This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Speed Skating World Cup series. The Beijing stadium nicknamed the "Ice Ribbon" hosts the second of this season's six events, as more than 260 top athletes, from 24 nations and regions, made their way to the Chinese capital.
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LEBANON: IDF fires at suspects entering no-go zone in southern Lebanon ■ Iran: Tehran plans uranium-enrichment expansion, IAEA report says ■ ISRAEL: Netanyahu to convene meeting of defense officials to discuss Lebanon truce, Syrian rebels' Aleppo offensive ■ GAZA: Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to discuss Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as Hamas reportedly ready for truce following Lebanon deal ■ WEST BANK: Nine Israelis wounded, three seriously, in shooting in West Bank, rescue service says
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Assessing the outcome of the war with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem asserted that the resistance forces had won "the greatest victory over Israel"
KUALA LUMPUR: Legal experts are suggesting that the Malaysian government should consider introducing laws to prevent children and teenagers under 16 from using social media platforms, following the example set by Australia.
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Tensions continue in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district following violence over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, which led to fatalities and injuries. The Supreme Court directed the state to maintain peace while a judicial inquiry was initiated to investigate the incident.
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LAHORE: The PPP, an ally of the ruling PML-N, has opposed the idea of proscribing the PTI and has instead urged the government to take steps for mainstreaming the opposition party after a resolution was submitted with the Punjab Assembly seeking a ban on the PTI.
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China's Olympic mixed doubles badminton gold medalist Zheng Siwei announced that he will retire from international competition on Friday. Next month's BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou will be his "last dance".
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Samantha Humphrey went missing on Black Friday two years ago, a few months later her body was found in the Mohawk River. Friday night, family members and friends of the teenager attended a candlelight vigil. NEWS10 also learns more on how the New York State Police were able to help in the effort to find Samantha.
Shubman Gill, recovering from a thumb injury, returned to India's nets but remains doubtful for the second Test in Adelaide. While he may miss the upcoming warm-up match, he is hopeful to be fit for the third Test. Gill's performance in Australia's last tour bolstered his crucial No. 3 spot.
JPMorgan Chase agreed to drop its lawsuit against Tesla over a 2014 stock warrant contract. Both companies will dismiss their claims without disclosing settlement terms. JMPorgan sued Tesla for $162.2 million, linking the dispute to a tweet by CEO Elon Musk in 2018, which reportedly caused stock price volatility.
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As Congress finishes its work for the 2024 calendar year, outgoing U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is racing to regulate algorithmic artificial intelligence (AI). Republicans are understandably wary. As House Speaker Mike Johnson put it, “We want to resist...
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