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European business confidence in China is at all-time low, report says

by September 11, 2024 0 In Most Recent Stories

A European business group urges China to focus on economic growth and reforms, enhancing investor confidence by ensuring fair competition for all companies. They recommend policies to boost domestic demand amid concerns over China’s economic slowdown and politicised business environment. Many European businesses are reconsidering investments due to these challenges.

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Readymade convenience: a blessing or a curse for Kumartuli?

by September 11, 2024 0 In Most Recent Stories

Kumartuli’s traditional idol-making in Kolkata sees a shift towards readymade idols that include crowns and jewellery. This change impacts local vendors who once sold these accessories separately. The convenience of all-in-one packages appeals to busy customers but leads to declining accessory sales, posing challenges for artisans and traders dependent on this trade.

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What attracts cockroaches and how to get rid of them?

by September 11, 2024 0 In Most Recent Stories

Cockroaches are resilient pests drawn to food, moisture, warmth, and clutter in homes. They pose health risks by carrying bacteria and triggering allergies. Preventing infestations involves regular cleaning, fixing leaks, sealing entry points, using bait traps and insecticides, and keeping garbage tightly sealed. Persistent problems may require professional pest control services.

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September 11, 2024

Trump can’t tell a woman what to do with her body: Harris on abortion

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Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump’s stance on abortion rights during a debate, emphasizing her support for reinstating Roe v. Wade. She condemned Trump-backed abortion bans in over 20 states as draconian and immoral. Trump defended state-level regulation and emphasized his support for In vitro fertilisation (IVF). The debate underscores the high stakes of the...

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September 11, 2024

At least 16 people killed in landslide in northern Vietnam

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In northern Vietnam’s Lao Cai province, a landslide caused by flash floods has led to at least 16 deaths and numerous missing persons. The incident buried 128 people, with only 30 rescued so far. Typhoon Yagi’s heavy rain over the weekend complicated rescue operations in this remote mountainous area.

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September 11, 2024

‘I took bullet to head’: Trump during debate

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Former President Donald Trump, in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, connected a near-assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally to Democratic rhetoric. He asserted that the attack stemmed from statements by Harris and her party. The incident resulted in Trump’s injury, one death, and two other injuries.

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September 11, 2024

Australian hockey player banned following drug arrest in Paris

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Tom Craig, an Australian Olympic hockey player, has been banned for 12 months by Hockey Australia following his arrest in Paris for purchasing cocaine during the Games. He will serve six months fully and must complete mandatory training programs. Despite the suspension, he remains eligible for selection in the 2025 national squad.

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