3 killed in Houthi missile attack on Barbados-flagged bulk carrier True Confidence in Gulf of Aden
Attack on the Barbados-flagged, Liberian-owned bulk carrier True Confidence further escalates the conflict on a crucial maritime route. A missile attack... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndia witnesses 15% rise in cyber attack cases in 2023; emerges as 2nd most targeted nation
In 2023, India recorded 2,138 weekly cyber attacks per organization, a 15% increase from 2022. This makes India the second most targeted nation in the Asia Pacific region, after Taiwan. Key Points
mintUS, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
The military targets include logistical hubs, air defence systems and weapons storage and launching locations. The US and British militaries bombed more than a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOil prices rise 2% after US, Britain strikes in Yemen
Oil prices rose 2% as the US and Britain conducted strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Brent crude futures were up 2% at $78.94 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were 2.1% higher at $73.55. Witnesses in Yemen confirmed explosions throughout the country. Key Points
Economic TimesOil stabilises as investors watch for Red Sea developments
International Business News: Oil prices stabilised as major shippers resumed passage through the Red Sea despite attacks and Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures down at $80. Key Points
Times Of India
Terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed backs new political party, son to contest Pakistan general elections
Talha Saeed is contesting as Pakistan Markazi Muslim League candidate from Lahore. The Indian home ministry has designated him a terrorist. Key Points
ThePrint'India has decided to take robust action': Naval Chief Admiral Kumar on increased number of piracy, drone attacks
'...We have decided to take robust action to protect the merchant shipping. 50% of these 30 attacks have happened in the Red Sea and no attacks have happened against any of the Indian-flagged merchant vessels... We're going to board and search all the suspicious vessels...,' said the navy chief Key Points
FirstpostHow the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias
With a power vacuum and years of civil conflict following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, militias grew and multiplied in Iraq, some supported by Iran. A decade later, as the Islamic State extremist group swept across Iraq, a number of Iran-backed militias came together under the Popular Mobilization Forces umbrella group and fought IS. Key Points
Economic TimesUS forces under fire in Middle East as America slides towards brink
The drone, which was launched at the Erbil air base by an Iranian-backed militia before sunrise on Oct. 26, penetrated US air defenses and crashed into the second floor of the barracks housing American troops at about 5 a.m, according to two US officials familiar with the matter. Key Points
Business TodayView: Why intelligence and counter-terror agencies need to be on high alert
Afghanistan is back in ferment. Horrible images of 7/10 attacks and collateral casualties of Israeli retaliation could trigger terror attack anywhere in world. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Military spokesman says Israel plans to increase strikes on Gaza
We will deepen our attacks to minimize the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war. We are going to increase the attacks, from today, Hagari said. He repeated his call for residents of Gaza City to head south for their safety. Key Points
Economic TimesHamas attack is a big learning lesson for anti-terror agencies, warns NSG Chief
Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), MA Ganapathy, emphasized the need to carefully examine these attacks and the importance of a framework for crisis management at the national level. He also highlighted the significance of combining human expertise with weaponry and the need for constant training and upgrading of personnel. Key Points
Economic TimesLanka rejects int'l probe into Easter bombings
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ruled out having an international-aided independent probe into the 2019 Easter bombings by a local Islamist extremist group as he slammed the Western media for its double standards. The attacks had left nearly 270 people dead. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJoe Biden approves a new $ 300 million military aid package for Ukraine
The Biden administration has said it has made clear to Ukraine that U.S.-made weapons should not be used for attacks inside Russian territory. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district
For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. Key Points
BBC News
PhonePe calls off deal to acquire ZestMoney; Unacademy to slash 12% of workforce
In the end, it was much ado about nothing. After months of back and forth and oohs and aahs, PhonePe, one of Indias leading fintechs and the biggest player in the UPI market, has turned on its heels and walked away from a potential deal with cash-strapped buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) player ZestMoney. Read on for all the gory details. Key Points
Economic Times15 years of 26/11: Remembering gruesome Mumbai terror attacks
Fifteen years since the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, marked by coordinated assaults on iconic locations, killing 166 and injuring 300. The lone surviving attacker, Ajmal Kasab, was captured, sentenced to death, and executed. Israel recently designated LeT as a terrorist group independently, emphasizing a unified global front against terrorism. Commemorations worldwide include a Geneva UN exhibition. The day remains a somber reminder, honoring the lives lost and the bravery of security forces. Key Points
Economic TimesProof of govt spying? ‘State-sponsored’ cyberattacks & what Apple alerts to Indian Oppn leaders mean
Several prominent Oppn politicians have claimed to receive alerts about possible ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their Apple devices. Union govt has said it will investigate the allegations. Key Points
ThePrintUS conducts air strikes on Houthi anti-ship missile: Report
The U.S. forces identified the missiles in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and launched an attack against them as they were imminent threats to merchant vessels and U.S. Navy ships in the region. Key Points
India TodayBlinken draws parallels between 26/11 & Hamas attack, adds Israel must avoid harming civilians
'Palestinian civilians must be protected. That means Hamas must cease using them as human shields. It’s hard to think of an act of greater cynicism,' says US Secretary of State. Key Points
ThePrint
Judge Israel and Hamas on their actions, not where your loyalties lie
If Hamas had attacked a military camp, we wouldn't have called it terrorism. You can see why those who want to whitewash Hamas’s actions are eager to muddy the waters. Key Points
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