Southeast Asian leaders convene in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marked by East Timor's historic 11th-member induction. Discussions will cover regional security, economic integration, and climate action, with key global powers in attendance. The summit also features a peace deal signing between Cambodia and Thailand, mediated by Malaysia.
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Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M5 chip, is here, promising a massive AI performance boost. Starting at Rs 1,69,999, it offers up to 24 hours of battery life and significantly faster storage. This powerhouse machine, available for pre-order now, also boasts enhanced graphics and CPU speeds, making it a compelling upgrade for professionals and creatives alike.
A 13-year-old boy, Murshid, was tragically killed after being allegedly run over twice by a Mahindra Thar in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. Eyewitnesses reported the SUV driver hit the boy on his bicycle and then reversed over him before fleeing the scene. The victim's family, living in a jhuggi, mourns his loss and seeks justice.
India secured a dominant 53-run victory over New Zealand via DLS method to reach the 2025 Women's World Cup semifinals. Stellar centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, coupled with Jemimah Rodrigues' rapid unbeaten 76, propelled India to a commanding 340/3. New Zealand faltered in their chase, finishing at 271/8.
India's gold reserves have surged past $100 billion for the first time, driven by soaring global prices. Despite the Reserve Bank of India significantly slowing its gold purchases this year, the precious metal now forms its highest proportion of total reserves since 1996-97, a trend bolstered by international central banks diversifying away from the US dollar.
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