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Eight Israeli soldiers dead as Hezbollah claims to repel incursion

The Hindu 

Hezbollah says it forced Israeli soldiers to retreat, targeted an Israeli unit with explosives and destroyed three Merkava tanks; Israeli Army says it staged two brief incursions into Lebanon, warning residents to evacuate more than 20 areas; U.S. President Joe Biden rules out support to any Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian warns of a “stronger” response, though he stresses Iran was “not looking for war”.

Lenders to focus on credit vetting of Jan Dhan accounts

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Banks are boosting credit assessment processes, utilizing social media analytics to evaluate Jan Dhan account holders for consumption loans. With an emphasis on productive lending and government schemes, they remain cautious amid rising personal loan stress and RBI's warning on unsecured loan growth.

NCAA: Mapua wins third straight, Lyceum rallies to victory

Sports.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines—Mapua staved off a late fightback by Arellano University to win, 77-71, and move into solo second in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena. Reigning MVP Clint Escamis helped the Cardinals hang on down the stretch after the Chiefs made a last-ditch efffort. Escamis came alive when

Visa, Mastercard and big banks bet on global payments tech

Americanbanker.com 

The U.S. card brands plan to acquire European firms for security and subscription payments, while Bank of America seeks new markets for its virtual B2B business and JPMorgan Chase's blockchain unit gains ground.

France plans 60 bln euro budget squeeze for next year

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Prime Minister Michel Barnier told lawmakers on Tuesday he would reduce the budget deficit - which is set to reach 6.1% of GDP this year - to 5% by the end of 2025 but would have to push back the target date for reaching the euro zone's common 3% deficit goal to 2029 from 2027.