US, Russian Bids On Israel-Hamas War Fail At Security Council

Newsletter Oct 26, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [US, Russian Bids On Israel-Hamas War Fail At Security Council]( The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action on the Israel-Hamas war, with Russia and China vetoing a US-led draft resolution and a text led by Moscow drawing insufficient support. [Global Stocks Mixed As China Stimulus Lifts Asia]( Global stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as Wall Street tumbled while Europe made small gains -- and Asia rallied on China's plans to boost infrastructure spending.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Pro-Palestinian Protests in the UK: Solidarity, Controversy and Diplomatic Talks]( The protest, which culminated in a rally near Downing Street, drew an estimated 100,000 participants. [IDF Strikes Syria After Syrian Army Attack]( The IDF confirmed that the military launched targeted air strikes on "military infrastructure" in Syria to prevent Iranian arms shipments from reaching Hezbollah. [Israel Faces Growing Pressure Over Gaza Ground Operation Plans]( Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where the Hamas-run health ministry says Israel's relentless bombing campaign has killed 700 people in 24 hours. [dianomi]( [Elon Musk Thinks We Are 'Sleepwalking Our Way Into World War III']( This isn't the first time that the SpaceX owner has expressed fears about the possibility of World War III. [China's Top Diplomat Starts US Visit As Biden Stands Firm]( China's top diplomat opens talks Thursday in Washington as he readies a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, who ahead of talks vowed to defend Asian allies. [25 Conservative MPs are Considering Submitting Letters Expressing Lack of Confidence in Sunak's Leadership]( Sunak is set to confront a critical challenge as he strives to advance the renters reform bill amid completing his one-year tenure as the UK Prime Minister. [UK Space Agency Signs Deal for UK Astronauts' Flight Mission to ISS]( The UK Space Agency has signed a deal with the "only full-service orbital mission provider" in the space industry for a two-week UK astronauts' flight mission, showcasing the nation's role in commercial space investment. [UK Economy at Risk of Recession as Business Activity Declines and Cost Pressures Ease]( The preliminary reading of the S&P Global UK PMI for the services sector, often referred to as the "flash" PMI, fell to 49.2 in October from 49.3 in September. [UK Workers to Receive Pay Boost with New Real Living Wage]( Approximately half a million employees employed by companies committed to the voluntary Real Living Wage are poised to experience a substantial increase in their earnings, bringing their minimum hourly wage to at least £12. [Study Finds UK Entertainment Industry's Failure to Protect Sexual Assault Victims]( A study from the University of York disclosed that sexual harassment victims in the UK's entertainment industry are still in distress after speaking out. [Bird Flu Detected In Antarctica For The First Time, Experts Call It 'Devastating']( The virus was detected in a bird called brown skua on Bird Island in South Georgia. [A Year After Musk's Twitter Takeover, X Remains Mired In Turmoil]( A year ago Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, taking the platform on a journey that has resulted in lost money, advertisers and trust. [Apple 'Scary Fast' October Event Confirmed, New iMacs, MacBook Pro Expected]( Apple is expected to take the wraps off its new iMacs and MacBooks at its upcoming "Scary Fast" event. [Google DeepMind Chief Believes AI Risk Is Similar To Climate Crisis]( Demis Hassabis said he wishes to see the creation of an IPCC and CERN-like international body for the regulation of AI. [Huge 'Scandal' Could Stem From Messi's Eighth Ballon d'Or Win]( Lionel Messi has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards. [Green And Gold Fever Grips S.Africa Ahead Of Rugby World Cup Final]( From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final. > You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.