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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Israel's Saturday attack on his country should neither be exaggerated nor played down, in his first comments on the offensive.
Four Iranian soldiers and a civilian were killed in the strikes, which analysts said targeted ballistic missile production centres in several provinces. The “evil” attack “should not be magnified or belittled”, said Mr Khamenei, according to state media.
“The miscalculations of the Israeli regime must be disrupted. It is essential to make them understand the strength, will, and initiative of the Iranian nation and its youth,” he said while meeting the families of the four dead.
Iranian news outlets named the civilian killed in the attack as Allahverdi Rahimpour.
While Iran's government has condemned the attack, the army said the strikes inflicted “limited damage”, and the US has warned Tehran against responding.
“It is up to the authorities to determine how to convey the power and will of the Iranian people to the Israeli regime and to take actions that serve the interests of this nation,” Mr Khamenei added.
His comments came as Israeli leaders were expected to meet to discuss the attack. Israel's war cabinet will convene on Sunday to deliberate on a potential Iranian response, Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported.
Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning as Israel launched an attack on military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces. Israel said the attack was in response to an Iranian missile barrage launched at Tel Aviv on October 1, itself a response to the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and a senior commander in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
“The air force attacked throughout Iran. We hit hard Iran's defence capabilities and its ability to produce missiles that are aimed at us,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech, calling the attack “precise and powerful” and saying it met all its objectives.
While Iran's Foreign Ministry said the country was “obligated” to defend itself, a statement from the military seemed to play down the Israeli strikes, saying Tehran “recognises its responsibilities towards regional peace and security”.
The US urged Tehran not to retaliate. “Iran should not make the mistake of responding to Israel’s strikes, which should mark the end of this exchange,” Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a post on social media network X.
However, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US complicity the attack is “quite clear”, after Israel insisted it was not influenced by the US in its decision to attack military sites in Iran.
Mr Araghchi accused the US of providing a “space corridor” and equipment needed by Israel to conduct the strike.
Analysts said the strikes damaged ballistic missile production centres in several locations. Israel hit Parchin, a military complex near Tehran, and a missile production site called Khojir, they told Reuters.
The strikes may have “significantly hampered Iran's ability to mass produce missiles”, said Decker Eveleth, an associate research analyst at a Washington-based think tank.
“Israel says they targeted buildings housing solid-fuel mixers. These industrial mixers are hard to make and export-controlled. Iran imported many over the years at great expense, and will likely have a hard time replacing them.”
As Iran assessed the aftermath of the attack, the Israeli army continued to attack Gaza and Lebanon, where several people were killed overnight Saturday and early on Sunday.
Air strikes were reported across Beirut's suburbs and in southern parts of Lebanon. An intensive bombardment hit the southern districts of Tyre and Bint Jbeil, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported, with at least three people killed.
Three others died in a strike on the town of Zoutar Al Sharqiya in the Nabatieh area, the health ministry said on Sunday morning. Casualties were also reported after strikes on Al Zarariyeh.
In the Beirut region, air raids were reported on the suburbs of Al Hadath, Burj Al Barajneh and Haret Hreik on Saturday. The Israeli army had issued another eviction order to civilians in the area on Saturday night.
Israeli strikes and shelling have killed at least 2,653 people across Lebanon since cross-border fighting began last October, before Israel launched an all-out war on Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah last month and a subsequent ground invasion.
Four more Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the Israeli army announced. Fourteen others were wounded in the same incident, with several said to be seriously injured.
The Israeli military called on residents of 14 villages in southern Lebanon to leave immediately and move north of the Awali river on Sunday. The army has regularly issued eviction orders ahead of attacks. At least five people were killed by Israeli bombings in the south Lebanese city of Saida.
Dozens of people were also injured in a ramming attack outside Israel's Mossad intelligence headquarters in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, according to Israeli police and paramedics.
A lorry was driven into a bus stop outside the Glilot base, which is home to a military intelligence unit. The driver was shot dead, according to police and local media reports.
Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
- Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.
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Top investing tips for UAE residents in 2021
Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.
Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.
Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.
Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.
Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.
Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.
Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”
Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.
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Tearful appearance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday.
Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow.
She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.
A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.
