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Escalating US-China trade tensions saw President Trump announce a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, effective November 1. In response, China launched an antitrust probe into US chip giant Qualcomm over its acquisition of Autotalks. This move, alongside other retaliatory measures targeting US interests, signals a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute.

Escalating US-China trade tensions saw President Trump announce a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, effective November 1. In response, China launched an antitrust probe into US chip giant Qualcomm over its acquisition of Autotalks. This move, alongside other retaliatory measures targeting US interests, signals a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute.

The actress shares that she wants to do “performance-oriented work”. “If you’re in a film with a big star cast but have nothing to do in it, that makes no sense because it’s not adding value,” she elaborates.

Indian batter Sai Sudharsan sat out Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies as a precaution after an impact injury on Day 2. The BCCI Medical Team confirmed he is “doing fine” following a spectacular short-leg catch. Sudharsan had earlier contributed a valuable 87 runs to India’s dominant first innings.

Nithiin and Lakshmi Shivani Talkuri’s wedding in Hyderabad was a spectacular event, marking a beautiful union celebrated by family and friends. Shivani, a bright talent from an illustrious family and an Oakridge International School graduate, caught the eyes of many, including her brother-in-law Jr NTR, who was there to share in the joy.

Jang Hae Young, a member of the K-pop group F-IVE, has passed away at the age of 45 due to complications from cancer. He had been battling the disease for a prolonged period. His fellow group member, Kim Hyun Soo, shared a heartfelt tribute online, remembering Jang Hae Young’s musical legacy.

The Telugu horror-thriller ‘Kishkindhapuri’ is set to send shivers down your spine from the comfort of your home. Starring the dynamic duo, Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran, this film revolves around two adventurous ghost tour operators who stumble upon the eerie history of a haunted radio station.

The Nobel Peace Prize committee is investigating unusual online betting activity that suggested advance knowledge of María Corina Machado’s win. Director Kristian Berg Harpviken suspects espionage, though he believes an inside leak is unlikely. Prediction markets like Polymarket have previously gained attention for accurate forecasts, fueled by collective speculation.

A 70-year-old villager’s death from viral fever marks the seventh fatality in Almora’s Dhauladevi block within two weeks, raising alarm among residents as fever cases surge. Damaged roads have hampered access to healthcare, with health teams now conducting door-to-door screenings and collecting water samples to identify infection sources.

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian argues AI will enhance human capabilities rather than eliminate tech jobs. He cited Google’s Customer Engagement Suite, where clients haven’t reduced staff, as evidence. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also noted a 10% productivity boost for engineers due to AI tools, with plans to hire more.