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South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting

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South African police said on Sunday they had launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting at a tavern in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg. Emergency medical services declared the 13 males and four females dead at the scene, and the motive for the shooting was not known, the South African Police Service said in a statement posted on X. #sapsGP [GAUTENG POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AFTER 17 PEOPLE KILLED IN … Read more

SMEDA, e-commerce giant explore collaboration

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[ LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) and Daraz Pakistan will explore new avenues of collaboration to help Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) build digital capabilities, expand their access to e-commerce and unlock new opportunities for growth. The initiative aligns with Smeda’s broader efforts under the Ministry of Industries’ strategic direction … Read more

India orders coal plants to run at full capacity

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[ Ministry invokes emergency provisions to meet expected rise in electricity demand NEW DELHI: India has ordered more than 100 captive coal-fired power plants to operate at maximum capacity from October 1 through year-end to meet what it expects will be a rise in electricity demand. The federal power ministry’s order, invoked under emergency provisions … Read more

Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid

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The Bavarian capital beat the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region in the national selection process German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) announcement on Saturday. Photo: AFP BERLIN: Munich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region by the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) as part of a bid to host the 2036, 2040 or … Read more

Russell seals eighth F1 win in Baku

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George Russell edges out Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Photo: AFP BAKU: George Russell resisted a late charge from Max Verstappen to claim his first lights-to-flag victory with a composed drive for Mercedes in Saturday’s thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Briton came home just 0.196 seconds ahead of the four-time champion … Read more

Azerbaijan signs $10b-plus investment deals

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[ President says 2nd phase of Absheron field will increase gas production by 5b cubic metres BAKU: Azerbaijan signed agreements representing more than $10 billion in potential investment at an international forum in Baku, a presidential aide said on Saturday, as the country also announced a series of energy deals. State oil company Socar, France’s … Read more

Wall Street ends higher on AI stocks buying

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[ Gains cap volatile week driven by uncertainty about AI winners and losers, war concerns The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock Exchange in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. REUTERS BENGALURU: Wall Street ended higher on Friday, lifted by Microsoft and other AI-related … Read more

Private sector poised to run Cargo Express

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[ FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh has welcomed Pakistan Railways’ decision to hand over the commercial management of its Cargo Express service to the private sector and urged the railway authorities to route the proposed train through Faisalabad to facilitate the growing import and export requirements of the … Read more