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Neuralink to implant device into second patient in a week: Elon Musk
Company aims to help patients with brain injury and spinal injuries by enabling them to control phones and computers with their minds
 "Neuralink to implant device into second patient in a week: Elon Musk")
Hollywood turns against Prez Biden as George Clooney warns 'dam has broken'
Netflix Inc. Chairman Reed Hastings, superagent Ari Emanuel, heiress Abigail Disney, screenwriter Damon Lindelof and author Stephen King have joined the chorus calling on Biden to drop his reelection
 "Hollywood turns against Prez Biden as George Clooney warns 'dam has broken'")
Only 19 of 137 Chinese EV brands to be profitable by decade's end
While the average sale price of cars in China fell 13.4% in the past year, the average margin of automakers rose to 7.8% in 2023 from 6.3% the previous year
 "Only 19 of 137 Chinese EV brands to be profitable by decade's end")
China experiencing dramatic economic slowdown: Indian-American Congressman
Four-term Congressman, Krishnamoorthi is the ranking member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
 "China experiencing dramatic economic slowdown: Indian-American Congressman")
2025- 2034 to be decade to combat sand storms from Africa to China: UN
In a 2022 report, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification said sand and dust storms have increased dramatically in frequency in recent years
 "2025- 2034 to be decade to combat sand storms from Africa to China: UN")
China's industrial overcapacity has significant spillovers globally: US
The United States, along with its allies and partners in developing economies and advanced economies alike, share mutual objectives to address China's policies, a US official said
 "China's industrial overcapacity has significant spillovers globally: US")
Working to break down silos between Europe, Asia, US, says Blinken
This is the third time in a row that the US has invited its Indo-Pacific partners. It is a reflection of the fact that their theatres of work together are linked
 "Working to break down silos between Europe, Asia, US, says Blinken")
New UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at Nato summit
Starmer said he and his new Labour government would use our opportunity here with our allies to make sure that that support is agreed by Nato's members
 "New UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at Nato summit")
CNN cuts about 100 jobs, to launch digital subscriptions before year's end
Media organisations, including CNN have struggled to grow audiences and revenue, and have sought to diversify what they're offering to customers
 "CNN cuts about 100 jobs, to launch digital subscriptions before year's end")
US regulators fine Citigroup $136 mn for failing to address data issues
The fines are the latest blows for CEO Jane Fraser as she tackles the bank's regulatory failings
 "US regulators fine Citigroup $136 mn for failing to address data issues")
China launches 'tit-for-tat' investigation in response to EU trade barriers
At the center of those strains with the EU are China's electric car exports, which Europe is worried threaten jobs in its own autos sector
 "China launches 'tit-for-tat' investigation in response to EU trade barriers")
No Omelette for a week, says Musk, to make up for this 'heinous crime'
Elon Musk pledges to quit Omelette for a week, decided to make up for the "heinous crime" as his SpaceX destroys nests of birds, killing their eggs
 "No Omelette for a week, says Musk, to make up for this 'heinous crime'")
Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits take a turn
Trends, including a shift towards drinking fewer, more expensive drinks, notably a growing range of cocktails, have seen spirits displace wine
 "Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits take a turn")
South Sudan peace talks face collapse as it gears up for first election
Kenya has been hosting the high-level meetings since May between government representatives and rebel opposition groups who were not part of a 2018 agreement that ended a five-year civil war
 "South Sudan peace talks face collapse as it gears up for first election")
India, Taiwan pact to facilitate trade of agri goods comes into force
Pact will pave the way for export of major Indian organic products such as rice, processed food, green/black and herbal tea, medicinal plant products to Taiwan
 "India, Taiwan pact to facilitate trade of agri goods comes into force")
UAE reportedly deports university student who yelled 'Free Palestine'
Incident at the graduation comes as the UAE tries to balance its diplomatic recognition of Israel with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that's devastated the Gaza Strip
Hookahs, haircuts, and human rights: UN report details Taliban's crackdown
A UN report revealed that the Taliban's morality police have severely restricted human rights, creating a pervasive 'climate of fear and intimidation', particularly among women and girls
 "Hookahs, haircuts, and human rights: UN report details Taliban's crackdown")
Saudi Arabia raises $12.35 bn from Aramco share sale after increasing offer
Aramco's shares have risen 3.3 percent since the offering last month
 "Saudi Arabia raises $12.35 bn from Aramco share sale after increasing offer")
New US envoy to Taiwan vows to help with self-defence amid China threats
Taiwan and the US are solid partners to each other who strive to maintain regional peace and stability, Lai said
 "New US envoy to Taiwan vows to help with self-defence amid China threats")
Decoded: Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award
Russia announced its highest civilian award for PM Modi in 2019, for 'exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India'
 "Decoded: Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award")