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The wearable device market is witnessing rapid growth, with top players like Apple, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Huawei vying for the lead. In 2023, Indian brand boAt emerged as a significant competitor in this global market, as reported by IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker for Q3 2023. The report reveals that boAt, operated by Imagine Marketing, has ascended to the …

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has stated Israel’s unwavering commitment to eliminate Hamas leaders globally, including in countries like Qatar, Turkey, and Lebanon, regardless of the time it takes. In recordings broadcast by Kan public broadcaster, Bar emphasized the Israeli cabinet’s directive to target Hamas, drawing a parallel to Israel’s historic operation against those responsible for the 1972 Munich Olympics …

Following a pause due to the October 7th Hamas attack and subsequent war, the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommenced. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three distinct cases that involve influential media executives and affluent associates, all of which he denies. In the latest hearing, police investigators are set …

Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on an intensive series of diplomatic engagements with Arab leaders on Saturday, focusing primarily on the future landscape of Gaza post-conflict. Her visit to the United Arab Emirates, initially planned for the U.N. climate conference, shifted towards addressing the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Harris held meetings with leaders from the UAE, Egypt, and …

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s website reported that two of its members, stationed in Syria, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Ali Ataei Shourcheh and Panah Taghizadeh, who were said to be on an advisory mission in Syria. The report did not specify their military rank or the exact location of the incident. …

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, speaking on Saturday, emphasized the importance of civilian protection by Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. He stressed that ensuring the safety of noncombatants is crucial for success in urban warfare, drawing on his experiences in Iraq and leading the fight against ISIS. The call for civilian protection comes as hostilities between Israel …

Volker Turk, the United Nations human rights chief, has expressed grave concerns about the renewed conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, describing the situation as “catastrophic” and beyond the point of crisis. In his statement, he urgently called on all parties involved, as well as states with influence over them, to intensify their efforts to establish an …

The Israeli military renewed its offensive in Gaza following a brief ceasefire, urging a mass evacuation from the southern town of Khan Younis. This area has become a haven for tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by recent hostilities. The intensified ground offensive and widespread bombardment across the Gaza Strip aim to dismantle the Hamas leadership, which initiated an attack …