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China hits PwC with six month ban in record penalty over Evergrande audit
Chinese authorities have been examining PwC's role in Evergrande's accounting practices since CSRC accused developer in March of a $78-billion fraud over a period of two years through 2020
 "China hits PwC with six month ban in record penalty over Evergrande audit")
Boeing's US factory workers go on strike, halting 737 MAX production
Boeing said it was ready to get back to the negotiating table, a sign that it could sweeten the deal
 "Boeing's US factory workers go on strike, halting 737 MAX production")
Be prepared to hear India's comments on politics, says EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar was asked a question about some foreign diplomats based in New Delhi having personal meetings with certain opposition leaders in their state
 "Be prepared to hear India's comments on politics, says EAM Jaishankar")
EAM Jaishankar reveals his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984
Jaishankar was answering a question during a community event here about the recently released television series on the hijacking of IC814 in 1999
 "EAM Jaishankar reveals his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984")
Gunmen kill 14 people in Afghanistan's Shiite-majority area; 6 wounded
Islamic State claimed responsibility before Taliban acknowledged shootings, which took place on Thursday and targeted Hazara Shiite people as they travelled between provinces of Ghor and Daikundi
 "Gunmen kill 14 people in Afghanistan's Shiite-majority area; 6 wounded")
Nasa to establish Lunar Time Standard to set standard time system for Moon
The proposed lunar time standard is to be based on a weighted average of atomic clocks placed on the Moon. It aims to create a standardised time system for the moon
 "Nasa to establish Lunar Time Standard to set standard time system for Moon")
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to enhance response in Africa
The pre-qualification of the vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S means that donors like GAVI the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF can buy it but supplies are limited because there's only a single manufacturer
 "WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to enhance response in Africa")
'Climate change triggers landslide, sent tremors across Earth for 9 days'
In September 2023, a 1.2 kilometre-high mountain peak in an East Greenland fjord -- a narrow inlet of sea between two steep cliffs -- collapsed, causing a tsunami about 200 metres tall
 "'Climate change triggers landslide, sent tremors across Earth for 9 days'")
US puts sanctions on Chinese cos for supporting Pak's missile programme
"The United States will continue to act against proliferation and associated procurement activities of concern, wherever they occur," the statement concluded
 "US puts sanctions on Chinese cos for supporting Pak's missile programme")
Bali imposes construction freeze to tackle overtourism, protect environment
Bali reportedly deported 340 foreign nationals last year for violations, including illegal activities and inappropriate behaviour
 "Bali imposes construction freeze to tackle overtourism, protect environment")
US, Lithuania concerned over China's activities in South China Sea
The leaders of two nations underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and expressed opposition to any unilateral attempt
 "US, Lithuania concerned over China's activities in South China Sea")
China raises retirement age, now among youngest in world's major economies
The policy will be implemented starting in January next year, according to the announcement from China's legislature reported by state broadcaster CCTV
 "China raises retirement age, now among youngest in world's major economies")
Russia to expel 6 British diplomats over spying, subversive activities
Starmer said on his way to the US that Britain does not seek any conflict with Russia
 "Russia to expel 6 British diplomats over spying, subversive activities")
China's ITU-approved 6G standards set stage for advanced telecom solutions
The new standards address various requirements of the 6G network, including secure content transmission, data updates, and system performance assessment
 "China's ITU-approved 6G standards set stage for advanced telecom solutions")
From earrings to witchcraft, Trump-Harris debate fuels conspiracy theories
US Presidential debate: Following the Trump-Harris debate, MAGA supporters ignited a wave of conspiracy theories, alleging hidden earpieces and supernatural manipulations
 "From earrings to witchcraft, Trump-Harris debate fuels conspiracy theories")
Harvey Weinstein's health delays court appearance amid new charges
The details of the additional charges remain under seal, but they are related to allegations from multiple accusers
 "Harvey Weinstein's health delays court appearance amid new charges")
China's carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations starting to pay off
China-made EVs exported to Europe rose 38% in 2023 to 656,000 units, including shipments non-EU countries
 "China's carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations starting to pay off")
China to raise retirement age as pension pressure mounts on economy
This decision comes as China's pension system, the world's largest with 1.05 billion contributors and beneficiaries, faces significant stress from demographic change
 "China to raise retirement age as pension pressure mounts on economy")
History in making: SpaceX mission crew complete first commercial spacewalk
The crew of four on board SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission soared to a record 1,400 km above Earth - the farthest humans have travelled since the Apollo programme over 50 years ago
 "History in making: SpaceX mission crew complete first commercial spacewalk")
Blackstone mulls selling majority stake in visa, tech firm VFS Global
Considerations are at an early stage and Blackstone may still decide against pursuing a deal, the report said
 "Blackstone mulls selling majority stake in visa, tech firm VFS Global")