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 Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked a funeral procession, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians. The incident occurred in the village of Qusra. The violence comes in the wake of recent terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. Tensions have been rising in the region. As an ambulance was transporting a wounded man and his son away from the initial attack, the settlers opened fire on the vehicle, killing both of them. The settlers also targeted vehicles in the streets of Sawiya and Turmisiyya. The Palestinian Red Crescent aid group reported treating people with severe gunshot wounds in the town of Qabalan. Since Saturday, a total of 610 injuries have been reported in the West Bank, with 21 occurring on Thursday alone. The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that 13 of these injuries were caused by live fire. "This is a heinous crime," said the Palestinian foreign ministry in a statement. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.

 Be'eri, a beautiful Israeli kibbutz near the Gaza Strip, was once considered an idyllic place to raise children. The fields were green, the sunsets were breathtaking. But now, it has become the front line of conflict. Hamas rockets rain down on the community, leaving devastation in their wake. Lotan Pinyan, a resident, recalls how they used to joke about the rockets being the only downside to their paradise. But now, it's no laughing matter. Early one morning, the alarm sounded, signaling an imminent attack. The Pinyan family and their neighbors were thrust into a nightmare they never imagined. As the sirens blared, the Pinyans and their community were awakened to the sound of terror. The usual "tat - tat - tat" of bombings was replaced by an unrelenting barrage of rockets. Panic spread as messages flooded their WhatsApp group, detailing the presence of terrorists in the kibbutz. Gunshots, voices in Arabic, and pleas for help filled the chat. Mati Weiss, Michal Pinya...

 Israel has cut off electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies to Gaza, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. The UN has condemned this "further tightening" of the blockade, stating that residents in Gaza have lived under an unlawful blockade for 16 years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has released horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by Hamas. The post from Netanyahu's office on social media called Hamas inhuman and compared them to ISIS. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that Gaza could run out of fuel in a few hours, which is crucial for powering hospitals. The ICRC regional director for the Middle East expressed concern about the dire situation in Gaza and the challenges faced in delivering supplies safely. Several countries are actively working to evacuate their citizens from Israel following Hamas' attack. India, Nepal, and Colombia have organized repatriation flights to bring their nationals back home. F...

 UEFA Postpones Israel's Game in Kosovo in European Qualifying UEFA has postponed Israel's European Championship qualifying game against Kosovo due to travel restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities. The game, which was scheduled to take place in Pristina, cannot be played because the Israeli national team is currently not allowed to travel abroad. This decision adds to the fixture backlog in the qualifying group, where Israel is competing with Switzerland and Romania for the top-two spots. Two teams will advance to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. As a result of the postponement, Israel is now two games behind schedule. Their game against group leader Switzerland, which was supposed to be played in Tel Aviv, has been rescheduled for November 15th. However, it remains uncertain if Israel will be able to safely host games. Additionally, Israel is now set to play three Euro 2024 qualifiers in the one-week international break next month, which was originally designed fo...

Senator Dianne Feinstein "Dianne Feinstein was many things – a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos," said Governor Gavin Newsom. "But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader looks like." "She was a political giant, whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke down barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation," Governor Newsom continued. "And she was a fighter — for the city, the state, and the country she loved. Every race she won, she made history, but her story wasn’t just about being the first woman in a particular political office, it was what she did for California, and for America, with that power once she earned it. That’s what she should be remembered for." Governor Newsom expressed his deep sadness at Sen...

  China has poured billions into Africa's infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative. But is it now downsizing its funding? Researchers from the Boston University Global Development Policy Center have tracked a decline in new loan commitments from Chinese entities to African government borrowers. These new loans fell from a peak of $28.5 billion in 2016 to just under $1 billion last year. The researchers suggest that this decline may not just be due to the pandemic, but a broader shift toward fewer large-scale loans. Report author Oyintarelado Moses says, "The Belt and Road Initiative does appear to be in recalibration mode." Debt repayment issues, global economic headwinds, China's own financial woes, and the need to address environmental issues are among the new pressures on China's lending and countries' borrowing. Policymakers will be looking to a major international forum focused on the Belt and Road Initiative next month in Beijing for signs of ...