The US and China have finalized a trade deal, with the US agreeing to cancel restrictive measures, according to China. This follows earlier discussions and a negotiation framework established in London. China is expediting rare earth export approvals, a crucial element in high-tech manufacturing, while both economies have faced negative impacts from trade tensions, including declining manufacturing profits and economic slowdown.
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During the India vs England Test, Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary sparked controversy with a remark seemingly aimed at Virat Kohli's off-stump struggles. While praising KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Manjrekar alluded to a 'former batter' prone to chasing wide deliveries. This subtle dig surfaced shortly after Kohli's Test retirement, even as Gill and Jaiswal shone with impressive centuries.
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Amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, old tweets from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have resurfaced, drawing online mockery. These decade-old posts, featuring personal anecdotes, contrast sharply with his current war-driven rhetoric. As Khamenei vows resistance and warns the US, the resurfaced tweets add an unexpected layer to the ongoing conflict, sparking a wave of reactions.
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have strongly condemned Israeli strikes on Iran, urging de-escalation through diplomacy. They emphasized that halting hostilities is the top priority, as the conflict intensifies with attacks on both sides, including a missile strike on an Israeli hospital and retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The situation threatens to escalate into a broader regional war.
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Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been remanded to judicial custody for the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Arrested along with three accomplices, they are under investigation by a special team. The victim's family alleges a conspiracy, demanding further investigation and narcoanalysis tests to uncover the motive behind the murder.
In India, a disturbing trend has emerged with young women from small towns accused of killing their husbands, sparking national outrage and misogynistic reactions. These cases highlight societal expectations of women, gender-based power dynamics, and the suppression that can lead to extreme acts. While the crimes are condemned, experts emphasize the need to understand the context of gender, trauma, and societal pressures to achieve fair justice.
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