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President Biden’s DNC remarks, reminiscent of Reagan’s 1988 PLO strategy, may signal a shift to ease pressure on Kamala Harris.

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga: The Pacific Kingdom of Tonga was jolted by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, as foreign leaders gathered for a key regional summit.

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening, as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) appears on track to cut interest rates, said an analyst.

Currently regarded as contractors by Uber, this court decision means that drivers will be recognised as employees and have the employment rights they have always deserved. This a victory for workers and shows the law works as it should,” said Labour workplace ...

The President, Bola Tinubu, will officially inaugurate the upgraded West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Rivers State, next week Wednesday, the terminal operator disclosed in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the unprecedented upgrade project valued at $115m, approximately N178.2bn, commenced at WACT in 2021. It added that the terminal operated by APM

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no new leads uncovered by the search and rescue (SAR) operation set up to locate Indian tourist Vijayaletchumy, 48, who fell into a sinkhole that opened under her feet along Jalan Masjid India on Friday, even after 72 hours.

FIRST Union General Secretary, Dennis Maga, says the Court of Appeal’s verdict is heartening and motivating for the drivers and unions against a backdrop of anti-worker reforms under the National Government.

The tourists were part of a group exploring a glacier in southeastern Iceland when an ice canyon wall collapsed. A fourth tourist was rescued, officials said.

A head CT scan showed Leon suffered a severe skull fracture to the left side of the head, along with multiple brain bleeds.

As the festive season kicks in, the demand for gig work riders employed by quick commerce platforms may grow by as much as 40% on peak demand days from the current level of about three to four lakh riders, industry executives told ET. Ecommerce and food delivery platforms may hire about 20% more gig riders.

Tata Digital has launched a new employee stock option plan (Esop) for the top deck under chief executive Naveen Tahilyani amid significant turnover in the company's senior leadership. It is following new-age companies like Flipkart and Razorpay that employ Esops as a retention tool and a wealth-creating method for employees.

SYDNEY: Asian shares crept cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar and bond yields were on the wane ahead of inflation data that investors hope will pave the way for rate cuts in the United States and Europe.

Freddie Douglas -- a 43-year-old dad of two and onetime "Officer of the Year'' with the El Campo Police Department -- says in court papers that his life was torn apart in December when 40-year-old Amanda Zawieruszynski accused him and his longtime friend, John Marks, 41, of raping her.

State Republicans accused Dave Williams, who was ousted in a landslide vote, of dividing the party with “hateful narratives,” most recently against the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

The deep fried delicacy has seen the biggest price increase of some of the UK’s most popular takeaways, according to new figures.

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Reinforcements?

The A’s announced a major roster move just before hitting the road for Cincinnati, activating star prospect Jacob Wilson off of the IL and adding him back to the major league roster:

A’s have optioned Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas. Likely creates an opening for Jacob Wilson to return from the IL.

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Uber is reviving its high-end Uber Black service in India, starting with a phased rollout in Mumbai, as the company focuses on upgrading its services to cater to the premium segment. The launch is anticipated to take place within the next few weeks.

In response to the RBI's increasing focus on financial sector stability, banks are bulking up their technology capabilities by expanding their tech teams and increasing IT investments. This comes amid the growing importance of cybersecurity and the need to adopt AI-driven services, which are becoming essential components of the banking industry.

Volkswagen-Rivian, Volkswagen-Xpeng, Honda-Nissan and Volvo AB-Daimler Truck are some of the deals that went through in 2024 to develop software and vehicle architecture. These partnerships are likely to hurt Indian IT firms' business, and likely to pull down the total tech spending.

Temasek, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, is in advanced talks to lead a $100-150 million investment in Rebel Foods, the parent company of brands such as Faasos and Behrouz Biryani, sources said. Started in 2011 by Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee, the company plans to go public in the coming 1-2 years.

MESSAGING app Telegram has slammed an “absurd claim” against its founder and CEO, saying he has “nothing to hide” after being arrested.

Booed by the Wolverhampton fans after he had made insulting social media comments about their city, Noni Madueke has responded with a hat-trick for Chelsea.

In a recent year, nearly 500 people nationwide lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes during Labor Day weekend. Almost 40% of them involved a drunk driver.

A TOURIST has died and two others have been missing after an ice cave collapsed inside a famous glacier.

Medicinal cannabis company, Rua Bioscience Limited (NZX:RUA), is continuing its expansion into Australia and today announces the launch of its first product into this market using New Zealand cannabis genetics.