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China and Russia's naval forces on Sunday kicked off a joint exercise at a military port in southern China on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua reported, days after NATO allies called Beijing a «decisive enabler» of the war in Ukraine. The Chinese defense ministry said in a brief statement forces from both sides recently patrolled the western and northern Pacific Ocean and that the operation had nothing to do with international and regional situations and didn't target any third party. The exercise, which began in Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July, aimed to demonstrate the capabilities of the navies in addressing security threats and preserving peace and stability globally and regionally, state broadcaster CCTV reported Saturday, adding it would include anti-missile exercises, sea strikes and air defense.

Edited excerpts: The June quarter (Q1 FY25) earnings are expected to be a mixed bag. Based on operational updates, it is evident that banks will likely witness a weak quarter due to soft loan and deposit growth attributed to seasonality. Net interest margins (NIMs) are also expected to contract.

China’s ruling Communist Party is starting a four-day meeting that is expected to lay out a strategy for self-sufficient economic growth in an era of heightened national security concerns and restrictions on access to American technology

Asian stocks were mixed as the US dollar rose after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump reinforced bets that his chances of winning the presidential election have increased. A Bloomberg gauge of the greenback’s strength against major peers climbed 0.2% in Asia while S&P 500 contracts were little changed. US Treasury futures fell, indicating yields will rise when cash trading begins in London. Cash trading of US bonds is closed in Asia due to a holiday in Japan.

ChatGPT in November 2022, doomsayers have argued that Generative AI will ring a death knell for the industry as it makes much of the work redundant. Krithivasan dismissed these fears. "As Roy Amara mentioned, we tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the impact in the long run.

dollar firmed on Monday as investors wagered the attack on U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump made his victory more likely, while injecting a whole new level of political uncertainty into markets. A holiday in Japan made for thin trading conditions and the early action was confined to a modest rise in the dollar while Treasury futures slipped.

President Joe Biden warned Sunday of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, «It's time to cool it down.» In a prime-time national address from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can run high but «we must never descend into violence.» The president acknowledged the passions of an election year, and that he and Republicans offer different policy visions, but implored Americans to «recommit» to resolving their differences peacefully. «There is no place in America for this kind of violence — for any violence. Ever. Period. No exception. We can't allow this violence to be normalized,» Biden said.

Campaigning to be elected US president again, Donald Trump had a narrow escape on Saturday as a bullet apparently aimed at him grazed his right ear, from which oozing blood was captured on camera as security officers formed a ring around him and whisked him to safety. It’s a relief that the attacker, identified as a 20-year-old local after he was killed by officers, missed his mark, although it’s tragic that an onlooker died and two others were grievously injured. That America has far too many guns around has long been obvious.

The Argentinian government says citizens can avoid paying certain types of tax on their crypto holdings if they file declarations.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable resurgence, with Ripple’s XRP being a significant highlight. Over the past 48 hours, XRP has exhibited an unexpected and substantial price surge, reflecting increased investor interest and market activity.

The cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin, has been characterized by extreme volatility and speculation.

CBS announces the return of 'Ghosts' for its fourth season. The comedy series will begin its next run of episodes on Thursday, October 17, from 8:30-9:00 pm. Samantha (Rose McIver), Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), and their ghostly roommates will continue to bring laughs and resolve lingering storylines.

There is a gig. It is a very short gig: a tight six minutes or so. It is also unpaid. In exchange, though, the offer promises exposure that borders on priceless: a live crowd of about 70,000, and a captive television audience in the hundreds of millions. The appeal of serving as the pregame entertainment at one of European soccer's twin showpieces — the finals of the Champions League and the European Championship — is so obvious, and the benefits of that brief performance so extravagant, that the likes of Camila Cabello, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas (albeit without Fergie) have signed up to do it.

assassination attempt on former US President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over the weekend could well be the gamechanger of the 2024 US presidential polls. The picture of Trump with an injured ear, blood streaming down his face but resilient and in fighting spirit — punching the air with a clenched fist — is expected to become the defining image of US politics for some time to come. It presents a stark foil to the image of incumbent President Joe Biden, who is facing ever louder calls to step down from the presidential race given the uncertainties over his age and health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to “strongly condemn” the assassination bid. “Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people,” the PM posted on X. In the US, both the Republicans and the Democrats have condemned the attack. President Biden spoke to Trump after the incident. “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence… It’s sick,” the President said. “That’s one of the reasons why we have to unite this country. You cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this,” Biden has been quoted as saying.

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Joe Biden is to address the nation Sunday afternoon after a Situation Room briefing about the apparent assassination attempt on his predecessor, Donald Trump. The announcement of Biden's planned remarks came after homeland security and law enforcement officials briefed Biden, and the White House continued to call for national unity and condemn the stunning act of violence. Vice President Kamala Harris joined Biden for an update from top investigators, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray. Also participating were White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Kim Cheatle, director of the US Secret Service. Biden quickly denounced the shooting and talked to Trump on Saturday night. His campaign team, meanwhile, is grappling with how to manage the political implications of an attack on the man who Biden hopes to defeat in the November election.

Manish Malhotra and Tarun Tahiliani were the go-to designers for American reality TV stars and sisters Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian who attended the grand wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. Anant, the youngest son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, on Friday married pharmaceutical heiress and childhood sweetheart Radhika at a star-studded event in Mumbai which saw the presence of celebrities from across the globe, politicians, who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country. For their first visit to India, Kim (43) and Khloe (40) embraced the Indian style in true Manish Malhotra signature glamour, the celebrated fashion designer's label said. The Kardashians, who returned to the US on Sunday morning, chose custom-made creations by Manish Malhotra for the Friday nuptials.

Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma settling in London have been around for some time. While most of Bollywood was seen letting their hair down at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding, the ace cricketer and the former actress was seen attending a kirtan in London. The power couple was seen listening attentively to a live performance by devotional song sensation Krishna Das Kirtan in London. In the video, Virat and Anushka are seen clapping and cheering during the bhajan, while American vocalist Krishna Das greets the audience with folded hands. The video was shared on the popular sub reddit Bolly Blinds Gossip. One Reddit user humorously commented with a famous line from Panchayat Season 3, «Kohli to Ambani: Kijiye wedding, kheliye wedding wedding, karte rahiye wedding wedding, alhua wedding.» Another fan observed, “They’re generationally securing ties for their future generations to reap benefits. Virat and Anushka I don’t think want power or even social capital. They just want to be wealthy private NRIs in the long run.”

The AR-15-style rifle is one of the most popular guns in the US. It has also been a common denominator in some of the country's worst mass shootings. Here are some key facts about the weapon:

Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia will be live telecast on Fox. One can also live stream the soccer game on DirecTV Stream which offers five-day trial. This means one can watch the match for free. Colombia are likely to make an upset in the biggest stage of South American soccer tournament by defeating Argentina.

Melania Trump, the wife of former US President Donald Trump, has issued a statement on the attack on his husband. «When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron's life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband,» she said in the statement. «To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me. The winds of change have arrived. For those of you who cry in support, I thank you. I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide — thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or a woman with a loving family,» the statement added.