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Imran Khan’s Party Seeks Contempt Action Over Hospital Transfer
The party of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has filed a contempt petition against the government after authorities took him to a state-run hospital instead of the private
US Hits Canadian Goods With 50% Tariffs After Trade Talks Collapse
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after the two countries failed to reach a trade agreement, with both sides accusing the other of derailing negotiations. The
Global Stocks Face Late-Week Pressure Despite Strong Equity Fund Inflows
Global equities were on course for their steepest weekly decline since mid-July on Friday, as rising borrowing costs pressured valuations and weakened investor sentiment. The market decline came despite continued
Hyundai Workers Stage First Full Strike In A Decade Over Wages, Retirement Age And AI Jobs
Workers at Hyundai Motor have staged their first full strike in a decade after wage negotiations with management stalled, with the union demanding higher pay, an increased retirement age and
India Orders Google To Remove Firebase Accounts Used In Bank Scams
India has ordered Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after authorities found evidence that criminals were using the service to impersonate major banks
China Flood Disaster Claims 159 Lives In Guangxi As 10 Remain Missing
China’s Guangxi region has recorded 159 deaths, while 10 people remain missing following severe flooding caused by prolonged heavy rainfall in early July, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Friday.
Poland Condemns Israel Decision To Drop Probe Into Gaza Strike That Killed Polish Aid Worker
Poland has condemned Israel’s decision to discontinue its investigation into a 2024 Gaza strike that killed Polish aid worker Damian Sobol. Poland’s Foreign Ministry said it was “very disappointed” after
Ghent University Suspends Academic Who Raised Concerns Over Jason Arday
Academic Nathan Cofnas, who previously raised concerns about plagiarism allegations involving the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, says Belgium’s Ghent University has suspended him. Cofnas disclosed the development on Thursday
Vietnam Pledges Constructive Talks With US Over Goods Transshipment Concerns
Vietnam has pledged to engage constructively with the United States over concerns about goods transshipment, as Hanoi seeks to maintain stable and mutually beneficial trade relations with Washington. Vietnamese Foreign
Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced To Life In Prison For Financial Crimes
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in Shenzhen, China, nearly five years after the property giant’s collapse sent shockwaves through the
