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Washington, DC [US], September 18 (ANI): The US on Tuesday (local time) said that it has been "clear and consistent" regarding concerns with Pakistan's ballistic missile program for many years.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed commitment to strengthening the international non-proliferation regime by taking action against networks supporting activities of proliferation concern.
While addressing a p

"Clear and consistent about concern with Pakistan's ballistic missile program": US

Karachi [Pakistan], September 17 (ANI): Business leaders in Karachi have urged Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar to address the city's deteriorating infrastructure issues, The Express Tribune reported.
The report stated that the leaders called for an immediate renovation of roads in major markets and the repair of the collapsed sewerage system, which they claim is causing severe traf

Pakistan: Karachi business leaders demand urgent infrastructure overhaul amid deteriorating conditions

The turmoil surrounding the Central Bank of Libya raises questions about the legitimacy of the country's institutions and, more importantly, the sovereignty of the state itselfCrises in Libya have been the norm for the last 13 years. They are unpredictable and can erupt at any time, over anything, no matter however ridiculous it is. Once a crisis appears, it has the potential to make the lives o

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            SMPLPune (Maharashtra) [India], September 6: Pune's real estate market has been booming, fueled by rising demand for luxury housing and rapid urbanization. As the city grows, innovative developers are reshaping its skyline and raising living standards. SK 

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The latest reports on business profits in Australia expose the craven lies of the mainstream newsrooms once again, as Alan Austin reports.EVERYONE GAINS when the corporate sector has a great year and generates excellent profits. Well, almost everyone.Australia's manufacturing sector has had its best y

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TIANJIN, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- During this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, 31-year-old Li Runlin, an employee at a high-tech firm in north China's Tianjin Municipality, opted to travel back to his hometown of Tangshan in the neighboring Hebei Province to embrace the warmth of a family reunion. His high-speed rail journey from Tianjin to Tangshan was swift, taking less than 40 minutes. The entire trip conclude

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HELSINKI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The recovery of Finland's economy is expected to be slow due to weak private consumption and sluggish investment growth, the central bank said in a press release on Monday. According to the Bank of Finland's newly released interim forecast, the Finnish economy is expected to shrink by 0.5 percent in 2024. Growth is projected to resume in the following years, with the economy expand

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A significant milestone has been reached in the development of Orchard House, a new 16m special high school which is due to open in Miles Platting, Manchester next September. A special beam-signing

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The reopening of St Mary%apos;s Lighthouse has been postponed to mid-October, rather than the initially planned mid-September, to allow for crucial reglazing of the lantern. Several curved glass panes need

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The first resident has officially moved into their new home at Bovis Homes%apos; Walstead Park development in Lindfield. Located off Scamps Hill, the keys were handed over to the first buyer, marking a mi

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The second phase of Network Rail%apos;s multi-million-pound project to rebuild Castleton bridge over the M62 in Rochdale is set to take place this weekend. As part of a 20 million investment, this vital

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Developer Weston Homes has finalised the acquisition of the historic Sergeants%apos; Mess in Deepcut, Surrey. This Edwardian building, rich in military history, is set to be transformed into a 32.5 mill

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LONDON, UK (CNN) - As right-wing rioters attacked communities with racist violence across parts of the UK last month, 22-year-old climate activist Cressie Gethin sat in a prison cell.Her crime? Organizing a disruptive protest against new government-granted licenses to drill for oil - a planet-heating fossil fuel - in the North Sea.In late July, a London court found Gethin and four other members of the Jus

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19 (ANI): The Indian stock market on Thursday reacted with a strong positive sentiment to the US Federal decision that reduced interest rate to 50 basis points, marking the first decrease since 2020.
The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange crossed 25,500 for the first time ever, while the Sensex at the BSE rose to 83,684.18. The Nifty Bank also hits a record high of 53,353.
On Thur

Sensex, and Nifty soar to fresh record highs after US Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points.

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If pressure makes diamonds, the Bears can speak in absolutes when referring to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams as a gem.

Williams and the Bears lick their wounds and take to the road for the second consecutive game with a short trek to Indianapolis on Sunday.

Chicago plans "no changes" to personnel protecting Williams, and head coach Matt Eberflus is confident the growing pains

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LAGOS - Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighboring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.The warning comes as Nigeria is already grappling with severe floods in northeastern Borno state where a dam burst its walls after heavy rains that have also caused floo

Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states as Cameroon releases dam water

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The surge in trade deficit in the month of August was primarily driven by record Gold imports totalling USD 10.1 billion, said a report by Emkay.
As per the report, the spike in gold imports was due to the reduction in customs duty and increased demand ahead of the festive season.
"The import surge was led by gold, which rose to a record level of USD10.1bn after averaging USD3.2bn in

High Gold imports has driven India's trade deficit to 10-month high in August

OTTAWA, Ontario: Air Canada is urging the Canadian government to be prepared for potential intervention as labor talks with its pilots escalate. The airline has been in contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) for over a year, but tensions have grown as the union demands wage increases in line with U.S. pilots, while Air Canada argues these demands are unrealistic.Air Canada spoke

Air Canada urges government to intervene in labor dispute with pilots

As labor dispute escalates, Air Canada wants government intervention

Air Canada wants government intervention as labor dispute escalates

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has proposed a capacity limit of 25.2 million seats for Dublin Airport during the Summer 2025 scheduling season, from March 30 to October 25, 2025.  This cap is part of a draft decision to ensure efficient use of airport capacity and compliance with EU regulations on slot allocation. The IAA is responsible for implementing the EU Airport Slot Regulation,

IAA plans 25.2 million seat limit for Dublin Airport for Summer 2025

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25.2 million seat limit proposed for Dublin Airport during Summer 2025

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new five-year contract, securing significant pay raises and ending months of tension that included threats of a strike.  The agreement covers about 28,000 flight attendants and includes a 20.5 percent pay increase starting on October 1, followed by annual raises of up to 3.5 percent over the next four years. For the first time, America

American Airlines flight attendants ratify contract, end strike threat

American's flight attendants ratify contract to get 20.5% pay rise

Strike averted as American Airlines flight attendants ratify contract

Alicante [Spain], September 18 (ANI): Four Indian women including Tvesa Malik, Pranavi Urs, Ridhima Dilawari and Seher Atwal will tee off at the La Sella Open at the La Sella Golf Resort, as the Ladies European Tour.
The LET resumes action after a break due to the Solheim Cup. India's top star Diksha Dagar is taking a two-week break from the European sojourn.
All four Indians are winners on the domestic WPGT. However, Tve

Four Indians including Tvesa, Pranavi tee off in Spain

New York - Boeing said Wednesday it would start temporary furloughs of professional and white-collar staff as it seeks to conserve cash amid a labor strike that has shuttered Seattle manufacturing plants.The furloughs, which pertain to executives, managers and workers, will be initiated in the coming days and affect tens of thousands of Boeing employees, company officials said.Boeing plans for 'selected e

Boeing to start temporary furloughs amid Seattle strike

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Airbus, in collaboration with Tata STRIVE, announced the opening of two skill centres in Delhi and Bengaluru, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Both centres will deliver training programmes in aviation and related sectors to underprivileged youth as part of its CSR outreach programme.
The Delhi centre was inaugurated by Jayant Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Skill 

Airbus and Tata STRIVE to open two skill centres in Delhi and Bengaluru to deliver training programmes

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is spotlighting its successful Indonesian routes at this week's Bali International Air Show, after unveiling plans to boost flights to Bali and Jakarta in Summer 2025.The airline has revealed it will fly daily services to Bali from April 2025, the announcement coming just three months after the airline launched four nonstop

Etihad showcases love of Indonesia at Bali International Air Show

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): India and the European Union (EU) have agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable water management at the 6th EU-India Water Forum held on the sidelines of the 8th India Water Week, in the national capital on Wednesday.
Both sides committed to advance cooperation in river basin management, foster innovation and technology transfer, while promoting sustainable investments.
The forum

EU, India agree to boost cooperation in Sustainable Water Management

Boeing and its largest union will restart contract talks o Wednesday in the presence of federal mediators, after failing to agree on key issues such as wages and pensions, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said.The union, whose members went on strike last Friday, has been pushing for a 40% raise over four years in its first full contract negotiations with Boeing in 16 years, well 

Boeing, striking union set to resume contract talks Wednesday

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The Adani Group on Wednesday refuted the media report by a the Kenya's newspaper which claimed that the group's proposal for the Kenya Airport Authority was cleared in 17 days.The newspaper has tweeted on the social media site 'X' that "Indian firm Adani Group says its proposal for the Kenya Airports Authority was cleared in 17 days; KAA management now faces scrutiny over the swift a

Adani Group term reports of Kenya Airport Authority, accepting the group's proposal in 17 days is fake and misleading

Mumbai, Maharashtra [India] September 18, (ANI): India will spend Rs 4.25 lakh crore on projected 35 lakh weddings planned between November to mid-December, says a report by PL Capital-Prabhudas Lilladher.
"India is projected to host another 35 lakh weddings between November and mid-December alone, up from 32 lakh weddings during the same period in 2023. This is expected to contribute approximately INR 4.25 lakh crore." t

India will spend Rs 4.25 lakh crore on 35 lakh planned weddings in Nov-Dec: PL Capital's Beat report

SHARJAH, 18th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Sharjah Airport has announced its participation in the first GCC Airports CEOs Forum in Muscat, Oman.The forum aims to strengthen collaboration among Gulf airports, enhance infrastructure, and improve logistical services to meet the growing demands of the region's air travel industry.It also aims to drive economic development while addressing the challenges and oppor

Sharjah Airport participates in 1st GCC Airports CEOs Forum

Planning a flight to an AFL final is like trying to decide when and how to hop on an amusement park ride that hasn't stopped. You don't know where you need to be until the very last minute, and by then, it seems everyone else wants to be there too. This annual dilemma is now in sharp focus, with preliminary finals coming up this weekend. Sydney will face Port Adelaide at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Frida

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New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 8th India Water Week on Tuesday in New Delhi and appreciated the Ministry of Jal Shakti for using partnership and cooperation to achieve the goal of inclusive water development and management.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said, "The goal of reducing the number of people suffering from water scarcity is of great import

President Murmu inaugurates 'India Water Week', highlights importance of conserving water

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Air India has announced the beginning of their 'retrofit program' in order to enhance and modernise all their existing A320neo aircraft, taking an important step in their transformation journey.
Taking to social media platform X, Air India stated that by mid-2025, they will feature modernised cabins with spacious seating, refreshed interiors, and advanced inflight features like USB p

Air India launches 'retrofit program' to modernise A320neo fleet

Brussels - Teresa Ribera will have to square up to Big Tech, banks and airlines if confirmed as Europe's new antitrust chief, while juggling calls for looser rules to help create EU champions.Nominated Tuesday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the high-profile antitrust post, Ribera has been Spain's minister for ecological transition since 2018.The 55-year-old Spanish socialist, on

Big Tech, calls for looser rules await new EU antitrust chief

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu is undergoing major upgradation which includes the extension of a runway for operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of new apron, new terminal building, technical block cum control tower and new fire stationTo cater for the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services and connections, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is u

Upgradation of Tuticorin Airport expected to be completed by December

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Electric bus manufacturer, JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary (JV) of JBM Auto has secured a USD 100 million strategic funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the company informed the exchange in a filing on Tuesday.
The company stated that this fund will be utilised towards supplying and operating electric buses under the Gr

JBM Ecolife Mobility receives USD 100 mn fund from ADB and AIIB

ABU DHABI, 17th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways announced that it had welcomed 12 million passengers, an increase of 36% compared to the previous year. According to the airline's traffic statistics for August 2024, the rolling 12-month passenger count reached more than 17 million, which is almost 70% higher than the full year 2022.The airline carried 1.7 million guests and achieved an average pass

Etihad carries 12 million passenger in 8 months

Los Angeles [US], September 17 (ANI): DC's iconic superhero Batman is all set to create history by becoming the first superhero with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Batman's star will be at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum on September 26, Billboard reported.
Michael Empric, an official Guiness World Records adjudicator, will be on hand to certify Batman's history-maki

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