thedailystar.net May 08
Economy might have expanded at a slower pace in April: PMI:
In April, the PMI fell to 52.9 from 61.7 in March
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- President Trump postponed enforcement of a law requiring TikTok’s separation from its Chinese owner ByteDance for the third time.
- The new deadline for full divestment is now set for September 17, 2025.
- TikTok highlighted its importance to over 170 million U.S. users and 7.5 million American businesses.
- Despite bipartisan concerns over national security, no final agreement has been reached yet.
I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025).— President Trump announced the extension of the TikTok closure deadline on Truth Social.
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An Air India jet to London crashes minutes after take-off: Disaster strikes
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Black Box Key to Air India Crash InvestigationThe mostly intact flight recorder will be analyzed in India as no explosives were found and wreckage recovery continues under tight security.
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- The nearly undamaged black box from Air India flight 171 allows data extraction to likely occur domestically.
- Advanced scans and canine units detected no explosive traces at the crash site during thorough security sweeps.
- Efforts persist to retrieve the aircraft’s tail section, housing the second black box, for comprehensive analysis.
- All debris is preserved onsite until investigators decide on relocating the wreckage to a controlled facility.
The NSG teams did not find any trace of explosives or IEDs across any debris of the Air India plane.— A police officer who requested anonymity commented on the findings of the security sweep.
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Portugal wins the Nations League: Portugal wins the Nations League final. The Portuguese won the penalty shootout 5-3. Spain took the lead twice in the match ...
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Donald Trump will delay a looming TikTok ban for a third time: President Donald Trump will, once again, give TikTok a temporary reprieve as it faces another ...
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koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250611/philippines-jollibee-ramps-up-expansion-in-south-korea-with-norang-tongdak-compose-coffee-acquisition
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PM calls for local fruits at govt functions, open to SST review: Anwar reiterates that the tax expansion is intended to target high-income earners.
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Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression
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Sales tax rate revision, service tax scope expansion to be effective July 1, 2025
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UAE condemns Israel's attack on Iran, calls for necessary steps to achieve ceasefire
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CNA Jun 04
Singapore to acquire two Malaysian-owned land plots for Woodlands Checkpoint expansion
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-acquire-two-malaysian-land-plots-woodlands-checkpoint-expansion-5165231
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Expansion of Woodlands Checkpoint via Land AcquisitionTwo parcels totaling 0.79 ha will be acquired by 2025 to support phased redevelopment addressing rising traveler volumes.
Key FactsJun 04 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
- Singapore Land Authority is acquiring two vegetated and unused land parcels from Malaysia near the Woodlands Checkpoint site.
- The redevelopment will span 10 to 15 years to ease persistent congestion and enhance clearance efficiency at the checkpoint.
- Phase 1 starting in Q3 2025 includes new automated cargo and vehicle clearance facilities plus an expressway extension for smoother traffic flow.
- The project aims to reduce peak travel times to 15 minutes and increase automation for a more secure and efficient crossing.
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11 years of Modi government: The transformation and the road ahead: Economic reform, infrastructure expansion, and digital public goods havec redefined India’s ...
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Nvidia accused of poaching TSMC engineers in Taiwan – up to $180,000 salaries offered for talent
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Gol exits Chapter 11 with plans to add new routes and expand fleet: Brazilian airline Gol formally exited its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States on ...
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'Significant' expansion of nuclear waste compensation now in Trump's megabill: The program will allow for compensation for exposure to toxic waste.
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The New York Times is changing the recipe behind its iconic Dining brand: The New York Times on Wednesday announced major changes to its iconic Dining beat: the ...
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Scientists Calculate That the Entire Big Bang Must Have Taken Place Inside a Black Hole
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Adam Silver Says NBA Expansion is Not 'Automatic,' Will Be On Agenda at Owners Meeting
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China May services activity grows despite US tariff concerns, Caixin PMI shows: China's services activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in May ...
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Etihad Airways announces 4 daily flights on Abu Dhabi-Karachi route: This expansion increases the total number of weekly flights to Pakistan to 60 ...
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Bank of America says buy these five stocks that are set to rally: The firm revealed five stocks that have plenty of upside including Nvidia.
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Footy world split by unique team jumper: The Gold Coast Suns donned their pink guernseys to light up a dour day in Geelong during their 24-point loss to the Cats ...
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Non-Manufacturing PMI dips below expectations, signaling contraction in sector: Non-Manufacturing PMI dips below expectations, signaling contraction in sector
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Russian manufacturing sector returns to growth in May, PMI shows: Russia's manufacturing sector returned to growth in May, supported by a fresh upturn in new ...
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Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank: The biggest such move in years is condemned by the Palestinian presidency as a "dangerous ...
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Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in West BankNetanyahu’s government authorized settlement expansion, including key resettlements, despite global condemnation since 2016.
- Israel announced plans to establish 22 new communities across Judea and Samaria with official government approval.
- The initiative includes building new settlements and legalizing previously unauthorized outposts.
- This move is framed as reinforcing Israel’s historic claims while hindering the formation of a Palestinian state.
- More than 500,000 Israeli citizens currently live in over 100 settlements developed despite longstanding international opposition.
We have not taken any foreign land, but rather the heritage of our ancestors.— Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich justified the new settlements in the West Bank.
Foreign companies eye U.S. expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs: Some non-U.S. companies have said they are looking at expanding their presence or setting up ...
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Ireland wants expansion of the definition of genocide under the Geneva Convention, says Taoiseach
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German chief of defence orders swift expansion of warfare capabilities: Germany's Chief of Defence, Carsten Breuer, has ordered the German military to be fully ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/german-chief-defence-orders-swift-expansion-warfare-capabilities-2025-05-25/
Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome: Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome next year ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/alaska-airlines-launches-nonstop-flight-from-seattle-to-rome/
NATO officials reject Russian demand to halt expansion, media reports: According to NATO sources cited by Radio Liberty, the written pledge Moscow demands is ...
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Discovery of rare moth may thwart mine expansion plans: A rare native moth may have scuppered part of OceanaGold’s Macraes mine expansion plans ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/discovery-rare-moth-may-thwart-mine-expansion-plans
Times of Oman May 28
US halts new student-visa interviews, eyes expansion of social media vetting of applicants
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US Suspends Student Visas, Intensifies Social Media ChecksUS embassies halted new student visa bookings amid plans to broaden social media screening, impacting top universities and thousands of students.
- The US administration instructed embassies to pause new student visa appointments while preparing to expand social media vetting for applicants.
- This move is linked to a wider crackdown on elite universities accused of failing to address antisemitism amid campus protests.
- China has called on the US to protect international students’ rights amid these policy changes.
- The suspension threatens university funding as many rely on foreign students who pay higher tuition fees.
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Royal Navy escort fleet to grow by 78% to 25 ships: report: The Royal Navy could see its destroyer and frigate fleet grow from 14 to 25 vessels ...
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What To Know About Israel’s Major Expansion of Settlements in Occupied West Bank: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that 22 new settlements ...
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S.Korea factory activity shrinks again, new orders suffer steepest slump in 5 yrs, PMI shows
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Socialization and rent caps demanded: Extension of the rent cap is not enough for the Berlin Tenants' Association.
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Shock for the owner of a popular café: She didn't expect this: In 2021, Birgit Single took over the tennis club - | Shortly before opening, she fell ill ...
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The GOP’s New Medicaid Denialism: Unable to defend their health-care cuts on the merits, congressional Republicans have pivoted to magical thinking.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/medicaid-cuts-tax-bill/683018/
China's manufacturing activity falls in May, PMI shows: China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second month in May, an official survey showed on Saturday ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/chinas-manufacturing-activity-falls-may-pmi-shows-2025-05-31/
With the world's eyes on Gaza, Netanyahu hits fast-forward on West Bank annexation
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