Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 commenced in Barcelona amid US-China trade tensions. Nokia's CEO Pekka Lundmark balanced geopolitical concerns, emphasizing cooperation with both European and US governments. He highlighted Nokia's global significance and the adverse effects a tariff war could have on international trade.
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The family of Congress worker Himani Narwal, found murdered in a suitcase in Rohtak, is demanding the death penalty for the accused. Haryana Police have arrested one suspect and continue to investigate. Himani's mother suspects someone familiar, potentially from their party, due to jealousy over her daughter's political success.
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Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders to reject the Afghan Taliban's restrictions on women's education, calling it a crime. Speaking in Islamabad, she emphasized unified action against the Taliban's gender apartheid. Despite their absence, the conference aimed at advancing girls' education highlighted strategic support for Afghan girls through scholarships and initiatives, stressing the urgency of addressing this crisis.
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