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Mpox is a viral infection that primarily affects humans and animals.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024

Alert! Thailand detects Asia's first case of new Mpox virus strain. Check details for symptoms, treatment

Africa is currently seeing a Mpox outbreak with 14 African countries, reporting 14,000 cases and 524 deaths. The outbreak is caused by the more virulent Clade 1b strain. Clade 1b causes death in about 3.6 percent of cases, with children more at risk, the WHO said.

China Evergrande’s liquidators have launched court proceedings against PwC, accusing the Big Four auditing firm of “negligence” and “misrepresentation” in its work for the collapsed property group. 
Updated: Aug 22, 2024

China likely to ban PwC for six months over Evergrande audit failure, impose massive penalty: Report

Chinese regulators have in recent months asked several large state-owned clients of PwC to drop the auditor as it braces for penalties over its work for troubled property developer Evergrande, according to reports.

Updated: Aug 10, 2024

'Positive resolution' expected on Vinesh Phogat disqualification appeal to CAS at Paris Olympics, Verdict out today

Phogat's legal team argued that she had not committed any form of fraud, asserting that her weight gain was a natural result of her body’s recovery process and should not qualify as a violation of competition rules.

Updated: Aug 10, 2024

'2 silver medals can't be awarded, but...': IOC on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a medal in Paris Olympics

During a press conference on Friday, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), responded to inquiries about the possibility of awarding Phogat a silver medal alongside her opponent who loses in the final

Updated: Aug 10, 2024

Aman Sehrawat wins historic Bronze medal, India's first in men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling at Paris Olympics

In the match held on Friday, Sehrawat emerged victorious over Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico with a score of 13-5

Many companies across the tech, media, finance and retail industries made significant cuts to staff in 2023 as well.
Updated: Aug 09, 2024

Layoffs pile up in US, Canada as companies uncertain of economy

Amazon's job cuts include less than 5% of employees at Buy with Prime unit, 5% at audiobook and podcast division Audible, several hundred in streaming and studio operations, 35% at streaming unit Twitch, a few hundred at healthcare units One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy.

Air India said a one-time waiver is being offered on rescheduling to passengers having confirmed bookings on any of its flight to and from Dhaka.
Updated: Aug 06, 2024

Bangladesh unrest: Air India to resume evening flights to Dhaka, one-time waiver offered to passengers

On Monday, Air India and IndiGo had cancelled scheduled flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect due to unrest in Bangladesh.

The World Bank in April in its Bangladesh Development Update report had forecast that the country’s GDP would grow by 5.7% between July 2024 and June 2025 as against 5.6% in the same period last fiscal.
Updated: Aug 06, 2024

Bangladesh: Economy in recovery mode post pandemic, but battling persistently high inflation

Faces challenges of liquidity and forex reserve, turmoil could add to woes; international agencies have called for reforms

Under the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) executed in 2017, Adani Power is to supply 1,496 MW net capacity for 25 years.
Updated: Aug 06, 2024

Bangladesh turmoil will weigh on investor sentiments on Adani Power, say experts

Amidst political unrest, experts say it is too early to discuss any ramifications of PPA with Adani Power Limited; any change in regime to weigh in on investor sentiment

Telegram CEO claims he has over 100 biological kids in 12 countries
Updated: Jul 30, 2024

Russia's Vicky Donor: Telegram CEO reveals he has over '100 biological children' in 12 nations

Upon visiting a donation clinic, Pavel Durov, Telegram CEO, learned he was considered “high-quality donor material,” leading him to participate in the sperm donation process

France's Sounkamba Sylla, Shana Grebo, Amandine Brossier and Sokhna Lacoste (Reuters Photo)
Updated: Jul 26, 2024

Paris Olympics: French Sprinter barred from wearing hijab, allowed to wear a cap instead

This compromise aligns with France's strict principle of "laïcité," a form of secularism that separates religion from state affairs and prohibits religious symbols, such as hijabs, in public service roles.

Nepal Plane Crash, Bombardier CRJ200 Jet
Updated: Jul 24, 2024

Nepal Plane Crash: Only pilot of 19 onboard plane survives marking 20th major crash in nation since 2000

While immediate reports from the scene suggest that an investigation into the plane's crash has been launched, this incident adds to the alarming toll of fatal air crashes in the country, which has seen nearly 360 fatalities over the last two decades

Plane crashed in Nepal
Updated: Jul 24, 2024

Nepal plane crash: 18 dead of 19 aboard Saurya airlines plane as it crashes during takeoff

A Saurya Airlines aircraft has crashed during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport, with 19 people on board. The plane was en route to Pokhara when the incident occurred.

China's central bank
Updated: Jul 22, 2024

China's central bank cuts interest rates, moving to put more pep into the economy

The five-year rate, which is a benchmark for mortgages, was cut by 10 basis points to 3.85% from 3.95%. The one-year rate was reduced to 3.35% from 3.45%.

Thomas Matthew Crooks conducted surveillance at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on July 13
Updated: Jul 20, 2024

Trump assassination bid: Gunman flew drone multiple times to gather information of campaign site

The report said that Crooks started his research on the rally site shortly after the announcement of the event by the Trump campaign on July 3. He swiftly registered for the event on July 7.

Bangladesh Protests
Updated: Jul 19, 2024

39 dead in violent clashes in Bangladesh over quota system dispute

Protests have swept across Bangladesh, with demonstrators and police engaging in fierce fights in the capital city of Dhaka and other regions as students attempted to disrupt transportation networks nationwide

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Updated: Jul 14, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk react to shooting at Trump rally

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed their shock and condemned the act of violence against the US presidential candidate Donald Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Updated: Jul 09, 2024

Ukrainian President calls PM Modi's meeting with Putin 'huge disappointment' amid ongoing conflict

In a statement posted on X, Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the scene of the leaders interacting in Moscow as distressing, particularly on a day when a Russian missile struck a children's hospital in Kyiv, resulting in tragic casualties

Updated: Jul 06, 2024

Hamas agrees to US proposal to initiate negotiations on releasing Israeli hostages

This decision comes 16 days after the initiation of a deal aimed at bringing an end to the nine-month-long war in the region, as per a senior Hamas source who spoke to Reuters on Saturday

Vice-President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden
Updated: Jul 06, 2024

Joe Biden calls himself first Black woman to serve with a Black president in another verbal slip up

The US President momentarily confused himself with Vice President Kamala Harris while reflecting on his time as Vice President under former President Barack Obama

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, outside 10 Downing Street.
Updated: Jul 05, 2024

Keir Starmer lauds Rishi Sunak for serving as UK's first British Asian PM

UK election 2024: The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. The Labour party secured 412 (+211) seats, while Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party got 121 (-250) seats in the 650-seat House of Commons.

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