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💥 Israel-Hamas war update: Israeli forces this week reached the gates of Al-Shifa, Gaza’s largest hospital, where Israel claims Hamas’ military runs four underground complexes and a command center – a claim Hamas denies. Yesterday, US officials for the first time said independent intelligence supports Israel’s assertions that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are running military operations from hospitals within Gaza, including Al-Shifa. White House officials also cautioned Israel against using military force to capture Al-Shifa, citing the protection of innocent patients and civilians seeking refuge there.

🇧🇷 Brazil’s government sold $2 billion worth of bonds to fund environmental and social initiatives. The country's first-ever ESG bonds will go toward Brazilian President Lula’s environmental and sustainability agenda, which includes plans to lower the country’s carbon emissions and strengthen its welfare programs. Brazil’s Treasury said demand for the bond, which features a 6.5% annual yield through 2031, was nearly 3x the available volume.

🇮🇳 India is now the largest source of international graduate students in America. The number of Indians pursuing postgraduate studies in the US increased 63% last academic year to reach 165,000 students – surpassing China for the top spot overall for the first time in 15 years. Engineering is no longer the most popular choice for Indians pursuing higher education in the US, with a majority of students studying graduate programs in science, technology, and business.