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Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images A Palestinian woman looks at smoke rising after Israeli forces struck southern Gaza City, in the town of Al-Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip, June 11, 2024. CNN — Talks towards a ceasefire and hostage agreement that could end the war in Gaza were thrown into doubt on Tuesday evening when Israel saw its response to Hamas’ latest proposal as a rejection, setting off a game of blame between the two sides. A source familiar with the negotiations told CNN on Tuesday that Hamas has submitted a written response to Qatari mediators, proposing modifications to the Israeli…

The US currency is gearing up for the most important trading session of the week, and possibly the month. Today, US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May will be released. In addition, the Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet today to announce its benchmark interest rate and the regulator’s dot plot forecast for the remainder of the year. Given that last Friday’s employment data came in better than expected, many investors and experts (according to an FT-Chicago Booth survey) are confident that: The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by just 0.25 percentage points this year. Economists…

India vs USA Live Score Updates: India will face USA in the T20 World Cup 2024 match today i.e. on June 12 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. So far, the USA has played some truly outstanding cricket in their first World Cup appearance. First, they overwhelmed Canada in the tournament opener, chasing down 195 runs with 14 balls remaining. Then, against Pakistan, they nearly chased down 160 runs before the game was tied and the USA held on for 19 runs to win in a “super over”.Spearheading the Indian team, India beat Pakistan by six…

Pawan Kalyan expected to become Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshNew Delhi/Hyderabad: Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as a minister in Chandrabab’s Naidu cabinet today. Naidu, who emerged as a kingmaker after the BJP failed to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha elections, is back as Andhra Pradesh chief minister for a fourth time.It is learnt that Pawan Kalyan, also known as ‘Power Star’, is likely to be made Deputy Chief Minister.Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan played a key role in bringing together the BJP and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to take on the…

Weibo A screenshot from the video shows a timer above a toilet cubicle at the Yungang Buddhist Grottoes. CNN — Boasting 51,000 Buddha statues carved into 252 caves and niches some 1,500 years ago, the Yungang Buddhist Caves in China are an undeniably spectacular sight. But these days, it’s the UNESCO World Heritage site’s toilets that have been getting more attention than the scenery. A video recently shared on various Chinese news and social media sites shows a set of timers installed above toilet stalls in a women’s restroom, with digital counters installed in each stall. If the cubicle is…

An elderly woman hand sews and creates heart-shaped ornaments.Getty I’m obsessed with Etsy, both the products and the talent of the small businesses that leverage the platform. If you’re just starting out on Etsy and want to know how to grow your Etsy business, here’s what I’ve researched. It’s always going to be a struggle to rely on one platform for all your income, but there are things you can do to make a little more money on Etsy. Understand your niche The first step to winning on Etsy is to really understand your niche. Knowing the details of your…

Russian President Vladimir Putin. ReutersDespite tough U.S. sanctions that limit Russia’s access to Western technology and consumer goods, the Kremlin has shown a surprising ease in finding regulatory loopholes and exploiting legal loopholes.Russia’s economy has proven resilient and continues to grow despite two years of war and predictions of decline. Experts attribute this achievement to a diversified economic structure and abundant natural resources that have allowed Russia to better cope with international pressure and attempts to isolate it.In addition to this, strategic government interventions and policies aimed at boosting domestic production and reducing dependency on imports have also brought economic…

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated Rep. Jared Golden’s district.. He represents Maine’s 2nd District.On Tuesday, voters in four states will head to the polls to choose candidates for congressional and state primaries who will compete in battleground elections this fall. The results of close races in Nevada and Maine could determine which party controls the Senate and House next year and which party will have the greatest influence over the policies of the winner of the presidential election in 2024. In Republican-heavy territories, contests in South Carolina and North Dakota are almost certain to determine…

Pakistan’s leaders are facing pressure from friendly countries, including “iron brother” China, to create a safe environment for investment. ReutersOn March 26, a Chinese convoy travelling from Islamabad to the Das Hydroelectric Project site in Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was attacked by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists. The Pakistani government immediately announced a compensation payment of $2.5 million to the families of the five Chinese nationals killed. A joint investigation team consisting of police and intelligence officials was subsequently formed to investigate this high-profile terrorist attack and address China’s concerns.Pakistani law enforcement agencies completed the investigation in just over two…

Help is available for people looking to escape low-wage, dead-end jobs as the nonprofit Merit America expands its training courses thanks to a huge new grant.CrankStart, a San Francisco-based family foundation, plans to give away more than $15 million over the next few years.Conor Demand Youman, co-founder and co-CEO of Merit America, said that since 2018, the company has trained 10,000 learners across the United States. “At Merit America, we believe a low-wage job should be a starting point, not a life sentence,” explains Demand Youman. “With the right guidance and support, anyone, anywhere, should be able to earn a…