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🌍 Emerging economies to cut $220 billion due to debt crisis, says Oxfam

Facing a looming debt crisis, the world's poorest countries anticipate over $220 billion in budget cuts within five years, according to an Oxfam report, which criticizes the IMF and World Bank's focus on loans and austerity over fairer solutions. Amitabh Behar, Oxfam International's interim Executive Director, emphasizes that "true win-wins, like fairly taxing the rich, are being left on the table." Debt servicing in these nations now quadruples healthcare spending.

🛢️ OPEC Raises Oil Demand Prediction till 2045 Amid Climate Concerns

OPEC predicts a 16% uptick in global oil demand by 2045, largely from India and China, despite global shifts toward renewables and intensifying climate crises. OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais acknowledges "pushback" against reducing fossil fuels, while the International Energy Agency recommends ceasing new oil projects to meet climate goals.

🛑 Israel declares complete blockade on Gaza

Israel enforces a "total" blockade on the Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million, following Hamas's substantial attack, banning essentials like food and water. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant starkly states, “No electricity, no food, no water, no gas – it’s all closed.” Tensions escalate with ongoing military vigilance amidst potential threats, and Hamas vowing to liberate Palestinian prisoners, leveraging its recent captives taken in conflict outside Gaza.

✈️ US deploys aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean after Hamas strikes Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and additional aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean, following "detailed discussions with President Biden, "the decision aims to "bolster regional deterrence efforts" amid a conflict that has claimed over 700 lives, including at least four U.S. citizens, as President Biden emphasizes, "no justification whatsoever for terrorism," promising U.S. assistance to Israel Defense Forces

🌍 Afghan earthquakes result in 2,445 deaths, according to Taliban

Afghanistan reels from its deadliest earthquakes near Herat, killing over 2,400 and injuring "more than 2,000," reports Taliban spokesman Janan Sayeeq. Amidst the devastation, relief struggles ensue due to compromised infrastructure and dwindled international aid since the Taliban takeover. Suhail Shaheen from the Taliban's political office urgently calls for essential relief supplies: "food, drinking water, medicine, clothes, and tents," highlighting the critical state of the crisis-ridden country.

🤖 Spotify's 'Superpremium' at $19.99 offers AI-curated playlists

Spotify is set to launch a "Superpremium" service, priced at $19.99/month, which promises 24-bit lossless audio, AI playlist tools, advanced mixing, extended audiobook hours, and a unique "Your Sound Capsule" feature. Discovered by Chris Messina, the offering includes mood and activity filters, plus insights into users' listening habits. However, Spotify remains tight-lipped, refraining from confirming these findings.

🍲 Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Dies from Allergy

Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello died at 61 due to an anaphylactic shock from an unspecified allergic reaction, as reported by his family. Not disclosing the allergen, his family emphasized, "His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being." The chef, recognized for his work on PBS and Food Network and his Napa Valley culinary endeavors, spent his last week in a hospital.

🎤 Drake pauses music career for a health break

Rapper Drake is taking a pause from music to prioritize his health, revealing on his SiriusXM show, "I need to focus on my health first and foremost," amid years of stomach issues. Announcing a potential year-long break on the same day his new album "For All The Dogs" was released, Drake is also venturing beyond music, as he launched a poetry book last summer.

🏅 Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel Economics Prize

Claudia Goldin, an American economic historian, secures the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize for her profound insights into gender-based wage inequality and women's labor market experiences over centuries. Acknowledging her work's "vast societal implications," committee member Randi Hjalmarsson emphasized: "By finally understanding the problem and calling it by the right name, we will be able to pave a better route forward," highlighting the impact and future relevance of Goldin’s research.

🚫 California governor vetoes high school free condom bill over costs

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California's Senate Bill 541, which proposed providing free condoms in public high schools, deeming it an "unfunded mandate" amidst a $30 billion budget deficit. Newsom underscored the necessity of adolescent sexual health initiatives but emphasized the importance of fiscal discipline, citing "significant financial implications" and advocating for evaluating such programs amidst economic risk and "revenue uncertainty" during the annual budget process.

🎙"Irresponsible to Deny $6 Billion-Terrorism Link": Haley

Nikki Haley slammed Antony Blinken for dismissing links between the Hamas attack on Israel and the U.S.'s $6 billion release to Iran for a prisoner swap. On "Meet the Press," Haley asserted, "Hamas knows and Iran knows they're moving money around," while Blinken maintained the funds were for medical needs. The ongoing conflict has claimed 1000 lives.

On October 9th, 2004, a historic event unfolded in Afghanistan as the nation held its inaugural presidential elections. This marked a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's history as citizens exercised their right to vote for the very first time in a presidential election. The chosen leader was Hamid Karzai, who had previously served as the interim president following the downfall of the Taliban regime in 2001.

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