07.10.2024 7:03
Misguided foreign policy has left India friendless in South Asia -
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TOKYO -- Eager to position India as a leading Asian power to rival China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized strengthening ties with Sri Lanka and other nearby countries. However, political developments in neighboring nations, along with some misguided diplomacy from New Delhi, are undermining the leader's efforts.In Sri Lanka, antiestablishment lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the presidential election on Sept. 21. However, the coalition led by his Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party held only three of the 225 seats in parliament, prompting Dissanayake to dissolve the legislature and call a general election for Nov. 14.07.10.2024 7:07Mining giant Rio Tinto in talks to buy U.S. lithium producer Arcadium No financial specifics were disclosed. 07.10.2024 7:09Babysitter still missing after Queensland house fire that killed girl, 8 The woman, 31, is believed to have died alongside the girl in the fire at a house in ThornesideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police say they are yet to locate a woman, 31, believed to have died in a fire alongside an eight-year-old girl at Thorneside, south of Brisbane.It is understood the missing woman was babysitting the girl at the townhouse in Bayside Court when the fire broke out at about 7am on Sunday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australias breaking news email Continue reading... ... 07.10.2024 7:16
Rio Tinto announces takeover approach for Arcadium Lithium -
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CANBERRA -- Rio Tinto on Monday said that it has approached U.S and Australia-listed Arcadium Lithium about a potential takeover bid, highlighting the Anglo-Australian mining giant's enthusiasm for the key battery material.Rio has "made an approach to Arcadium Lithium regarding a potential acquisition of Arcadium Lithium by Rio Tinto," Rio said in a statement. "The approach is non-binding and there is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed to or will proceed."07.10.2024 7:20Activist Starboard Value has $1 billion Pfizer stake, taps former executives for help, sources say Starboard's stake comes amid a time of struggle at the drugmaker, which has begun to cut costs aggressively as demand for its Covid-19 medicines recedes.07.10.2024 7:27China says two citizens killed, one injured, in Pakistan terrorist attack At least 10 people hurt after a convoy from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company was attacked near Karachi airport.07.10.2024 7:27China says two citizens killed, one injured in Pakistan terrorist attack At least 10 people hurt after a convoy from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company was attacked near Karachi airport.07.10.2024 7:47
Osaka airport finds room for 15m more flyers by shortening lines -
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OSAKA -- Kansai International Airport in Osaka prefecture is in the final stretch of a renovation designed to better accommodate Japan's influx of international travelers, with 5% to 10% more people expected to use the airport next year.From April to August this year, Kansai International Airport received 10 million international passengers, recovering to 92.3% of its 2019 traffic, according to the airport's operator, Kansai Airports. The company expects to handle 25 million passengers in the whole year.07.10.2024 8:03
Yen weakens to 149 level after strong U.S. jobs report -
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TOKYO -- The yen weakened to the 149 level against the dollar for the first time since mid-August on Monday, further extending its fall from when it depreciated last week after a strong U.S. job report.The yen traded at around 149.10 earlier in the morning, its lowest since mid-August, falling 1.9% from Friday. The Japanese currency has pared some losses since then, rising to the 148 level, but still remained weaker compared to Friday.07.10.2024 8:06Chinese hack of telecommunications companies under investigation, NSA chief says The director of the National Security Agency said Sunday a Chinese hack of three major telecommunications firms is under investigation, but it remains premature to discuss the case.07.10.2024 8:10Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges ?and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.07.10.2024 8:12Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary Israel appeared to label much of northern Gaza as an evacuation zone and in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, as the region also braced for Israel to hit back at Iran.07.10.2024 8:22How the UK left coal behind for good The decommissioning of the last remaining power plant makes the country the first G7 member to phase out coal for good.07.10.2024 8:36At least three killed as floods swamp Thailands Chiang Mai The city's Ping River bursts its banks after reaching its highest level in 50 years.07.10.2024 8:40News: Jahrestag Hamas-?berfall, Uno-Nachhaltigkeitsziele, autonomes Fahren Heute j?hrt sich der Hamas-?berfall auf Israel. In Hamburg macht man sich Gedanken ?ber die Zukunft der Menschheit, in Berlin ?ber ... 07.10.2024 8:40Vance says a future Trump administration would defund Planned Parenthood Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, confirmed to reporters Saturday that former President Donald Trump is "consistent" in his views on defunding Planned Parenthood.07.10.2024 8:43Australia news live: Tony Abbott tells Canberra rally 7 October attack perpetrators should be utterly destroyed Follow todays headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast904 Australians and their immediate family members have now left Lebanon on assisted-departure flights in addition to those who left on partner and commercial flights.407 Australians left on 5 October, and 448 on 6 October.Why so silent, Mark? This, I have been asked a lot. I have thought about it a lot too. I have said little in public about the Hamas-Israel war because I am not the foreign affairs minister. I am Australias first law officer. A minister, not a commentator. Just because Im not talking doesnt mean I dont understand. Continue reading... ... 07.10.2024 8:50Neuseel?ndisches Forschungsschiff Manawanu vor Samoa gesunken Bei der Erkundung eines Riffs vor der K?ste des Inselstaats Samoa ist ein Spezialschiff der neuseel?ndischen Marine untergegangen. ... 07.10.2024 9:00Bewerbungstipps: Wie ?50-J?hrige sich auf einen Job bewerben ?ltere Menschen sollten andere Bewerbungsstrategien nutzen als j?ngere. Unsere Karriereberaterin wei?, was bei angekratztem ... 07.10.2024 9:00Mythos K?ndigungsschutz: Raus hier! Mythos K?ndigungsschutz: Betriebsr?te, Schwangere, Dauerkranke kriegt man nicht aus der Firma? Von wegen. Ein Arbeitsrechtler ... 07.10.2024 9:00Arbeitsrecht: Die fiesesten K?ndigungstricks und wie man sich dagegen wehren kann Wollen Arbeitgeber Mitarbeiter rauswerfen, suchen sie sich oft juristischen Rat. Anwalt Alexander Birkhahn dar?ber, wie man nahezu ... 07.10.2024 9:0078 days: Kamala Harris has yet to do formal press conference since emerging as Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris hasnt held a formal press conference with reporters since she became the presumptive and now ... 07.10.2024 9:01How E-Commerce Is Making Chinas Deflation Worse The push by Pinduoduo to lower prices has helped it become one of Chinas fastest-growing e-commerce apps, and epitomizes a broader force plaguing the economy.07.10.2024 9:02The War That Wont End: How Oct. 7 Sparked a Year of Conflict As war in the Middle East spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted. This is why.07.10.2024 9:02Japan leads Asia markets higher; Nintendo rallies after Saudi fund reportedly looks to raise stake Economists polled by Reuters expect the BOK and RBNZ to cut rates, while the RBI will hold. 07.10.2024 9:04Russie : verdict attendu pour lAm?ricain accus? de mercenariat Lhomme de 72 ans, qui avait ?t? fait prisonnier le 2 avril 2022, selon la Russie, est accus? davoir ?t? mercenaire au service de lUkraine et encourt une peine de prison.07.10.2024 9:24Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout back in business: Report Viktor Bout, dubbed the 'merchant of death', was exchanged two years ago for US basketball star Brittney Griner.07.10.2024 9:29Padres-Dodgers NLDS Game 2 delayed after fans throw objects onto field Objects thrown onto the field by fans at Dodger Stadium led to a roughly 12-minute delay Sunday during a heated playoff game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres.07.10.2024 9:30Nobel Prizes 2024: How do nominations work? Here's a look at all those who can nominate people for the Nobels. The list is long - very long. 07.10.2024 9:33LeBron James, son Bronny play together for the first time in a preseason game LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team. 07.10.2024 9:35Tennessee man smashes gas pumps, throws rock at window after he was denied access to bathroom, police say A man is accused of throwing a rock at a window and smashing gas pumps at a gas station in Memphis, Tennessee, after he was denied ... 07.10.2024 9:37
Vietnam, U.S. ties amid leadership transitions: 5 things to know -
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HO CHI MINH CITY -- To Lam, Vietnam's president and communist party chief, made a rare visit to the U.S., meeting President Joe Biden in late September and marking what could be the next phase of relations between the former enemies.Vietnam and the U.S. upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023 and are preparing to observe 50 years since the Vietnam War ended. Some in the U.S. still harbor animosity toward communism, including many in the world's biggest Vietnamese diaspora community. However, more significant and recent issues, including China, technology, and trade, have brought the two sides closer together. Страницы: 318319320321322323324325326327328329330331332333334335336337338339340341342343344345346347348349350351352353354355356357358