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Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says
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Red Cross receives two coffins of deceased hostages in Gaza Strip, IDF says

Israel announced Thursday that it had received information indicating that the Red Cross is on its way to a meeting point in the central Gaza Strip, "where several coffins of deceased hostages will be transferred into its custody" from Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not specify exactly how many coffins were being handed over. In its announcement, the IDF repeated its demand that Hamas hand over the remains of all the deceased hostages. HAMAS HANDS OVER REMAINS OF HOSTAGE WHOSE BODY WAS RECOVERED NEARLY 2 YEARS AGO On Tuesday, Fox News learned that a coffin handed over to Israel was assessed to contain the remains of a hostage whose body was already brought back to Israel for burial. The remains were later determined to be those of Ofir Tzarfati, whose body was first recovered in 2023. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said that some of Tzarfati's remains were returned in March 2024 and that in August 2024, Hamas published a photo of his body. "This is the third time we have been forced to open Ofir's grave and rebury our son," Tzarfati's family said in a statement. "The circle supposedly 'closed' back in December 2023, but it never truly closes. Since then, we have lived with a wound that constantly reopens, between memory and longing, between bereavement and mission." HAMAS SAYS IT WILL HAND OVER ANOTHER HOSTAGE BODY, AS TRUMP'S 48-HOUR WARNING LOOMS There are currently 13 deceased hostages whose remains are still in Gaza, including two U.S. citizens, Itay Chen and Omer Neutra. So far, Israel has received the remains of 15 of the 28 deceased hostages. The hostages whose remains have been returned include Aryeh Zalmanovich, Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Adar, Staff Sgt. Tal Haimi, Suntaya Akrasi, Ronen Tommy Engel, Eliyahu Margalit, Uriel Baruch, Staff Sgt. Tamir Nimrodi, Eitan Levi, Daniel Peretz, Yossi Sharabi, Guy Illuz, Bipin Joshi, Inbar Hayman and Sergeant Major Muhammad Al-Atresh. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Rachel Wolf
Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses with US, UN Officials Ways to Achieve Calm, Stability in Sudan
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses with US, UN Officials Ways to Achieve Calm, Stability in Sudan

Cairo, October 30 (QNA) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed today, in two separate phone calls, with both Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs and High-Level Advisor for African Affairs, and Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the rapidly escalating and dangerous security, field, and humanitarian situation in the Darfur region of Sudan, particularly in El Fasher, and ways to promote calm and achieve stability.The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that Boulos briefed Abdelatty on the latest developments and the US efforts within the framework of the Quartet to halt the violations occurring in Sudan, especially in the areas affected by the conflict in Darfur.For his part, Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's unwavering stance in support of Sudan's unity and territorial integrity, its complete rejection of any plans to partition Sudan, and its commitment to preserving Sudan's national institutions, safeguarding its sovereignty, and protecting the resources of the brotherly Sudanese people. He stressed the necessity of adhering to the Quartet's statement issued last September and the importance of swiftly reaching an effective humanitarian truce that paves the way for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and establishes an inclusive political process led by the Sudanese themselves. This process would prevent any attempts or schemes aimed at dividing the country or undermining its national institutions.The Egyptian Foreign Minister also discussed, in a telephone call with Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, ways to enhance the international response to the current crisis and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the most affected groups.In the same context, Fletcher indicated his intention to brief the Security Council on the blatant violations occurring in Sudan.Both sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination in the coming period to support regional and international efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Sudan and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Sudanese people. (QNA)

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GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation Affairs Approves 14 New Draft Gulf Technical Regulations
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GCC Ministerial Committee for Standardisation Affairs Approves 14 New Draft Gulf Technical Regulations

Kuwait, October 30 (QNA) - The Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs of the GCC countries, has adopted 14 new draft Gulf technical regulations and converted 25 existing technical regulations into Gulf standard specifications. It also withdrew 34 technical regulations to keep pace with international developments and technological advancements in the markets.This occurred during the Committee's tenth meeting yesterday in Kuwait, chaired by HE Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, and attended by ministers, heads of national standardization bodies, and delegations from member states.At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman of the GCC Standardization Organization, Engineer Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Mana presented the organization's progress report for the period from April to September of last year. The report highlighted key achievements and projects implemented in the fields of standardization, conformity assessment, and metrology, as well as strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Gulf economic integration and supporting the competitiveness of Gulf industries.The esteemed committee also approved the Gulf Standardization Organization's budget for the fiscal year 2026, along with adopting the updated organizational structure and strategic plan for the period 2026-2030.These decisions come within the framework of ongoing efforts to develop the Gulf standardization system and enhance its institutional integration, contributing to the realization of the GCC Standardization Organization's 2030 vision, which aims to raise the efficiency of the legislative framework supporting Gulf products and improve their competitiveness in regional and global markets.These results also reflect the commitment of the Ministerial Committee and the GCC Standardization Organization to continue joint Gulf action in the fields of standardization, quality, and conformity assessment, and to consolidate the GCC system's position in regional and international forums, in line with the GCC Vision 2030, which aims for sustainable industrial and commercial development and enhanced economic integration among member states. (QNA)

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Jaxson Dart challenges Giants 'to pick it up' after devastating Cam Skattebo injury
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Jaxson Dart challenges Giants 'to pick it up' after devastating Cam Skattebo injury

"Other guys just kind of have to pick it up," Dart said on Wednesday about how the Giants must respond to losing the "spark" Skattebo gave the club this fall, per the team's official website. "That's just the name of it. It'll be a little different without him out there just yelling and whatnot, but we've got some good guys in the building to kind of pick up." "I have overwhelming confidence in all the guys that step on the field with me," Dart said when asked about the injuries to Nabers and Skattebo. "I never have any doubt when I'm on the field. So, they all know that. It's just kind of our conversations during practice and whatnot. ...But, yeah, there's just been a lot of different plug-and-play situations, obviously." "Something like that is not something you replace," Slayton added about Skattebo, according to Tom Rock of Newsday. "Everybody is their own unique personality. You just have to try to find a way to collectively bring life the way he did."

Yardbarker,Zac Wassink
From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?
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From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?

Standing among a crowd of blue and white in downtown Toronto Wednesday evening, Maureen Whitehead is kept warm by her George Springer jersey. But as first pitch approached on the night’s match between the Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, superstition said it would have to come off. “This jersey I can wear before the game and after the game, but I cannot wear during the game,” she said. “Every time I wore it (during a game), they lost, so I said, ‘OK, done with that.’ But I love the jersey, so I want to wear it before and after.” Another superstition for Whitehead includes a fifth-inning change of scenery, where she’ll go upstairs to a spare bedroom. Her husband, Terry, is not allowed in that room for the rest of the game. He says his wife will also banish him to another room in the house if he walks in while the Jays are winning. That custom would be a little bit harder to observe on Wednesday for the couple, who took the GO Train in from Oakville, Ont., to be among thousands of fans in the stands at Rogers Centre for a screening of Game 5 of the World Series. It’s been a roller-coaster week for the Blue Jays fandom, with the team starting off with a heartbreaking 6-5 loss in an 18-inning game on Monday night, only to come back the next day with a 6-2 win against the defending World Series champion Dodgers. The Jays were victorious for the second night in a row at Dodger Stadium with a 6-1 win on Wednesday night in a game that saw Trey Yesavage set a record for the most strikeouts as a rookie pitcher. They’ll return home for Friday’s Game 6, which could be the culmination of the Fall Classic. For many, it feels like there’s a lot on the line, as the Jays hadn’t been to the World Series since 1993, when they won the second of back-to-back championships. With such high stakes, it’s only normal that fans would cling to their superstitions, says University of Toronto psychology professor Steve Joordens. Superstitions are common for people in situations where they have little control over an outcome they care deeply about. The superstition offers “the illusion of control” that certain rituals can affect how that situation plays out, Joordens said. “All of these fans, they’re anxious. The bigger the fan they are, the more anxiety they feel as they’re going through the game. These rituals are a way of managing that anxiety, managing that stress by inducing some feeling of control,” he said. For Joordens, it makes sense that baseball attracts fans who can be famously superstitious, given the number of rituals embedded in the game itself. The batter comes up to home plate, coaches and players communicate via hand signals, and stadiums play the same songs between innings to keep fans engaged. “The whole ball game is almost like a ritual that all the fans are involved in. And when they do that together, that creates that sort of team bonding and the feeling of community,” he said. “It’s not that different from a religious experience where we’ll have this dance back and forth.” Joordens adds there’s something called “confirmation bias” that creates superstitions for people and keeps them buying into them. “Basically, what confirmation bias says is when we do something ritualistic that should have no impact, but it’s followed by something positive, we’re very quick about saying ‘Ah, see that worked,'” he said. Some of the biggest superstitions include wearing — or not wearing — certain articles of clothing, whether that be a jersey, T-shirt or even socks or underwear. Joordens says it’s also common for some fans to feel compelled to leave the room in order for their team to score any runs. For some fans, a positive omen can be a lot more literal. Jana Genge, who attended the game with her family after driving in from Guelph, Ont., said she’s seen blue jays in her backyard several days this week and has taken that as a positive sign. “I really believe in that,” she said after the game, adding she’ll also wear a lucky shirt when there’s a game. Though it’s all magical thinking and fans aren’t actually taking control over the games, the commitment to superstition can sometimes have a positive effect on a team, Joordens said. “From the team’s point of view, when they see all of these fans doing all of these crazy things because of how much they care about how things turn out … that can actually impact what happens,” he said. “It’s not really the metaphysical power of prayer, it’s the psychological power of prayer … that is playing out when we do all of these rituals. It is our way of showing the team we’re plugged in, we’re engaged, we care, we’ve got a lot on the line.”

Globalnews Digital,The Canadian Press
DBS Bank forecasts India to grow by an average 6.7% between 2025 and 2040
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DBS Bank forecasts India to grow by an average 6.7% between 2025 and 2040

India’s economy is expected to grow at an average rate of 6.7 per cent over the 15 year period from 2025 to 2040, outpacing China and Asean countries, a report by DBS Bank has said. “We forecast India’s economy to grow by an average 6.7 per cent from 2025 to 2040. This will outpace China’s 3 per cent average real GDP expansion in the same period, as well the ASEAN-6 region,“ said Radhika Rao, Senior Economist at DBS Bank, in a report titled, ‘India 2025-40 outlook Pivotal juncture.’ Bull case scenario Nominal GDP (Gross Domestic Products in Indian Rupee) is expected to average 9.7 per cent. “We also draw out a ‘bull case’ where growth could average a sharper 7.3-7.5 per cent in the same period,” she said. According to the International Monetary Fund, the size of the Indian economy touched $4.13 trillion in 2025 placing it fourth among the world’s largest economies. If base case growth projections materialise, India’s nominal GDP economy may pass the $5.6 trillion mark by 2030 and near $11.5 trillion by 2040. Per capita income is on course to beat $3,700 within this decade and rise to $7,000 by 2040, firmly into the upper middle income country threshold. “These are likely to be key milestones ahead of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goalposts set by the government,” she said. 4 D growth pillars According to Rao, India stands at a pivotal juncture where policy decisions will determine the trajectory of its economy over the next decade. Geopolitical shifts and evolving strategic alliances will play a crucial role. “We provide a four ‘D’ framework which will supplement the growth agenda towards 2040 – Development, Diversification, Digitalisation, and Decarbonisation,” she said. Explaining 4 ‘D’, she said that through the lens of diversification, growth will be better balanced with a push to expand manufacturing and services capabilities, besides wider suite of trading partners. Development of the GIFT City will be a key priority. Digitization drive will require a balance between productivity enhancements and managing AI growth. “Managing climate change risks and green transition underscore the Decarbonisation agenda,” she said. According to her, India is on course to be firmly in the upper middle income country threshold in a decade, in a key milestone towards Viksit Bharat goals. “Robust human capital approach is crucial to maximum dividends from favourable demographic trends,” she said. In August 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s sovereign rating to BBB from BBB-, marking its first upgrade in nearly 18 years. India now stands on par with Indonesia and Mexico. “This upgrade was long time in the making, given the structural improvements in the past decade. As tariff risks abate, we expect Moody’s and Fitch to also reassess the current stance and adjust the ratings higher,” Rao said. Published on October 30, 2025

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TAPMI, People Business announce 75 finalists for TA Pai Young HR Leader Awards
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TAPMI, People Business announce 75 finalists for TA Pai Young HR Leader Awards

The Manipal-based TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), in association with People Business Consulting, has released the top 75 finalists for the ‘TA Pai Young HR Leader Awards 2025’, which is a part of the Great Manager Awards (GMA) segment. This initiative seeks to identify and nurture the HR leaders of the future who are shaping the future of work and demonstrating innovation and leadership in organisations across India. Established by People Business, the Great Manager Award honours excellence in leadership in three categories: Top 50 Companies with Great Managers, Top 100 Great Managers, and Top 30 Young HR Leaders. This year, there were over 1,500 nominations from all over India, and after a rigorous evaluation process, 75 HR professionals have been shortlisted. Jayanthi Thanigan, Chairperson of PR and Branding at TAPMI, said, “At TAPMI, we are not just creating managers, we are creating responsible leaders. Our partnership with People Business over the last eight years has underscored our commitment to developing leadership that marries competence with compassion. TAPMI’s MBA-HRM is well aligned with the Great Manager Awards’ vision.” Sandeep Krishnan, CEO of People Business, said the intention of this programme is to create a cohort of HR professionals, who can develop the future of the profession. The Great Manager Awards not only acknowledge excellence in leadership but also enhance the HR community through visibility and development of future talent, he said. Praveen Purohit, Senior HR leader at Vedanta Group and a jury member for the GMA, said HR leaders will now need to pay attention to organisational design, talent mobility, rewards and the incorporation of AI into talent assessment to build organisations in preparation for the future. The orientation for the 75 shortlisted HR professionals was conducted recently. Rahul Mahajan, Country Head Great Manager Awards, People Business, spoke about how the programme is designed to identify and develop the future HR leaders of India. In the weeks ahead, the participants selected for the final round will undergo assessments and interactions with diverse jury members, culminating in the announcement of the ‘Top 30 Young HR Leaders’ at the Great Manager Awards ceremony in Mumbai on December 3, the statement added. Published on October 30, 2025

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‘Halloween is cancelled’: Blue Jays fans hope for World Series win in Toronto
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‘Halloween is cancelled’: Blue Jays fans hope for World Series win in Toronto

Just one more win. After Wednesday’s 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, fans of the Toronto Blue Jays are hoping the team will haunt the Dodgers and clinch their first Commissioner’s Trophy in 32 years in Game 6 on Friday night. “Sorry folks, Halloween is cancelled tomorrow night. I’ll be bringing my box of candy with me on the GO Train from Whitby to Union. Can’t miss this,” wrote X user @KevinGoosemxn Thursday morning. “Halloween ground rules for Canada…. Start trick or treating early. End by 8pm. We’ve got a baseball game to watch! Let’s go @BlueJays!!!” added X user @_Amy93. With a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, the World Series returns to Rogers Centre and that means that for just the second time in Major League Baseball’s more-than-a-century old history, the Commissioner’s Trophy will be handed out in Canada. Toronto split its first two home games of the series against the Dodgers; the Jays lost Game 3 6-5 after 18 innings, but locked in for back-to-back road wins ahead of their return home. The Jays haven’t won a World Series since 1993, when the team won its second of back-to-back championships. The Jays have only appeared in the World Series twice before this post-season run – and both appearances ended in Game 6. If necessary, Game 7 would take place Saturday. “The @BlueJays have never lost a #WorldSeries,” wrote X user @progright Thursday morning. “Let’s go JAYS! Game 6 in the 6!! One more!!” added X user @techiespringz. First pitch for Game 6 is set for 8 p.m. Eastern Friday in Toronto.

Aaron D'andrea,Aaron D’Andrea
Judge to consider demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown
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Judge to consider demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Thursday will consider a motion that would require the Trump administration to continue funding the SNAP food aid program despite the government shutdown. The hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani comes two days before the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program because it said it can’t continue funding it due to the shutdown. The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. Word in October that it would be a Nov. 1 casualty of the shutdown sent states, food banks and SNAP recipients scrambling to figure out how to secure food. Some states said they would spend their funds to keep versions of the program going. The program costs around $8 billion per month. The administration said it wasn’t allowed to use a contingency fund with about $5 billion in it for the program, which reversed a USDA plan from before the shutdown that said that money would be tapped to keep SNAP running. The Democratic state attorneys general or governors from 25 states, as well as the District of Columbia, who challenged the administration’s plan argued that not only could that money be used, it must be. They also said a separate fund with around $23 billion could be tapped. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs argued that failing to maintain the SNAP funding was illegal, arbitrary and capricious, and would irreparably harm them. They also said cutting off the benefits would “cause deterioration of public health and well-being” of recipients, and that those costs would be borne by the states. “With the suspension of SNAP benefits, the nutritional needs of millions of school aged children in Plaintiff States will not be met,” plaintiffs wrote. “Hungry children have a harder time paying attention, behaving, and learning in school. States will have to devote additional state resources, including healthcare expenditures and additional educational resources, to address these challenges.” Plaintiffs also argued that more than 100,000 merchants in their states that rely on SNAP recipients would be harmed. “With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, on information and belief, many of these retailers will have purchased a greater amount of food and inventory to match the holiday demand,” they wrote. “Without SNAP funds, SNAP recipients will not be able to frequent retailers, causing a significant loss in revenue, increased food waste, and a negative impact on Plaintiff States’ economies overall.” It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the debit cards that beneficiaries use to buy groceries could be reloaded after the ruling. That process often takes one to two weeks. To qualify for SNAP in 2025, a family of four’s net income can’t exceed the federal poverty line, which is about $31,000 per year. Last year, SNAP provided assistance to 41 million people, nearly two-thirds of whom were families with children, according to the lawsuit. Mulvihill reported from Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Globalnews Digital,The Associated Press
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