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Loss-making Warner Bros Discovery's CEO pay rises to $50 mln in 2023: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav's annual compensation rose nearly 27% to $49 ...
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Loss-making Warner Bros Discovery's CEO pay rises to $50 mln in 2023
Quick Glance: GOP's Financial Woes Resolved?
  • After positive fundraising headlines for Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), it seems the campaign is back on track, but the expenses for success were immense.

  • While the Trump-RNC Joint Fundraising Committee, 'Trump 47 Victory', raised millions of dollars, only a fraction of it went towards political activities, exacerbating the financial crisis of the RNC.

  • In comparison, the Biden-DNC committee, 'Biden Victory', was able to more effectively redirect funds and financially support Democratic parties in the states.

  • A decision by the Federal Election Commission allowed the RNC to use funds from their 'legal' account for campaign advertising, temporarily easing the party's financial crisis but with long-term implications for both parties.
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Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders: China’s cyberspace officials cite national-security concerns for targeting the Meta ...
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Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
  • Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

  • Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

  • Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

  • Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
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"Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism," #Doordarshan said while unveiling the new logo in a social media post. Read more: scroll.in/latest/1066815/saffronisation-of-doordarshan-after-dd-news-unveils-new-logo-social-media-users-express-alarm
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Tesla's Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit later this year : Musk was also expected to disclose details of the automobile major's plans for the ...
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Tesla's Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit later this year
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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NYPD arrests over 100 at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University: Dozens arrested for participating in Thursday's protest; student group says police ...
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NYPD arrests over 100 at pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
  • Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

  • Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

  • Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
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Iran says it shot down drones as regional conflict escalates. How did we get here?
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Iran says it shot down drones as regional conflict escalates ...
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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit to back former premier Najib Abdul Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest was made in the ... Show more   www.malaysiakini.com/news/702942
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s missile and drone barrage from ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system: JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang ...
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Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: ...
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There is a campaign to “stab” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election in Selangor ... Show more   www.malaysiakini.com/news/702859
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say: Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to ...
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Israel's limited strike on Iran sends strong message, experts say
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
  • Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.

  • The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.

  • According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
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‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
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‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
  • USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

  • The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

  • Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

  • The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
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China's iPhone-Making Dominance May Be Coming to an End: India is offering lucrative manufacturing support programs to attract companies like Apple that want to ...
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China's iPhone-Making Dominance May Be Coming to an End
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The number of visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in March, while a weak yen drove tourists to spend a record amount over the first quarter ... Show more   asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japan-foreign-tourists-top-3m-in-March-fueling-record-spending-boom
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WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes toward weekend votes
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WATCH: Ukraine and Israel aid clears procedural hurdle, House pushes ...
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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How Cloud Seeding Works and Why It’s Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai to California
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How Cloud Seeding Works and Why It’s Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai ...
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
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The Royal Saudi Air Force will participate next week in the multinational air exercise Desert Flag at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE ... Show more
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Weak yen lifts Japan's exports but higher import bills hurt business mood: Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S ...
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Weak yen lifts Japan's exports but higher import bills hurt business mood
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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Israel war: Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli drone strike : Airstrikes by Israel in southern Lebanon killed three individuals, including a commander from ...
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Israel war: Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli drone strike
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions
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Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US: Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel ...
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Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US
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Google employees and Palestinian solidarity protesters have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling for the cancellation of the company’s $1 ... Show more
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Red alert issued by Met Office as more rain clouds form over the UAEHeavy rain, thunder, lightning, hail expected till Wednesday morning ... Show more   gulfnews.com/   #uae   #rain   #weather
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Several Google employees were detained at Google’s Sunnyvale Campus in California, after staging a sit-in protesting the company’s military contract with ... Show more
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Heavy rains are expected in the next 12 hours in the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The weather forecaster at Oman Met Office said there are ... Show more   #Oman   #Weather   #Rain   #Muscat
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MCMC to call up 3 social media figures: They are Chegubard, Papagomo, and Salim Iskandar.
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MCMC to call up 3 social media figures
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Yen hits 34-year low, defying end of negative rates: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years on March 19 ...
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Yen hits 34-year low, defying end of negative rates
Quick Glance: Japan's Economic Policy and the Impact on the Yen
  • On March 19, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, signaling the end of an era of negative interest rates.

  • Despite this adjustment, Japan continues to have the lowest interest rates globally. The notion that lower interest rates lead to higher growth was the basis for adopting negative rates.

  • However, negative rates did not serve as an economic stimulus but rather burdened commercial banks' reserves at the central bank.

  • The BoJ's policy of low and negative interest rates has hindered bank credit growth in Japan for years, impacting the economy negatively.
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The electoral bonds were the “biggest extortion scheme in the world”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said questioning PM Modi’s claim that the #ElectoralBonds were ... Show more   scroll.in/latest/1066747/worlds-biggest-extortion-scheme-rahul-gandhi-questions-pm-modis-claim-on-electoral-bonds
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The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror threat: The Financial Action Task Force’s current trajectory suggests a regrettable descent ...
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The world is failing to take financial measures against Iran’s terror ...
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’
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UAE rains: Dubai extends distance learning for private schools, remote work for government departments till April 17 Public sector staff will also work from ... Show more   www.cnet.com/news/   #uae   #rain
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar