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China's mfg activity seen extending decline for 3 straight month in July

The world's second-largest economy grew much slower than expected in the second quarter, with the consumer sector a particular cause for concern

Can we predict earthquakes? China says it has found an AI-powered solution

Scientists in China have developed a first-of-its-kind AI-model designed to analyse extensive datasets to enhance the accuracy and speed of detection of seismic signals and predict earthquakes

Biden administration plans new US rule on foreign chip exports to China

The rule, an expansion of what is known as the Foreign Direct Product rule, would bar about half a dozen Chinese fabs at the center of China's most sophisticated chipmaking efforts

EU's suggestion on carbon tax not to help Indian firms much: GTRI

While the EU (European Union) can afford high carbon prices, it may not be sustainable for a developing country like India, it said

Palestinian detainees taken by Israel faced torture, mistreatment: UN

The report on detention in the wake of the deadly Hamas-led militant attacks and hostage-takings in Israel says that Israel's prison service held more than 9,400 security detainees as of end of June

No country for stray animals: New law to remove dogs from Turkish streets

The Turkish government estimates there are approximately four million stray dogs in the country, many of which are harmless. The law to remove stray dogs has sparked outrage, calling it a 'massacre la

HSBC shares rise on $3 bn buyback; flat first-half profit beats estimates

Europe's largest bank forecast its return on average tangible equity - a performance target - to be in the mid-teens in 2025, matching its estimate for 2024

Lufthansa forecasts lower earnings in Q3 as yields slump, costs rise

Lufthansa shares are down around 25 per cent over the last six months as it continues to struggle to recover its balance sheet

Recent rains in North Korea flood thousands of houses, vast farmland

North Korea earlier said more than 5,000 people stranded in Sinuiju city and Uiju town were rescued by airlift

China accuses Japan of 'smear attacks' in recent talks with Quad members

Japan's smear attacks on China are self-contradictory to its statement of promoting the strategic and reciprocal relationship between the two countries, the statement said

Who was Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, killed in an Israeli attack in Iran?

A prominent Palestinian political figure, Ismail Haniyeh was in Tehran at the inauguration of Iran's new president and met with Iran's Supreme Leader

BOJ raises key interest rate, aims to curb yen's slide against dollar

The move was widely expected, and the yen gained sharply against the dollar ahead of Wednesday's decision

Venezuelans protest as observers say presidential vote undemocratic

The protests, which the government denounced as an attempted coup, began on Monday after the South American country's electoral authority declared that Maduro had won a third term

US elections: Harris calibrates her policy pitch for battle against Trump

Harris wants to keep Democrats united as the campaign enters its final few months

Samsung flags strong AI demand as Q2 profit soars on higher chip prices

Rebounding semiconductor prices stoked by the AI boom lifted June quarter earnings for the world's biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones and TVs from a low base a year ago

About 8 in 10 Democrats satisfied with Harris after Biden's exit: Poll

The rapidly changing views among Democrats in such a short time span underscore how swiftly has coalesced behind Harris

Taiwan detects 25 PLA aircraft, 10 naval vessels near its territory

In a post on X, Taiwan's MND stated, "25 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m

Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies to end crisis

In Venezuela, protesters took to streets, waving flags and demanding President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge he lost Sunday's election to an opposition that claimed it clinched a landslide victory

Trump campaign launches new ads, calls Kamala Harris 'dangerously liberal'

Trump created the most secure border in our country's history. In just a few short years, Border Czar Kamala opened the floodgates to millions of illegal immigrants, said the campaign

Starbucks' efficiency gains bolster profit even as China, US drag sales

Starbucks this year rolled out its Siren System plan, which included updating its equipment to increase the pace of service at its stores, as the company turns to discounts and promotions