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Voice of America 

US says China's halt of arms-control talks undermines strategic stability

State Department — The United States called China's decision to suspend nascent arms-control talks with Washington "unfortunate," noting that China has opted not to engage in efforts to manage strategic risks and prevent costly arms races. “We think this approach undermines strategic stability. It increases the risk of arms race dynamics. We have made efforts to bolster the defense of our allies and partners in the Indo Pacific, and we will continue to make those efforts in the face of Chinese... Читать дальше...

Variety 

Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and More to Receive Kennedy Center Honors

The recipients of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors have been revealed. Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola; legendary rock band the Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir); Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt; jazz musician Arturo Sandoval; and the Apollo theater will be celebrated at the annual ceremony in Washington, D.C. in December. […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Strict action against those using banned plastic carry bags, products: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced stringent actions against the use of banned plastic products following the drowning of a sanitation worker in a waste-filled canal. During an online meeting, attended by various ministers and officials, it was decided to implement measures under the Disaster Management Act to improve waste collection. Plans include canceling registrations of vehicles dumping waste, installing AI cameras to catch litterers, and repairing canal fencing. The Railways... Читать дальше...

«The Rio Times» 

The Cutting Edge: Decoding the Global Race for Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets

The race for fifth-generation fighter jet supremacy is fierce. Nations invest billions, tapping advanced technology to gain an aerial edge. These jets, equipped with stealth, advanced avionics, and multirole capabilities, aren’t just machines; they’re geopolitical chess pieces. South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae, still a 4.5-generation jet awaiting upgrades, encapsulates this trend. By 2032, Korea Aerospace Industries […]

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and More to Receive Kennedy Center Honors - Variety

  1. Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and More to Receive Kennedy Center Honors  Variety
  2. Coppola, Raitt and the Dead make latest Kennedy Center Honors class  The Washington Post
  3. Kennedy Center Honorees Include Francis Ford Coppola and the Apollo  The New York Times
  4. Kennedy Center to honor Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt and more  Yahoo! Voices

Business Standard 

20 Microns announces acquisition of two limestone quarrying entities in Malaysia

20 Microns announced that its subsidiary, 20 Microns SDN BHD, Malaysia has signed the share purchase agreements for acquisition of 100% equity shares of Goh Teik Lim Quarry SDN BHD and IQ Marbles SDN BHD for an aggregate value not exceeding RM 15,100,000 (Malaysian Ringgit Fifteen Million One Hundred Thousand only) (Approx. Rs 27 crore).

Scottish Rugby Blog 

Fresh pairings for Scotland with 10 changes to face Chile

Scotland will be skippered by Sione Tuipulotu and Jamie Ritchie in the third match on the Skyscanner Americas tour match against Chile on Saturday as head coach Gregor Townsend blends from the squads who have featured in the opening matches. The fresh pairing of co-captains are two of five players retained from the starting line-up […]

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Oilprice.com 

China’s Surging Commodity Exports Suggest Weak Domestic Demand

China’s copper, diesel, and alumina exports soared in June compared to the same month of 2023, with copper exports surging to a record high as sluggish domestic demand amid weaker-than-expected economic growth is weighing on Chinese commodities consumption. Last month, Chinese copper exports jumped by 187% to an all-time high, per official Chinese data reported by Bloomberg. Diesel exports soared by 180% as domestic demand is weak on the back of the property crisis with tepid demand in the construction... Читать дальше...