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Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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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.
German Leader Scholz Warns China Over Dumping, Overcapacity Echoing US: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz instructed Chinese officials to promote free trade and ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Xi Hosts Ex-Taiwan Leader in Beijing for Landmark Meeting: Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing, a rare act of ...
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Quick Glance: Xi emphasizes historical trend of reunion with Taiwan
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.
- Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.
- Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.
- Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.
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More Courtrooms, Judges & Tech Won’t Reduce India's Pending Cases When The Biggest Litigator Is The Govt
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Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead by unknown gunmen in Pak: Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner in ...
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China Developers Slash Prices by 40% at Luxury Hong Kong Apartment Project: Distressed Chinese developers trying to sell luxury apartments at a new complex in ...
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Quick Glance: Significant Reduction in Luxury Apartments in Hong Kong
- Luxury apartments in Hong Kong are being reduced by almost half in price.
- Developers have only managed to sell five out of 295 apartments.
- Buyers are allowed up to 180 days for downpayments.
- Developers are in restructuring discussions due to credit issues.
Will allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized vessel: Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will allow ...
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Chinese Executives See US-China Rivalry as ‘Biggest Uncertainty’: Chinese business executives and investors are embracing a future fraught with geopolitical ...
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Chinese Stocks Advance as Beijing Renews Regulatory Support: Chinese stocks gained Monday as renewed regulatory support from Beijing shielded the market from a ...
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Bondi Junction stabbing: Chinese student phoned fiancé minutes before being attacked, devastated family on way to Australia
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India not reaping benefits of its democratic dividend: Raghuram Rajan: India is not reaping the benefits of democratic dividends, former RBI governor Raghuram ...
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Chinese Buyers Cancel Corn Shipments as Beijing Supports Farmers: Chinese buyers are canceling corn shipments as they seek to comply with new government measures ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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JNU India's highest-ranked university: QS World University Rankings: India's research output surges by 54 per cent from 2017 to 2022; country set to overtake UK ...
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Quick Glance: India's Research Output Surges by 54%: QS World University Rankings
- India's research output surged by 54 percent from 2017 to 2022; the country is set to overtake the United Kingdom in research productivity.
- As many as 69 Indian universities have made it to the latest 'QS World University Rankings' with a total of 424 entries across 55 subjects, a 19.4 percent jump from the previous year's 355.
- JNU, recognized for its excellence in development studies, achieved 20th place in the QS World University Rankings. The university excelled in Geography, History, Modern Languages, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, English Language & Literature, and Linguistics.
- According to QS, India stands as one of the world's most rapidly expanding research centers. From 2017 to 2022, its research output surged by an impressive 54 percent, based on data from Scopus/Elsevier, QS' bibliometric and research affiliate.
US Faces Pushback by Netherlands, Japan on More China Chip Export Bans: US attempts to press the Netherlands and Japan into further curbing Chinese access to ...
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Billionaire Adani's family increases stake in Ambuja Cements with $997 mln investment
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Quick Glance: Adani Group Invests Rs 8,339 Crore in Ambuja Cements, Raises Stake
- The Adani family has infused an additional Rs 8,339 crore into Ambuja Cements, increasing its stake in the company to 70.3% to support the cement maker's manufacturing capacity.
- Previously, the Adani family had invested Rs 5,000 crore on October 18, 2022, and Rs 6,661 crore on March 28, 2024. With the latest investment, they have completed the planned Rs 20,000 crore infusion, according to the company's statement.
- The latest infusion has raised the Adani family's stake in Ambuja Cement by 3.6% to 70.3%.
- The fund infusion will enable Ambuja to accelerate its growth ambitions and nearly double its existing capacity to 140 million tonnes per annum by 2028 from 76.1 million tonnes as of December 31.
Baba Ramdev: Indian yoga guru seeks mercy from judges in misleading ads case: Popular Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev said on Tuesday he made a mistake and ...
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Chinese city Zhengzhou tells state-owned company to buy second-hand homes to reduce new housing inventories
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Indian security forces kill at least 29 Maoists in gunbattle
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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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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
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India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
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Exclusive: Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition: EXCLUSIVE-TESLA CANCELS LOW-COST CAR PLANS-SOURCES
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Quick Glance: Tesla scraps plans for low-cost car amidst fierce Chinese EV competition
- Tesla has canceled the promised inexpensive car and will focus on self-driving taxis instead
- The shift in strategy comes as Tesla faces competition from Chinese EV makers, including BYD
- Elon Musk's vision of affordable electric cars for the masses has been abandoned in favor of robotaxis
- The decision reflects Tesla's efforts to stay competitive in a challenging market environment
Modi Seeks Peaceful Border With China, Wants UPI to Expand to US: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a case for the country’s digital payments system to ...
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Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
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PM: I won't entertain Akmal’s 'stupid' ministers remark: UPDATED 6.11PM | We should be working together, Anwar adds.
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Chinese pianist Lang Lang gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: His inclusion places him among a select group of Asian artistes like Bruce Lee ...
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Zambia uncovers 'sophisticated' Chinese cybercrime syndicate: Young people were recruited as call-centre agents in a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate".
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China’s capital markets activity falls to multi-decade lows: Mainland equity issuance is the worst on record this year in a sign of low investor confidence
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At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage': Wu Huazhan's Chinese television factory used to impose minimum orders to manage ...
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West Asia flare-up roils equity, rupee; Sensex, Nifty slip over 1%: Losses limited amid diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis
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China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says
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70-storey skyscraper temple being built in Vrindavan: Vrindavan Heritage Tower in Uttar Pradesh will boost Indian tourism and economy, showcasing Indian culture ...
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'Stab' me if I neglected you, Anwar tells Indian community: UPDATED 7.47PM | PM outlines help rendered to group.
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US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China: The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from ...
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COMMENT | Anwar, failure as PM: Where was Anwar when nation gripped by racial, religious tensions?
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China's cycle of dollar hoarding and weakening yuan gets vicious: Chinese businesses are hoarding dollars because they expect their own currency to weaken ...
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We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not ...
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A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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Biden to call for higher tariffs on Chinese metals in Pittsburgh
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‘Glad to help, we just wanted them to return home safely', say Ladang Bikam villagers
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Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...
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India Exporter Stocks Fall as Iran Attack Sparks Cost Concerns: Shares of Indian firms that export rice and tea to the Middle East slumped amid concerns that ...
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Eid al-Fitr 2024: Moon sighted in Kashmir and Kerala but most Indian Muslims to celebrate festival on April 11
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India's Modi says BJP poll manifesto focuses on creating jobs: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the 2024 election manifesto of his ...
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Biden to warn Beijing against meddling in South China Sea: Rusting hulk of Philippine vessel Sierra Madre grounded on disputed reef has become potential US-China ...
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Quick Glance: China conducts military drills in South China Sea amid US-led exercises
- China conducted military 'combat patrols' Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, while joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia were ongoing.
- The announcement came one day after defense chiefs from four countries, including the Philippines, stated they would conduct joint drills in the area on Sunday.
- Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command mentioned organizing 'joint naval and air combat patrols in the South China Sea'.
- Further details about the Chinese military activities in the waterway on Sunday were not disclosed.
Janet Yellen says US taken ‘major steps’ to stabilise ties with China: Treasury secretary says relations on ‘stronger footing’ after six-day visit
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Indian Tech Earnings May Show Worst Is Over for Showpiece Sector: After more than a year of slowing sales, India’s software services companies that power ...
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How the US could compete with China in Latin America: A draft bill before Congress offers a constructive alternative to finger-wagging and lecturing
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Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code: TOKYO -- Efforts are underway between Japan and other Asian countries to allow mutual access ...
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Lok Sabha elections 2024: 10 takeaways from BJP manifesto 'Sankalp Patra'
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Why it’s China’s turn now: In the second half of the 20th century, scholars and macrohistorians like Alvin Toffler, Francis Fukuyama and Paul Kennedy developed ...
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US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...
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15 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir : Rescuers were scrambling to find around 15 people missing after a boat ferrying them across a swollen river ...
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Meet Manish Tripathi, the textile designer behind Ram Lalla’s exquisite attire for Ram Navami Surya Tilak ceremony: ‘It feels as if Ram Lalla himself…’
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Quick Glance: Historic Event: Fusion of Science and Celebration at Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak
- The Surya Tilak ceremony for Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was a remarkable event that signified a significant turn after 500 years. Followers gathered to witness the event on the auspicious day of Ram Navami as the temple doors opened early in the morning. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust extended the darshan period, stressing that no special arrangements were made for the day.
- During the Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak ceremony, the sun's rays delicately touched the forehead of Ram Lalla. This remarkable occurrence was enabled by a sophisticated mechanism involving mirrors and lenses, symbolizing deep reverence. Developed by researchers from IIT-Roorkee, the device precisely directed sunlight onto the deity at noon, showcasing precision and devotion.
- At the Ram Navami festival, followers could engage in darshan from the early hours of the morning, commencing with the Shringaar Aarti of Ram Lalla at 5 a.m. Offerings were presented at the temple exit after the Shayan Aarti. Emphasis was placed on securely storing belongings outside the temple premises to facilitate the darshan process.
- Ram Janmabhoomi is celebrating a grand event for the second time after the pran pratishtha ceremony. Ram Navami is being celebrated with grandeur at Ram Mandir, featuring offerings of 56 types of bhog, prasad, and panjiri. Chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das affirmed that all arrangements for the celebration are overseen by the Trust, with Ram Navami being joyously commemorated.
Chinese Fund House Halts Gold-Linked ETF After Premium Surges: An exchange-traded fund that owns gold companies has become the latest target of frenzied trading ...
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Indian government’s cloud spilled citizens’ personal data online for years: The Indian government has finally resolved a years-long cybersecurity issue that ...
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Quick Glance: Apple Beats Solo 4: Release on May 2, 2024, Full Specifications Revealed
- The Beats Solo 4 are set to be released on May 2, 2024, featuring improved Spatial Audio and new drivers.
- They will be charged via USB-C, support HighRes-Audio, and offer up to 50 hours of wireless playback.
- Additional features include One-Touch-Pairing for Android, Find-My support, and UltraPlush ear cushions.
- The price for the Beats Solo 4 is expected to remain at 199.99 US dollars, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Beamforming microphones.
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
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Indian Navy’s INS Talwar seizes 940kg of narcotics in Arabian Sea in rare operation
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China's Belt and Road leaves Cambodia city with 500 'ghost buildings': SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia -- An exodus of Chinese real estate companies has left this ...
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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
India's BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms, Citi says
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India, China should urgently address 'prolonged situation' on borders, Modi says: India and China should urgently address the
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Quick Glance: India, China urged to address 'prolonged situation' on borders, Modi says
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and China should urgently address the 'prolonged situation' on their border, emphasizing the strained relations between the two countries since a clash between their troops in the disputed Himalayan frontier in 2020.
- Modi highlighted the importance of peace on the border for normal relations with China, expressing India's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity. He has focused on internal security and strong foreign policy as key campaign themes for his third term bid.
- Emphasizing the significance of the relationship with China, Modi stressed the importance of peaceful relations between the two neighbors for the entire region and the world. The India-China border, spanning 3,800 km, much of it poorly demarcated, has been a historical point of contention, including a war in 1962.
Germany's Scholz in China: we want fair auto market but no dumping: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday pressed his case for an open and fair European market ...
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COMMENT | Anwar needs to put inclusivity into practice: Deeds will speak louder than promises.
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PM vows inclusivity for all Malaysians regardless of race: No place for racial discrimination in the country, Anwar says.
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector: NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle giant is cutting ...
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Iran-Israel conflict: What it means for India's stake in the region : Hours before Iran launched more than 300 projectiles on Iran during early hours of Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
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Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks : A Gujarat businessman and his wife have gained attention by giving away their ...
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