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Rising memory chip prices to push Xiaomi phone costs higher in 2025
Rising memory chip prices to push Xiaomi phone costs higher in 2025

BEIJING, China: Xiaomi is bracing consumers for more expensive smartphones next year, saying a global surge in memory chip prices is...

xAI seeks massive funding round valuing firm at $230 billion, WSJ says
xAI seeks massive funding round valuing firm at $230 billion, WSJ says

PALO ALTO, California: Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence venture is preparing for one of the most significant fundraising efforts...

U.S. stocks dive despite upbeat employment report
U.S. stocks dive despite upbeat employment report

NEW YORK, New York -  A better-than-expected jobs report failed to stem the selling on Wall Street on Thursday, reversing the gains...

US sees sharp 17% drop in foreign student numbers as visa hurdles rise
US sees sharp 17% drop in foreign student numbers as visa hurdles rise

NEW YORK CITY, New York: New research released on November 17 shows that enrollment of new international students at U.S. universities...

Tiny Christmas Island weighs energy shift as Google builds data centre
Tiny Christmas Island weighs energy shift as Google builds data centre

SYDNEY, Australia: Google's decision to build a data centre on one of Australia's most isolated territories is stirring a broader conversation...

China lent $200 billion to US economy despite Washington’s warnings
China lent $200 billion to US economy despite Washington’s warnings

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A new report has exposed a striking contradiction at the heart of U.S. foreign policy messaging: while Washington...

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"Look forward to productive discussions," PM Modi on arrival at Johannesburg for G20
"Look forward to productive discussions," PM Modi on arrival at Johannesburg for G20

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at Johannesburg to attend the G20 Summit...

South Africa names squads for India white-ball tour; Bavuma to lead ODI squad, Markram takes T20I reins
South Africa names squads for India white-ball tour; Bavuma to lead ODI squad, Markram takes T20I reins

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 21 (ANI): The South African Men's selection panel on Friday announced squads for the upcoming...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in South Africa to attend G20 Leaders' Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in South Africa to attend G20 Leaders' Summit

Johannesburg [South Africa], November 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders'...

Nigeria jails separatist leader for life over terrorism
Nigeria jails separatist leader for life over terrorism

Indigenous People of Biafra founder Nnamdi Kanu has been found guilty on seven charges, including inciting attacks on security forces...

Panda-themed conference promotes global dialogue on ecological protection, green development
Panda-themed conference promotes global dialogue on ecological protection, green development

CHENGDU, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Experts, officials and representatives from over 30 countries and regions gathered Friday in Chengdu,...

Saba Karim lauds Bumrah's impact, urges Jaiswal to improve shot selection after Kolkata defeat
Saba Karim lauds Bumrah's impact, urges Jaiswal to improve shot selection after Kolkata defeat

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 21 (ANI): Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in...