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January 15, 2025

Most Chinese feel an uneasy ‘consumption downgrade’: survey
SHANGHAI — An 80% majority of Chinese consumers feel they have slipped into a “consumption downgrade,” based on a new survey that underscores sagging sentiment amid the country’s slowing economy. Consumption downgrade refers to a trend in which consumers tighten their belts and live below their accustomed standards. The activity is exemplified by larger customer traffic at discount stores and…
FDA moves to slash nicotine in cigarettes
Nicotine levels in cigarettes sold in the U.S. would have to be drastically lowered under a proposal released Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration. If finalized, the change would mean that cigarettes would lose their ability to hook most people into addiction. “By reducing the nicotine level of cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco…
Two minor boys go missing in Karachi’s Garden area
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Labour MPs call for Britain-wide probe into rape gangs
The calls come just a week after the voting down of a Tory-proposed amendment to child protection bill envisioning such an inquiry Only a nationwide inquiry into the grooming gangs and the authorities’ handling of the sex-abuse scandal can restore the public trust, a Labour MP for Rotheram and advocate for women and children’s rights,…
Nissan needs to triple profit to pass Honda’s merger test
TOKYO — Honda Motor has estimated that Nissan Motor will need to at least triple its annual operating profit by fiscal 2026 for their planned integration to be successful, the automakers’ presentation on the merger suggests. “The integration will not be realized unless Nissan and Honda execute it as two companies that are able to…
Citibank customers report fraud alerts and account access issues
Numerous Citibank customers reported receiving fraud alerts and difficulties accessing their accounts Wednesday. According to DownDetector.com, which tracks reports of digital services interruptions, hundreds of Citibank users had flagged issues related to their accounts as of midday. The site indicated the interruptions had been occurring since at least 9 a.m. Eastern time. On social media…
Diljit Dosanjh announces teaser date for upcoming film ‘Punjab 95’
Diljit Dosanjh announces teaser date for upcoming film ‘Punjab 95’ Diljit Dosanjh teases fans with his upcoming film, “Punjab 95”. The biopic drama, directed by Honey Trehan, stars Arjun Rampal and Suvinder Vicky. The teaser was shared on Instagram on Janu 15, 2025. The film is set to release on Janu 17, 2025. After making…
Third round of Govt-Tehreek-e-Insaf talks scheduled for Thursday
Islamabad [Pakistan], Janu 14 (ANI): The third round of talks between the Pakistani government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party aimed at easing political tensions is set to take place on Janu 16, as reported by Dawn on Monday. According to Dawn, a notice from the Pakistani National Assembly (NA) Secretariat announced that NA Speaker…