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Shakib’s farewell Test approaches as Bangladesh announces squad for first Test against South Africa

October 19, 2024

India’s central bank surprises with 50 basis-point cut, extending easing cycle
MUMBAI — The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday slashed its key policy rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, instituting a third consecutive rate reduction as tepid inflation allowed the bank to focus on spurring economic growth. The central bank cut its repo rate by an unexpectedly sharp 50 basis points to…
Reverent Eid al-Adha celebrations across Saudi Arabia and Gulf
Eid al-Adha is being observed today with great devotion and respect in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf nations. Millions of Muslims offered Eid prayers in uplifting gatherings. During these prayers, special invocations were made for the unity of the Muslim community, assistance for oppressed Muslims, and the advancement and well-being of the Islamic…
Man driving 132 mph told trooper he was late for a job interview
A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a Connecticut State Police trooper observed him driving at a speed later confirmed to be 132 mph. The trooper saw a Mercedes-Benz E300 traveling at excessive speed on I-91 south near Cromwell and tried to initiate a traffic stop with lights and sirens. The driver accelerated away, making…
Trump-Xi call offers limited relief as rare-earth worries linger
Trump-Xi call offers limited relief as rare-earth worries linger
Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission
A private lunar lander from Japan crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the moon. The Tokyo-based company ispace declared the mission a failure several hours after communication was lost with the lander. Flight controllers scrambled to gain contact, but were met with only silence and said they…
Memory chip business to rely more on select customers: SK Group chairman
TOKYO — The AI memory chip business is becoming more specialized but also more reliant on a small number of “locked-in” customers, according to SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. SK Hynix, the South Korean group’s chip company, has made a name for itself amid the artificial intelligence boom as the prim supplier of high bandwidth…
‘World’s first’ autofocus glasses could spell the end of reading specs
While Mark Zuckerberg was hyping Meta’s latest Ray-Ban smartglasses and Apple was promoting its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in 2023, Finnish startup IXI was quietly crafting high-tech specs for more practical purposes. Founded in 2021, the company emerged from stealth in April with $36mn in funding to commercialise what it claims are the world’s…
New autonomous tractor can shift from farming to warfare
Spanish startup Voltrac has emerged from stealth with an autonomous tractor that lives a double life. In peacetime, the 3.5-tonne electric vehicle zips around farms, hauling heavy goods and using cameras to gather data on crop health. But when enlisted, the tractor is equally capable of navigating enemy assaults to deliver critical supplies to frontline…
Europe’s $3.1B satellite merger won’t rival Musk’s Starlink
Two satellite heavyweights are about to form a European rival to Starlink. But they’ll face an uphill battle to compete with Elon Musk’s firm. Luxembourg-based SES’ proposed $3.1bn takeover of Intelsat is set to get the green light from EU officials, reports. A final verdict is expected by June 10. SES first announced plans to…