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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has warned that she 'will not hesitate' to increase rates again if inflation is not brought under further control, with markets ascribing a 40% chance of a rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day.

Yocheved Lifshitz's press conference praising her Hamas captors and criticizing Israel has been met with criticism, with Israeli PR experts calling it a 'mistake' and international media reporting on Hamas's kindness in taking care of her needs.

A Columbia University professor has criticized the silence of college presidents across the country regarding Hamas' attacks on Israel and 'pro-terror' student groups, expressing fear for his children's safety.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Washington to discuss plans to cooperate on critical minerals and bolster Pacific Islands infrastructure with the United States.

Standard Chartered CEO Sunil Kaushal spoke to Arab News on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh and said that the bank is committed to raising more capital in Saudi Arabia. Kaushal also highlighted the need to diversify sources of capital and said that the bank is expected to double its growth in the Kingdom in the next three years.

The Israeli military has begun offering cash and protection for anyone who shares accurate information on the whereabouts of hostages held by militant group Hamas in Gaza.

The Canterbury-Bankstown Council in Sydney's south-west has unanimously agreed to fly the Palestinian flag in a move that has been met with condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Guy Tsadik and his family have taken to the streets to fight back against anti-Israel protests by canvassing local businesses to put up posters of hostages held by Hamas. This has caused outrage among some pro-Palestinian supporters, while others have been inspired to do the same.

More than 700 people have been killed in Gaza in the past day due to Israeli air strikes, according to health officials. US officials are having 'active conversations' with Israeli counterparts about the potential ramifications of escalated military action.

Israel is continuing to strike terror sites in Gaza and preparing for a ground incursion. Reports are beginning to discuss what will happen to Gaza after the conflict.

The World Jewish Congress advocacy group opened an office in Vatican City to further Catholic-Jewish relations. WJC President Ronald Lauder presented the pope with a document the WJC called 'Kishreinu', meaning 'our bond' in Hebrew. Lauder also asked the pope to call on Hamas to free the hostages taken during its onslaught on Israel.