‘Unreasonable suppression’: China protests US export blacklist expansion; demands ‘immediate correction’
China strongly protested the US’s expanded export restrictions, which now automatically include subsidiaries 50% or more owned by blacklisted companies. This move significantly increases firms needing licenses for American goods and technology, complicating supply chains. Beijing demanded Washington immediately correct its “wrongful action” against Chinese enterprises.
Jakarta shoots to No. 1 in world population ranking from No. 33 in just 7 years. How?
Currently, 9 of the 10 most populous cities — Jakarta; Dhaka; Tokyo; New Delhi; Shanghai; Guangzhou; Cairo; Manila; Kolkata, India; and Seoul — are in Asia. The Indonesian capital surpassed and Bangladesh’s capital both surpassed Tokyo because of a UN overhaul on how it measures urban populations
‘Trump is wrong’: London mayor responds to US prez’s ‘terrible mayor’ remark; terms him ‘misogynistic & Islamophobic’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan strongly criticized US President Donald Trump, labeling him as sexist, misogynistic, and Islamophobic. Khan defended his leadership of London, highlighting the record number of American tourists visiting the city. He also refuted Trump’s accusations of imposing Sharia law and warned against his immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of holding the US…
Cricket: ‘One can’t be fooled for 5 years’, Allahabad HC stays arrest of RCB’s Yash Dayal over sexual exploitation allegations
The Allahabad High Court has granted cricketer Yash Dayal interim protection from arrest in a sexual exploitation case. Dayal is accused of exploiting a woman for five years under the false pretence of marriage. The court questioned the complainant’s claim of being deceived for such an extended period, providing Dayal relief until the next hearing.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: From wavelet theory to ‘invisibility cloak’ – meet the top contenders
A strong contender is wavelet theory, a mathematical framework that powers image and video compression across the digital universe.
Actor Varinder Ghuman dies: India’s ‘first’ vegetarian bodybuilder suffers heart attack; played role in Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’
Bodybuilder and actor Varinder Ghuman, 42, passed away in Amritsar on Thursday evening. Ghuman, the world’s first professional vegetarian bodybuilder, had won the Mr. India title in 2009 and appeared in films like ‘Tiger 3’. He reportedly suffered a heart attack during bicep surgery.
Liam Hemsworth’s Girlfriend Gabriella Brooks flashes diamond ring — Engagement ahead?
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks are fueling engagement rumors after Brooks was seen with a diamond ring during Chris Hemsworth’s birthday celebration in Spain. The couple, dating since 2019, recently attended the London premiere of ‘Limitless’ and a Balmain event in Athens. While largely private, they made a semi-official Instagram debut in 2020 at Luke…
Travis Turner’s family breaks silence with fresh details about the former coach’s sudden disappearance
Former Union High School football coach Travis Turner vanished after police arrived at his home, later charged with child pornography offenses. His family insists he left personal belongings behind, suggesting he wasn’t fleeing. Authorities, including the FBI and U.S. Marshals, are actively searching for him, offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.