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Captain Shan Masood accepts Pakistan “didn’t start off well” against South Africa in 2nd Test

January 7, 2025

Japan prepares for more US tariff talks after G7 meeting next week
TOKYO — Japan and the U.S. are arranging a third round of tariff negotiations to take place this month, with lead Japanese negotiator Ryosei Akazawa set to visit America again after next week’s meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers and central bankers. The two sides will hold working-level discussions as early as next week.…
Faster Medicaid cuts and a larger SALT deduction
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is exploring ways to placate two rival factions who have emerged as the biggest roadblocks in the House to a massive bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda: blue-state Republicans who want larger tax breaks for their constituents and conservatives who want Medicaid cuts to kick in sooner. Johnson suggested to reporters…
Youm-e-Tashakur to be celebrated on Friday
Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) on Friday, May 16, 2025 to honor the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay tribute to the valiant armed forces and people of Pakistan. Information Minister Atta Tarar said that the day will start with recitation of the Holy Quran and special prayers in mosques. In the federal…
China’s CATL pushes 2-minute EV battery swaps as alternative to charging
GUANGZHOU — China’s top auto battery maker, Contempor Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), plans to build thousands of stations that can replace an electric-vehicle battery with a fresh one in about as much time as it takes to fill a tank of gasoline. The swapping stations are box-shaped facilities that resemble car washes. Drivers park in…
South Dakota student who earned Ph.D. while DHS tried to deport her over minor traffic violation is granted injunction
An international student in South Dakota, who earned two degrees amid her fight against the Trump administration’s attempt to deport her, has been granted injunction. Priya Saxena, who’s from India, received a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s in chemical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology this past weekend.…
Brave New World confirms OTT release date & platform
Captain America: Brave New World confirms OTT release date & platform The film, which has been successful in theaters, will start streaming on May 28. Marvel Studios will release the latest “Captain America” movie on Disney+. The film showcases Anthony Mackie’s portrayal of Sam Wilson Anthony Mackie kicked off his journey as Captain America with…
China on track to become top nuclear power generator by 2030
BEIJING — China has approved plans for building 10 nuclear reactors for 200 billion yuan ($27.7 billion), putting the country on track to push its nuclear power generation capacity past the U.S. to become the world’s largest by 2030. The plan to build the reactors was approved at a State Council executive meeting last month. Eight will…
Eurovision tensions bubble up in famously neutral Switzerland
“You can’t ban a personal story from a competition,” she told NBC News in a Zoom interview earlier this month. “So you really get two for one,” she said, with a talented singer performing what sounds like “an old French chanson” paired with a story that makes clear the song is actually about “both a…
Chris Brown hits music producer with tequila bottle in Nightclub, gets arrested
Chris Brown hits music producer with tequila bottle in Nightclub, gets arrested Diaw filed a lawsuit against Brown in October 2023. Diaw claimed Brown’s “crushing blows” led to lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg. Brown has faced multiple arrests throughout his 20-year career. Authorities arrested Chris Brown on Thursday morning in…