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U.S. says its firms could deem Chinese business environment ‘too risky’

August 30, 2023 admin

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the press conference at the Boeing Shanghai Aviation Service Co., Ltd, in Shanghai, China, on Aug. 30, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Business in China could become “too risky” for U.S. firms without changes to the regulatory environment, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned on August 30 as she…

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Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price

August 30, 2023 admin

The Global Fund announced on August 30 a deal with generic pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly slash the price of a cutting-edge HIV drug, in a move it said would save lives. The Global Fund, a partnership set up in 2002 to battle AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, said the agreement would make it possible to provide…

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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: “No Matter How Much IPL You Play…”: Ex-Pakistan Star’s Veiled Dig At Indian Team

August 30, 2023 admin

The Asia Cup might be a continental tournament in cricket but it’s biggest point of attraction remains the India vs Pakistan contest. With the two teams set to face each other, potentially on three occasions, fans are understandably enthralled. In fact, the India vs Pakistan contest remains the most talked about subject of the event….

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UP Conductor Sacked After Stopping Bus For Namaz, Dies By Suicide

August 30, 2023 admin

New Delhi: A bus conductor in Uttar Pradesh, who was sacked after stopping a state transport bus to allow a couple of passengers to offer namaz, has died by suicide. his family said he was “paying for his humanity”. Mohit Yadav’s contract was terminated in June after he stopped the Bareilly-Delhi Janrath bus on the…

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Smooth operation of Liquid Apogee Motor engine critical to Aditya-L1 success

August 30, 2023 admin

Liquid Apogee Motor engines are used for orbital adjustment manoeuvres of satellites/spacecraft in orbit. Photo: X/@ISRO via PTI A small but powerful engine going by the acronym ‘LAM’ will have a critical role to play in the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) upcoming Aditya-L1 mission meant to study the sun. The successful operation of LAM,…

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Burger King To Face Lawsuit In US Over Claims Its Whoppers Is Too Small

August 30, 2023 admin

Judge Altman in Miami said Burger King must defend against a claim Fast food giant Burger King has been accused of misleading customers by showing the burger with a meatier patty and ingredients that “overflow over the bun.” According to a report by BBC, US District Judge Roy Altman has rejected Burger King’s bid to…

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Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Sets New World Record With Cracking Century vs Nepal

August 30, 2023 admin

Babar Azam was all fired up in the Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. While he began on a slow note, he battled cramps and grew gradually in confidence, the result was a 131-ball 151, consisting four sixes and 14 fours. Babar Azam (151) and Iftikhar Ahmed‘s (109 not out) centuries…

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After India Calls China Map Move “Absurd”, Beijing Says “Routine Exercise”

August 30, 2023 admin

China’s new “map” claims all of Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls ‘South Tibet’. (File) New Delhi: China has responded to India’s objection of its new “standard” map – which claims ownership of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region in eastern Ladakh – calling it “the normal exercise of sovereignty in accordance with law”. Wang Xiaojian, spokesperson…

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Asia Cup 2023 – “My School Cricket Tournament Had More Audience”: Low Attendance For Pakistan vs Nepal Opener Shocks Fans

August 30, 2023 admin

The Asia Cup 2023 started with the match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 opener at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pakistan team will be confident to kick off their Asia Cup campaign with a victory…

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“Extremely Dangerous” Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall On US’ Florida Coast

August 30, 2023 admin

Several Florida ports were closed to vessel traffic on Tuesday night Florida: Hurricane Idalia slammed into northwest Florida as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm early Wednesday, as officials warned of catastrophic impacts including storm surges of up to 16 feet (about five meters). Authorities in the southern US state described Idalia and its potentially…

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