in the security environment" as they seek to build on their leaders' agreement at Camp David to deepen cooperation. The United States and South Korea will also hold a separate meeting on Saturday to discuss expanding cooperation in advanced technologies such as chips, batteries, clean energy and artificial intelligence, Yoon's office said.

Boasting world-class data protection capabilities has never been more essential for companies across industries. Kingston Technology, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is calling on healthcare entities to enhance their preparedness and prevent unauthorised access to confidential information. Hackers have identified the value of compromised healthcare data. The KP200 incorporates XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and boasts enhancements that further raise the bar for data protection. “Healthcare entities and their employees must protect the data they are entrusted with”, added Harb.

Kenyan startup tappi, which helps SMEs build their online identity through a chat tool that automatically creates a webpage, has raised US$1.5 million through an oversubscribed pre-seed round of funding to help it digitise and build online trust for African SMEs. The end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution has raised US$1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures, with participation from Digital Currency Group, SOSV, Resilience17, growX ventures, Orbit Startups and Reflect Ventures. Since its inception, tappi has captured verified reviews on US$3 million consumer transactions and engaged with over 150,000 consumers. The startup will also forge strategic partnerships, building on its existing relationship with MTN Nigeria, which has seen a 19 per cent month-on-month growth in business ads and business data bundle subscriptions. We are eager to empower SMEs across Africa by providing them with a trusted identity online to find customers.