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Samsung's Net Profit Halves on Weak Chip PricesSamsung's profits from semiconductors plunged more than 70 percent on-year in the second quarter mainly due to low memory chip prices.The company said Wednesday that...Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: USThe United States is “highly gratified by co-operation from a great friend and partner like India” on the Iranian oil sanctions, the White House said...Qualcomm outlook clouded by Huawei's smartphone gains in ChinaQualcomm Inc’s quarterly revenue and profit forecast fell short of Wall Street targets, driven by Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s strong gains in the Chinese smartphone...Lab-grown meat: a vegan shares her take on the alternativeHere’s a fact: lab-grown meat is not vegan. People who follow this lifestyle adopt the belief that no creature should be used for human purposes...China stakes claim to ASEAN 'neighbourhood' as Pompeo jets in for Bangkok talksChina urged non-Asian nations to avoid sowing "distrust" and division over contested seas on Wednesday (Jul 31) in a swipe at the US shortly before...Flights to Japan Stay Empty Amid Trade SpatSales of flight tickets between Korea and Japan for the month of July were down 38 percent on-year amid an escalating spat between the neighbors,...YouTube star Grant Thompson killed in paragliding accidentYouTube star Grant Thompson, who rose to fame as host of the popular channel "The King of Random," has died in a paragliding accident, his...'Chernobyl' miniseries sends curious tourists to LithuaniaAn HBO miniseries featuring Soviet-era nuclear nightmares has sparked global interest in the 1986 'Chernobyl' disasters and boosted tourism in Lithuania. The Baltic country, which...iPad Pro killer launched and here’s why it puts Apple’s best to shameWhen the launch event for the Galaxy Note 10 became overcrowded and not to steal any of its spotlight, Samsung all of a sudden unveiled...'Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza is dead,' says US official: reportThe United States believes that Hamza bin Laden, a son of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant...50-Somethings Become Biggest Car BuyersMotorists in their 50s were the biggest customer base for cars here in the first half of this year for the first time, overtaking customers...Trump says homicide is 'worse' in Baltimore than HondurasPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) again attacked the city of Baltimore, suggesting that violent crime there is worse than in Honduras, a Central...Cancer: These 4 genes help predict outcomeExtensive research into the role of the tumor suppressor p53 offers a greater understanding of the genetic mutations that are at play in various forms...Sri Lanka introduces free visas on arrivalSri Lanka will issue one-month free visas on arrival to visitors from around 50 countries. The new visa rules start today, Thursday 1 August and...Brand new Apple product coming this AugustOn the sidelines of announcing its quarterly earnings, Apple also confirmed that its Apple Card will begin accepting applications starting August.CEO Tim Cook confirmed during...Scorching heat kills 11 in JapanHigh temperature in Japan that rose sharply following the end of the rainy season across most areas in the country last week has killed at...Katy Perry copied Christian rap songUS singer Katy Perry copied the beat of her 2013 hit "Dark Horse" from a Christian rap song, a Los Angeles jury found Monday. The...Apple woos investors with China gain, market value nears $1 trillionApple Inc shares rose 4.4 per cent on Wednesday, after the company calmed Wall Street nerves with an improvement in sales in China and as...Fifa nominates Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo for best men player’s awardCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been nominated in the FIFA Best Men's Footballer of the Year category, as the apex footballing authority released the...I am the least racist person anywhere in the world: TrumpThe United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied any racist "strategy" behind a string of verbal attacks on African-Americans, but found...US-China trade talks resume after Trump tweetstormChinese and US trade negotiators started official trade talks in Shanghai on Wednesday (Jul 31) in a bid to bring an end a year-long trade...
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Pregnant woman, believed to be Indonesian, dies in Syrian refugee camp for Islamic State members: ReportsA pregnant woman, who is believed to be an Indonesian citizen and a member of Islamic State, has been found dead in a Syrian refugee...
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SMEs Brace for Japan's Export RestrictionsA sense of crisis is spreading among small and mid-sized companies in Korea due to Korea's removal from a "whitelist" of Japan's preferential trade partners.The...Tour bus skids off bridge in Malaysia, three injuredThree people were injured after a tour bus skidded off a bridge in Malaysia on Saturday (Aug 3), plunging 10m and landing beside a large...Apple Card will not allow crypto purchasingThe Apple Inc credit card being launched with Goldman Sachs Group Inc will not allow the purchase of cryptocurrencies with the card, according to a...An ancient Egypt-To-Black sea route? Adventurers to test theoryWere the ancient Egyptians able to use reed boats to travel as far as the Black Sea thousands of years ago?A group of adventurers believe...Sneakers Push out Cheap Cosmetic Shops in SeoulAffordable cosmetics shops are shutting down one by one due to dwindling foreign customers and a gradual switch to online shopping. For now they are...Four dead, several injured after powerful quake rocks IndonesiaJAKARTA: Four people died and several were injured after a powerful undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's heavily populated Java island, triggering a brief tsunami warning, the...Cate Blanchett in talks for Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare AlleyDouble Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is in negotiations to star in filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s next feature, the remake of Nightmare Alley.If things get finalised,...SC wants central bank to report on WhatsApp's compliance with local data rulesIndia’s top court has given the central bank six weeks to report on whether WhatsApp had complied with data localization norms as the Facebook-owned messenger...US withdraws from nuclear missile treaty, says Russia 'responsible'The United States on Friday formally abandoned the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia, a statement from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, accusing...Trump pick for national intelligence director withdrawsU.S. President Donald Trump's pick for national intelligence director, Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe, withdrew from consideration Friday after just five days as he faced growing...Messi suspended from Argentina for commentsSoccer body CONMEBOL suspended Lionel Messi from international matches with Argentina for three months because of accusations of corruption he made at the latest Copa...
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President Kovind returns home after three-nation visit President Ram Nath Kovind returned home on Sunday after a successful week-long official tour to the West African nations of Benin, The Gambia, and Guinea.During...Is Boeing too big to fail?The grounding of the 737 MAX for more than four months after two deadly accidents has tarnished Boeing's reputation, but it still has the confidence...‘Act of cowardice,’ says Donald Trump condemning Texas mass shootingUS President Donald Trump condemned Saturday’s mass shooting at a Walmart store in Texas as an act cowardice, saying there could be no justification for...Tesla releases patch to improve ‘dog mode’Tesla has swiftly released a software patch for the 'dog mode' in its electric car after an owner reported about a bug that didn't allow...Five dead, several injured after powerful quake rocks IndonesiaFive people died and several were injured after a powerful undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's heavily populated Java island, triggering a brief tsunami warning, the national...Concluding RCEP trade pact this year the ‘highest priority’Ministers from the 16 countries involved in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) said it is in the region’s "collective interest" and the "highest priority"...The first Middle Eastern branch of Urban Outfitters will open in Dubai this SeptemberIt's built up a cult following with its festival-friendly designs, and now fashion fans in the UAE will soon be able to get their hands...Shilpa to get back to filmsActress Shilpa Shetty will be making a comeback after 13 years with Sabbir Khan's action film 'Nikamma'."It feels great. I am ready to take that...Footage emerges of Bangkok bombing in mall minutes from ASEAN summitFootage emerged Saturday (Aug 3) of the moment a bomb exploded in a Bangkok mall as the city hosted a major summit, the device apparently...Get free Etihad airline miles every time you book a hotel stayTravellers booking hotels through the accommodation platform Booking.com can now earn Etihad Guest miles on all reservations.Etihad airways and Booking.com have partnered to offer travellers...Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers cluesDiet is already a key part of managing diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but new research adds to a growing body of evidence that it...Good money after bad? India's bank rescue plans keep on comingIt may not be quite a bottomless pit but the Indian government’s repeated injections of funds into the nation’s state-owned banks can appear to be...Brie spotted kissing Elijah Allan-BlitzThe Oscar winner was spotted kissing actor and director Elijah Allan-Blitz in Calabasas, Calif., on Tuesday. Photos show the duo sharing a passionate embrace while...Australian PM expresses condolences to families of victims of El Paso shootingAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday expressed sadness and his condolences to the families of the 20 people who were killed in the "terrible...Smart automotive more secure than IoT devicesKaspersky researchers analysed aftermarket connected car devices, designed to make vehicles smarter. This niche has proven to be more secure than other Internet of Things...20 dead in El Paso shopping-complex shooting, says Texas governorTwenty people were killed and more than two dozen injured in a shooting Saturday in a busy shopping area in the Texas border town of...Malaysia’s cocoa growers, chocolatiers seek niche in competitive marketFreshly harvested cocoa pods at a farm in Melaka will leave one in awe of nature's wonders. They came in colourful hues, ranging from deep purple...Smith guides Australia to 34-run lead with 7 wickets leftSteve Smith frustrated England once again as Australia took a slender 34-run lead in the first Ashes test after reaching 124-3 in its second innings...Delivery by drone gets FAA approvalThe US Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it had approved the first drone flight beyond the operator’s sight line, a major advance for retailers...Trump has 'no problem' with latest North Korean weapons test North Korea carried out its third weapons test in eight days on Friday, according to the South's military, but US President Donald Trump said he...
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31 dead, 62 rescued after boats capsize in PhilippinesRescuers recovered more bodies in rough seas where three ferry boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce winds and waves off two central Philippine provinces,...Sensex cracks below 37,000-mark, tanks 531 points on FPI worriesDomestic equity benchmarks BSE Sensex fell over 531 points to trade below 37,000-mark in early trade on Monday following persistent foreign fund outflows amid negative...Apple iPhone 11 could be unveiled on this dateFor the past several years, Apple has been unveiling the iPhone in September and we expect it to be the same this year. Apple has...US tariff polices are helping countries to negotiate 'real trade deals': TrumpFollowing up with a message on reaching trade talks with China, President Donald Trump claimed that his tariff policies are helping countries to negotiate 'real...Chinese yuan falls to weakest level against US dollar since 2010The Chinese yuan fell to its lowest level against the US dollar since August 2010 in morning trade on Monday (Aug 5), fuelling speculation that...Why we could all benefit from getting back to natureAs I edge the car to the side of the single-track path, I indicate out of habit rather than for anyone’s benefit, and slowly come...2 people killed in IED blast in Afghanistan's KabulAt least two people were killed while three others were wounded after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in the fifth street of Taimani in...Projector in my palm!When it comes to watching movies. I must confess to a secret and hitherto unfulfilled wish. Multiplex rates have kept me out of theatres for...'There's no shame': Korean beauty blogger Dawn Lee shares cancer journey to break down stigmasWhen she was diagnosed with cancer in February, Dawn Lee wasn't sure, at first, if she'd share her experience with her fans.However, the South Korean...Walmart massacre in Texas investigated by authorities as domestic terrorismUS authorities investigating what drove a young man from the Dallas area to kill 20 people at a Walmart store hundreds of miles away in...Ariana Carrey-ed away!Ariana Grande is over the moon, for she's just worked with one of her idols, Jim Carrey. According to People, the Break Free singer shot...South Korea to spend US$6.5 billion on R&D to cut reliance on Japanese importsSouth Korea on Monday (Aug 5) announced plans to invest about 7.8 trillion won (US$6.48 billion) in research and development for local materials, parts and...Lockdown in Indian Kashmir as thousands more troops sentAuthorities in Indian-administered Kashmir placed large parts of the disputed region under lockdown early on Monday (Aug 5) while India sent in tens of thousands...Could a cannabis substance replace opioid pain relievers?Researchers have known about the pain relieving potential of cannabis for decades, but they have had to wait until now to determine how the plant...Stunning Apple AirPods rival earbuds can be charged in a smartwatchApple AirPods have been selling extremely well since they were first announced back in 2017. Seeing this trend, various manufacturers have launched their own versions...Crimean zoos offer shelter to animals from Siberian forests affected by wildfiresThe Director of Crimea's Taigan Safari Park and Skazka zoo, Oleg Zubkov, on Sunday said that the parks are ready to accept animals from Siberian...Isabelle kaif to star with Aayush SharmaKatrina Kaif's sister Isabelle has been trending incessantly. The reason - The model announced the news of her Bollywood debut in an Instagram post on...Two key Apple iPhone features confirmedThe 2019 iPhone launch is just around the corner and we could see it make its debut on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. While there are...Suarez sinks Arsenal in Griezmann's Camp Nou debutLuis Suarez's late volley saw Barcelona to a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the Joan Gamper Trophy friendly in front of a bumper crowd at...Irish teen goes missing while on holiday in MalaysiaA 15-year-old girl from London was reported missing on Sunday (Aug 4) while she was on holiday in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. Nora Quoirin,...Replying to unknown calls, emails remain top threat to customersNewly released data from Akamai’s 2019 State of the Internet/Security Financial Services Attack Economy Report has found that 50 per cent of all unique organizations...Trump responsible for El Paso shooting; claims Beto O'RourkeDemocratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Saturday (local time) claimed that President Donald Trump is responsible for the El Paso shooting in which at least...No TikTok smartphone launch in USViral social video app TikTok's parent company ByteDance has announced that its purported plans of entering the smartphone business will not be for the users...
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Trump administration designates China 'currency manipulator'The US on Monday designated China a "currency manipulator", a move that could escalate the tense trade relations between the two nations. Beijing has let...Sales of Japanese Cars PlummetJapanese automakers' sales have plunged 30 percent in Korea as a result of a boycott of Japan here.According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors...China firms stop purchases of US farm produceChinese companies have stopped buying US agricultural products, China's Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday (Aug 6), a blow to US farmers who have already seen...Blue-blooded crabs at heart of pharma dispute on drug testingIf you've received a vaccination, hip replacement or chemotherapy without suffering toxic shock, chances are you've benefited from a vast bloodletting of horseshoe crabs.Every year,...Ditch your Apple Watch 4 for this smartwatch that lasts for days and can take callsThe Apple Watch is one of the best selling smartwatches on the planet and if you have an iPhone, there is no better watch for...‘Americans must not let racist views become normalised,’ says ObamaFormer President Barack Obama said Monday, in his first public statement since a pair of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that Americans must "soundly...Samsung Ranks 4th in U.S. Survey of Most Innovative Tech BrandsSamsung is ranked the world's fourth most innovative tech brand in a survey by U.S. market research consultancy Brand Keys.The consultancy released its annual survey...Chinese national arrested with illegal 4 kg gold from Nepal airportA Chinese national has been arrested for smuggling gold into Nepal by the customs officers at Tribhuwan International Airport on Sunday night.The officers have also...North Korea threatens more launches after fourth test in 12 daysNorth Korea threatened on Tuesday (Aug 6) to carry out more weapons tests after it fired its fourth set of projectiles in less than two...iPhone XR 128GB price slashed; grab Apple’s latest flagship at Rs 16,901 offIf you have been putting off buying an iPhone with a large storage capacity for some time because of the huge cost associated with it,...Don't want to parent alone: Kate Walsh'13 Reasons Why' star Kate Walsh is open to adopting kids but she says she would like to raise them with a partner. The 51-year-old...Boy thrown from London's Tate Modern is 'stable'A six-year-old boy thrown from a tenth-floor viewing platform at London's Tate Modern gallery is no longer in a life-threatening condition, police said Monday.A 17-year-old...Stock Market Reels as Trade Wars IntensifyFinancial markets in Korea reeled Monday as the U.S.-China trade dispute flared up again and Japan struck Korea from a whitelist of preferred trading partners.Foreigners...For Dh1 million, should you buy a Dubai apartment or a UK beach hut?'Have you ever, ever felt like this, how strange things happen are you going round the twist?'It's the words to a theme tune that will...Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shine a light on Syrian refugees as part of charitable new movementThey have more than 9.3 million fans on Instagram but, as part of their official social media platform, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex follow...Rural complex opens in Zhanhai, China's HebeiAerial photo taken on Aug. 4, 2019 shows the rural scenery in Zhanhai Township of Zhangbei County, north China's Hebei Province. A rural complex opened...Google to integrate recycled plastic in all products by 2022Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday announced that it would neutralize carbon emissions from delivering consumer hardware by next year and include recycled plastic in each...'I love the idea of being in a relationship'Sonakshi Sinha has been neck deep in promotions of her latest release 'Khandaani Shafakhana'. The actress, who plays the character of Baby Bedi in her...US-based Muslim body to protest scrapping of Art 370A US-based Muslim advocacy group has announced it will hold a protest in front of the Indian Embassy here on Tuesday against the revoking of...Gold Prices Scale Record HeightsGold prices are soaring amid escalating global trade spats that have sent stock markets into tailspin.According to the Korea Exchange on Sunday, the price of...Top four is minimum requirement for unpredictable ArsenalWith one player on strike and two more forced to fight off knife-wielding attackers on a London street, nothing that unfolds this season can top...Pakistan condemns 'illegal' India step in KashmirPakistan on Monday (Aug 5) condemned India's move to abolish Kashmir's special status as "illegal", insisting it was an internationally recognised disputed territory.The decision by...Lyon and Cummins complete crushing victory for Ashes leadThey came with hope of batting out the final day and leaving Edgbaston intact, but England were blown away by Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins...
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China further weakens yuan rate as currency row simmersChina's currency weakened further against the dollar as the central bank lowered the yuan's daily reference rate again amid a deepening currency row between Beijing...Philippines declares national dengue epidemic as 622 people die of diseaseThe Philippines declared a national dengue epidemic on Tuesday (Aug 6) after hundreds of people died of the disease this year.There were 146,062 cases of...Budget pop-up camera phone at Rs 15,990 goes on sale todayHuawei India today announced that its newly launched Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 will be exclusively available on Amazon.in starting 7th August at 12 Noon for...Hrithik Roshan's script dilemmaAfter having nailed it as a teacher in 'Super 30', and soon to appear as an action hero, Hrithik Roshan is in a script-choosing dilemma....US 'closely following' events in J&K, raises concern over reports of detentionsThe United States on Tuesday said it was "closely following" the events in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian...Hyundai, Kia Make Global Top 10 for EV SalesHyundai and affiliate Kia were among the world's 10 best-selling electric vehicle makers in the first half of this year.Market researcher SNE Research said on...Unexploded firebomb discovered in Thai capitalThai authorities recovered an unexploded firebomb at a market in central Bangkok on Wednesday (Aug 7) in what they said was a device left over...iPhone 11 accident reveals massive Apple slip-upWith the iPhone 11 rumoured to debut in September, there is practically very little left to surprise us when Apple finally unveils its next flagship....Using an 'obesity simulation suit' to reveal prejudice among med studentsObesity has been, and still is, the subject of much stigmatization. A new, proof-of-concept study uses role-play to reveal the bias against people with obesity...‘Most wanted’ millionaire on run since 2015 arrested for strangling wifeA British-born millionaire who went on the run for more than four years has been arrested in Mexico and extradited to the US to face...Nike is offering free fitness classes in Dubai this summerFinding the motivation to exercise during the hot summer months can be tough, especially if your usual routine involves spending a lot of time outside.But...Japanese Prefectures Urge Korean Carriers to Keep FlightsJapanese provincial officials recently visited budget carriers in Korea to dissuade them from shutting down loss-making flights to their regions.One staffer at a budget airline...Half-a-degree warmer means 30,000 more deaths yearly in urban China: StudyAn increase in global warming from 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius above late 19th-century levels would cause tens of thousands of extra deaths in China's...Relax by the seaside or whale watch on the stunning south coast of New South WalesStretching from the south of Sydney to the border of Victoria, the South Coast of New South Wales offers a relaxed seaside vibe and is...Parineeti got injured while shooting "Khadke Glassy" song'Jabariya Jodi' starring Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra in the lead roles has been making waves for the right reasons. Accidents during the shoots are...Google improves image search for easy comparisonGoogle has announced a few changes to the way users search images through its platform and how the results are displayed.With the new changes kicking...US ends visa-free entry for visitors to North KoreaWashington on Monday revoked visa-free entry rights to the United States for foreigners who have visited North Korea in the past eight years, potentially dealing...Coolpad ready to launch 5G phones in IndiaCoolpad announced its plans of releasing its first 5G-ready smartphones in the Indian market.In an official release, Coolpad said that it has been investing in...Deepak Chahar, Rishabh Pant sparkle as India complete sweepWest Indies put up an improved performance in the final T20I, with their batsmen having their best day collectively, but it wasn't enough to deny...Former Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj diesVeteran Indian politician Sushma Swaraj, who most recently served as minister of external affairs, died on Tuesday (Aug 6), following a cardiac arrest. She was...Kim sends missile 'warning' to South Korea, US as tensions rise North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's latest missile launches were a warning to Washington and Seoul over their joint war games, state...Sensational Apple leak confirms depressing new iPhoneThe Apple iPhone 11 is coming and it’s coming fast with various leaks surfacing giving us practically nothing to look forward to. The handsets will...
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Iran asks U.N. chief to push back over Zarif sanctionsIran asked U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad...Japan warns of stricter checks on exports to South Korea, grants first nod since JulyJapan warned it could expand strict checks on exports to South Korea, after earlier granting approval for the shipment of a high-tech material to its...Pakistan considers jihadists 'asset' against India, Afghanistan, says researcherAmid Pakistan's continuing struggle to exit from Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list, a European researcher has said that jihadists are still considered by...'Wicked women' are just women who are tired of injustice, abuse: Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie wants the world to have more "wicked women". The Hollywood star, in an op-ed for Elle magazine, goes on to redefine the labels...Cut diplomatic ties with India: Pak minister Fawad ChaudhryPakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday urged the government to cut diplomatic ties with New Delhi following the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370...Singtel Q1 net profit falls 35%, hurt by Airtel lossesSingtel on Thursday (Aug 8) reported a 35 per cent drop in its first-quarter net profit, in part due to regional associate Airtel's losses. "Higher depreciation...Canadian police finds 2 bodies, believes to be teen murder suspectsCanadian police said Wednesday they had discovered the bodies of two men believed to be fugitive teens who allegedly murdered three people last month --...KOSPI Keeps Sliding But Kosdaq RalliesThe Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell for a sixth straight session on Wednesday on lingering worries over the U.S.-China trade war as China fixed...Tesla stands by safety claims despite facing US probeElectric carmaker Tesla Inc stood by its Model 3 safety claims on Wednesday in the face of regulatory scrutiny, while documents showed the top US...Maldives supports India's decision on Article 370Maldives on Wednesday showed support for India's decision to repeal Article 370 by highlighting that it considers the move as an "internal matter.""The Maldives considers...Samsung Unveils Galaxy Note 10Samsung unveiled the latest "phablet" in its Galaxy Note series in New York on Wednesday.The Korean giant hopes sales of the Galaxy Note 10 will...Meet the Dubai henna artist inspiring a new generation with her contemporary, minimalist designsAs a young girl, Azra Khamissa, 29, remembers having her hands decorated with traditional henna in the build-up to Eid, a ritual that other female...Seven decades of Inner Mongolia: China’s development through our eyesEstablished in 1947, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China's first province-level autonomous region, accounts for 12 percent of the country's total land area. It is two...8chan owner called before U.S. CongressOnline message board 8chan’s fortunes worsened on Tuesday, as it was once again made homeless by a technical services provider and its owner was called...Flagship Apple iPhones get massive discounts in IndiaThe Amazon Freedom sale is a great time to shop for your favourite products and if you have been waiting for the latest iPhones to...What is going on with Salman and Lindsay!!A wild rumor hit town that Lohan and the bloodthirsty crown prince of Saudi Arabia have gotten close, and that he's been flying her around...5.8 magnitude earthquakes hit Taiwan, Afghanistan; no casualties reportedAn earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale rattled the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Thursday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.The...Venezuela accuses U.S. of ‘blowing up’ talksFor weeks, representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his would-be successor, opposition leader Juan Guaido, have been shuttling back and forth to Barbados trying...Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem advance at rain-hit ATP Montreal MastersRafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem advanced into the third round of the ATP Montreal Masters, with Thiem achieving a personal best in Canada.Top-seeded holder Nadal...BCB announces schedule for tri-nation T20I seriesBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming tri-nation T20I series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.Board also announced the fixture for the...Remains of 'Herculean' parrot that was half the height of a human found in New ZealandThe remains of a supersized parrot that stood more than half the height of an average human and roamed the earth 19 million years ago...
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Boom in overdose-reversing drug is tied to fewer drug deathsPrescriptions of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are soaring, and experts say that could be a reason overdose deaths have stopped rising for the first time...China prompt India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blockedChina has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating...
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Only China backed Pakistan at UNSC meeting on Kashmir: reportWith only China "openly favouring" Pakistan at the UNSC, a leading Pakistani newspaper on Friday commented that the top organ of the world body's current...Italy PM accuses Salvini of exploiting immigration issueItalian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Thursday accused his far-right interior minister, Matteo Salvini, of disloyalty and being obsessed with blocking immigration, intensifying the open...Apple iPhone 11 with triple-camera to launch on September 10Apple is expected to introduce its next-in-line iPhones in the month of September. Now, there's a possible date for the launch according to the latest...Hyundai SUVs Earn Top Safety Ratings in U.S.Hyundai's three major sport utility vehicles earned top safety ratings from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The automaker said Wednesday that its Kona, Santa...Pakistan govt to hold meeting to chalk out future course of action on KashmirAfter failing to censure India at United Nations Security Council, baffled Pakistan government has called a high-level meeting on Saturday to discuss its future plan...U.S. makes new push for cigarette warningsU.S. health officials are making a new attempt at adding graphic images to cigarette packets to discourage Americans from lighting up. If successful, it would...Huawei Mate 30 Pro spotted in Subway with ‘waterfall’ screenAdding more suspicion as to why smartphones are being spotted in subways of all places ahead of their launch, we have the Huawei Mate 30...Shah Rukh in no rushIt has been 27 years since Shah Rukh Khan's debut film 'Deewana' hit the theatres, and the actor wants to prolong his career as much...Fitch downgrades Argentina's debt to 'CCC' on rising uncertaintyArgentina's peso ended a tumultuous week Friday (Aug 16) having shed 20 per cent in its value against the dollar as Fitch cut the South...70-year-old emaciated elephant paraded in Sri Lanka, she collapsed laterSri Lanka Friday ordered an investigation after a skeletal 70-year-old elephant was paraded at a high-profile Buddhist pageant in a move criticised as cruelty to...Middle-age hearing loss linked to dementiaHearing loss in middle age is associated with higher odds of cognitive decline and dementia in later years, suggests a large study in Taiwan.Researchers tracked...Qiongkushitai Village authorities improve infrastructures to boost villagers' incomeAerial photo taken on Aug. 13, 2019 shows vehicles on a road to Qiongkushitai Village in Karadala Township in Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur...Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled as suicide by hanging: reportsAn autopsy on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his jail cell, has concluded that he committed suicide by hanging, US media...When Dubai beach clubs Nikki Beach and Drift Beach will re-open for the new seasonAs the temperature soars in the UAE, many people head inside for much of the season, spending their time in the comforting coolness of air-conditioning.Many...Emirates' London Heathrow to Dubai flight is the world's third most lucrative airline routeIt's a flight many of us have taken several times at some point in our lives, if not this year alone, and now London Heathrow...Ahead of Mi Band 4, Ambrane launches fitness tracker with colour screen in IndiaAmbrane introduces the Smart Fitness Band ‘AFB 38’. This fitness band comes with TFT LCD colour screen display that is readable even in sunlight. The...Instant Meals Take OverThe market for so-called home meal replacements is heating up in Korea as more and more Koreans stay single or have no energy left to...Gyllenhaal attributes conquering fear to Oscar-winning docFew performances are as daunting as the one-person play. That's why Jake Gyllenhaal had to find a way to conquer that fear when he took...Realme 5, 5 Pro specs revealed ahead of official launchAhead of the official launch of Realme’s upcoming smartphones, the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro, their specifications have been revealed by Realme’s official...Pakistan PM Imran discusses Kashmir with Trump over phonePakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday discussed the Kashmir issue with US President Donald Trump over phone, as the UN Security Council held a...Without Messi, Barcelona loses 1st league opener in 10 yearsBarcelona lost its opening Spanish league match for the first time in a decade on Friday, falling at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 as Antoine Griezmann couldn't...‘Thanks, but we’re not for sale’: Greenland to Donald TrumpGreenland on Friday said that it is happy President Donald Trump has taken an interest in the nation, talking to aides and allies about buying...Fans unhappy with Ravi Shastri's reappointment as Team India's head coach; see tweetsFormer India cricketer Ravi Shastri has been appointed as the coach of the Indian cricket team for a second successive term. Three-member Cricket Advisory Committee-...
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Standard Chartered faces fine for sanctions breaches: ReportBanking group Standard Chartered is facing a fine for failing to prevent sanctions breaches, Sky News reported on Saturday (Aug 17).Britain's Office of Financial Sanctions...Waiter shot dead for being too slow with sandwich in France: reportA customer shot a waiter dead at an eatery on the outskirts of Paris, apparently enraged at being made to wait for a sandwich, a...New Apple watch will come in these two amazing casesApple is rumoured to release its next iPhone lineup on September 10 and latest leaks indicate that the company may also introduce new Apple Watch...Either proxy war or war can resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan diplomatA Pakistani diplomat has claimed that the Kashmir issue can be resolved through a "proxy war or a war" and not "diplomacy" even as Islamabad...Cash crunch in B-townThey may be some of the richest people in the country, in Mumbai and surely in Bollywood. But when it comes to cash, they hardly...The incredible rise of Big Tech giants and how they became gatekeepers of powerBack in the 1990s – a lifetime ago in internet terms – the Spanish sociologist Manuel Castells published several books charting the rise of information...U.S. rep. rejects West Bank visitU.S. congresswoman Rashida Tlaib on Friday rejected an offer by Israel to let her travel to the West Bank, the latest twist in a dispute...The power of electromagnetic energy on breast cancer cellsCancer's ability to spread throughout the body can turn a curable case into an aggressive and sometimes fatal one. A team of engineers and cancer...Watch YouTube Originals free from next monthYouTube has announced that its original series, movies, and events all part of the YouTube Originals section will be free to watch starting September 24...63 killed, 182 injured in explosion at wedding in KabulA suicide bomber killed 63 people and wounded 182 in an attack on a wedding reception in the Afghan capital on Saturday night, the interior...Yes, you can train yourself to like the taste of vegetables – here's howMost children take a while to come around to enjoying vegetables, but what happens if they never do? Vegetables, especially greens, should make up a...US removes some Chinese furniture, modems from planned 10% tariffsThe Trump administration is sparing some Chinese-made household furniture, baby items and Internet modems and routers from its next rounds of 10 per cent tariffs,...On the move: Why secondary cities aren't always second bestMany travellers globe-hop according to curated bucket lists that contain some of the most famous landmarks in the world. Who doesn’t want to see Paris’s...Argentina detains businessman at center of Mexican corruption scandalArgentine authorities and Interpol detained on Friday a businessman who was at the center of a Mexican corruption scandal in 2004 that hurt the reputation...Spider-Man Far From Home becomes Sony’s highest grossing filmSpider-Man: Far From Home has surpassed the worldwide collections of Skyfall to become the biggest global earner for Sony. The Marvel Cinematic Universe film has...Here’s what you should do with your old PS, Xbox and Nintendo’sEvery gamer goes clueless when a new updated version of their gaming console is released. Somehow you end up buying the new console and the...PM Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart as two countries sign 10 MoUsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering held wide ranging talks on Saturday during which they discussed steps to further expand the...Scientists develop nylon to build transparent electronic devicesScientists have produced a very thin nylon film that can be used in building transparent electronic devices.As the microelectronic industry is now shifting toward wearable...Australia all out for 250 as Smith misses out on centurySteve Smith missed out on a century by just eight runs as Australia crumbled to 250 runs on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test.Smith...Small plane makes emergency highway landing in CroatiaA small plane has made an emergency landing on a main highway in Croatia, surprising drivers but causing no injuries.Croatian emergency services say the incident...Cinicinnati Masters: Djokovic dumped as Medvedev sets up final with GoffinWorld number one Novak Djokovic wilted under pressure from Daniil Medvedev, falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to the ninth-seeded Russian in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.Medvedev's upset...SK Heiress Joins Chip SubsidiarySK chairman Chey Tae-won's second daughter will take a relatively modest position at SK Hynix, the conglomerate's chip subsidiary.Industry insiders said Chey Min-jung will work...
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'Large real estate deal': Donald Trump on buying GreenlandPresident Donald Trump says the idea of buying Greenland from Denmark came up in conversations within his administration and that it's essentially "a large real...Second blast rattles Afghanistan, 9 dead in BalkhA roadside explosion left nine civilians dead in Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh on Sunday, just hours after a deadly attack at a wedding hall...Korean Economic Outlook Gets GloomierThe outlook for Korea's economic growth is getting bleaker as it faces worsening internal and external conditions.According to forecasts by 42 domestic and overseas financial...Hasan Ali's Dubai wedding: Photos from the Pakistani cricketer's UAE nuptialsPakistani cricket star Hasan Ali is getting married in Dubai tomorrow, and the celebrations appear to well and truly be underway.High profile Pakistani wedding photographers...Ivory trade at forefront of CITES meetingFrom guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind’s exploitation of the planet’s fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk...Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa could be making us impolitePrompted by growing concerns, researchers analysed if the way we bark out orders to digital assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, is making us...Yemen Huthi rebels appoint 'ambassador' in TehranYemen's Iran-linked Huthi rebels have appointed an "ambassador" in Tehran, a step condemned by the internationally recognised government as a breach of international laws.The Islamic...Intense light may boost heart healthA novel use of intense light therapy may help decrease the tissue damage experienced during heart attacks, reveals new research in mice. The study, out of...Nicki Minaj changes Twitter name to 'Mrs. Petty'Ahead of her marriage to beau Kenneth Petty, rapper Nicki Minaj has changed her Twitter profile name to 'Mrs. Petty.'The rapper has announced that she...China's State Council calls for Shenzhen integration with Hong Kong, MacauChina's State Council has called for greater development of the southern city of Shenzhen and the integration of its culture and economy with neighbouring Hong...Sudanese civilians, army seal power-sharing dealSudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional government, and...Hackers may be listening to what you typeHow to avoid suspicious emails and keep hackers away from gleaning personal information is known to everybody but a new study suggests that it's possible...Britain's eco-friendly royals face carbon emission criticismPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a backlash after jetting off to the South of France on a private jet.The Duke and Duchess of...Hong Kong’s dueling demos: pro-democracy vs pro-ChinaPro-democracy protesters marched on one side of Hong Kong’s famous harbor on Saturday to demand the government heed their demands. Across the water, a pro-government...New iPhone 11 Pro leaksThe Apple iPhone 11 Pro should be unveiled in the first half of next month and the launch date is looming close. After Softbank’s President...Tesla Model 3 Goes on Sale in Korea at LastTesla started sales of the Model 3 in Korea last Tuesday, more than three years after it started taking pre-orders.Although the range and function of...I still root for the underdog: Brad PittBrad Pitt says he likes a good “underdog” story as it resonates with his own career graph in Hollywood, reports The Indian Express. The Once Upon...Google is destroying the lives of countless revenge-porn victimsAn article by the New York Post highlights the life of a “revenge-porn lawyer” who fights for clients whose naked pictures have been posted on...Gibraltar rejects US demand to detain Iranian oil tankerGibraltar on Sunday rejected a US demand to seize an Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute as it prepared to leave...Chinese, North Korean defence officials meet in BeijingTop military leaders from North Korea and China have recommitted themselves to strengthened exchanges between their armed forces during a meeting in Beijing. The meeting on...Premier League 2019-20: Leicester crash Lampard's Chelsea home-coming partyChelsea manager Frank Lampard had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in his first home match in charge on Sunday as a...Ashes 2019: England and Australia draw second TestThe second Test between England and Australia ended in a draw at Lord's on Sunday.Australia set an unlikely 267 to win in a minimum of...Seven killed in Indonesia ferry accidentSeven people, including two children, were killed and four others missing after a ferry carrying dozens of passengers caught fire off Indonesia's Sulawesi island early...
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Images suggest Tehran preparing satellite launchIran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s...Singapore continues to attract investments despite global economic headwindsDespite trade tensions and other global uncertainties slowing down the economy to levels last seen a decade ago, investments into the country seem to have...Spotify introduces new premium family plan with explicit content filterSpotify announced today an upgraded Premium Family Plan, featuring an Explicit Content Filter.The Explicit Content Filter setting allows parents to control the content settings for...Pentagon conducts 1st test of previously banned missileThe U.S. military has conducted a flight test of a type of missile banned for more than 30 years by a treaty that both the...'Salman Khan getting married to me'Zareen Khan, who made her acting debut in 'Veer' opposite Salman Khan, is raising eyebrows with her response to a question during an interview with...What chronic illnesses are people with HIV more likely to experience?New research looks into the chronic illnesses that people living with HIV are at most risk of developing.In the United States, over 1 million people...Islamic preacher Zakir Naik banned from giving speeches in MalaysiaControversial preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India for inciting extremism through hate speech speeches and money laundering, has been barred from delivering public...Robust baht, travel trends rattle Thai tourism marketA strong Thai baht and a slowdown in arrivals from China are battering the kingdom's moneymaking tourism machine even as the country hopes to welcome...Huawei’s Mate X could feature a more powerful chip and cameraHuawei's first foldable smartphone, Mate X, has been delayed and latest reports claim that it will feature a more powerful chip and camera than originally...Record-breaking numbers: 500,000 people will fly into Dubai airport in the next 11 daysEmirates is expecting its busiest period ever as hundreds of thousands of passengers are set to arrive in Dubai this month following the summer break.The...U.S. in secret talks with boss of Venezuela’s socialist partyThe U.S. has opened up secret communications with Venezuela’s socialist party boss as members of President Nicolas Maduro’s inner circle seek guarantees they won’t face...Kia Releases Facelifted Sportage Compact SUVKia released a modified version of its Sportage compact SUV on Monday.The facelifted Sportage comes with an automotive cockpit system that controls ventilation and seat...Pak Army Chief Gen Bajwa gets 3-year extension amid security concernPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan , on Monday, extended the tenure of Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa by three years in light of “regional...Fields of flowers at scenic spot in Tongzi County in China's GuizhouPhoto taken on Aug. 19, 2019 shows tourists visiting the fields of flowers at a scenic spot in Tongzi County in Zunyi City, southwest China's...Neon eye make-up may look cool but is it fit for human application?I absolutely love neon colours, pink in particular. So you can imagine my excitement when these bright hues started trending earlier this summer – from...Scientists build exosuit to reduce metabolic cost for walking and runningScientists at Harvard University have built an innovative robotic exosuit that can reduce oxygen consumption while walking and running. It reduces the same by 9...Jeffrey Epstein signed will 2 days before he killed himself: Court recordsJeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what...I still root for the underdog, says Brad PittBrad Pitt says he likes a good "underdog" story as it resonates with his own career graph in Hollywood, reports The Indian Express. The Once...US Ambassador assures support to American tech firms in India via letterThe United States ambassador to India has written to top American technology firms assuring them of support for a level playing field in India, a...Manchester United held by Wolves after Pogba's penalty woeManchester United and Wolves FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Molineux Stadium in the ongoing Premier League on Monday (local time).United dominated the...China warns Canada against interfering in 'purely internal' Hong Kong matterChina on Sunday warned Canada against interfering in Hong Kong issue, saying the matter is "purely internal" and does not require any interference by any...Jason Holder wins Cricket West Indies Test Player of the Year awardWest Indies Test and ODI skipper Jason Holder was awarded the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Test Player of the Year on Monday (local time).Holder won...Korean Car Production Plummets to Historic LowKorea's car production will fall to the lowest in 16 years this year amidst declining demand.According to performance reports by Hyundai, Kia and Ssangyong on...
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H.K. leader sees ‘way out’ of chaos through dialogueHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore peace and...Alibaba postpones up to US$15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests: SourcesChina's biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group has delayed its up to US$15 billion listing in Hong Kong amid growing political unrest in the Asian financial...Trump postpones Denmark trip after Prime Minister declines to sell him GreenlandPresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was postponing a planned meeting with Denmark's prime minister because she does not want to sell Greenland to...Apple TV Plus to launch in November at USD 10 per monthApple is reportedly planning to release its long-awaited Apple TV+ movie and TV subscription service by November.The Apple TV+ service is likely to cost USD...Crew describe climate of fear at Cathay after Hong Kong sackingsPilots and cabin crew at Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways described a "white terror" of political denunciations, sackings and phone searches by Chinese aviation officials...Cancer more common in females with severe sleep apneaSome studies have identified links between sleep apnea and cancer. Now, new research reveals that rates of cancer are higher among females with pronounced symptoms...Very complicated, will do my best: Trump offers to mediate Kashmir issueUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday again offered to mediate the Kashmir issue and said it is a “very complicated place”. The offer came a...Plans detailed for first US mission to land on moon since ApolloThe first American spacecraft expected to land on the moon in nearly 50 years will be a robotic moon lander built by closely held Astrobotic...Shilpa says 'No' to endorsing a slimming pillThe fitabulous Shetty Kundra is very much cautious when it comes to recommending or promoting health products to her fans and followers. Good and healthy...TikTok allows in-app purchases with new Hashtag Challenge PlusSocial video app TikTok has launched a new feature that allows users to shop within the app as part of a sponsored challenge.TechCrunch reported that...Priyanka Chopra wore shoes by a Jordanian-Romanian designer for Joe Jonas's birthdayPriyanka Chopra is a long-time devotee of Arab designers, and she made that clear when she chose a pair of shoes by Jordanian-Romanian designer Amina...Pakistan to move International Court of Justice over KashmirPakistan, on Tuesday, said it would take the Kashmir dispute with India to International Court of Justice, after New Delhi revoked special status for its...Brazil: Bus Hijacker shot dead, all hostages released 'unharmed'An armed hijacker who had taken passengers of a bus hostage on the Rio-Nitero bridge in Brazil has been shot dead by police, media reported.The...Pre-Orders for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pass 1 MillionPre-orders for Samsung's latest "phablet" in its Galaxy Note series exceeded 1 million units, the electronics giant said on Tuesday.Samsung accepted pre-orders for the Galaxy...Hotel Insider: Conservatorium Hotel, AmsterdamThe welcomeA doorman takes our luggage as soon as we get out of the Uber, directing us towards reception where there’s both good news and...Biden: Public man shaped by private griefOn the night before Joe Biden’s world collapsed, he sat in a picture-perfect scene with his wife by the fireside in their Delaware living room.Biden,...Xiaomi Mi A3 price leaked ahead of India launchXiaomi had announced that the new Xiaomi Mi A3 would be launching on August 21 and that is when the official pricing was supposed to...Kirsten: Not directing The Bell Jar adaptation anymoreKirsten Dunst is no longer attached to direct the big-screen adaptation of Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'. The 37-year-old actor, who was set to make...Zakir Naik apologises to Hindus and Chinese for his racial sensitive remarksA day after being questioned by Malaysian police for hours over his racially sensitive remarks against Hindus and Chinese, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on...Ravi Shastri acknowledges the 'Antiguan King'ANI Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday shared a picture with former West Indies player Vivian Richards calling him a "King".The 67-year-old Richards...Australia rule out bouncer battle despite Smith blowAustralia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third...‘No Trump hotel for Greenland,’ mocks US PresidentUS President Donald Trump jokingly promised that he would not build one of his eponymous hotels in Greenland, the day after he confirmed his interest...
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Probe Finds Volkswagen Guilty of Another Emission ScamVolkswagen was found guilty on Tuesday for cheating on diesel emissions after a lengthy government probe of German cars in Korea.The Environment Ministry said that...US-India maritime security dialogue today to strengthen Indo-Pacific regionOfficials from the US Department of Defence will hold a two-day inter-sessional dialogue with their Indian counterparts from Thursday to strengthen cooperation in maritime security...Apple’s bad month just got a lot worseApple is having a horrendous time this month and to-date, the Cupertino-based brand’s iPhone battery practices were exposed, then Apple’s Face ID biometric authentication was...Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amountsDrug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not as often or by as much as they used to, according to an...Film on factory is first Netflix project endorsed by ObamasA documentary about an Ohio auto glass factory that is run by a Chinese investor debuted Wednesday on Netflix as the streaming service's first project...Scores missing after Sichuan province hit by mudslidesNine people have died and 35 are still missing after a series of mudslides in an autonomous region of China's southwestern Sichuan province, local authorities...Korea Signs Free-Trade Deal with IsraelKorea on Wednesday signed a free trade agreement with Israel.According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea's chief trade negotiator Yoo Myung-hee met...Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza in response to rocket attackIsraeli warplanes attacked Hamas posts in Gaza in the wee hours of Thursday in response to an earlier rocket attack on southern Israel.Quoting security sources,...How the Okinawa diet could help you live to be 100Our obsession with immortality may yet be fruitless, but what if there was a diet that not only kept us in good health, but also...Porn site data breached; are you among the 1.2 million users exposed?A major data breach of adult site Luscious reportedly put to risk personal data of over one million users.The data breach, discovered by vpnMentor's research...Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence, urge restoration of 'harmony'Some of Hong Kong's biggest banks published full-page newspaper advertisements on Thursday (Aug 22) calling for the preservation of law and order in the Chinese...Controversial study links fluoride in water to lower IQA study published this week links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, but several outside experts expressed concern...Fuel Prices to Rise as Tax Breaks EndGasoline and diesel prices will rise W58 and W41 per liter in September as tax breaks come to an end on Aug. 31 (US$1=W1,204).The Finance...Italy’s president to hold talks aiming to solve political crisisItaly's president will hold a second day of talks aimed at solving the political crisis shaking the country on Thursday after the disintegration of the...Etihad first flew to Bahrain 15 years ago todayIt’s been 15 years since Etihad Airways first flew from Abu Dhabi to the capital of Bahrain.The first flight departed the UAE capital on August...Picos de Europa National Park in SpainTourists hike in the Picos de Europa National Park in Spain, Aug. 21, 2019.Dwayne Johnson returns to top of Forbes best-paid actor listDwayne “The Rock” Johnson has reclaimed his position as the world’s highest-paid actor, according to a Forbes rich list otherwise dominated by the cast of...Introducing iPhone 11 Pro; a master class with crazy techThe Apple iPhone 11 series is rumoured to launch on September 10 and the leaks show that it will come with a redesigned back that...Hong Kong police standoff with protesters at train station sit-inHong Kong riot police faced off briefly with protesters occupying a suburban train station Wednesday evening following a commemoration of a violent attack there by...Fifth India-Nepal Joint Commission meet concludes, MoU signed on food safetyThe fifth round of Indo-Nepal Joint Commission meeting concluded here with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding on Food Safety and Standards."An MoU on Food...10 atoms thick heat shield to guard electronic devicesResearchers revealed that in case of excessive heating of electronic devices, a few layers of atomically thin materials stacked up will not only provide insulation...Messi back in training, could be fit for weekend's gameLionel Messi gave Barcelona a timely boost on Wednesday by returning to training with the rest of the squad after a calf injury.Messi trained alone...400th anniversary of first slave ship landing in VirginiaUS preacher Roxanne Caleb blinked away the tears as she emerged from a pitch-dark dungeon where African slaves were once held before being shipped across...'Lionel Messi made me better player', says Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him "a better player" and that he enjoys a "healthy" rivalry with...Redmi Note 8 Pro leak reveals K20 like design, but no in-display fingerprintXiaomi and the Redmi sub-brand are apparently working in full swing for the Redmi Note 8 and the Note 8 Pro. We recently had a...
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US-China trade war deteriorates, as Trump lashes out at BeijingThe United States and China exchanged blows on Friday (Aug 23) as each side increased punitive tariffs on the other, intensifying a trade war that...UK consulate staffer Simon Cheng returns to Hong Kong after China detentionA British consulate employee detained in China has returned to Hong Kong, his family said on Saturday (Aug 24).Simon Cheng disappeared after visiting the neighbouring...Qualcomm wins a pause in enforcement of FTC rulingQualcomm Inc won a partial stay against the enforcement of a sweeping antitrust ruling in a lawsuit brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...Mattarella gives parties 5 days to build majorityItalian President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday gave Italy’s bickering parties five days to clinch a deal to resolve a political crisis and avoid a snap...Kangana comes in defense of PC over Indian Army tweet backlashBollywood actress turned international icon, Priyanka Chopra found herself in the midst of a controversy, when confronted about a past tweet celebrating the Indian army's...China strikes back at US with new tariffs on US$75 billion in goodsUS President Donald Trump on Friday (Aug 23) said he has ordered American companies to exit China after Beijing unveiled retaliatory tariffs on US$75 billion...Dow ends down 2.4% on escalating US-China trade warWall Street stocks tanked on Friday (Aug 23) after President Donald Trump vowed a tough response to new Chinese tariffs, escalating the trade war between...Pakistan minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad pelted with eggs, punched in LondonSheikh Rashid Ahmad, Pakistan’s Railways Minister, on Tuesday was allegedly assaulted by two members of the Pakistan People's Party in London who pelted him with...Apple’s dangerous mistake exposedTraditionally, Apple has always released very secure iOS builds and they are always fighting to keep the platform as protected as possible. However, it has...British Airways pilots to strike in September: what travellers need to knowIt was revealed last month that the airline had lost a court bid to stop industrial action by its pilots, and now strikes have been...US working on strategy to ease Indo-Pak tensions over Kashmir issueThe US is working on a two-pronged strategy to defuse fresh tensions between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu...Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet dangerous for humans but called for more research into...Myanmar blames Rohingya repatriation failure on BangladeshMyanmar on Friday pushed blame for its second failed attempt to repatriate the Rohingya on Bangladesh, a day after not a single refugee turned up...William and Kate pictured taking budget flight days after Harry and Meghan's private jet stormDays after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were widely criticised for taking a private jet, Prince William and Kate have been photographed taking a budget...Xiaomi will soon offer loans in India using Mi Credit servicesChina’s Xiaomi is poised to launch a consumer lending business in India in the coming weeks, making an ambitious tilt at the booming financial services...'What if Barack Obama had been assassinated': Ex-US vice president at campaign rallyJoe Biden pondered a most serious, and awkward, question at a campaign stop Friday: What if Barack Obama had been assassinated during his presidential campaign...Taylor says she plans to re-record her songs' mastersTaylor Swift plans to re-record her songs after her catalog was purchased by popular music manager Scooter Braun."CBS Sunday Morning" previewed some of its pre-taped...Ashes 2019: Australia lead by 283 runs after bundling out England on 67Australia were at the lead of 283 runs after the end of play on day two of the third Ashes test against England on Friday.After...North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talksNorth Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday (Aug 24), the South Korean...Jasprit Bumrah becomes fastest Indian to scalp 50 Test wicketsPacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday became the fastest Indian bowler to scalp 50 Test wickets.He achieved the feat against West Indies on day two of...
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PM Modi to visit Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit the Shreenathji Temple here today before departing to attend the G7 summit in Biarritz.He had earlier made...Affordability and island vacation drive Penang’s medical tourism sectorAt first sight, Mr Craig Fletcher could be mistaken for any tourist.However, sightseeing is not the main item on his agenda. The Australian was travelling...Brazilian troops begin deploying to fight Amazon firesBacked by military aircraft, Brazilian troops on Saturday were deploying in the Amazon to fight fires that have swept the region and prompted anti-government protests...OnePlus TV will don a 55-inch QLED displayA week ago, Pete Lau’s OnePlus announced that they will be launching a OnePlus TV in the coming month but anyhow did not give any...Joker 2 is a possibility, says director Todd PhillipsThe director of upcoming comic-book movie Joker, Todd Phillips says he would be willing to do a sequel. The condition is, of course, Joaquin Phoenix...Kashmiri Pandits hold rally in US to support revocation of Article 370The Kashmiri Pandit community in the US held a rally applauding the Indian government's decision to revoke the Article 370 of the Constitution that accorded...UK PM Johnson to tell Trump to de-escalate trade tensionsBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday (Aug 24) he would tell President Donald Trump at this weekend's G7 summit to pull back from...Omega-3 fatty acid medications can boost cardiovascular healthAs cases of obesity and diabetes are on the rise, so are their complications. One complication that has recently been a point of focus for...Steve Jobs may be rolling in his grave regarding Apple’s current scenarioFor years Apple had been renowned for its secrecy and when Apple announced a new product, it actually managed to shock the world. These days,...European Union agrees to reinvite Russia to G7: EC President Donald TuskEuropean Council President Donald Tusk on Saturday said that the European Union (EU) can "under no condition" agree to reinvite Russia to the G7."One year...China hits out at 'bullying' US over new tariffsChina on Saturday (Aug 24) angrily hit out at the latest US tariff hikes on its goods, saying a "bullying" Washington would eventually "eat its...Fog scenery in Guiyang, southwest China's GuizhouPhoto taken on Aug. 23, 2019 shows the fog scenery in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor warns vegans and vegetarians about iodine deficiencyVegan Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has opened up about her struggles with iodine deficiency.The star, who has been following a plant-based diet for more than...Passenger confusion as British Airways cancels and reinstates flightsToday should have been a good day for British Airways.It should have been a day of celebrations as the British airline turns 100. It should...China to fight back against US tariff move: People's DailyChina will fight back against the latest U.S. step to increase tariffs on Chinese goods, the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily said on Sunday (Aug...France: Thousands march against G7 near BiarritzOrganisers estimate that at least 15,000 people marched against the G7 summit from France's Hendaye to Spain's Irun on Saturday.They joined the Yellow Vest protesters...New Apple watch could be the old Apple watch once againThe upcoming Apple Watch may not be what everyone is expecting it to be. The company is rumoured to launch a new version of an...Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk clash over ‘who is 'Mr No Deal’ at G7Accusing one another of being "Mr No Deal", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit...Kuala Lumpur airport operations improve after network disruption: BernamaOperations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) returned to normal on Sunday (Aug 25), Bernama reported, after it was hit by network equipment failure...India end Day 3 at 185/3, lead West Indies by 260 runsAn unbroken century stand between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane put India in a dominant position at 185 for three in their second innings, an...U.S. advances plans to sell F-16 jets to TaiwanThe Trump administration has informed Congress it plans to sell F-16 fighters worth $8 billion to Taiwan in a move that will inflame already high...
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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel after Beirut ‘drone attack’The head of Hezbollah on Sunday threatened Israel after a "drone attack" on the Lebanese Shiite movement's Beirut stronghold, vowing to "do everything" to thwart...Kia's Soul Picked as Best Compact EV by German MagazineKia's Soul compact was evaluated as the best electric vehicle in its segment by German automotive magazine Auto Zeitung.The carmaker said Sunday the compact earned...Buggy Windows 10 update destroys Bluetooth on your laptopMicrosoft has been facing an array of issues when it comes to Windows 10. Now in the latest update of the operating system, the company...6 killed in IS mortar attack on soccer field in IraqPolice in Iraq say Islamic State militants have fired mortar rounds at a soccer field near a Shiite shrine, killing six civilians and wounding nine...Samsung, LG Prioritize High-End TV MarketKorean-made TVs have accounted for by far the highest proportion of global sales since 2013.Samsung accounted for 31.5 percent in the second quarter of the...Apple Watch with 5G in the worksApple’s first LTE smartwatch came out with the Apple Watch Series 3 and now it appears that the company is already laying the groundwork for...Trump aides downplay ‘order’ to US companies to leave chinaDonald Trump's top aides on Sunday downplayed the idea of US companies being forced to abandon China any time soon, as an edict from the...Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson takes honeymoon to D23The Rock is honeymooning at a Disney convention.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson got married last weekend in Hawaii to longtime partner Lauren Hashian — and then...Pak atrocities in Karachi, Sindh greater than what it claims in J&K: MQMThe Central Coordination Committee (CCC) of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has said that Pakistan is committing atrocities in Karachi and other cities of Sindh...Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on Manchester returnAriana Grande told fans she was "overwhelmed" and "so nervous" as she was welcomed back to Manchester for the first time since the 2017 terror...Taking 'stock' of the situationA lot of brands have genuinely impressed us with imaginative User Interface (UI) enhancements that make lives easier. Some have also gone overboard and flooded...Ben Stokes was 'unbelieveable and too good for Australia': Tim PaineAustralian captain Tim Paine admitted that Ben Stokes was simply too good for the visitors as the all-rounder delivered one of the greatest Ashes innings...'Workload management is most important thing in Test Championship': Virat KohliIndia captain Virat Kohli said that managing players' workload in the ICC World Test Championship is the 'most important thing'."That's probably the most important thing...'OMG' Mission: Scientists check Greenland's melting ice in 1940s planeSkimming low over the gleaming white glaciers on Greenland's coast in a modified 1940s plane, three NASA scientists, led by an Elvis-impersonating oceanographer, waited to...Cambodia: Ministry OK’s Khmer Rouge training center for teachersThe Phnom Penh PostThe Education, Youth and Sport Ministry has approved a request from the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) to set up a research...Huawei teases latest in-house 5G Kirin 990 chipsetHuawei has finally confirmed the launch dates for the latest Kirin 990 chipset. Just ahead of IFA Berlin, the Chinese tech company will announce its...
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Paris celebrates liberation from NazisParis celebrated the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago on Sunday,...Yongsan District Has Most Expensive Apartments in SeoulThe Hill compound in Hannam-dong in Seoul's Yongsan district is the most expensive residential complex in the capital.A 244.7-sq.m townhouse-style unit at the compound sold...Huge setback to Pak's foreign policy after its isolation on Kashmir: Nadeem NusratPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has admitted to the failure of his country's stance on Kashmir and its diplomacy, stated Voice of Karachi (VoK) Chairman...Finding the strength withinAngelina Jolie, who'll soon be seen as Maleficent again in Disney's upcoming sequel and is set to play 'Thena' in Marvel's Eternals film, has revealed...Baidu overtakes Google to become global No. 2 in smart speaker market in Q2 2019Chinese tech giant Baidu has overthrown Google to become number two in the global smart speaker market in Q2, 2019, according to the latest report...Coffee helps reforest Mozambique mountain in wake of truceA wiry woman, Querida Barequinha intently sorts through the coffee beans laid out on racks to dry in the sun, plucking out any that are...Hyundai Runs Pop-up Showroom for Hydrogen Cars in ShanghaiHyundai opened a pop-up showroom for hydrogen cars in downtown Shanghai which runs for two weeks until Sept. 8, the carmaker said Monday."We want to...Indonesian president announces site of new capital on Borneo islandIndonesia has chosen an area on the eastern edge of Borneo island for its new capital, President Joko Widodo announced on Monday (Aug 26), as...Motorola E6 Plus leaks reveal dual camera, water-drop notchMotorola recently revealed the Moto E6, a successor to the immensely popular Motorola E5. Now the company will apparently also launch a Motorola E6 Plus...Australian airline launches world's first opt-in nervous flyer programmeIf you’re one of those passengers that gets nervous before a flight, then Virgin Australia has some good news for you.The airline has launched a...92% of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine: health authorityAn estimated 92% of cancers caused by HPV could be prevented through vaccination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, adding that...'Abrogating Article 370 is India's internal matter' PM Modi to UN Secretary GeneralPrime Minister Narendra Modi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during their meeting on Sunday that repeal of Article 370 was India's internal matter and no...Korea's Smaller Carmakers in Dire StraitsThe country's three smaller carmakers, GM Korea, Ssangyong and Renault Samsung, are in increasing financial straits as markets dwindle and orders vanish.They helped Korea produce...Hong Kong police blames protestors possession of weapons, assaulting officers for firingThe administration of Hong Kong, along with the police, on Monday defended their act of firing bullets on the protestors for the first time since...Google Home can help you sleep better, here's howThe Google Home can help you listen to good songs, pick out your daily schedule, control your lights. For those who use it, the Google...Saudi Arabia's first theme park set to have world's fastest roller coasterSaudi Arabia's first theme park is set to have a host of record breaking rides – including the world's fastest roller coaster according to its...Taylor Swift sings ode to love on new albumTaylor Swift's highly anticipated seventh album has arrived in all its love struck, honeyed glory -- a clear shift from the vengeful goth lite of...Johnson & Johnson fined with USD 572 million for opioid crisis in OklahomaMedical giant Johnson and Johnson has been ordered to pay USD 572 million by an Oklahoma judge for its role in the opioid crisis which...Kashmir: ‘If conflict moves to war...’ Imran reminds superpowers of ‘huge responsibility'Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday addressed the nation, soon after the sideline meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump at the...Sengal to soon place 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws: Vijay GokhaleForeign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday said that Senegal may soon place a "substantial order" for e-rickshaws. India had previously given 250 of the solar-powered...KL Rahul posts photo with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, see picsAfter recording a win in the first Test of the two-match series against Windies, India's opening batsman KL Rahul was seen having some time away...US Open: Sumit Nagal goes down against Roger Federer after clinching first setIndia's Sumit Nagal, after clinching the first set in his US Open draw debut suffered defeat against tennis great Roger Federer at the Arthur Ashe...
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South Korea summons Japan ambassador as export trade curbs take effectSouth Korea summoned Japan's ambassador to protest a decision to remove Seoul's fast-track export status, which took effect on Wednesday (Aug 28) amid a deepening...Malaysia former PM Najib's biggest 1MDB trial to beginMalaysian ex-leader Najib Razak's most significant 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial begins on Wednesday (Aug 28), centering on allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars...New Zealand bans swimming with bottlenose dolphins as numbers plummetIf swimming with dolphins off the coast of New Zealand was on your travel bucket list then it might be time for a rethink as...Dell and AT&T collaborate to work on 5G software infra and moreDell Technologies and AT&T are jointly exploring the development of key open infrastructure technology areas for the next-generation network edge that will be required by...US to work towards Russia's G7 reinstatement, says PompeoThe US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Tuesday stated that the US President Donald Trump-led administration will work towards getting Russia reinstated to the...Expensive Porsches Had Huge Recall Rate This YearPorsche recalled 7,000 cars in Korea from January to July this year, or 26 percent of the 27,000 cars it sold here. The German luxury...Two dead as Japan orders 670,000 to flee heavy rainsTwo people were confirmed dead on Wednesday (Aug 28) as heavy rains pounded southwest Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings, and orders for 670,000 people...Simply being with someone you love can lessen physical painBeing with a romantic partner can bring many — and sometimes — surprising health benefits. Studies have shown that merely touching the one we love...Traceability not essential for WhatsApp: Tamil Nadu Advocate GeneralIn the latest development in the Madras High Court case on WhatsApp traceability, the state’s advocate general has told news portal Medianama that end-to-End encryption...Pregnant Blake Lively gets trolled on her birthday!Actor Ryan Reynolds celebrated pregnant wife Blake Lively's 32nd birthday on social media by sharing some of her never-before-seen candid photos. "Happy Birthday, @blakelively," wrote...3,000 people affiliated to ISIS remain in Syria: RussiaAbout 3,000 individuals related to the banned terrorist group ISIS remain in Syria, said Gennady Kuzmin Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations on...Korean Light Water Reactor Wins Certification from U.S.A Korean-made light water reactor has won a design certification from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, according to the Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power on...H.K. violence becoming more serious, but govt ‘in control’Violence in Hong Kong’s anti-government protests is becoming more serious but the government is confident it can handle the crisis itself, the city’s embattled leader...KFC to introduce vegan 'chicken' nuggets and wings in USMcDonald’s has done it, Burger King has done it and now it’s KFC’s turn: the fast food industry is slowly but surely introducing vegan meals...Huawei Mate 30 Pro picture leaked, reveals camera and body designAnother image of Huawei’s upcoming Mate 30 Pro has surfaced online, giving a clear view of the phones top rear and front design. While it's...227 bodies of sacrificed children found by archeologists in PeruArcheologists in Peru say the 227 bodies they have unearthed from a site used by the pre-Columbian Chimu culture is the biggest-ever discovery of sacrificed...Charlize Theron's sneak-peek into her family timeCharlize Theron, who is mom to seven-year-old Jackson and three-year-old August, recently shared a rare photo of her daughter on Instagram that featured her plucking...US Open: Rafael Nadal storms into second roundSpanish tennis star Rafael Nadal stormed into the second round of US Open on Tuesday (local time) as he defeated John Millman 6-3, 6-3, 6-2...Lenovo launches new Legion series gaming laptops in IndiaLenovo launched new Legion series gaming laptops in India today. The two new series includes Legion Y740 and Legion Y540, on the sidelines of concluding...BP to quit Alaska after 60 years with US$5.6 billion sale to HilcorpBritish oil major BP Plc on Tuesday agreed to sell all its Alaskan properties for US$5.6 billion to privately held Hilcorp Energy Co, exiting a...Epstein victims testify weeks after his suicide, says 'won't let him win in death'n a packed New York courtroom on Tuesday, expressing raw emotions during a dramatic hearing less than three weeks after the financier killed himself while...Indonesia to move capital to East KalimantanIndonesia’s president says the country’s capital will move from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta to a site in sparsely populated East Kalimantan Province on Borneo...Google Nest Hub smart display launched in IndiaGoogle India on Monday introduced its Nest Hub smart device. With built-in Google Assistant, the device allows one to control their compatible smart appliances and...
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Pakistan Minister predicts Indo-Pak war in 'October or following month'Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday predicted that a full-blown war between India and Pakistan may likely occur in the month of "October or...Hyundai Averts Strike in Wage Agreement with UnionFor the first time in eight years, Hyundai has reached a provisional agreement with its labor union on wages without workers staging a walkout.They reached...Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleepFamily caregivers for dementia patients don't sleep as long or as well as other adults of the same age, a new study suggests.In an analysis...Experts say rain ‘won’t extinguish Amazon fires for weeks’Weak rainfall is unlikely to extinguish a record number of fires raging in Brazil’s Amazon anytime soon, with pockets of precipitation through Sept. 10 expected...OnePlus Bullet Wireless 2 review: Fire in the whole!The OnePlus Bullet Wireless 2 launched alongside the Oneplus 7 series of smartphones a few months ago. The neckband-style Bluetooth headset has the task of...Kajal Aggarwal in Suriya's filmThe buzz surrounding Suriya's film with Siruthai Siva is getting bigger by the day. The latest rumor doing the rounds about the project is that...Thai man shoots ex-bully at school reunion: ReportsA class reunion in Thailand turned ugly on Saturday (Aug 24) after an attendee shot a former classmate in revenge for bullying him when they...BMW Hopes to Regain Lost Ground with Facility ExpansionBMW said Wednesday it will invest W30 billion to expand its logistics center in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province in a bid to regain consumer confidence following...Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PMPrime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs.The pound slid...First fibre-optic cable between Asia and South America to be built by HuaweiHuawei Technologies Co Ltd said on Wednesday it was “very actively” interested in building the first undersea fibre-optic cable between South America and Asia.David Dou...Hong Kong police ban mass protest over safety fearsHong Kong police have banned a mass protest rally from going ahead on Saturday (Aug 31) over public safety concerns, organisers said, after last weekend...Moon Breaks Ground on Hyundai EV-Parts Plant in UlsanPresident Moon Jae-in on Wednesday attended the ground-breaking ceremony in Ulsan of Hyundai Mobis' first plant making only parts for electric vehicles.Korea's biggest auto parts...42 of the greatest gowns to ever grace the Venice Film Festival red carpetThe Italians do style very well, and this event's red carpet proves it. From Lady Gaga in Valentino in 2018 to Scarlett Johansson in Alberta...The Amazon is burning: spare a thought for the hundreds of indigenous tribes who call it homeThe Amazon is burning. The lungs of the world are on fire and the flames have grown so big that the sky above Sao Paulo...'Saaho' will satisfy my 'Baahubali' fansThere is no stopping Prabhas after the stupendous success of the 'Baahubali' franchise. Thanks to the box-office collections, he's a force to be reckoned with....EAM S Jaishankar holds meeting with Polish PM in WarsawExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki here, on Wednesday, and discussed ways in which mutual cooperation could benefit both the...Rahul Dravid to be replaced as India A, U19 coachAfter the elevation of Rahul Dravid as head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), the post of head coach of India A and U19 teams...Apple, OnePlus, Samsung mobiles get huge offers on Amazon’s Fab Phones FestAmazon India today announced the newest edition of Fab Phones Fest. Until August 30, 2019, customers can get exciting offers on budget and premium smartphones...British PM Boris Johnson seeks Parliament suspension until October 14British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday sought a suspension of Parliament until October 14 to present what he described as a new bold and...China rotates new batch of troops into Hong Kong as protesters call for democracyChina rotated troops in its People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong on Thursday (Aug 29), days before protesters plan to hold a march...MS Dhoni unlikely to be selected for T20 series against South AfricaMahendra Singh Dhoni may have put his international retirement on hold but he is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20 home series against...2 possibly dead after active shooter situation in ArkansasTwo people are believed to be dead after a rifle-armed man opened fire at a residence here on Tuesday.A SWAT team immediately reached the scene...
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China is using LinkedIn to hire spiesChina is reportedly hiring foreigners in what is believed to be espionage recruitment using professional networking site LinkedIn.According to The New York Times, western intelligence...
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Hyundai Unveils New Large Truck, Eco-Friendly BusHyundai unveiled a new semi-large truck and electric minibus at its own commercial vehicle fair at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province on Thursday.The Pavise bolsters...Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 4 others to go on trial in 9/11 terror attack: reportAlleged 9/11 plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp will finally go on trial in 2021, almost two...Xiaomi announces Redmi Smart TV, Note 8 and laptopXiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched its first smart TV, called Redmi TV, at an event in China. The company also announced the Redmi Note 8, Note...'Kashmir Solidarity Hour' in Pakistan: A damp squibDespite Pakistan's persistent attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue, its so-called 'solidarity hour' for the Kashmiris has turned out to be a damp squib, inflicting...Gov't to Issue W60 Trillion in Bonds for Pump-PrimingThe government has set next year's fiscal budget at W513.5 trillion and plans to issue bonds to pay for it in time for the general...Trump declares Space Command key to defenseDeclaring space crucial to the nation’s defense, U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the Pentagon has established U.S. Space Command to preserve American dominance on...Glucose concentration in body measured with electromagnetic wavesNippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) has developed a sensor that estimates the concentration of glucose in a living body by using electromagnetic waves.Unlike existing...Hrithik dazzles on the digital cover of FilmfareThe September edition of leading magazine Filmfare has nation's official heartthrob Hrithik Roshan look majestic and breathtaking as he casually strikes a pose on the...Claw SM100 Review- Crisp! Clean! Comfortable!Rating: 3.5Audio brand Claw goes big with the SM100 studio-monitoring headphones. The unit has a big design with big earmuffs, big drivers and a...Pak minister gets electric shock during speech against PM Modi, says 'He can't ruin this rally'In a bizarre incident, a Pakistan minister on Friday got an electric shock while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an Islamabad rally, organised against...Samsung Chief's Retrial Adds to Conglomerate's WoesSamsung was reeling Thursday after the Supreme Court sent conglomerate chief Lee Jae-yong's bribery case back to a lower court and said all the money...Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account hacked, racist tweets postedTwitter said Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been “compromised” after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted.The tweets containing...Martin Margiela private collection goes up for auction at Sotheby's ParisMartin Margiela is the man who founded cult label Maison Martin Margiela, but also famously refused to take a bow at the end his shows,...Hurricane Dorian: UAE evacuates its citizens from Florida as travel warnings are issuedAmerica’s President Donald Trump has said Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to arrive in Florida early next week, could be an “absolute monster” of a...Boult Audio launches Soundbars with Woofer 2.1Boult Audio has introduced their latest offering ‘Soundbars 2.1’ in the Home Audio category, priced at Rs.5999 + Taxes. The product is available on Flipkart...Hong Kong activists freed on bail, protest march bannedHong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail after being charged with inciting people to join a...Alia Bhatt in hot waterAlia Bhatt's first song on her YouTube channel has created an unnecessary controversy. The song named 'Prada' allegedly contains elements from a Pakistani number named...No more auto-enabled tab mode in hybrid Windows 10 PCsIn its latest Insider 18970 beta release, Microsoft has removed the auto-tablet mode for 2-in-1 Windows 10 PCs.As Engadget reports, Windows 10 will no longer...Bangladesh announces 15-member squad for one-off Test against AfghanistanBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 15-member squad for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan.Pacer Taskin Ahmed has been included in the squad...US to use fake social media to check people entering countryU S Citizenship and Immigration Services officers can now create fictitious social media accounts to monitor social media information on foreigners seeking visas, green cards...Steve Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes returnSteve Smith continued his buildup for the fourth Ashes test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia’s tour match against...