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Israel intensifies strikes on Rafah ahead of threatened invasion

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Israel increases airstrikes on Rafah ahead of a potential invasion, causing civilian evacuations and drawing global concern over potential mass casualties. Meanwhile, ongoing bombings and ground clashes continue in northern and central Gaza, with reports of extensive civilian displacement and a dire humanitarian crisis. The situation raises international alarm over potential war crimes.
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India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

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India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely, affecting overseas markets and exacerbating high prices. Despite anticipation of the ban being lifted due to falling local prices and fresh supplies, the government unexpectedly issued an order to keep it in place until further notice. This move has impacted countries reliant on Indian onion imports.
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Blinken lands in Saudi for Gaza talks ahead of Israel visit

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US Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia for Gaza ceasefire talks and will also visit Israel. He plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss negotiations to secure the release of hostages and aid for Gaza. Blinken will also visit Egypt in his efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
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Gold pulls back from record high ahead of US CPI data

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Gold retreated from its record high ahead of the US CPI data, signaling a potential end to nine consecutive sessions of gains. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $2,176.79 per ounce, below the record $2,194.99 on Friday, with US gold futures also down 0.3%. The market awaits the US CPI report for further indications on the Federal Reserve's next move. Bullion remains supported by strong speculative interest and solid physical demand.
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Multiple blasts rock Balochistan ahead of election 2024

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Multiple blasts rocked Balochistan ahead of the 2024 election, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. The first blast on the CPEC road claimed a life and injured one, while a second blast on Ghulam Nabi chowk Turbat injured one. Four were injured in a hand grenade attack near a hotel on the national highway. The Election Commission of Pakistan is seeking immediate reports.
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‘Animal’ lands in legal trouble days ahead of Netflix release

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Days before its Netflix release, Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' faces legal trouble due to a dispute between T-Series and Cine 1 Studios. The latter alleges breach of profit-sharing agreements and seeks a stay on the release, claiming lack of payment and intellectual property rights. T-Series denies the allegations, revealing concealed documents. The film's fate is uncertain.
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Williamson labels Babar ‘big threat’ ahead of T20I series

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson considers Pakistani batsman Babar Azam a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series. Despite Babar's recent form slump, Williamson believes in his world-class abilities and expects him to bounce back. Williamson also acknowledges the strength of the Pakistani team and anticipates a tough series. The T20I series begins in Auckland on Friday.
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‘We have we will’: PCB pays tribute to Imran Khan ahead of World Cup 2023

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) paid homage to former cricket team captain Imran Khan for his outstanding performance in the 1987 World Cup. Imran Khan, who now leads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party after transitioning to politics more than two decades ago, was commemorated by the board as the 2023 ICC Men's World Cup is set to commence next month in India.