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ASML Holding NV (ASML) shares fell more than 2% in early Tuesday trade following reports that the Dutch manufacturer canceled shipments of some high-end chipmaking machines to China at the request of the U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has finalized his temporary transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt, sealing the deal until the culmination of the ongoing season. The move includes an enticing option for the Bundesliga club to transform the loan into a permanent acquisition, extending beyond the current season. The 26-year-old Dutch international has encountered limited opportunities at Manchester United since his transition from Ajax in September 2020, featuring merely six times as a starter in the Premier League. His sole appearance this season involved a late substitution during a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in September.

Indian cricket team, Shubman Gill had also set some resolutions in place at the beginning of 2023 which he wanted to complete in the year that is about to end in just a few hours. Gill in an Instagram post shared a list of his resolutions he penned for himself. The post has gone viral and garnered over six lakh likes within an hour of sharing it online. Bucket list of Gill:

quality of their sleep is better or worse. Surveys show that some countries are peopled by night owls, but others by early birds. But why this is so remains an open question.

organisations have so far confirmed to be partners for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the state government said on Saturday. The 10th edition of VGGS, based on the 'Gateway to the Future' theme, will be organised in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12.

Magdeburg for the first time in a decade to alleviate pressure from the swollen Elbe River. The ongoing floods this week prompted evacuations in parts of northern and central Germany, but a dry weather forecast for Thursday offered some relief. Nevertheless, concerns persisted as water levels continued to rise in parts of Lower Saxony state in the northwest. In Dresden, the Elbe River reached nearly 4 meters (13 feet) above its normal level, reported the German news agency dpa. Downstream, the Pretziener Wehr, a flood barrier dating back to the 1870s and renovated in 2010, was opened for the first time since the major floods in 2013. The objective was to divert approximately a third of the river's water into a 21-kilometer (13-mile) channel, bypassing the town of Schoenebeck and the state capital, Magdeburg, in Saxony-Anhalt.

Canara Bank, on Wednesday, announced its in-principle approval to initiate the procedural steps to launch initial public offering (IPO) for its mutual fund subsidiary, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company. “We wish to inform you that Canara Bank has in principle approved to initiate the process of listing its Mutual Fund Subsidiary Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd, in the stock exchanges by way of Initial Public Offer (IPO), subject to following the due diligence, laid down procedures, opportune time, regulatory approvals etc.," said the company in an exchange filing.

EKA Mobility has formed a strategic partnership with Japan’s Mitsui & Company and Netherlands-based VDL Groep to manufacture electric buses and light commercial vehicles in the country. As per the agreement, Mitsui and VDL together will invest $100 million (approx Rs 830 crore) in EKA Mobility for ‘significant’ minority stakes. The resources will be utilized to scale up research and development and enhance manufacturing capacity. EKA Mobility, which commissioned a production unit in Pune earlier this year, plans to scale up production capacity to roll out 5000 electric buses and 6000 light commercial vehicles per annum in the first phase.

Boxing Day, shrouded in historical curiosities and evolving traditions, transcends its origins to become a globally observed occasion. Despite its name's misleading connotation, this holiday, rooted in Victorian England, reflects generosity, maritime rituals, and diverse cultural adaptations. Exploring its multifaceted nature unveils a tapestry of traditions, global resonance, and the commercial metamorphosis that characterizes contemporary celebrations. 1. What is the origin of Boxing Day?

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Yandex's restructuring is expected to be postponed until early 2024, three sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Monday. Often referred to as «Russia's Google», tech firm Yandex was one of the few Russian companies with the potential to become a global business until Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates, lifting global economic growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures fell 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $79.13 a barrel by 0115 GMT while U.S.

MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India in Arabian Sea, Iran's foreign ministry rejected "worthless" Washington's accusations. "We declare these claims as completely rejected and worthless," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani when asked about the US accusations.

Iran denied on Monday a U.S. claim that a drone launched from Iran had struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean. The Pentagon said at the weekend that the Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned and Netherlands-operated Chem Pluto ship was hit 200 nautical miles off the coast of India.

(Reuters) — A drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean early on Saturday, the U.S. Department of Defense said.

India is set to step up presence in the Arabian Sea after a tanker ferrying goods to Mangalore was attacked by a drone off the Porbandar coast. Additional deployments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region are likely to take place shortly. Officials said that Indian warships are already present in the area and are conducting searches on nearby vessels, while the stricken MV Chem Pluto is being escorted to Mumbai by a coast guard vessel.

India is set to step up presence in the Arabian Sea after a tanker ferrying goods to Mangalore was attacked by a drone off the Porbandar coast. Additional deployments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region are likely to take place shortly. Officials said that Indian warships are already present in the area and are conducting searches on nearby vessels, while the stricken MV Chem Pluto is being escorted to Mumbai by a coast guard vessel.

A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast

drone attack on an Indian cargo vessel on the high seas, defence expert Wg Cdr (retd) Praful Bakshi on Sunday said the incident marks a security concern for the country and the entire world as the ship came under fire in an 'innocent area' outside the conflict zone. Speaking on Sunday, the former Indian Air Force (IAF) officer said the suspected drone strike spells concern as it was carried out within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the subcontinent and there were several Indians on board the vessel. «It is very surprising because now you can see the action that was going on around Israel and Gaza, the Red Sea, etc., is now spilling over into the Arabian Sea. That doesn't augur well for the security of this area.

Indian Navy warship INS Mormugao reached MV Chem Pluto, the India-bound merchant vessel, which was 'attacked' by an Iranian drone, on Saturday night and ascertained details of the attack, officials informed on Sunday. According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel. «The vessels operating in the area where the attack took place are being checked,» an official told ANI.

By Khushi Singh, Ankika Biswas and Sruthi Shankar