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20 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Georgia Military Plane Crash

Members of emergency services work at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense announced that 20 soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia . The aircraft, a C-130 cargo plane, had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route to Turkey when communication was lost shortly after takeoff. Georgian emergency teams reported that 18 bodies were recovered at the crash site , with search operations continuing to locate the remaining victims. Witnesses shared footage showing the plane breaking apart mid-air before spiraling down into farmland near the Azerbaijani border. This tragedy is Turkey’s deadliest military aviation accident in recent years . Both Turkish and Georgian authorities have launched investigations, and officials confirmed that the aircraft’s black box has been recovered . President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families...

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AI Surge Fuels Wall Street Optimism Amidst Fed Watch

 

Wall Street ended on a high note as investors’ enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) outweighed concerns over the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The technology sector, led by giants like Alphabet and Tesla, saw a significant rebound, particularly with the Nasdaq index climbing 0.82%. Alphabet’s shares soared following reports of Apple potentially integrating Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, marking a substantial boost for the communication services sector.

Investors are keenly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy update, with mixed feelings about the potential outcomes. While the AI sector’s prospects have injected optimism, there’s a palpable tension regarding the Fed’s next move. The Dow Jones rose modestly by 0.20%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.63%, reflecting a cautious yet hopeful market stance.

In contrast, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) experienced a slight dip, diverging from its American counterparts. This minor setback, however, has not dampened the overall market sentiment, which remains buoyed by the AI-driven tech rally. As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s decision, which is expected to bring clarity to investors’ lingering questions about the future of monetary policy.

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