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The United States along with 17 other nations have issued a call to Hamas for the release of hostages in Gaza, as reported by Reuters. This international plea highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and could have implications on global markets.

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April 25, 2024 | 12:59 pm

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Oracle announced the availability of NVIDIA AI Enterprise on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Supercluster in the Oracle U.S. Government Cloud region, enhancing sovereign AI capabilities for U.S. government customers. This collaboration between Oracle and NVIDIA provides a secure, scalable platform for developing and deploying AI solutions, leveraging NVIDIA's H100 and A100 Tensor Core GPUs for high-performance computing and AI applications. The service aims to meet stringent security and compliance requirements, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for AI development and deployment.

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April 25, 2024 | 12:21 pm

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Belarusian President Lukashenko announced the deployment of several dozens of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus, stating that any attack on Belarus would prompt an immediate response from Minsk and Moscow with all kinds of weapons, as reported by Reuters citing Russian news agencies Tass, RIA.

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April 25, 2024 | 9:58 am

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U.S. President Joe Biden signed legislation giving TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, 270 days to find new owners or face removal from Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google app stores in the U.S. This move, part of a $95 million foreign aid package, aims to address security concerns. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew announced the platform's intention to fight the legislation, citing freedom of speech and confidence in prevailing against the ban.

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April 24, 2024 | 9:43 pm

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White House National Security Adviser Sullivan stated efforts are ongoing to work through TikTok's divestment in a manner that aligns with national security concerns. He emphasized that China should permit the sale of TikTok, noting there are several interested buyers.

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April 24, 2024 | 7:38 pm

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Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for targeting the 'MSC Veracruz', an Israeli ship, in the Indian Ocean, according to Reuters. The incident could escalate tensions in the region and potentially impact global shipping routes.

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April 24, 2024 | 7:35 pm

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Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced the execution of three military operations in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, according to Reuters. The specifics of these operations were not detailed, but such actions could potentially impact maritime security and trade routes in these strategic waters.

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April 24, 2024 | 7:33 pm

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White House National Security Adviser Sullivan announced that the U.S. has shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine and plans to send more, according to Reuters.

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April 24, 2024 | 7:02 pm

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Israel is preparing for a military operation in Rafah, targeting Hamas, despite U.S. President Biden's warning against such an action. The operation includes evacuating Palestinian civilians and has been confirmed by David Mencer, a spokesman for Israel's prime minister. Satellite imagery shows tent camps expanding in southern Gaza, indicating preparations for civilian displacement. The U.S. has recently signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, including $26 billion for Israel and aid for Gaza. Turkey criticized the U.S. for perceived double standards in human rights policies. Israeli Defense Forces struck 40 Hezbollah targets recently. The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) traded 0.8% lower amid these developments.

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April 24, 2024 | 5:06 pm

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'ArcaneDoor' cyberspies, suspected to be state-sponsored and aligned with China's interests, exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliances to access government networks globally. The campaign, named ArcaneDoor, targeted Cisco's firewalls, allowing hackers to spy on network traffic and maintain access even after device reboots. Cisco has since released patches for these vulnerabilities and advises immediate implementation. This incident highlights a broader trend of targeting network edge devices for espionage.

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April 24, 2024 | 4:07 pm