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Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Defense Companies Are Luring Germany’s Struggling Autoworkers
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Elon Musk postpones India visit, citing Tesla obligations: Elon Musk has postponed his planned trip to India, citing “very heavy” obligations at Tesla.
cnn.com/2024/04/20/business/elon-musk-postpones-india-visit-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
- Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.
- Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.
- His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.
- Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now: Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation ...
wired.com/story/ai-fighter-jets-dogfight-security-roundup/
Will bring back electoral bonds after wider consultations, says Nirmala Sitharaman
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Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon: Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday said the electric-vehicle (EV) maker may make Full Self-Driving ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/musk-says-teslas-full-self-driving-may-enter-china-very-soon-2024-04-20/
India Elections 2024: Could Deep Fakes Undermine Trust in Electoral System?: It’s never been easier or cheaper to create a deep fake sparking fears that polls ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-ai-election-security-deepfakes/
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
G-7 Warns China Against Aiding Russia in Its War Against Ukraine: Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries leveled one of their strongest warnings yet ...
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China Forces Apple to Delete WhatsApp, Threads, Signal From Chinese App Store: Apple removes a number of messaging apps from China's iOS App Store ...
uk.pcmag.com/social-media/151924/china-forces-apple-to-delete-whatsapp-threads-signal-from-chinese-app-store
Listen: Baramasa compositions that describe the imagery of the seasons: Thumris by Shobha Gurtu, Sipra Bose and Shubha Mudgal.
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Labor Diplomacy to Bolster Ties Between India and Israel : Both governments recognize that an influx of Indian migrant workers could finally forge a strong ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/labor-diplomacy-to-bolster-ties-between-india-and-israel/
How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/how-the-cultures-of-trinidad-transformed-an-islamic-festival/
Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.
- The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.
Pakistan 'looking forward' to continued Chinese support ahead of new IMF deal: WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has asked for continued support ...
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Apple says it was ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store: China's Cyberspace Administration ordered Apple to pull Threads and WhatsApp ...
engadget.com/apple-says-it-was-ordered-it-to-remove-whatsapp-and-threads-from-china-app-store-061441223.html
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.
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China: San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China ...
apnews.com/article/china-san-francisco-zoo-pandas-2657e35111579b2a4cba8b5915a71bd1
Gravitas | New Study reveals why the Moon is shrinking: A new study led by NASA scientists has revealed that the Moon is shrinking in size ...
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China's foreign investment inflows fall 26.1% despite 'openness' vows: HONG KONG -- China's inbound foreign investment shrank 26.1% on the year in the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/China-s-foreign-investment-inflows-fall-26.1-despite-openness-vows
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India holds world's biggest election: People flock to polling stations in the world's biggest democratic exercise, with almost a billion people in India eligible ...
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Five Japanese targeted in Pakistan suicide blast: ISLAMABAD -- Five Japanese nationals survived a brazen attack on their vehicle in Karachi on Friday ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Terrorism/Five-Japanese-targeted-in-Pakistan-suicide-blast
Paid articlePaid Iran says 'no missile attack for now' amid reports of attack by Israel
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
China's latest supersonic spy drone looks a lot like Lockheed's D-21: China's new WZ-8 supersonic drone resembles the Lockheed D-21, a supersonic reconnaissance ...
businessinsider.com/china-supersonic-spy-drone-looks-like-lockheed-d21-2024-4
Israel launches attacks targeting army position in Syria : Israel launched targeted strikes at Syria's army position in the South, said the Syrian ...
wionews.com/world/israel-launches-attacks-targeting-army-position-in-syria-713201
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More: Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/modi-india-election.html
Tesla CEO Elon Musk postpones India visit for unknown reasons: Report | Mint: The highly anticipated visit of Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicle giant Tesla ...
livemint.com/companies/people/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-postpones-india-visit-for-unknown-reasons-report-11713583730047.html
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3259655/huaweis-new-pura-70-series-smartphone-poses-threat-iphone-sales-china-say-analysts
G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/g7-countries-slam-chinese-firms-support-for-russias-defence-industry
India’s Lok Sabha Election Live: The world’s biggest democracy goes to the polls: Elections to India's lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha ...
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The End of Secular India: Modi’s Quest to Entrench Hindu Nationalism: Modi’s quest to entrench Hindu nationalism.
foreignaffairs.com/india/end-secular-india
Paid articlePaid Narayana Murthy's 5-month-old grandson earned ₹4.2 crore after Infosys Q4 results | Mint
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Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever ...
reuters.com/science/fossils-colossal-snake-vasuki-unearthed-india-mine-2024-04-18/
Why Elections Take So Long in India: The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/india-elections-long-explainer.html
Maryam discusses IT promotion with Saudi company: LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met Secretary General of Digital Cooperation Organisation Deemah ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1180347-maryam-discusses-it-promotion-with-saudi-company
China's CATL to recycle EV batteries with Volvo Car: GUANGZHOU -- China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's top supplier of ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/China-s-CATL-to-recycle-EV-batteries-with-Volvo-Car
Paid articlePaid Pakistan 'regrets' US veto on Palestine's UN membership bid: Islamabad has regretted the Washington's decision on a move to pave way for recognition of the ...
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IMF ready to support Pakistan: WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The IMF has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s economic reforms agenda hours after Finance Minister ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1179936-imf-reaffirms-support-to-pak-economic-reform-agenda
Netflix to stop sharing subscriber numbers | All about money, not the members : In an unexpected move, Netflix has declared that it will stop reporting ...
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Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu Leaves Post Amid Tensions: China’s ambassador to Canada has left his post after nearly five years, a period marked by ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-which-countries-can-influence-tehran/a-68860384
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.
India's Biocon developing its own version of Wegovy, clinical trial likely next year
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-biocon-developing-its-own-version-wegovy-clinical-trial-likely-next-year-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Biocon Developing Own Version of Wegovy, Plans Clinical Trial
- Indian pharmaceutical company Biocon is working on developing its own version of Novo Nordisk's popular Wegovy and is likely to conduct a clinical trial next year to enter the growing weight-loss drug market.
- Biocon's CEO, Siddharth Mittal, has expressed the company's intention to develop semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, for the Indian market, even if it requires a clinical trial.
- Biocon aims to introduce generic versions of weight-loss drugs in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia before the patent for semaglutide expires in those countries in 2026.
- The company is striving to obtain a waiver on clinical trials from Indian regulators and submit bioequivalence studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of their version of semaglutide. Biocon is making significant investments in generics research and development, including peptides for weight-loss drugs.
Interfaith conference seeks to raise awareness about Uyghur genocide: Panelists discuss the Chinese government’s forced labor, surveillance and information ...
rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/interfaith-conference-04182024174516.html
Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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Foreign policy of the traffic light government: Germany is only a lightweight: The Chancellor in China, the Foreign Minister in the Middle East: The government ...
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Bengaluru never had woman MP and Cong's Sowmya Reddy wants to make history: Bengaluru, Apr 19 (PTI) Bangalore never had a woman member of Parliament ...
deccanherald.com/elections/india/elections-ka-sowmya-reddy-2985335
23 Chinese swimmers competed at Tokyo Games despite failing doping tests – Reports
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China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/
Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain?
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Pakistan: Van carrying 'foreign employees' targetted, suicide attack followed by firing | WION
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The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories: Reporters who file daily stories are the ones who make the big stories possible
thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-quiet-heroes-behind-the-electoral-bonds-stories/article68079093.ece
China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: TAIPEI: China's aviation regulator said on Friday (Apr 19) it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-opens-new-air-routes-xiamen-fuzhou-near-taiwan-islands-4276936
Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-spies-target-dutch-industries-strengthen-military-intelligence-agency-2024-04-18/
FBI found it ‘alarming’ that Fauci-funded virus research at Wuhan lab would leave no trace of ‘human manipulation’
nypost.com/2024/04/19/us-news/fbi-got-tip-that-fauci-funded-virus-research-at-wuhan-lab-would-leave-no-trace-of-human-manipulation/
EU seeks to close production gap with China and US - Latest News: European Union leaders have debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/eu-seeks-to-close-production-gap-with-china-and-us-192651
Shehbaz to personally monitor Saudi investment: ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said he would personally monitor the Saudi investment ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1179999-shehbaz-to-personally-monitor-saudi-investment
A Hindu Nationalist Foreign Policy: Under Modi, India Is Becoming More Assertive: Under Modi, India is becoming more assertive.
foreignaffairs.com/india/hindu-nationalist-foreign-policy
Paid articlePaid Certain media houses abuse me 24 hrs a day for attacking BJP: Rahul Gandhi: Kannur (Kerala), Apr 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged ...
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A small temple marks Kamban’s resting place at Nattarasankottai: Explore the legend of Kambar, author of Kambaramayanam, at a serene temple in Nattarasankottai ...
thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/a-small-temple-marks-kambans-resting-place-at-nattarasankottai/article68081096.ece
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Aatank ka supplier tha ab atta…’, PM Modi takes jibe at crisis-hit Pakistan | Mint
livemint.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2024-aatank-ka-supplier-tha-ab-atta-pm-modi-takes-jibe-at-crisis-hit-pakistan-11713518617245.html
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
Rohit Sharma Wants India vs Pakistan Bilaterals To Restart, Says "Totally Believe..." | Cricket News
sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-wants-india-vs-pakistan-bilaterals-to-restart-says-totally-believe-5468943
Leaders of Jordan and Pakistan call UAE president to express concern about effects of severe storm
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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
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What's next after Bitcoin halving?: The Bitcoin halving is anticipated to occur on Friday or Saturday.This involves halving the number of newly issued Bitcoin ...
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia express disappointment over UN failure to admit Palestine's membership
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Sakshi Malik, Alia Bhatt feature on TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’ list
financialexpress.com/india-news/sakshi-malik-alia-bhatt-feature-on-times-100-most-influential-people-of-2024/3460324/
IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth
reuters.com/markets/imf-chief-says-productivity-chinese-consumer-spending-key-boosting-global-growth-2024-04-18/
Volkswagen: "Just two years and everything was different": Ralf Brandstätter has the most difficult job at Volkswagen: He is supposed to save the business in ...
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Paid articlePaid Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Japanese nationals escape unharmed in Pakistan suicide bombing: Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan narrowly escaped unharmed Friday from a suicide bomb attack ...
dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/japanese-nationals-escape-unharmed-in-pakistan-suicide-bombing
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259653/south-china-sea-will-china-hold-back-during-us-philippine-balikatan-military-drills
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15235284
Tragic death of China teenager ‘encouraged’ to give blood 16 times in 8 months for cash sparks online anger
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3256313/tragic-death-china-teenager-encouraged-give-blood-16-times-8-months-cash-sparks-online-anger
Amir returns to international cricket as New Zealand bat in first T20: Pakistan have handed T20I debuts to batter Usman Khan, spinner Abrar Ahmed and allrounder ...
gulftoday.ae/sport/2024/04/18/amir-returns-to-international-cricket-as-new-zealand-bat-in-first-t20
Pakistan, Turkey agree on forging 'deeper strategic ties': The top military commanders of Pakistan and Turkey have vowed to further cement defence and strategic ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1179806-pakistan-turkey-agree-on-forging-deeper-strategic-ties
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