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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s bid to join the BRICS economic bloc signals a major strategic intent for the country to join the world’s fastest growing and influential economies and underlines its desire to become an integral player in the emerging global south.This was stated by Mushahid Hussain Saeed, former Senator and director of the Pakistan China Institute and the Pakistan Institute of African Development Studies, at the International BRICS Forum held in the Russian Far Eastern port city of Vladivostok.The two-day forum was organized by Russia’s ruling United Russia party. Last November, Pakistan formally applied to join BRICS, a coalition of emerging…
Chinese tech stocks have soared past earnings expectations, with investors hoping to see companies perform better amid an economic recovery before buying more shares, according to analysts who previously questioned the sector’s investibility.”We still see about 20% to 25% upside for shares” given improving cost structures and increased competition, said Alex Yao, co-head of TMT research in Asia at JPMorgan Chase & Co. In an April report, Yao said he thought the sector had bottomed out.Yao’s change of stance on China’s tech sector underscores the return of skeptics to the world’s second-largest stock market after years of stagnation. Tencent Holdings…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Tractors block a highway during a farmers’ protest in northeastern Spain in February. Emilio Morenatti/AP The European Union is at risk of missing its 2030 climate targets, with Germany and Italy falling behind.The two countries may need to spend €15 billion on carbon credits to comply with climate law.A shortage of carbon credits could lead to costly bidding wars and legal challenges for EU countries. The European Union is at risk of failing to meet its ambitious climate targets for 2030, and Germany and Italy are largely to blame.The…
It’s been a good week so far in recruiting for Penn State, despite some tough losses in the battle for top targets for 2025 and beyond.But that won’t stop James Franklin and his staff from going after others they want to bring into their program.The momentum this week began with four-star cornerback Jameel Joseph from New Jersey verbally committing to the Nittany Lions, followed by four-star defensive back Antonio Branch as the second commit this week.The Florida native is listed as a cornerback his junior year, but is already 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds heading into his senior season and is…
Dogecoin price has made an interesting turn in the past day, bucking the bearish wave that has hit most of the cryptocurrency market. Given that this meme coin is rising at a time when most of the market is in losses, speculation is rife as to what is behind the price increase. Therefore, in this report, we will analyze the movements of Dogecoin that have taken place in the past day that could explain why the price is rising. Dogecoin payments now available on X One of the big factors behind Dogecoin’s recovery over the past day has been the…
According to CSDS data, only 10% of voters believe the prime ministerial candidate is the deciding factor in this election.release date: June 20, 2024, 7:30 AMFile photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |Get notified of the latest newsSince Narendra Modi became leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian elections have taken on the appearance of a presidential contest, a shift marked by a prime ministerial candidate taking center stage in the electoral narrative and an appeal to voters primarily in Modi’s own name. However, the unexpected failure of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to secure a majority in…
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock resident Daniel Hernandez, owner of hat store Hometown Hats Co., told EverythingLubbock.com that when he held his first fundraiser for the Panhandle fires, the response was overwhelming. Hernandez said he was able to present a check for $105,000 to firefighters and emergency responders in the Panhandle and hopes to donate that same amount, or even more, to the ongoing fires in Ruidoso. ‘It’s devastating’: How Lubbock can help during the Ruidoso wildfire “The idea is the same. We want to raise money for our local fire department and respond to fires, so the majority of the…
CNN — Louisiana public schools will now be required to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the law on Wednesday. House Bill 71, approved by the state Legislature last month, would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in poster-sized format in “large, easily readable font” in every classroom in schools receiving state funding, from kindergarten through college level. The law specifies the exact language that must be printed on classroom displays and stipulates that the Ten Commandments text must be front and center on the poster or framed document. Before signing the…
Gerrit Cole struck out five batters over four innings against the Orioles in his 2024 debut. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made a strong return from an elbow injury in Wednesday’s shortened game, his 2024 debut.The Baltimore Orioles held a 3-1 lead after Cole was replaced in the fifth inning, but the Yankees, who had the best record in the AL despite losing their best pitcher, will be stronger with Cole’s return and more confident going into his first outing of the season facing major league hitters.Cole pitched four innings, allowing three hits, one walk and two…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The head of the Philippine military on Wednesday demanded that China return several rifles and equipment. Seized by the China Coast Guard He likened the attacks in the disputed shallow waters to acts of piracy in the South China Sea and said he would seek damages.Philippine officials said Chinese personnel in more than eight motorboats repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy rubber boats on Monday, preventing Philippine naval personnel from transferring food and other supplies, including firearms, to a Philippine-owned base on Second Thomas Shoal, which is also claimed by Beijing. After skirmishes and repeated…