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Microsoft to cut 650 jobs from its Xbox unit in third layoff this year

Xbox employees had been bracing for further reductions after Microsoft cut 1,900 jobs, many from Activision units and studios, in January

Africa's doses fall short amid Mpox spread while rich nations have plenty

A small fraction of those doses could help curb what is now the biggest mpox outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries, disease experts say

DFC commits long-term loan of $20 mn to Panacea Biotec to expand operations

Panacea is expanding the manufacturing capacity for drug substance antigens used in its hexavalent vaccine EasySix to meet future demand from UN agencies and public health organisations

Voyaging into eternity: Nasa switches thrusters of probe 24 billion km away

After travelling over 47 years in space, Nasa's Voyager 1 spacecraft thrusters have reportedly been clogged with silicon dioxide impairing its communication with earth

US companies in China see record-low profits amid geopolitical tensions

Beijing and Washington have been at odds in recent years over issues like trade and manufacturing, as well as China's claims over the South China Sea

Tech billionaire Isaacman on first private spacewalk from SpaceX capsule

This first spacewalking test, expected to last about two hours, involved more stretching than walking, plan was for Isaacman to emerge from capsule but keep hand or foot attached to it the whole time

Oil prices rise almost 2% on fears over hurricane impact on US output

On Thursday the International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its 2024 oil demand growth forecast by 70,000 bpd, or about 7.2 per cent, to 900,000 bpd, citing muted Chinese demand

Militants kill policeman in another attack on polio workers in Pakistan

No one immediately claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack. Militants frequently target the polio workers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Indian origin Israeli soldier killed amid tensions in the West Bank

A 24-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier from the Bnei Menashe community was killed in a vehicle-ramming attack close to the West Bank's Beit El settlement, community members said on Thursday.

Typhoon Yagi worsens in Thailand; many evacuated, rescue efforts underway

At least 33 people have died across Thailand since mid-August from a spate of rain-related incidents including landslides

China's commerce minister to visit Europe ahead of EV tariff vote

The announcement of Wang's Europe trip followed the visit of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to China earlier this week where he unexpectedly said the EU should reconsider its position

Alberto Fujimori, Peru's ex prez dies at 86 after tumultuous tenure

He had been pardoned in December from his convictions for corruption and responsibility for the murder of 25 people

Joe Biden urged to reconsider $14 bn US Steel takeover by Nippon Steel

US Steel closed up 7 per cent in New York on Wednesday after recording the biggest intraday increase since Dec 18 earlier

Harris-Trump jockeying for battleground states after debate faceoff

The candidates are barnstorming one day after they marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a somber occasion that provided little respite from partisan politics in a high-speed campaign

Tamil party's support to Lanka's oppn presidential candidate in dispute

However, the party's president, S Sritharan, who was in the UK at the time, said there was no such decision and they would be backing the Tamil common candidate P Ariyanethiran

Ukraine businesses hire more women, teens as labour shortages bite

Male-dominated industries are more affected by staff shortages, the central bank said

Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation

The bill is part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty

Former B'desh PM Khaleda Zia admitted to hospital, advised several tests

Her physician, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, said the medical board has recommended several tests and she has been placed in a private cabin following her admission to the hospital

Bangladesh interim govt urges pause in Durga Puja activities during namaz

All puja committees in Bangladesh have been instructed to switch off music five minutes before the azaan and keep it off during prayer time

China's Li Qiang, Saudi crown prince discuss cooperation in several sectors

Li made his remarks in a meeting in Riyadh with GCC Secretary General Jasem al-Budaiwi, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said