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Oil rebounds as hurricane threat stabilises markets

September 23, 2024

Temu addresses price surge in Pakistan amid rising costs on AliExpress & Daraz
Temu has issued an official statement amid reports of significant price increases on its platform within Pakistan. Many shoppers have observed that product prices on major online marketplaces—such as Temu, AliExpress, and Daraz—have surged dramatically, with some items now costing three to four times more than before. The recent escalation in prices is primarily attributed…
China says it will retaliate on unfavorable deals after Trump warns Asia of higher tariffs
HONG KONG — Chinese state media warned the Trump administration on Tuesday against striking deals that sideline China, after the president announced that Asian countries would face higher tariffs starting on August 1, unless other arrangements are agreed on before then. “If such situations arise, China will not accept them and will resolutely take countermeasures…
TSA to end shoe removal policy at some airport security checkpoints, government source says
It’s now OK to keep your shoes on at some airports. The Transportation Safety Administration will allow passengers at selected airports to keep their footwear on as they go through security checkpoints, a senior government official tells NBC News. People in screening lanes will have to keep their shoes on at selected airports, but the…
Court orders for blocking 27 popular YouTube channels
Islamabad: Court orders blocking of 27 popular YouTube channels Islamabad: The court has ordered to block 27 well-known YouTube channels. Justice Abbas Shah of Islamabad’s Judicial Magistrate’s Court heard the request from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block the YouTube channels, during which relevant officials appeared before the court. Following the hearing, the court…
Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown
A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings. Donald Trump will push back a critical tariff deadline. And conservative figures express anger over the FBI and DOJ’s Epstein memo. Here’s what to know today. In deadly Texas floods, one town had what some didn’t:…
Federal govt approves import of up to 500,000 MT sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval for the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar in a bid to stabilize domestic prices. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the import will be carried out through government channels, and all necess arrangements have been finalized for immediate implementation. This decision,…
Latest ‘Tiger King’ twist finds ‘Doc’ Antle facing possible prison sentence for animal trafficking
Five years after the true crime document “Tiger King” captivated a country shut down by COVID-19, the final legal troubles for one of its main characters will be resolved Tuesday in a courtroom in South Carolina. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after…
Lurid tale of cross-dressing ‘red uncle’ goes viral in China
The tale of a middle-aged man, or “uncle,” who allegedly disguised himself as a woman to secretly film and share videos of his hookups with hundreds of men, shook China’s social media, spurring fears for public health, privacy and marital fidelity. The hash tag “red uncle” was the top trending item on China’s popular micro-blog…