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Taiwan hopes delayed F-16s start arriving by end of this year

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Taiwan's defence ministry aims to receive the first new F-16V fighter jets by the end of this year, citing international situation fluctuations for delays. The U.S. approved an $8 billion sale of these jets in 2019 to bolster Taiwan's defences against China. Taiwan has faced delays due to software issues and supply chain disruptions, with full delivery expected by 2026.

Rays hope to continue turnaround vs. Guardians

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) Though the Tampa Bay Rays seem set to miss the postseason for the first time in six years, the quest to finish strong remains important. They can take another step in that direction with a second straight win over the American League Central-leading Guardians on Friday night in Cleveland. Tampa Bay (72-75) totaled seven runs while being swept in a three-game set at Philadelphia

Yankees look to keep the clutch hits going against Red Sox

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(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images) The New York Yankees have not relied on a prolific offense of late, but rather are doing just enough to eke out wins and widen their lead in the American League East. After game-ending hits by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Juan Soto, the Yankees seek a third straight win when they host the Boston Red Soxon Friday night. The Yankees (85-62) are 5-2 in their past seven games after dropp

Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet reminisces on bonding with Pakistan players as India prepare to take on arch-rivals

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Moqi [China], September 13 (ANI): The most-awaited dual in the Asian Champions Trophy is finally here, with India taking on nemesis Pakistan on September 14 at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir in China. While India, led by ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh, will go into the match as table toppers, Ammad Butt-led Pakistan will take on India as an unbeaten side placed number in the points table. Defending Champion

In a first, North Korea publically releases photos of banned uranium enrichment site

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Seoul [South Korea], September 13 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was shown inspecting a uranium enrichment facility in a report by state media, which also released images of centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs, South Korean media said on Friday. Yonhap in its report, published photos by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) of Kim visiting the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon

China to raise retirement age: state media

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

China announced it will gradually raise the statutory retirement age to address its ageing population and demographic challenges. For men, the retirement age will increase from 60 to 63 years, while for women it will rise from 50 or 55 years to 55 and 58 years, depending on job type. The changes will start in 2025.