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Ukraine to spend 21.6% of GDP on defence in 2024
The presidential decree, which put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defence Council, stipulates that Ukraine's defense spending next year will reach no less than $46 billion, rpeorts Xinhua news agency citing local media.
India stands firmly with Israel, says Modi after receiving phone call from Netanyahu
Thanking Netanyahu for making the call and "providing an update on the ongoing situation", Modi said in a post on X: "People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."
Israeli forces 'more or less' restore full control over border fence with Gaza
Addressing a briefing, IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said: "Looking towards the south, we have more or less restored full control over the border fence. Hopefully in the next few hours it will be final."
Bodies of 1,500 Hamas militants found in Israeli territory: IDF
In its latest update, the IDF also said that 900 Israelis have been killed since the attack, including 123 soldiers whose names have been released to the media, Sky News reported.
Ramaswamy takes a dig at Haley's 'finish them' remarks on Hamas
Haley had called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “finish them" (Hamas)” after the Palestinian militant group launched the surprise attack from the Gaza Strip on southern Israel..
Blinken discusses US support with Israeli FM
In a statement, the State Department said that Blinken "reiterated US condolences to the people of Israel and all those impacted by Hamas’ violence and reaffirmed our efforts to secure the immediate release of all hostages".
Intensity of FII selling coming down
"The possibility of easing of tensions also cannot be ruled out since Hamas will bargain with the captured Israeli hostages. Unlike economic and market trends, geopolitical developments cannot be predicted. This uncertainty will weigh on markets," he said.
Backtracking on Palestinian aid suspension, EU says payments will continue
In a series of social media posts on Monday, Oliver Varhelyi, the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, said the Commission will be suspending all Palestinian funding until further review in light of the October 7 attack, reports CNN.
Israel intensifies attacks on S. Lebanon, UN mission urges restraint
Citizens in the town fled their houses as the Israeli artillery shelling intensified in the afternoon, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the al-Jadeed TV channel.
Death toll in Hamas-Israel violence reaches nearly 1,600
Late Monday night, Israeli government officials told Xinhua news agency that more than 900 people have died since Hamas launched its surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7.
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