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China’s Backdoor to America: The Mexican Trade Dilemma

«The Rio Times» 

(Analysis) In 2023, Mexico surpassed China as the top exporter of goods to the United States, marking a significant shift in North American trade dynamics. This change has sparked concerns in Washington about Chinese companies using Mexico as a tariff-free gateway into the US market. Donald Trump, eyeing a second presidential term, views Mexico as […]

Revenge plot? Lawyer sends 'contaminated sweets' in Karnataka BJP MLS's name, held

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Shivamogga police arrested Souhardh Patel for sending contaminated sweets to residents disguised as gifts from BJP MLC Dhananjaya Sarji. Patel had a grudge against an educational institute's secretary. He took this step as retaliation. The parcels, sent during New Year celebrations, had Sarji's name. The police acted swiftly and apprehended Patel within 48 hours.

Impeached S’Korean president faces arrest as deadline looms

The Punch 

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared poised to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators requested more time to enforce a warrant. The former star prosecutor has defiantly refused questioning three times over a bungled martial law decree last month and remains holed up in his residence, surrounded by

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HMPV Scare: How To Check If You Have HMPV Symptoms?

Ndtv.com 

HMPV Outbreak: Initially identified virus in China, the HMPV infection has now been detected in other countries, including India. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently confirmed two...

Greg James quits BBC Radio 1… in a joke social media post - Radio Today

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  1. Greg James quits BBC Radio 1… in a joke social media post  Radio Today
  2. Greg James sparks panic with bizarre statement that he’s QUIT Radio 1 Breakfast show – but there’s a twist...  The Sun
  3. BBC Radio 1's Greg James shocks fans with prank statement on show's future  Digital Spy
  4. Greg James 'horrifies' fans with statement about quitting BBC Radio 1 Breakfast show  MSN
  5. Greg James Apologises After Joking About Quitting Radio 1  Yahoo News UK

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces final day in role

France24.com (en) 

Welby, 69, will be replaced on a temporary basis by outgoing Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, currently the second most senior cleric in the mother church of Anglicanism. He has also faced calls to resign over his own handling of a historical sexual abuse case. The process to choose Welby's permanent successor is set to take several more months and not be announced until later in the year, according to reports. Welby, who resigned in November, is expected to spend his final day in the post privately at his London base of Lambeth Palace... Читать дальше...

Biden Administration Plans More Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports

Oilprice.com 

The Biden Administration is set to slap more sanctions on Russia’s oil exports by targeting tankers hauling Russian crude and products, sources familiar with the outgoing administration’s plans have told Reuters. “It is going to be a big package,” one of Reuters’s sources said. The current Administration plans to target vessels that carry Russian oil above the $60 per barrel price cap that Western allies have imposed on Russian crude and petroleum products. The scope of the upcoming sanctions is... Читать дальше...

Road accidents in Gurgaon decline by 13% in 2023 thanks to stringent traffic measures

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

In 2023, Gurgaon saw a 13% reduction in road accidents and fatalities. Strict enforcement of traffic norms, reducing black spots, and awareness programmes were credited for this improvement. Gurugram Traffic Police issued over 1.3 million challans and provided 45 green corridors. Most fatalities occurred on national highways. Various measures helped reduce accidents at busy junctions.

Biden bans offshore drilling across huge area of US - BBC.com

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  1. Biden bans offshore drilling across huge area of US  BBC.com
  2. Biden Bans New Oil and Gas Drilling Along Most U.S. Coasts  The New York Times
  3. Biden permanently bans offshore drilling in 625 million acres of ocean, making a Trump reversal difficult  CNN
  4. Biden to issue sweeping offshore oil and gas drilling ban, could slow Trump's priorities  Axios

UK's first liver transplant for bowel cancer deemed a success - BBC

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  1. UK's first liver transplant for bowel cancer deemed a success  BBC
  2. Warning signs of bowel cancer to look out for  The Independent
  3. I had the UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer and now I'm free of the disease  Wigan Today
  4. Woman, 32, ‘cured’ of terminal bowel cancer after liver transplant in world-first ‘breakthrough’ operati...  The Sun

The rise of stand-up comedy in India: Fresh talent steps up to the mic

France24.com (en) 

From performing at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe, Indian stand-up comedians have made it big globally. Last year, Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to host the International Emmy Awards. But in India, where the government is led by Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, political satirists face online threats and bullying on a daily basis. FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned, Martin Bathla and Lisa Gamonet report.

Israeli officials say bus shooting kills 3 in West Bank

Voice of America 

Gunmen attacked a bus and car Monday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing at least three people and wounding seven others, Israeli emergency services said. The attack happened near the Palestinian town of Al-Funduq. Israel’s military said its forces were pursuing the attackers and using blockades to cordon off villages in the area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences for the victims and vowed to find those responsible. “No one will get away,”...