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Oil Jumps 3% as Houthi Attacks Hit Supply, Iran and Oman Agree Hormuz Security Corridor

Oil rose more than 3% as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, a separate Persian Gulf tanker incident and Hurri... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11347

Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that Israeli forces launched new strikes in southern Lebanon.

New high-resolution satellite images reveal significant damage to an ARAMCO facility south of Riyadh, resulting from attacks by Yemen's AnsarAllah.

Pakistan has quietly joined Saudi Arabia's war against the Houthi rebels. A senior Pakistani military official told The New York Times that Pakistani jets are conducting airstrikes on Houthi positions.

Renewed explosions heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Pentagon Prepares for Possible Large Scale Strikes on Iran Before Midterms

The Pentagon has instructed US Central Command to prepare for a possible resumption of large scale operations against Iran... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11340

Oil prices jumped 5% after reports that the US might attack Iran.

UK 30-year government bond yield rose 6 bps to 6.047%, its highest since 1998. The 20-year gilt yield hit 6% for the first time since March 1998, up 7 bps.

US Jobless Claims Fall to 197,000, Near 57 Year Lows

US initial jobless claims fell 2,000 to 197,000 in the week ended October 3, staying near 57 year lows for a fourth straight week... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11350

Yemeni ballistic missiles struck Riyadh International Airport. Internet access was cut off in Taizz. Reuters confirmed an aircraft was hit directly by a missile.

Witnesses and three sources say smoke rose from a parked plane at Riyadh airport. The aircraft was likely empty. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident. Source: Reuters

Trump Executed Up to $273.3 Million in Securities Trades in August

Trump made 517 securities transactions in August worth an estimated $74.3 million to $273.3 million, according to a newly filed... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11351

US Suspends Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Microsoft From PERM Program

The US Labor Department suspended major IT firms including Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft and Ad... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11352

India Imposes 3% Tax on Gold, Silver and Platinum Imports Through Banks

India has withdrawn the tax exemption on gold, silver and platinum imported by banks and state nominated agencies... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11353

Fars News reports that IRGC commander Vahidi stated the naval force holds offensive weapons and is ready to block illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that no outside power can threaten or interfere with the strait or the Persian Gulf. ISNA notes Vahidi views the Strait of Hormuz as a global energy lifeline and a strategic red line for Iran.

US suspends Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and other tech firms from PERM, disrupting green card processing for foreign workers, including Indians. https://bigbreakingwire.in/us-suspends-infosys-tcs-wipro-hcl-perm-program/

Trump Says US Iran Talks Productive, No Attack Before November 3

Trump said the US is holding productive talks with Iran and will not attack the country before the November 3 midterm elections... https://bigbreakingwire.in/bbw-live-news-blog-today/#pennion-live-blogging-update-11354