Dozens arrested at Moscow Communist Party rally amid anger over Ukraine drone strikes The rally marked the anniversary of the Kremlin's 1993 crushing of a parliamentary uprising The Independent UK · Oct 4
Morning Mail: how One Nation bypasses traditional media; Australia’s Cop criticism; and the Roosters’ big win One Nation capitalising on voters’ economic pain; massive datacentre set for rural Queensland; Australia co-hosting UN climate conference The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
GLP-1 Users Reported Nail Detachment Four Times as Often as Nonusers in an Early International Dermatology Survey GLP-1 users reported nail detachment four times as often as nonusers in an early EADV survey. See what the nail and hair data show and do not prove. Medical Daily · Oct 4
California Just Made History Taxing ICE Detention Centers - Here's What Changes California signed AB 1633 — the first U.S. law taxing private ICE detention companies at 25%. What it means for immigrants, operators, and the courts. Latin Times · Oct 4
'My Heart Aches': Cornell President Addresses Sexual Assault Allegations, Says University Must Do Better Cornell 7 case explained: what Jane Doe alleges, what the defendants' lawyers say and what happens next as Letitia James leads the criminal inquiry. International Business Times UK · Oct 4
BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here? Since the Iran-US military conflict began earlier this year, disrupting global oil markets, Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced an unprecedented boost. The Conversation · Oct 4
An immigrant deported by the US and held in an African prison for more than a year has been released A Laos citizen deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after spending more than a year in a maximum security prison The Independent UK · Oct 4
Energy prices in USA: Electricity to cost the most in five states. Here's why, check list California-based think tank said there will be more demand for natural gas for electricity because the administration is canceling new wind, solar and hydrogen projects and there will be more gasoline demand for transportation because Trump and Congress are revoking policies that incentivized efficient and lower-emissions vehicles. Higher demand increases… The Economic Times · Oct 4
PRIM, But Is It Proper? Sebi lowers the velvet rope to ₹25 lakh, but the fees can still stack up Sebi has revised the minimum investment threshold for Portfolio Management Services to an accessible ₹25 lakh. This adjustment allows discretionary managers to invest in various financial products including unlisted bonds and derivatives. New rules emphasize performance fees, impacting clients investing between ₹25 lakh and ₹50 lakh. Despite these changes, concerns… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Houston Runway 15R-33L Project: Ternary concrete mix halves cement use; strength grows over time George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Runway 15R-33L has undergone a significant upgrade, allowing for the operation of larger aircraft. The innovative concrete mix includes 50% cement sourced from industrial by-products such as Class F fly ash and blast-furnace slag. After eight months, tests confirmed the concrete exceeded required flexural and compressive… The Times of India · Oct 4
'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with Russia Ukraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The announcement came after fresh Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while India said it was separately engaging Moscow and Kyiv on issues… The Economic Times · Oct 4
India's strong growth fundamentals face risks from prolonged external shocks: Erik Berglof India's growth prospects remain strong despite external shocks affecting the economy. Erik Berglof highlights the need for resilience against climate and geopolitical risks. He notes that high US bond yields could impact emerging economies due to higher interest costs. Additionally, energy and water security are identified as critical areas needing… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Houston 1974 Ash Road Test: Waste ash road base holds up; foreshadows circular construction In 1974, Houston pioneered the innovative use of incinerator ash in road construction instead of disposing of it in landfills. After three years of rigorous testing, an 89% ash mixture was found to perform comparably to traditional asphalt. This groundbreaking initiative sought to repurpose construction waste from municipal incineration, addressing… The Times of India · Oct 4
The Ozempic Looked Real — Feds Say the Packaging, Labels and Even Needles Were Counterfeit A box of Ozempic can look convincing enough to fool someone who has no reason to suspect the medication inside isn’t legitimate. Federal prosecutors now... Saving Advice · Oct 4
The Economic Times · Oct 4 'Iran signed NPT, India did not...situation is very different': Jaishankar highlights distinctions, deepening global energy crises amid West Asia turmoil External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's non-signatory status under the NPT gives it a different position from Iran, which is an NPT signatory, while stressing that India's immediate concern is the impact of the West Asia conflict on energy and trade. He called for restoring uninterrupted supply and trade…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Private capex revival takes hold, capital formation at 3-year high: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur Private investment in India is experiencing a revival, with growth in capital formation noted in early financial reports. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlighted an increase in corporate project commitments across various key sectors. First-quarter gross Foreign Direct Investment inflows reached approximately USD 30 billion, emphasizing strong foreign investment in…
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Russian Envoy Backs Jared Kushner as Ukraine Peace Talks Expand Into Multibillion-Dollar Oil Deal Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has defended Jared Kushner after reports raised conflict-of-interest concerns over a proposed multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil's international assets
International Business Times · Oct 4 Trump Expands On Plans For New Superintelligence Force. Its Job Will Be To Maintain American AI dominance. The SIF will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and will be responsible for all matters relating to artificial intelligence. The organization's mission seems more focused on American AI domination than regulation.
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Japan PM Protests US Marine Arrest in Okinawa as Police Probe Suspected Robbery-Murder at Hotel Japan has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering and robbing a woman in Okinawa. The investigation remains ongoing
The Independent UK · Oct 4 On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office On the cusp of the studio’s merger with Paramount, Warner Bros
France 24 · Oct 4 Woman at centre of Cornell gang rape lawsuit targeted with threats, lawyer says The woman who alleged that she was drugged and raped by seven male students at a Cornell University fraternity house has been the target of threats, her lawyer told CNN on Sunday. Cornell's president earlier voiced support for an external review of the Ivy League institution facing widespread outcry over…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Iran reviewing US response to diplomatic proposal presented at UN: Kazem Gharibabadi Iran is currently evaluating a diplomatic proposal put forth to the United States aimed at easing rising regional tensions. This proposal was conveyed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via diplomatic channels. In related news, a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz suffered damage from an unidentified projectile, but…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety In a recent statement, Masayoshi Son underscored the critical importance of international unity in managing the safety risks associated with advanced AI technologies. As AI grows increasingly capable, apprehensions about the dangers in unrestricted environments intensify. The White House is at the forefront of a collaborative initiative involving 17 countries…
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Trump Envoy Says Ramaphosa Refuses To Condemn 'Kill the Boer' Chant as US Diplomatic Rift Deepens US ambassador L Brent Bozell has accused Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to condemn the 'Kill the Boer' chant, intensifying a broader dispute over South Africa's policies and alliances
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Trump economic adviser bafflingly says ‘if people were unhappy, it’d show up in the data’ President Donald Trump’s top adviser, Kevin Hassett, is pushing back on the idea that Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and cost of living