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BSP will strengthen , conspiracies of opponents will increase , missionaries will have to be countered boldly : Mayawati , Lucknow News in Hindi

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Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Hong Kong recorded a 13 per cent increase in visitors from mainland China during the Lunar New Year holiday against a year ago, with the influx boosting jewellery sales by 10 per cent during the period despite a sharp rise in gold prices. Industry representatives said on Sunday that overall business was better than last year, although the recovery remained uneven across sectors and was not always directly tied to the greater number of mainland visitors. Immigration figures showed mainland...

Malaysia Islamist Party Ascends in Opposition Coalition Shake-Up

Malaysia’s Islamist party is taking control of the opposition coalition following months of internal rift, a move that could increase its influence and disrupt the political landscape ahead of a general election due by 2028.

Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with deeper regulatory ties, digital assets focus

Deeper regulatory ties and a shared push for new growth sectors are expected to give fresh impetus to cross-border investment flows between China and the Middle East, according to industry players and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulator. Hong Kong would benefit from the increased China-Middle East cooperation as the city develops into “a key hub for Middle Eastern capital to deploy in Asia and an important gateway for Chinese capital to go global to the Middle East,” said Linda Cai, inbound...

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US as competition intensifies

Major Chinese technology companies, including ByteDance and Baidu, are aggressively expanding their US-based research and development teams, targeting high-level artificial intelligence and semiconductor recruits in key American tech hubs. The overseas hiring spree underscores these “big tech” firms’ growing ambitions to build up their skilled workforce in AI systems development and semiconductor design amid increased competition in their home market. Social media giant ByteDance, the parent...

‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico's Navy

Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.

Hochul 30 - day amendments increase state spending by $2 . 7B

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China Signals Increased Support for Iran as US Prepares Potential Strike

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Cornerstone Building Lenders Sign Pact Ahead of Talks With Owner

A bloc of creditors of Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. plans to coordinate ahead of expected talks with its private equity owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice, aiming to increase the group’s leverage as the company’s performance weakens, people familiar with the matter said.

Huge scale of US military build - up increases likelihood of attack on Iran

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Sarah Bond is leaving Xbox

Sarah Bond during the May 2024 Bloomberg Technology Summit. | Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images Sarah Bond, the president and COO of Xbox, is leaving the organization, along with CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer. Her departure is being announced at the same time as Spencer's, with Asha Sharma moving into the EVP and CEO of Gaming role and Matt Booty being promoted to EVP and chief content officer. Microsoft is making the changes as it is undergoing some dramatic shifts to its Xbox plans, including bringing Windows and Xbox closer together to empower devices like the Xbox Ally handheld instead of relying entirely on first-party Xbox hardware. The company is also navigating increased pressures on the Xbox business, major layoffs, an … Read the full story at The Verge.

Chamber of Commerce: Tariffs ruling 'welcome news' for businesses, consumers

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling, which halted the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs, as “welcome news” for businesses and consumers.  “Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with small and midsize businesses around the country that have seen significant cost increases and supply chain disruptions as a...

German leader Friedrich Merz will visit China next week to deepen trade and cooperation

Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition.

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US Q4 GDP Grows Smaller-Than-Forecast 1.4% on Shutdown Impact

The US economy grew less than expected at the end of last year, as inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased an annualized 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Overall, the economy expanded 2.2% last year. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Alzheimer risk could increase with air pollution exposure , new study shows

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With federal research funding uncertain, states debate new science initiatives

A handful of states are considering initiatives to increase funding for scientific research as uncertainty around federal dollars has grown.

Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans

Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs — it could also increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a sweeping study of nearly 28 million older Americans, researchers found that long term exposure to fine particle air pollution was linked to a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. The connection appeared to stem largely from pollution’s direct effects on the brain, rather than through related health conditions like hypertension or depression.

Scientists find cancer-linked chemicals in popular hair extensions

A sweeping new study has uncovered a troubling mix of hazardous chemicals in popular hair extensions, including products made from human hair. Researchers detected dozens of substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and immune system effects in nearly every sample tested. Some products contained flame retardants, organotins, and chemicals associated with increased breast cancer risk, and several exceeded European safety thresholds.

Five ways increased militarization could change scientific careers

Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill

The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.

Venezuela Tests Higher Fuel Prices as Oil Sector Opens

Venezuela has started to increase fuel prices at gasoline stations in Caracas as it seeks fresh revenue while reopening its oil industry to foreign investment and boosting output.

Oil Spikes as Threat of US Conflict With Iran Increases

Crude oil rises on fears of a US conflict with Iran. Prices settled at their highest level since August. Mike McGlone reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

EU set to spend €5M more on private jets than it did in 2021

Figure represents a 50 percent increase, which Commission says is because of "the broader geopolitical context and increased volatility in international affairs."