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On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, taking the world by surprise

In southern Israel, deadly clashes persist between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions, while the Lebanese militia Hezbollah joins the fight in support of the Palestinians.

The initial death toll of 120 is likely to rise as ongoing rescue efforts continue in the affected areas.

In Jerusalem, more than 200 Palestinians lost their lives, and around 1,600 others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Saturday, as reported by the health ministry in Gaza.

Unverified reports in Arab media suggest that Hamas has reportedly captured an Israeli Army major general.

In yet another instance of violence targeting minority communities in India, a Muslim educator faced a physical assault at the hands of a Hindutva mob in Ahmedabad.

Global oil prices fell approximately 2% on Thursday, extending the trend observed in the previous session when prices dropped by nearly 6%.

BERLIN – Germany has announced its decision to grant Kuwaiti citizens Schengen visas with a validity of five years in a move aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations.

KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unequivocally affirmed the safety of deposits, citing Pakistan’s robust banking system operating under a strong regulatory framework established by the central bank.
OSLO – The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 goes to Norwegian writer Jon Fosse, recognized for his groundbreaking works encompassing plays and prose that articulate the inexpressible.

World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on October 5th, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the crucial role that teachers play in shaping and enriching our lives.

Today, on Thursday, we observe World Teachers’ Day to honor educators worldwide. This year’s theme is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.”