Goldman Sachs Sues Malaysia & Strong Stance Against Hamas

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🌐 Goldman Sachs vs. Malaysia

• 🛡️ Wartime Cabinet's Firm Stance Against Hamas

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🌐 Goldman Sachs vs. Malaysia

Goldman Sachs, the powerhouse of Wall Street, is once again making headlines in a face-off with Malaysia. The bank has launched a legal challenge against the Malaysian government, stemming from disagreements tied to their 2020 settlement regarding the infamous 1MDB money-laundering scandal. 💵 Dubbed one of the grandest financial missteps in recent times, this scandal has proven to be a thorn in Goldman's side. The current dispute orbits around a hefty $2.5 billion payment and allegations of unfulfilled asset provisions. And the battlefield? The esteemed London Court of International Arbitration, where high-stakes financial wrangles are settled. 🔍

TL;DR ⏳: Goldman Sachs is suing Malaysia over some unsettled payments from the past 1MDB scandal. The drama continues, with millions at stake. 💰

🛡️ Wartime Cabinet's Firm Stance Against Hamas

In response to rising tensions, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shuffled the deck, bringing together an emergency wartime cabinet. Stepping up are two opposition figures, both former army heads, joining the ranks of the nation's leadership. 👨‍✈️The united front, featuring Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant (Defense Minister), and Benny Gantz (a prominent opposition figure), has made their intent clear: to decisively counter Hamas. Netanyahu's powerful declaration? "Every Hamas member is a dead man." Meanwhile, President Biden expresses hope for the safe return of U.S. hostages amidst these escalating tensions. 🇮🇱

TL;DR ⏳: Israel's new wartime cabinet is all in, forming a unified front against the terrorist organization, Hamas. 🌐

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🕊️ Biden labels Hamas's assault on Israel as the 'darkest moment for Jews post-Holocaust'

2. 🔍 Arkansas governor's pricey $19,000 podium under more intense examination after fresh documents emerge

3. 🗳️ House GOP nominates Steve Scalise for speaker, vote outcome remains uncertain

4. 🚓 Atlanta cop let go following Taser incident deemed a homicide

5. 🇺🇸 U.S. rolls out fresh military support for Ukraine amid growing challenges

6. 🗳️ Ohio starts voting in the season's sole election determining abortion rights

7. 🌊 NATO vows action if Baltic Sea pipeline harm is intentional, says alliance leader

8. 🎫 Biden suggests putting an end to 'hidden charges' from concert admissions to hotel stays

9. 🛍️ Here are the top 134+ Prime Day bargains for October

10. 💔 Jada Pinkett shares she and Will Smith have lived apart for 7+ years, yet steer clear of divorce

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