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Our View: Cyprus has every right to stem irregular migrant flows

Cyprus Mail 

Human Rights Watch issued a scathing report about the treatment of Syrian migrants and refugees by the Cyprus and Lebanese authorities. The New York-based NGO, which interviewed some of these migrants, said they had reported “a myriad of abuses throughout the cycle of pull and pushbacks and expulsions.” It also claimed, in its 90-page report, […]

Intel’s Dow status under threat as struggling chipmaker’s shares plunge

Cyprus Mail 

Intel was one of the first two tech companies to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average during the late-’90s dot-com boom, along with Microsoft. Now, a slump in Intel’s share price could cost the American chipmaker its place in the blue-chip index. Analysts and investors said Intel was likely to be removed from the Dow […]

How TikTok and Covid got a generation hooked on health scares

The Independent 

Between Covid testing, wellness apps and videos about the apparent ‘warning signs’ of cancer, it’s never been easier to be aware of your own health. But what happens when you become so obsessed with being in tip-top condition that you’re risking full-blown hypochondria, asks Olivia Petter

Lee Miller’s unbelievable life: From Hitler’s bathtub to tomato soup cake

The Independent 

Photographer Lee Miller, the subject of a major new film starring Kate Winslet, used her camera lens to pioneer a new way of seeing conflict. Later, broken by what she saw during the Second World War, she found respite in a Sussex farmhouse called Farleys, where she would begin her surreal next act and her son Antony Penrose would discover her secrets, writes Jessie Thompson

First in 67 years! USA suffer a historic loss to Canada in football

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

The US men's national football team faced a historic 1-2 defeat against Canada in a friendly match, their first home loss to the Canadians since 1957. Interim coach Mikey Varas highlighted defensive issues. This marks the third consecutive loss for the US team, with another match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

6 midcap mutual funds multiplied investors’ lumpsum investment by 2x in three years

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Six midcap mutual funds have doubled investors' lumpsum investments in the past three years. Notable performers include Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund, Quant Mid Cap Fund, and HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund. These funds delivered impressive returns with Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) ranging from 26.37% to 36.17%, significantly boosting investors' wealth

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium, online gaming

Business Standard 

The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said. Sources said the fitment committee, comprising Centre and state tax officials, will present a report on GST levied on life, health and reinsurance premiums and the revenue implications. The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, will decide... Читать дальше...

India an avid, committed advocate of multilateralism: UNGA President

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis lauds India as a leader at the UN, highlighting its commitment to multilateralism and digitalisation. He expects India's role to grow, noting its ambition for a permanent Security Council seat. Francis also discusses global issues with India's new UN envoy, Parvathaneni Harish.

Some Photos: Humans

Avax.news 

Swans from the state Ballet of Georgia production of Swan Lake arrive in London on August 27, 2024 ahead of opening night at London Coliseum venue on 28th August. (Photo by Guy Corbishley/Alamy Live News)