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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/

Israel pledges 'unrelenting attacks' on Hamas; US, Obama urge caution

GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Israel's military said it was preparing for "unrelenting attacks" to dismantle Hamas while former U.S. President Barack Obama warned that "any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs could ultimately backfire."

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/AID

Third aid convoy enters Gaza, UN warns fuel about to run out

ISMAILIA, Egypt/UNITED NATIONS, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A third convoy of humanitarian aid trucks delivered water, food and medicine to the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday, but the United Nations warned that fuel was not included and reserves will run out within the next two days.

U.S.

USA-CONGRESS/SPEAKER

Republican search for new US House leader returns to square one

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Republicans, whose party infighting has paralyzed the U.S. House of Representatives for three weeks, tried on Monday to find consensus on a new speaker to lead the chamber and address funding needs for Israel, Ukraine and the federal government.

USA-CHINA/TALKS

China, US officials discuss macroeconomic developments in meeting

WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Officials from the United States and China on Monday held a two-hour long virtual meeting to discuss domestic and global macroeconomic developments, the U.S. Treasury Department said, calling the meeting "productive and substantive".

BUSINESS

FOXCONN-PROBE/

Taiwan frontrunner assails China as Foxconn probe becomes election issue

TAIPEI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hit out at China over its probe of major Apple supplier Foxconn, saying Beijing should "cherish" Taiwanese companies and not put pressure on them during an election.

ALASKA AIR GROUP-FLIGHT/

Alaska Airlines flight diverts after off-duty pilot attempts to disable engines

Oct 23 (Reuters) - An off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines jet tried to disable the aircraft's engines on a flight from the Seattle area to San Francisco, but crew members subdued him, and the plane landed in Portland, Oregon, officials said on Monday.

ENTERTAINMENT

BRAZIL-DROUGHT/ARCHAEOLOGY

Ancient Amazon River rock carvings exposed by drought

MANAUS, Brazil, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago have appeared on a rocky outcropping along the Amazon River since water levels dropped to record lows in the region's worst drought in more than a century.

PORTUGAL-DOG/RECORD-DEATH

Bobi, world's oldest dog, dies in Portugal aged 31

LISBON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Bobi, the world's oldest dog, has died aged 31 in Portugal, Guinness World Records said on Monday.

SPORTS

CRICKET-WORLDCUP-PAK-AFG/

Top order fire Afghanistan to famous win against Pakistan CHENNAI, India, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Afghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday.

RUGBY-UNION-WORLDCUP-NZL-ZAF/

All Blacks look to send off 'legends' with World Cup win

Oct 24 (Reuters) - A slew of New Zealand greats will don the All Blacks jersey for the last time in the World Cup final against South Africa and the players left to carry on are determined they will bow out with the trophy, hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said.

UPCOMING

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

UKRAINE-CRISIS/CZECH

Ukraine's Zelenskiy addresses Crimea Platform in Prague

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives an online video address to the 2nd summit of the Crimea Platform held in Prague and attended by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and the Ukrainian parliament head, among others.

24 Oct 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/MALAYSIA (PIX) (TV)

Malaysian PM Anwar attends solidarity gathering for Palestinians

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a solidarity gathering to show support for Palestinians in Kuala Lumpur, amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.

24 Oct 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

BARCLAYS-RESULTS/

Barclays reports Q3 earnings

Barclays reports third quarter earnings, with attention focused on how the lender is navigating a dealmaking lull and tough economic conditions for business and consumer borrowers.

24 Oct 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/GERMANY-BUSINESS (TV)

German-Ukraine business forum to take place in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal open Ukraine-German business forum, Economy Minister Robert Habeck and Ukrainian counterpart Yulia Svyrydenko also attending.

24 Oct 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

HESS-M&A/CHEVRON-EXXON (ANALYSIS)

ANALYSIS-Cash-rich Exxon, Chevron use stock for mega deals amid energy market jitters

Exxon Mobil and Chevron are flush with cash yet their acquisition targets are taking stock as the only form of payment, an arrangement that allows the two largest U.S. energy companies to clinch transformative deals despite volatile oil and gas prices.

24 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

DANAHER-RESULTS/

Danaher to report Q3 earnings

Danaher is expected to report its third quarter earnings on Tuesday. Investor focus is expected to be on the impact of biotech funding crunch and soft demand in China.

24 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

COCA-COLA-RESULTS/

Coca-Cola Q3 2023 Earnings

Coca-Cola is likely to report a jump in quarterly sales as demand for its sugary sodas and beverages show no signs of easing despite multiple rounds of price increases. The company's forecasts, comments on a potential impact from weight-loss drugs and plans for further pricing will be on top of investors' minds.

24 Oct 06:55 ET / 10:55 GMT

ARCHER DANIELS-RESULTS/

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Q3 2023 earnings release

Global grains trader Archer-Daniels-Midland Co will release third-quarter results after raising full-year earnings guidance in July following a strong first half.

24 Oct 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

MEXICO-ECONOMY/INFLATION

Mexico-Inflation half month

Mexico's national statistics agency publishes data on consumer price changes in the first half of the month. Economists polled by Reuters forecast annual inflation to hit 4.39%, down from 4.45% at the end of September.

24 Oct 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

GM-RESULTS/ (PIX)

General Motors to report thrd-quarter results amid UAW strike

General Motors is scheduled to report third-quarter results amid a U.S. strike by the United Auto Workers union that has cost it millions of dollars.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

CENTENE-RESULTS/

Centene Corp reports Q3 results

Health insurer Centene is set to report third-quarter results before markets open on Tuesday. Investors will lookout for quarterly performance amid the company's recent efforts to lower costs, and any change in its annual profit forecast amid major revenue loss from the fall in Medicaid memberships.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

CORNING- RESULTS/

Q3 2023 Corning Inc Earnings Release

Corning will report third-quarter results. Investors will look for demand indicators for the smartphone market.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

GE-RESULTS/

Q3 2023 General Electric Co Earnings Release

GE is expected to report lower quarterly profit. The focus will be on the supply-chain challenges at its aerospace business and the pace of recovery at its renewables unit.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

VERIZON-RESULTS/

Verizon Communications Third Quarter Results

Verizon Communications is expected to report third-quarter results on Tuesday. Investors will focus on wireless subscriber growth at the carrier as it faces tough competition in the telecom industry.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

HCA HEALTHCARE-RESULTS/

HCA Healthcare to report Q3 earnings

HCA Healthcare is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Investor focus is expected to be on the hospital operator's management commentary about volume of procedures post pandemic and staff shortages.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

USA-FED/PHILADELPHIA (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank issues monthly Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia issues Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey for October.

24 Oct 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

VENEZUELA-SANCTIONS/TRADERS (PIX)

Oil traders race to negotiate deals after US eases Venezuela sanctions

Global energy traders are emerging as earliest and biggest buyers of Venezuela's stocks of crude and fuel oil following last week's easing of U.S. energy sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter.

24 Oct 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

3M-RESULTS/

Q3 2023 3M Co Earnings Release

3M Co is expected to post a fall in third-quarter profit hurt by weakness in its electronics and consumers segments, and litigation costs. Investors will be looking for comments on litigation costs and its Healthcare business spin off.

24 Oct 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

KIMBERLY CLARK-RESULTS/

Kimberly-Clark Q3 2023 Earnings

Kimberly-Clark is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue on strong demand for its personal and home care goods such as Kleenex tissues, even as inflation squeezes household demand.

24 Oct 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

USA-OIL/DEALS (PIX)

US oil patch M&A in Q3

A look at mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. oil patch in the third quarter based on a tally compiled by data analytics firm Enverus. Largest deal was Energy Transfer LP's $8.93 billion acquisition of pipeline rival Crewstwood Equity Partners followed by Permian Resources $4.5 billion deal for Earthstone Energy.

24 Oct 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

CHINA-ECONOMY/STIMULUS (PIX)

China seen stepping up fiscal stimulus to spur growth, focusing on 2024

China is set to unleash fresh fiscal stimulus to shore up its economic recovery, drawing on a well-used playbook that relies heavily on debt and state spending but falls short on the deeper reforms called for by a growing number of analysts.

24 Oct 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT

Treasury Dept. announces weekly sales of 4-, 8- and 17-week bills

24 Oct 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

MICROSOFT-RESULTS/

Microsoft Reports Q1 Results

Microsoft is expected to report a nearly 9% growth in its fiscal first quarter revenue that could signal stabilization of its business which mostly caters to the enterprises. Analysts will pay close attention to its comments on demand, how its new AI offerings are supporting revenue growth and updates on the recently closed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

24 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

WTO-TRADE/

WTO press conference at close of high level meeting

24 Oct 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT

ALFA-RESULTS/

Mexican conglomerate Alfa holds Q3 earnings call

Mexican conglomerate Alfa hosts a call with investors to discuss its third-quarter results.

24 Oct 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/RUSSIA-WSJ (TV)

Gershkovich family gives update on jailed WSJ reporter

The sister of jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, Danielle Gershkovich speaks to Reuters in Washington D.C.

24 Oct 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

COSTAR GRP-RESULTS/

CoStar Group Third Quarter Results

Real estate information provider CoStar Group is expected to post an increase in its third-quarter revenue helped by a surge in traffic on its websites opting for subscription-based services.

24 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

F5-RESULTS/

F5 Inc reports Q4 results

F5 is expected to report a rise in fourth quarter revenue. Investors will be looking out for commentary on the demand environment and the company's outlook for coming quarters.

24 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

ROBERT HALF-RESULTS/

Robert Half reports Q3 results

Robert half is expected to report a fall in Q3 results amid a tough macro environment and a tight labor market.

24 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

ALPHABET-RESULTS/

Alphabet Reports Third Quarter Results

Alphabet is expected to report a 10% jump in quarterly revenue thanks to a modest rebound in advertising spending and increasing use of cloud services. 24 Oct 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

FORD MOTOR-RESULTS/ (PIX)

Ford to report third-quarter results amid UAW strike

Ford Motor Co is scheduled to report third-quarter results even as the U.S. automaker works to end a costly walkout by the United Auto Workers union.

24 Oct 16:05 ET / 20:05 GMT

TEXAS INSTRUMENT-RESULTS/

Texas Instruments Inc Reports Third Quarter Revenue

Texas Instruments is expected to report a decline in quarterly revenue as demand trends in key markets like industrial worsened.

24 Oct 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

POLAND-POLITICS/ (TV)

Polish opposition party leaders make statement on forming new gov't

The leaders of Poland's three mainstream pro-European Union opposition parties make a statement saying they are ready to form a coalition government.

24 Oct 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

NIGERIA-GAY/PARTY

Dozens to appear in Nigeria court for attending party for gay people

Seventy-six people who were arrested by the country's paramilitary agency for attending a weekend birthday party for gay people in northern Nigeria are expected to appear in court on unspecified charges. Same sex relationships are outlawed in Africa's most populous nation.

24 Oct 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

NATO-NORDICS/SWEDEN

Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson meets NATO chief Stoltenberg

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and hold joint news conference.

24 Oct 07:20 ET / 11:20 GMT

ISRAELI-PALESTINIANS/TURKEY

Turkey's Erdogan chairs meeting of his party's executives

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan chairs a meeting of his ruling AK Party's central executive committee, with the conflict in Gaza likely to be on the agenda. A party spokesman is likely to make a statement after the meeting.

24 Oct 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UN (PIX) (TV)

U.N. Security Council to hold quarterly open debate on the Middle East

U.N. Security Council to hold quarterly open debate on the Middle East. Several foreign ministers expected to attend. Unclear if the 15-member council will vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

24 Oct 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

BRITAIN-POLITICS/DONELAN

UK technology minister Donelan gives speech on future of AI

British technology minister Michelle Donelan gives an address in central London on the future of artificial intelligence. She is expected to set out the government's AI strategy in the speech.

24 Oct 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

VENEZUELA-ELECTION/

Machado, winner of Venezuela opposition primary, to give press conference

Maria Corina Machado, the winner of Venezuela's opposition presidential primary, will give a press conference. It remains unclear if Machado will be able to run in the general election, as she is banned from holding public office.

24 Oct 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

ALASKA AIR GROUP-FLIGHT/

Off-duty pilot accused of trying to disable jetliner faces first court hearing

An off-duty pilot accused of trying to disable the engines of an Alaska Airlines passenger jet on a weekend flight over the Pacific Northwest was due to make his first court appearance on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, where he faced 83 counts of attempted murder.

24 Oct 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

TESLA-AUTOPILOT/TRIAL

Tesla Autopilot fatality case to soon reach California jury

Closing arguments are set to begin on Tuesday in the first U.S. trial over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, and its results could help shape similar cases across the country.

24 Oct 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

META PLATFORMS-TECH/CHILDREN

US state AGs to give update on probe of Instagram's impact on kids

Several U.S. state attorneys general plan on Tuesday to announce an update to an investigation they launched into Meta Platforms' Instagram social media platform and allegations it was harmful to children, Massachusetts' attorney general said on Monday.

24 Oct 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-HEARING

POSTPONED - US State and Defense officials testify to Congress on Israel crisis

Barbara A. Leaf, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near East Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and Dana Stroul, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, U.S. Department of Defense, testify at House of Representatives hearing on U.S. support for Israel.

24 Oct 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT