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The outspoken billionaire who rides a motorbike and who is now Malaysia’s king

Apart from a fleet of jets and an extensive collection of cars, Sultan Ibrahim is also the only ruler of Malaysia with a private army. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/OR7w0WA

Dixon Technologies Q3 Results: Net profit soars 86% YoY to Rs 97 crore

The company’s revenue from mobile phone manufacturing grew a sharp 251% on-year to Rs 3214 crore in the quarter ended December 2023, from Rs 915 crore a year before. Operating profit in this segment surged 215% on-year to Rs 104 crore, with an operating profit margin of 3.2%. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/d27nXLJ

Nearly 65,000 rape-related pregnancies estimated after US abortion bans take effect

While campaigning for the Republican nomination in recent months, Trump’s position has occasionally blamed the extreme policies of the anti-abortion movement for the GOP’s recent electoral losses. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Brsmkyh

Mahindra Finance Q3 Results: Net profit declines 12% YoY to Rs 553 crore

On a consolidated basis, the company's net income declined 6% to Rs 623 crore from Rs 664 crore and the total income rose 23% to Rs 4,137 crore. Last year, the write-back provision was higher, and given the improving asset quality, there wasn't much benefit this time. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0QtirjC

Angry French farmers use tractors to block highways to Paris

The government, wary of seeing the protests escalate ahead of European elections, has already dropped plans to gradually reduce subsidies on agricultural diesel. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lI7rsbK

Vodafone Idea Q3 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 6,989 crore on lower finance and operational costs

Operating income stood at an 11-quarter high, backed by growth in its 4G user base for the 10th straight three-month period, with average revenue per user (ARPU) – a key operational metric - rising 2.1% sequentially to Rs145. Arpu was mainly helped by “change in entry level plan and subscriber upgrades", Vi said in its earnings statement Monday. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wQgd6Ca

Iran sanctioned over plot to use bikie gang members to kill dissidents in US, UK

The network recruited a Canadian Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Group member Damion Patrick John Ryan to assassinate individuals in the US who fled Iran. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/U3Fzgjq

Brokers divided over Sebi proposal to extend trading hours

The chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Sebi) on Monday said there are many divergent and diverse views right now, even among the broking community. Last year in September, the National Stock Exchange had submitted a proposal to Sebi to allow an evening session, between 6 pm and 9pm, when market participants can continue trading futures and options contracts after the regular session, between 9.15 am and 3.30 pm, is over. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/5Zr6UEi

Gunmen kill one person during Sunday service at Istanbul church

One person was killed after two masked gunmen opened fire during a service at a church in Istanbul. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8Hi9o5j

Nancy Pelosi suggests Russia links to some Gaza ceasefire protests in US

The influential Democrat said the financing for some of the protests could be linked to Russia and she wanted to ask the FBI to investigate the matter. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MEmv5oJ

US woman reveals why she spent $38,000 to clone dead cat

A United States woman has spoken out after spending $38,000 to clone her dead cat. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tL3yfaT

The prince, the hush money and the scandal rocking Monaco

Monaco’s royal family may regret sacking their accountant after he pushed back against Princess Charlene’s spending. His leaked records have snowballed into a royal crisis. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/falDigM

Snowboarder trapped in ski gondola for 15 hours in freezing cold

The woman shouted for help but no one below could hear her and, without her mobile phone, she spent the night rubbing her hands and feet together to stay warm. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/S7HcB8J

Israeli military realises it has been arming Hamas all this time

Israel has been dropping bombs on the Gaza Strip since long before October 7 – but not all of them explode. Hamas is able to saw into these massive bombs and repurpose the explosives inside. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/iyxaKHs

Donald Trump ordered to pay $127m to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case

The civil jury in Manhattan has ordered the former US president to pay damages to the writer, who claims he attacked her in the a dressing room in the mid-1990s. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5wta1fL

Jurors deliberating in Donald Trump defamation trial

Jurors in Donald Trump's latest legal battle are deliberating after hearing closing statements in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JcHjCiL

‘Queen Wen’s’ journey from Wuhan to the Australian Open final

The 21-year-old who left home to practise at age seven has rocketed from relative obscurity to become the next big thing in Chinese tennis. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FMeEnbg

Shriram Finance Q3 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to Rs 1,874 crore

The company’s assets under management increased 21% to Rs 2.14 lakh crore due to over 30% growth in loans in the passenger vehicle, MSME and gold loan segments which helped increased the net interest income (NII) by 17% to Rs 5,275 crore in December 2023. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/U7q0P14

Trump’s China-hawk ex-adviser Peter Navarro sentenced for four months

Navarro’s lawyers had advised him not to address the judge, but he said he wanted to speak after hearing the judge express disappointment in him. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ntkiXER

Sebi extends deadline for listed cos to confirm or deny market rumours

The regulators stated that the decision to extend the timeline for implementing LODR rules has been taken due to ongoing industry-standard finalisation and required amendments to market norms. The rule is aimed at strengthening the corporate governance of listed entities. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/H1b52k3

Russian military plane crashes, killing more than 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war aboard

Russian military plane with more than 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war aboard explodes in fireball. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sSgVCtI

British army chief: UK must train citizens for war with Russia

General Sir Patrick Sanders warns that Britain should train and equip a ‘citizen army’ in preparation for potential mobilisation from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Lz8kosA

Tea is better with a pinch of salt, claims American, setting off row with UK

The US Embassy in London intervened in the brewing storm with a social media post reassuring Britain the suggestion wasn’t US policy. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xKlO1Ho

Birlasoft Q3 Results: Co back in black, posts Rs 161 crore profit

The revenue from operations of Birlasoft grew by about 10% to Rs 1,342.5 crore in the December 2023 quarter from Rs 1,221.89 crore in the December 2022 quarter. The headcount of the company slightly increased to 12,356 during the December 2023 quarter from 12,322 in the previous quarter, with the attrition rate falling to 12.6 per cent during the reported quarter. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/QymJ6Ai

ET Market Watch: 6 reasons why Sensex crashed over 1,000 pts today

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Not intended for ‘sham commerce’ degrees: Canada caps foreign student visas

The new measures are aimed at curbing growth in colleges churning out bogus diplomas like “puppy mills”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7lYFyzX

New safety alert for earlier generations of Boeing planes

US air safety regulator issues new safety alert over Boeing planes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/iPCS5wX

‘Two-person race’: Haley and Trump face off in New Hampshire

If Haley gets a good result, it might actually prompt voters who are tired of Trump’s drama to rally behind another candidate. That’s exactly what she’s banking on. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5EXix3D

Palestinian death toll passes 25,000 in Gaza

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Knh8EHv

Migrant deportation plan report sparks massive protests across Germany

A protest in Munich afternoon ended early due to safety concerns after approximately 100,000 people showed up, police said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zik7s5g

Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness, says he confused her with Pelosi

On the final weekend before the New Hampshire primary, former President Donald Trump and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley are escalating their attacks on each other. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NzEgFws

Israeli airstrike kills ‘high-ranking’ Iranian advisers in Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemned the Israeli strike and said that “without any doubt, the blood of these high-ranking martyrs will not be wasted”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/s0DhCXz

Unrest in rural ireland as locals declare there’s no room for asylum seekers

Protests have been rising across the country at resettlement programs as Ireland’s housing system creaks. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/n2LtEmp

‘You can’t even believe it’: Mike Tyson’s reinvention as a cannabis heavyweight

Mike Tyson is one of a number of celebrities giving the US cannabis market some star power. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mp0WfdL

CESC Q3 Results: Net profit falls 10% to Rs 301 cr; Rs 4.5/share dividend declared

The total expenses rose to Rs 3,497 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 3,141 crore in the year-ago period. The company's total income rose to Rs 3,301 crore in the quarter against Rs 3,224 crore a year ago. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7zgOUj2

Claims of dirty tricks mar lead-up to poll but ‘Jokowi factor’ is key

From billboards being taken down to permits being revoked, rivals suspect an orchestrated bid to shore up a knock-out win for one Indonesian candidate. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dl0fmkX

Sebi looking into against inflating IPO subscriptions: Buch

A mule account is basically a trading account maintained with a stock broker or a dematerialized account or bank account linked with such trading account in the name of a person, where the account is effectively controlled by another person, whether or not the consideration for transactions in the account are paid by such other person. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/bpwzL0i

Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran

Tensions rise in Middle East after Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes on Iran. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/M2SJ1zr

Iceland scrambles to shelter town residents made homeless by volcano

Residents of Grindavik are living in hotel rooms, in summer cottages, in temporary rental apartments or are being hosted by family members. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/HSVTI9z

Tata Communications Q3 Results: Company posts fastest quarterly revenue growth in 9 years

Shares of the company closed 4.3% higher after the results. They fell 8.4% in the December-quarter after rising for two straight quarters. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Hp3dwMG

ET Explainer: How to avoid falling into a credit card debt trap

Credit cards can be used to pay bills and for shopping both online and offline provided the total payment is within the credit limit provided by the issuer. Credit card issuers offer interest-free credit periods ranging from 20 to 50 days. It is typically the period between the date of your purchase and the next payment due date. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/NWonyYH

Mack gets 26 years’ prison for helping kill mother in Bali, stuffing body in suitcase

An American woman, who has already spent seven years in an Indonesian prison, pleaded guilty to helping kill her own mother during a luxury vacation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6M3Sihq

‘You just can’t control yourself’: Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from court

The warning to the former US president came as writer E. Jean Carroll testified that Trump shattered her reputation after she accused him of sexual abuse. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/NMkcawm

Princess Kate hospitalised, King Charles to undergo separate surgery

Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles will undergo surgery, Princess Kate hospitalised after separate operation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/WANaghE

TV18 Broadcast Q3 Results: Company reports loss of Rs 55.8 cr, revenue drops 5.2% to Rs 1,676.2 cr

TV18 Broadcast had posted a net profit of Rs 37.81 crore in the October-December period of the preceding fiscal, the company said in a regulatory filing. TV18 Broadcast's total expenses were up 5.2% to Rs 1,907.28 crore in the December quarter. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/P3FgB8G

Iran launches missile attacks on what it calls militant bases in Pakistan

The missile and drone attack follows an Iranian attack on what it called an Israeli “spy headquarters” in Iraq near the US Consulate compound in the city of Irbil. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ObXpyZ6

How NASA's X-59 could change aviation

The X-59 is designed to fly supersonic without producing a loud sonic boom. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/52WECIr

Hamas appears to have killed two hostages after earlier threat to Israel

Israel’s defence minister accused the Palestinian militant group of carrying out ‘psychological abuse’.  from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xihSy0a

Volcano erupts in Iceland for the second time in less than a month

Icelandic town under threat from lava flow after volcano explodes in country's south-west. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/elrCqZT

‘No one will win’: Mental strain as Israel’s war with Hamas reaches 100 days

For both Israelis and Palestinians, the war has been a trauma that looks likely to last for years, deepening the hostility and mistrust. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FW5VqCN

Trump in fast lane to White House as rivals fight among themselves

The Iowa caucuses are the first time the public has their say about party presidential candidates. A big win in Iowa can build the sort of momentum that leads to the presidency. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RACopU1

Seven Kingdoms: What to know about the queens and kings of Europe (and our Mary)

The Danish monarchy has existed for more than 1000 years. Each of the royal families is vast and diverse. But they all have one thing in common: a shared ancestor. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6w7x85I

Missile reportedly fired at ship near Yemen as potential retaliation

A missile has reportedly been fired at a ship near Yemen in what could be retaliation from Houthi rebels. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2dbP7eH

Sebi mulls framework for voluntary blocking of trading accounts by clients

The regulator said there is an urgent need to address the situation of having a facility for blocking of trading accounts as it is available for blocking of ATM cards and credit cards. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nQCqxLI

Israel faces genocide claim in landmark UN court case

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at top UN court. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/udkDf2a

Papua New Guinea declares a two-week state of emergency to quell riots

Papua New Guinea government working to restore order after at least 16 people were killed in rioting. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IA1aGHJ

Donald Trump in New York court for closing arguments in civil fraud

Former US president Donald Trump back in court for his New York civil fraud trial. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mNrQVSw

Iran seizes oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman: state media

The seizure of the Marshall Islands-flagged St Nikolas coincides with weeks of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Red Sea shipping routes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/BhlUTEs

Riots in Papua New Guinea prompt security increase at Australian high commission

Australian high commission in Papua New Guinea step up security measures after riots break out in nation's capital. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KsbeYI9

Port Moresby hit by arson, looting as police strike over missing pay

Shops and businesses were attacked and set on fire in the capital of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday and people had been killed, the governor said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/l8nqdQy

Mukul Agrawal Portfolio: Ace investor cuts stake in 6 stocks in Q3

Mukul Agrawal publicly holds 55 stocks with a net worth of over Rs. 4,728.3 crore from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/SuqOkLY

Trump in court as his lawyers argue for presidential immunity from prosecution

According to Donald Trump and his lawyers presidents shouldn’t even be charged for assassinating a political rival unless they’d been impeached and convicted in the US Congress first. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6KOBU1Z

Donald Trump's presidential immunity claims challenged in court

US judges sceptical of former president Donald Trump's immunity claims. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9LWQRBC

Israel needs to stop ‘undercutting’ Palestinians, says Blinken

The US and Israel remain deeply divided over how Gaza will be run when — and if — its current Hamas rulers are defeated. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/bLuRrWv

Fake Queen Elizabeth walking stick fraudster sentenced

An auction had reached £540 ($1026) before Dru Marshall cancelled the listing after learning police had launched an investigation, prosecutors said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/aP7Jix2

First US moon landing in 50 years appears doomed after lift-off

The lunar lander failed to enter its correct sun-facing orientation in space, after successfully contacting ground teams and activating its propulsion system. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xTUpYrH

Biden tells protesters he’s working to ‘significantly’ get Israel out of Gaza

After months of growing dissent over his support of Israel, Biden came face-to-face with protesters in South Carolina as a campaign speech to black voters. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/28ndQxB

French prime minister quits as Macron tries to salvage presidency

Emmanuel Macron is attempting to give his troubled government new momentum ahead of European elections due later this year. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FpKReMz

Ex-general with dark history reinvents himself for TikTok generation

Armed with dance moves and a young running mate, Prabowo Subianto – discharged from the military over the abduction of pro-democracy activists – is shedding his hard-man image. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1kPm43o

Appeal for public help over panel blowout on US passenger plane

US air safety officials appeal for public help over panel blowout on Alaska Airlines jet. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZXnwBjJ

Two hikers killed after avalanche in Italian Alps

A search operation was launched after guards at a nearby dike reported seeing an avalanche strike two hikers, a spokesman for Italy’s rescue service said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1twNsm9

Passenger recalls horror after plane window blows out mid-air

One woman described the moment panic started to set in when a window and a piece of fuselage blew out of a plane in the United States. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/o9znJVR

Three months in, deaths mount and diplomats work to stop Gaza war’s spread

Israel and Hezbollah often trade fire over the Lebanon border, the West Bank is seething, and Houthis in Yemen seem determined to continue attacks on Red Sea shipping. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/bLakUzS

US defence chief’s hospital stay kept secret for days – even from Biden

Senior Biden administration leaders, top Pentagon officials and politicians were unaware for days that US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalised since Monday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Y1StWvu

US Supreme Court to rule on Trump ballot issue

The US Supreme Court will decide next month if Donald Trump can run for president again. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/CGWl7Ft

How Princess Mary breathed new life into the Danish crown

Even staunch republicans concede that the soon-to-be queen has brought warmth and modernity to the royal family with her personality and charity work – and helped transform her husband from playboy to regent material. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3lLy1ho

Sebi bans naked short selling in securities market

Institutional investors wouldn’t be allowed to do day trading, where in they square- off their transactions intra-day, Sebi said. The regulator said securities traded in the futures and options segment would be eligible for short selling. The list of eligible stocks would be revised from time to time. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/RLAxjep

CCTV reveals moments leading up to fiery plane collision in Tokyo

New CCTV has been released showing the moments leading up to fiery plane collision at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/uEZ8yVI

Multiple people injured after shooting at a US high school

Multiple people have been injured after a gunman opens fire at a high school in Iowa. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/XLaCtnf

Trump received millions from China and other foreign governments while president, report finds

Under the US Constitution, presidents are prohibited from taking financial payments or gifts “of any kind whatever” unless they obtain consent from Congress. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ybJK6cO

Japan Airlines collision transcripts released

Authorities have released the transcripts of the moments before a Japan Airlines flight collided with a coast guard aircraft, killing five people. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cC6sWOB

Jeffrey Epstein associates’ names set to be released

The sex trafficker socialised with Wall Street titans, royalty and celebrities before pleading guilty to soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zEYIn9e

Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri killed in Beirut blast

Top Hamas official Saleh Arouri, who headed West Bank operations, has been killed in a blast carried out by an Israeli drone in Beirut. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2z3XU0K

Senior Hamas official killed in Beirut by Israeli drone: security sources

Saleh al-Arouri was a senior official in Hamas’s politburo and was also one of the founders of its military wing, the Qassam Brigades, from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cqMRrYp

New phase of war in Gaza

Thousands of Israeli soldiers are being shifted out of the Gaza Strip. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/JRtQDwh

Archaeologists stumped by Anglo-Saxon artefact ‘completely unlike’ any other

Despite the skill which would have been required to make it, the roughly 1200-year-old object has no apparent purpose. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/m0nh3Wv

Big earthquake rocks Japan

Japan survives a close call after powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook its west coast and sparked tsunami. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/richzCe

Israeli military says it struck ‘series’ of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The military said that its troops and aircraft “struck a series of targets in Lebanon, including terrorist infrastructure, military sites in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, and launch posts.”  from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ulyrXoY