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October 29, 2024

Indian government sends notices to online retailers for selling Pakistan flags days after milit standoff
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Indian authorities have sent a formal notice to several e-commerce sites, including Amazon India and Etsy, for selling the Pakistani national flag and related merchandise. Indian consumer affairs minister,…
Japan Display cuts half its Japan workforce as losses mount
TOKYO — Japan Display announced on Thursday that it will cut approximately 1,500 employees, more than half of its domestic workforce, as it restructures its business amid continuing losses. The Japanese panel supplier will offer volunt retirement to employees in Japan, where it had 2,639 employees at the end of March. The company aims to…
Putin skips out on the direct Ukraine peace talks that he suggested
Confusion swirled around high-stakes peace talks between Russia and Ukraine called for by Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday, as the Kremlin confirmed that Putin himself would be skipping the negotiations. The chaos over the start date, location, and whether either side would even participate made for chaotic scenes in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, Antalya and Istanbul…
ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs 355.73b in key sectors
ECNEC approves development projects worth Rs 355.73b in key sectors ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved nine development projects worth Rs. 355.736 billion in key sectors including transport, energy, education, water resources, trade facilitation, tourism, and post-disaster recovery. Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the…
Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation’ when he returns to England action
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes is out to “dominate every situation” this summer and believes he can come back from his latest injury lay-off stronger than ever. The 33-year-old has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand before Christmas, having previously suffered an identical setback in August. But while he rushed to get…
Japan and South Korea to test mutual passport fast lanes
SEOUL — Japan and South Korea will pilot exclusive immigration lanes for each other’s citizens for about a month starting in early June, aiming to speed up entry procedures, Nikkei has learned. The program commemorates the 60th annivers of diplomatic normalization between the two countries, and it is intended to enhance convenience for travelers and…
Australian locality removing often-vandalized monument to British explorer James Cook
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian local government has decided against repairing an often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer James Cook because it would be destroyed again. But the mayor on Wednesday rejected accusations that the vandals have won. Statues and monuments to the 18th-century naval officer are common in Australia and are often defaced by…
Javed Akhtar’s video goes viral after harsh response to Pakistan-related questions
Mumbai : A video of Indian scriptwriter, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has gone viral on social media, showing him expressing visible irritation over questions related to Pakistan and Indo-Pak tensions. According to the video, Akhtar was leaving a private event when a group of journalists surrounded him, seeking his opinion on the recent India-Pakistan…
Japan Display cuts half of its workforce in Japan as losses mount
TOKYO — Japan Display announced Thursday that it will cut approximately 1,500 employees, more than half of its domestic workforce, as it seeks to restructure its business amid continuing losses. The Japanese panel supplier will offer volunt retirement to employees. The company aims to reduce annual labor costs by 13.5 billion yen ($92.5 million). Personnel reductions…