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Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siege
Almost 5,000 people have been displaced as a result of Israel’s military siege on the city of Hebron in the West Bank.
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Israeli siege of Hebron reaches tenth day, Al Jazeera English reports
Outlet also reports Israeli threats to widen the offensive and reported losses above $3.8 million
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Binance Records $3.64 Billion in Net Outflows After Withdrawals Resume, Al Jazeera Arabic Reports
Al Jazeera Arabic: The resumption of withdrawals followed a breach described as historic and valued at $6.3 billion
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Lebanese Agriculture Ministry Launches Partnership with 'Toters' to Support Apples, Al-Manar Reports
According to Al-Manar, the initiative aims to boost the marketing and local consumption of apples. The launch ceremony is scheduled for Monday at the ministry building.
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Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers protest
Demonstrations held in industrial cities as workers demand wage increase as cost of living rises.
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Shipping Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz Strains Gulf Petrochemicals Industry
BBC News Arabic: Gulf plants have halted or cut output, raw material and transport costs have risen, and Chinese competition is growing
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Protests in Syrian Areas Over Fuel Price Hike, Decision Reversed Days Later
BBC: Economic discontent is growing two years after al-Sharaa took power, and the government partly linked the increase to pressure on energy markets
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How Ambani’s Jio became India’s second-largest company
Jio makes India’s largest-ever stock market debut, raising $3.2bn in IPO.
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Deposits Take Centre Stage at Banque du Liban Meetings in Paris
Banque du Liban held a series of closed-door consultative meetings in Paris on 27 and 28 October 2026. Several banks selected by the Association of Banks in Lebanon took part, and Banque du Liban's financial advisers attended, namely Rothschild & Cie. The meetings aimed to discus