China, meanwhile, has rejected widespread accusations of abuses against Uyghurs. Starbucks is facing criticism in the United States after opening its first two outlets in China’s Xinjiang region, with a US lawmaker urging the company to shut them down over alleged repression of Uyghurs.John Moolenaar, chairman of the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on China,…
Gold medallist India’s Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year after questioning her future in boxing, Lovlina Borgohain found the perfect answer on Friday, winning Asian Games gold on her 29th birthday.The 29-year-old had contemplated walking away from boxing after returning empty-handed from the Paris Olympics. Two years later, after enduring a difficult phase…
The Plymouth Mill began operating in 1937 as a wood and paper products manufacturing facility. Over subsequent decades, industrial operations at the site resulted in hazardous substances being released into groundwater, soil, Welch Creek and the Roanoke River (Image Credit: Domtar) For more than half a century, pollution from a pulp and paper mill has…
Emma Willis opens up about how Bruce Willis is her driving force behind her advocacy for FTD. (Instagram) Emma Heming Willis recently opened up about her husband, Bruce Willis’ diagnosis and how she does not want his battle to go down in vain. Along with World FTD Awareness Week, the entrepreneur and social media influencer…
Move over, youngsters. This 77-year-old Indian grandpa is busy using ChatGPT to plan his next business idea, and the internet can’t get enough of his adorable politeness.VBR Prasad was travelling on an IndiGo flight when a younger passenger sitting nearby noticed what he was doing before takeoff. Prasad was busy chatting with ChatGPT about a…
The yen weakened against the dollar after a summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting disappointed investors looking for signs that policymakers may be preparing for another move this month. Japan’s currency dropped as much as 0.5% to 158.21 against the dollar and was the worst performer among its Group-of-10 peers. “While…
Gold prices hold firm ahead of festive season Lower gold prices are beginning to bring physical buyers back into key Asian markets, with demand improving in India and signs of increased buying interest in Singapore. However, some buyers continue to wait for prices to fall further before stepping into the market.Gold prices in the country…
The SP has so far announced two candidates, both of whom are assured of win NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh on Friday announced that the party will field a third candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, despite only two SP candidates being assured of victory.If the SP fields…
Pakistan military-led government refers to the banned TTP as Fitna al Khawarij. Seven militants belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation in north-western Pakistan on Friday, according to an official.The operation took place in Eidak, an area of North Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which has…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah, third right, celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo) India and Pakistan are set to battle for the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, but persistent rain in Nisshin could throw a major twist into Saturday’s summit clash.India booked their place in the final with a commanding 124-run win over Sri…
