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02 Sep

Wars and tariffs have deflected focus, not made climate change go away: COP30 chief

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Wars and tariffs have deflected focus, not made climate change go away: COP30 chief André Corrêa do Lago, head of this year’s climate conference in Brazil, urges nations and businesses to step up their efforts to tackle climate change . The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement, and the disappointment of developing countries at a finance deal reached at the previous edition in Baku last year, have cast a shadow over the effectiveness of the UN-mandated climate negotiation process . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

SCO Summit: Xi pushes for equal, multipolar global order as he slams Trump over tariffs

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SCO Summit: Xi pushes for equal, multipolar global order as he slams Trump over tariffs Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the SCO plus leaders’ summit as he advocated practising multilateralism . Xi pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order that prioritises the “Global South” Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Wegovy trial result gives boost to Novo Nordisk amid U.S. market woes

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Wegovy trial result gives boost to Novo Nordisk amid U.S. market woes In this article NOVO.B-DK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk. Hollie Adams | Reuters New trial data suggests Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy edges out rival treatments on heart condition risk reduction, in good news for the Danish pharma giant as it battles a spate of challenges in the key U.S. market. The company on Sunday said that continued use of its weight management…
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02 Sep

Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market in this week

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Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in this week The sun has set on Nvidia earnings week. Time to close up shop and return in three months when it reports again because nothing else matters, right? Not quite. Grabbing the spotlight from Nvidia in the week ahead is the U.S. jobs market — plus, there are a few noteworthy earnings reports within the broader artificial intelligence complex, including rival AI chipmaker and fellow Club holding Broadcom . We'd be remiss not to mention that Friday's appeals court ruling striking down most of President Donald…
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02 Sep

Behind the smiles with Putin, Modi and Xi at China summit

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Behind the smiles with Putin, Modi and Xi at China summit A widely shared clip of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin laughing together in Tianjin has already gone viral . Analysts say the photo-op reflects a delicate mix of competing rivalries and shifting power dynamics . The timing of the meeting is also notable, with U.S. President Donald Trump raising tariffs and unsettling global markets . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trump’s immigration policy threatens key sectors of California’s economy, long reliant on immigrant workers

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Trump's immigration policy threatens key sectors of California's economy, long reliant on immigrant workers watch now From citrus farms in the Central Valley to construction sites where homes and businesses are being rebuilt after devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California relies heavily on immigrant workers and entrepreneurs. As the Trump administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement, industries key to the state's $4 trillion economy like agriculture, construction and hospitality could be among those hardest hit by the loss of California's immigrant workforce, according to new research. At stake are billions of dollars that fuel businesses large and small across…
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02 Sep

Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme

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Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel’s Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has been sharply depreciating again as European powers push to reinstate United Nations sanctions against the country amid stalled diplomacy and fears of war with Israel and the United States. The US dollar hit a price of more than 1.06 million rials in Tehran’s open currency market on Monday, slightly higher than before Tehran and Washington started mediated negotiations in April. The Iranian government and…
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Impact of COVID-19 on Consumers of Digital News Platforms
11 Jul

Impact of COVID-19 on Consumers of Digital News Platforms

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Author: Vivek Pandey, VP, Revenue Strategy & Analytics - Times Internet. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the global disruption of lives, businesses, and business models to unprecedented rates. While several businesses are still analysing the impact of the pandemic on their operations, the revolution of consumer behaviour has emerged as a prime consideration in determining the future of industries altogether. And with no clear resolution in sight, companies are acclimatizing themselves to the shifting realities of the global economy and consumption patterns, at least until a vaccine is discovered.  Some behavioral changes are now morphing themselves into solid habits, and…
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We want to optimize the way data is transacted on the internet globally says SugarBox CEO and CO-Founder Rohit Paranjpe
15 Jun

We want to optimize the way data is transacted on the internet globally says SugarBox CEO and CO-Founder Rohit Paranjpe

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More and more users are switching to digital services from using different OTT platforms to e-commerce, e-learning, news sites and many more. However, data availability, reliability and affordability has always been a problem. At the forefront of revolutionizing availability, affordability, and reliability of digital services, SugarBox is here to solve the last mile connectivity problem. Infused with 522 Cr investment by Zee and present in 9 cities, this tech start-up is here to empower the Next Billion users worldwide. Mr. Rohit Paranjpe, CEO and Co-founder - SugarBox In an exclusive interview with MediaCatalyst, Mr. Rohit Paranjpe, CEO and Co-founder - SugarBox…
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