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«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

A Wadenesday: Intense spell of showers brings Gurgaon to its knees

Gurgaon witnessed moderate rainfall for about 50 minutes, providing relief from heat but causing waterlogging and traffic jams. The heaviest July rainfall at 39.5mm led to long tailbacks in key areas. Despite the inconvenience, the rainfall brought a drop in temperatures. The IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms in the region till August 5.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check

Meta Platforms outperformed market predictions for second-quarter revenue and offered a positive third-quarter outlook, highlighting strong digital advertising on its social media apps. Revenue rose 22% to $39.1 billion. This growth eased investor worries about Meta's heavy spending on AI and its metaverse unit, Reality Labs, despite continued substantial investments.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bank of England close to cutting rates from 16-year high

The Bank of England considered cutting interest rates after maintaining them at a 16-year high of 5.25%. A close vote among policymakers was expected, with market probabilities suggesting a 66% chance of a quarter-point cut. Inflation trends and labor market conditions influenced this potentially crucial monetary policy decision.

Paper Blog 

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Map (2022 – 2020)

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The Punch 

#EndBadGovernance and danger of misplaced anger

Today is the set date for the Nigerian citizens to unleash their pent-up anger and frustration against their political leaders, nay the President Bola Tinubu government, through a channel popularised and sold as #EndBadGovernance protest. My fear is that because they have waited far too long, the rage may have a double impact. Just like

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Business Standard 

Two Al-Jazeera reporters killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza

Two Al-Jazeera reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza on Wednesday, the satellite news network said, the latest Palestinian journalists working with the Qatari network to be killed in the war-torn enclave. Correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, 27, cameraman Rami al-Rifi and a child who was not identified were killed in a blast that struck a car in Gaza City that the three were travelling in, according to the network and the Emergency and Ambulance Service, which helps recover and transport casualties to hospitals across Gaza. Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Dollar nurses losses after Fed hints rate cuts on the way; yen firms

The U.S. dollar fell on Thursday as the Federal Reserve suggested a possible interest rate cut in September. Meanwhile, the yen surged to its highest level since March after the Bank of Japan raised rates. Traders are now focused on upcoming inflation and jobs reports, expecting significant easing this year.

Voice of America 

China sanctions US lawmaker

Washington — China issued sanctions on U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, the sponsor of a bill advocating for a peaceful resolution of the China-Tibet dispute China views Tibet as an "inseparable part of China since ancient times," despite supporters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and the Dalai Lama saying that Tibet has historically been independent. Framed as a response to McGovern’s efforts to undermine Chinese territorial sovereignty, the sanctions freeze the representative’s Chinese assets... Читать дальше...