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Musk's Superhuman Vision Promise is Dangerous - ResearchersResearchers have criticised billionaire Elon Musk for promising that his brain implant technology could eventually provide patients with vision superior to normal human sight. Researchers...Khaled Meshaal, Who Survived Israeli Assassination Attempt, Tipped to Be New Hamas LeaderKhaled Meshaal, tipped to be the new Hamas leader, became known around the world in 1997 after Israeli agents injected him with poison in a...
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Bot-like Accounts on X Fuel U.S. Political Conspiracies, Watchdog SaysBot-like accounts on social media platform X that spread misinformation and hate ahead of Britain's election are now amplifying conspiracy theories around U.S. politics, a...Vietnam President to Lam Takes Top Job as Communist Party ChiefVietnamese President To Lam was named general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the nation's top position, on Saturday (Aug 3), replacing Nguyen Phu...
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Leading Bulk Hardware Suppliers and Market Trends for 2024The search for the best bulk hardware suppliers is critical for businesses looking to source quality tools at competitive prices. In 2024, the market for...Softbank Seen Posting Modest Profit in Q1, Buyback Potential in FocusJapan's SoftBank Group is expected to report a modest first-quarter profit on Wednesday but investors are set to hone in on whether the tech investment...
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Dubai Airport Revises 2024 Passenger Traffic Forecast to Record 91.8 MillionDubai International Airport (DXB) expects to handle a record 91.8 million passengers this year, revising its annual forecast upwards for the second time, amid a...Market Rout Reignites Concerns Over South Korea Investment TaxA stock market rout that wiped $140 billion off South Korea's KOSPI index on Monday may accelerate the government's efforts to scrap a proposed tax...
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World Health Organisation to Send More Than One Million Polio Vaccine Doses to GazaThe World Health Organisation is preparing to launch a polio vaccination campaign in war-torn Gaza after the virus was detected in the Palestinian territory's wastewater....South Korean Music Icon Boa to Hold Singapore Concert in NovemberSouth Korean singer BoA, regarded as one of the most successful K-pop artistes of all time, will stage a concert in Singapore on Nov 30....
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Rising Demand for Best Bulk Decoration Materials Drives Market TrendsThe demand for bulk decoration materials is on the rise, impacting market trends significantly. This increase is driven by several factors, including a surge in...Harris campaigns in Arizona, while Trump is in MontanaUS Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona on Friday (Aug 9), hoping her less-than-one-month-old bid for the White House can put Republican candidate Donald...
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Openai Worries Its AI Voice May Charm UsersOpenAI says it is concerned that a realistic voice feature for its artificial intelligence might cause people to bond with the bot at the cost...Man City Get Revenge On Man Utd With First TrophyManchester City have secured the 2024 Community Shield after defeating cross-town rivals Manchester United on penalties at Wembley Stadium.Community ShieldResult: Manchester City 1-1 Manchester UnitedDate:...
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Police Back on Bangladesh Capital's Streets as Strike EndsBangladeshi police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 12), ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the...Yen Slips, Markets Brace for Us Inflation DataThe yen extended its slow decline against the dollar in trading thinned by a Japanese holiday on Monday, with market participants still ambivalent about the...
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Emerging Trends Among Wholesale Suppliers in Oman for Various ProductsOman’s wholesale market is undergoing significant changes, adapting to both local and international demands. The growth in the sector is noticeable, with suppliers offering a...Ukraine Keeps Up Air Attacks on Kursk as Putin Lashes Out at WestUkraine launched fresh drone attacks on Russia's border region of Kursk on Tuesday (Aug 13), a day after President Vladimir Putin lashed out at the...
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Myanmar Military Denies Junta Chief Detained by GeneralsMyanmar's military on Wednesday (Aug 14) said rumours top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were "propaganda" spread by "traitors"...Al Ahly Studying 'Three' Offers For TauEgyptian giants Al Ahly are reportedly analysing three offers they are believed to have received for Percy Tau. According to Al Masry Al Youm, the...
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Son of Former Malaysian Minister Denies Being Detained at Changi AirportMr Clint Lim, the son of former Malaysian finance minister Lim Guan Eng, on Wednesday (Aug 14) dismissed a claim made by a blogger that...Best Deals on Printer Toner Cartridges - Finding Affordable Options and Where to BuyPrinter toner cartridges play a vital role in maintaining the performance of printers. With many users looking for ways to cut down on printing costs,...
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Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Lead a Middling Spy Comedy in ‘The Union’“The Union,” an action comedy with Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, should have been more fun. Or more exciting. It certainly had a lot working...Harris Campaign Attempts to Woo Voters With Price-cutting PlansKamala Harris was unveiling Friday (Aug 16) an economic blueprint heavy on popular measures to cut costs for Americans, while attacking powerful companies for price...
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Lewandowski Praises Barcelona Youngsters After Comeback Win at ValenciaBarcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he was proud of his team's performance in a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their LaLiga season opener on...Ukraine Says It Repelled Russian Missile Attack on CapitalUkrainian forces said they thwarted a Russian missile attack on the capital Kyiv where air-raid sirens sounded before dawn on Sunday (Aug 18). Ukrainian forces...
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Market Trends in Industrial Printing Machinery SuppliersThe industrial printing machinery market is evolving rapidly. Businesses are increasingly focused on finding high-quality printing solutions. This shift is driven by the need for...Thai Growth Quickens in Q2 on Higher Consumption, TourismThailand's economic growth strengthened in the second quarter due to higher consumption, tourism and exports, official data showed on Monday (Aug 19), and the government...
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U.S., S Korea Hold Joint Air Drills to Counter N Korea ThreatMore than 200 South Korean and U.S. fighter jets are due to fly around the clock for five days this week in what would mark...China's July Oil Imports From Top Supplier Russia Fall 7.4% From a Year AgoChina's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia fell in July by 7.4 per cent from a year earlier, official data showed on Tuesday (Aug...
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Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben AffleckJennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, U.S. media reported Tuesday, two years after the Hollywood power couple officially gave love a second...Malaysia’s Penang State Urges Public to Reduce Water Usage Amid Declining Dam LevelsResidents in Malaysia’s Penang state have been urged to cut down on their water usage amid growing concerns about potential shortages due to the low...
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Reliable Sports Equipment Suppliers Address Growing Market DemandThe sports equipment market is seeing an increase in demand, driven by a growing interest in fitness and recreational activities. This shift has underscored the...Taiwan Defence Spending to Outpace GDP Growth as China Threat RisesTaiwan's defence spending will rise 7.7 per cent next year, outpacing expected economic growth, the cabinet said on Thursday (Aug 22), as the island adds...
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Man Utd's Garnacho Could Become World Class, Ten Hag saysManchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has the potential to become a world class player if he keeps working hard, manager Erik ten Hag said ahead...Thai Central Bank Will Use Policy Mix to Address Uneven Economic Recovery, Governor SaysThailand's central bank will use a policy mix to address uneven recovery in Southeast Asian's second-largest economy, its governor said on Saturday. Lorem Ipsum is...
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Friends Reveal Jennifer Lopez Struggles to Save Marriage Amid Ben Affleck's 'darkness'Jennifer Lopez's recent filing for divorce from Ben Affleck may not have surprised many, given the months of speculation surrounding their relationship.However, Page Six claim...US Says Commitment to Israel's Defence is Ironclad, 'postured' to SupportThe United States said its commitment to Israel's defence was ironclad and that it was "postured" to support its ally after the Israeli military said...
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How Bangladesh Can Become a True DemocracyIn a historic turn of events in Bangladesh, Gen-Z student-led protests forced the downfall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled the country with...Current Trends in High Quality Home Textile ProductsThe home textile industry is undergoing significant changes as demand for high-quality products rises. Consumers are seeking a blend of luxury, functionality, and sustainability in...
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Thai Central Bank Says Growth Outlook Below PotentialThailand's monetary policy committee makes decisions based on the economic outlook when reviewing rates and so would adjust them if the current assessment changed, the...Prudential H1 Profit Up 9% on Singapore Growth, Onshore China Remains WeakPrudential on Wednesday (Aug 28) reported a 9 per cent rise in first-half operating profit, backed by strong policy sales in Singapore, but a slowdown...
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Sensors Can Read Your Sweat and Predict OverheatingOn a hot summer day in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, dozens of men removed pipes, asbestos and hazardous waste while working to decontaminate a nuclear facility...Biden Aide Sullivan Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing MilitaryTop White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks...
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Current Trends and Insights in the Leather Chemicals MarketThe leather chemicals market is undergoing significant changes in 2024. This sector, essential for leather production, is influenced by various factors that affect sourcing, pricing,...Novak Djokovic Crashes Out of Us Open 1 Day After Carlos Alcaraz StunnerEntering the 2024 US Open, its previous two champions Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic were the betting favorites. Then the tournament lost both of them...