The 20:00 report · 1.10.2026

US 10-Year Yield Hits 24-Year High as Crude Surpasses $100

Sell-offs in global bond markets deepened as the yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds climbed to a 24-year high, reaching its highest level since 2002. This sharp increase follows earlier movements in the bond market as it prepared for a prolonged period of high US interest rates. Simultaneously, Brent crude oil crossed back above the $100 per barrel mark, amplifying pressure on international markets and driving declines in the Indian rupee and bond market. Wall Street futures traded mixed, alongside pre-market gains in technology shares such as Alphabet and Micron. These developments highlight the escalating pressure on debt and currency markets worldwide amid rising energy costs and sustained high borrowing rates.

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Flydubai Captain Transferred to UAE; Ambassador Says Condition Is Good

Flydubai flight captain Smit Machhar has been flown from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian ambassador reported his medical condition is good. Machhar, an Indian citizen who earned praise in Israel for his conduct, was stabbed in the cockpit by his Omani first officer, who attempted to crash the Tel Aviv-bound plane, and had previously undergone surgery in Tabuk. This comes as the UAE investigates whether the incident constituted organized terrorism, while Saudi Arabia seeks to lead the probe. In parallel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the first officer underwent radical Islamist indoctrination, with authorities examining potential Iranian links. The captain's transfer marks a step in his recovery as international inquiries continue.

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AI Cybersecurity Startup Armadin Valued at $2.5B in Series B Round

Cybersecurity company Armadin, which operates in the field of artificial intelligence, completed a Series B funding round raising $255.5 million. Following this round, the company's valuation was assessed at more than $2.5 billion. At this stage, the names of the investment funds and entities participating in the round have not been disclosed. The financing reflects continued capital inflows into AI-driven cybersecurity ventures and cements Armadin's standing as a multi-billion-dollar enterprise within the security sector.

IDF: 170 Terrorists Killed in Gaza Were Misrepresented as Journalists

The IDF revealed that 170 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad killed in the Gaza Strip had been presented as innocent journalists. The military released an initial list of ten operatives portrayed internationally as content creators, who in practice attacked security forces, with some having participated in the October 7 massacre. According to the military, the identities and organizational affiliations of the terrorists were verified after prolonged research based on documents released by the terror groups themselves and materials seized by IDF troops during the ground maneuver, alongside reports of the killing of another terrorist presented as a journalist. The findings illustrate the exploitation of press status by terror organizations to mask combat operations.

Hungary's PM Office Launches Interactive Map of Cultural Grant Recipients

The Hungarian Prime Minister's Office launched an interactive map and online database displaying recipients of grants from the National Cultural Fund (NKA) in recent years. The online repository highlights the twenty organizations that received the highest allocations of funding, while enabling the public to perform granular searches, including tracking individual private recipients of support. The Hungarian government stated that the initiative is intended to ensure transparency and allow citizens to monitor the use of public funds. The move places state cultural expenditures under direct public scrutiny.