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China has announced export controls on some aviation equipment and technology. BEIJING (Reuters) China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday it would restrict exports of some aviation and space parts from July 1, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests. Those wanting to export items such as aerospace structural parts, equipment and software used in engine manufacturing will need to apply for export licenses, according to a statement jointly signed by the General Administration of Customs and the Central Military Commission. “In order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as nuclear non-proliferation, with the…

Jude Bellingham is aiming to beat his former club in the Champions League final [Getty Images]Jude Bellingham has already led Real Madrid to the La Liga title this season and could be key to the club’s 15th European crown when they face his former club Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium on 1 June.Then there’s the European Championships, where he’ll lead England in their bid for their first major title in 58 years. He’s a leading Ballon d’Or contender, one of Spain’s most prolific scorers and a rare talent in his own country – all at…

An end to “mafia” and “mafia rule” was the top Lok Sabha election promise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP strongmen who campaigned hard in the Purvanchal region, which has 27 seats. Of these, 14 will go to polls in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25, while the remaining 13 will go to polls in the seventh and final phase on June 1.The 14 seats where polls went to the polls on May 25 are Sultanpur, Pratapagarh, Phulpur, Allahabad, Ambedkarnagar, Shrawasti, Dhumariyaganj, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Lalganj (SC),…

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Bruhat Soma claims he was nervous during every spare moment while waiting to take the stage at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and he said he felt even more pressured considering he hadn’t lost a spelling bee in eight months.But he never once showed signs of nervousness in front of the microphone, and couldn’t have been more calm when the match suddenly turned into a lightning-fast tiebreaker known as a “spell-off.”The 12-year-old eighth-grader from Tampa, Florida, recited 30 words in 90 seconds on Thursday night, sounding more like an auctioneer than an English spelling whiz.…

How businesses should (and shouldn’t) use AI: A strategic blueprintAdobe Stock Businesses are often at a crossroads in the race to harness artificial intelligence (AI). From improving customer experience to automating routine tasks, the alluring potential of AI is undeniable. But how companies approach AI will determine whether it remains mere technical chatter or achieves real, transformative results. Here is a strategic blueprint for businesses eager to go beyond piloting AI to effectively scaling it. Start with strategy, not technology The first rule of thumb for any company getting into AI is simple: start with the strategic objectives, not the…

Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 (Photo courtesy of Purdue Global) With the Paris Summer Olympics approaching, the U.S. team announced this month that it is partnering with Purdue Global to offer current and former athletes the opportunity for a tuition-free education. Colorado-based education benefits management company Guild has selected Purdue University Online as the preferred online degree provider for its partnership. The program is open to current Team USA athletes, including Olympians, Paralympians and up-and-coming athletes, as well as athletes who have represented the U.S. at top…

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on Thursday on all charges of falsifying business records and will now await his sentencing on July 11 to learn his fate. Trump is now the first former president to be convicted of a felony. The sentence concerns hush money paid to an adult film star during his 2016 presidential campaign. Political leaders on both sides of the aisle in Alabama said they expected Trump to be found guilty. One side felt the trial was politically motivated from the beginning, while the other thought Trump was only being held accountable for his own…

GettyGetty A leadership tragedy involving approximately 40 teenage girls occurred today on a soccer field in Burnaby, British Columbia. As a leadership strategist, my job is to help people and organizations understand the many nuances of leadership. Like a chef who critiques every dish, even when I’m having dinner with friends after hours, I’m compelled to evaluate the leadership situation wherever I go. At Burnaby Lake West Sports Complex I experienced deep disappointment in leadership, the food was raw, the meal was awful and the overall experience was a leadership disaster. As a parent and leadership strategist, I empathize with…

Azerbaijan is encouraging Pakistani companies to take advantage of the international transport corridor connecting the two countries. ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jayhun Bayramov on Thursday urged Pakistani businessmen to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the international transport corridor passing through the country with an eye towards expanding regional trade and connectivity. Bayramov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday night for a two-day visit and met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and held delegation-level talks. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, the two sides reviewed developments in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global situations. Leveraging its…

SALT LAKE CITY — Brazilians and Brazilian Americans in Utah are banding together to boost business development in the region.”There’s a strong entrepreneurial spirit in our community. They’re dreamers,” says Erivan Santos, a South American native who now lives in Utah. “The goal is to support and guide our community to become entrepreneurs.”A cornerstone of the effort is the revival of the Utah Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, and Santos and other group leaders gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Thursday to officially announce the effort, along with Governor Spencer Cox, Rep. Burgess Owens, chamber leaders and members of…