China Largest Threat To Britain's Economic Security, Says UK's Deputy Prime Minister
Data from last year shows that the British government intervened in eight attempted takeovers of U.K. firms by Chinese investors due to fears relating to national security. "We have to be clear-eyed about protecting our national security, just in the same way that the Chinese are," Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said.
Indian Minister Says Foxconn's Pullout From Chip Deal 'Changes Nothing' About India's Ambitions
"What Vedanta needed from the very beginning was a technology provider/partner ... Foxconn doesnt have it and so was never an ideal partner for the JV," a semiconductor analyst said.
At Least 22 Killed As Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc In Parts Of Northern India
The heavy monsoon rain, coupled with strong winds, led to widespread landslides and flash floods in the country.
India Eyes Global Leader Position In 6G Technology With Bharat 6G Alliance
India wants to "move from just being a consumer of technology to a manufacturer of technology," smartphone industry expert Ajay Sharma told International Business Times.
Scientists Create Robotic Arms That Can Be Used For Physical Tasks And 'Liberating The Mind'
"Through our series of studies, we have found that augmenting the body has a significant impact on the mind," said Masahiko Inami, a professor at the University of Tokyo who is leading the team of researchers.
De-Dollarization: India Shuts Down Talk Of BRICS Currency
"Currencies will remain a national issue for a long time to come," India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said amid speculations of Russia, China and other BRICS nations planning an alternative to dollar.
Climate Crisis Fuels Violence Against Women: Research
"Flooding, drought, and other extreme weather events worsened by climate change force many people to leave their homes. This can lead to an increase in human trafficking. Women and girls are especially vulnerable to sexual exploitation in this situation," said Michael Gerrard, an acclaimed environmental lawyer.
Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin In Japan, Could Be 'Very Attractive Market,' Says CEO
"I am considering it very carefully. I think Japan could be a very attractive market for Circle," Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said in an interview.
Philippines And India Deepen Defense Ties Amid Tensions With China
The Philippines is buying more supersonic BrahMos missiles from India and the navies are countries' militaries are deepening their own ties.
China Leading In World's Wind And Solar Race But Still Struggles With One Issue
"Given China's outsized role in adding to carbon pollution, it needs to move away from coal power-- fast. Yet when clean power runs short, including when climate-fueled drought shuts hydropower plants down, China falls back on coal. To succeed at emissions reduction, China needs to break that cycle," climate risk expert Alice C. Hill told IBT.
British Soldiers Killed 80 Afghan Civilians Unlawfully, Lawyers Tell Inquiry
The new claims were included in a document submitted by law firm Leigh Day to a new public inquiry. Lawyers also alleged that special forces commanders in the U.K. destroyed computer data that could have been evidence of the killings of unarmed Afghan civilians.
India Possibly Taking On Bigger Role In Countering China As It Gifts Warship To Vietnam
"The move, in the present context seems to indicate that Delhi is willing to go further in its messaging to China. This comes after India had already decided to send Indian warships in area while the two navies regularly exercise," said Frédéric Grare, a senior policy fellow with the Asia Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
India's HDFC Bank Becomes 4th Largest In The World Following Massive Merger
"This is a defining event in our journey and I'm confident that our combined strength will enable us to create a holistic ecosystem of financial services. We're truly happy to welcome the talented team of HDFC Ltd. into the HDFC Bank family," Sashi Jagdishan, CEO of HDFC Bank said in a press release.
Woman's Leg Amputated At Thai Airport After Being Trapped In Moving Walkway
The woman was rushed to a hospital but doctors told her they could not reattach her leg. She reportedly got a second opinion from another hospital, which gave hope that the amputated limb could be reattached.
CEO Of Highest-Valued Indian Startup Byju's Sends Letter To Staff As Company Fights To Survive
The company reportedly lost 120 million every day as per their FY21 results. The Byju's story might serve as a cautionary tale for other startups and investors, who might now seek more "compliance" from companies.
Kidnapped Infant Killed After Suspect Crashes At 'Full Speed' Into House
The suspect allegedly had an argument with his girlfriend and left with her 7-month-old infant girl before the crash took place. Officers broke the vehicle's back window to retrieve the baby.
Royal Caribbean Passenger Falls From Ship's 10th Deck, Survives
"You could tell that it was very somber for a brief time," a fellow passenger said. "When they found her, people were relieved, I think everyone – you could feel that there was a sense of [relief] on the cruise.'"
Abandoned, Malnourished Child Breaks Into Stranger's Home, Steals Their Food; Mother Arrested
The child's mother has been arrested after the boy was found in a "malnourished" and "physically neglected" condition.
Biden Believes US Will Avoid Potential Recession As Economy Is 'Strong Now'
"It's been coming for 11 months, well guess what? I don't think it is going to come," the president said while speaking at a private fundraiser in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Tuesday.
Child's Mummified Body Found Stuffed Inside Closet Of Empty Apartment, Neighbors Say
The body's condition suggested that it had been inside the closet for quite a while, said a man who claimed he discovered the body in the apartment.
19-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Man Inside Movie Theater During Argument Over Seats
Enrique Padilla, 19, had arrived at the movie theater with his girlfriend and found another person and his wife in at least one of the seats he had reserved.
Man Allegedly Shoots, Kills Newborn Daughter With Crossbow During Argument With Wife
The mother was holding the baby girl when the father fired a shot from the crossbow and struck them both. The mother sustained an injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Kamala Harris Hits Record Low For Vice President Net Favorability In Latest Poll
A total of 1,000 respondents participated in the NBC News poll, conducted from June 16 to June 20, and the overall margin of error was plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
Switzerland Swarming With Russian Spies? Dozens Disguised As Diplomats Posing Threat, Secret Services Says
"Europe-wide, Switzerland is one of the states in which the most Russian intelligence personnel are deployed under diplomatic cover, including due to its role as a host country for international organizations," said Switzerland's main intelligence agency, the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS).
Woman Removes Pants In Public, Gives Birth And Flees Without Baby After Cutting Umbilical Cord
Jaime Benavides, an employee at a nearby bakery, said he saw the baby slip down into the woman's pants. He took the infant out of the woman's pants after the mother ran away. "When I saw the baby was still alive, I was relieved," the employee said.
Trump Claims Elections In US Are 'Fake': 'They Want To Cheat'
"They also want no voter ID because they want to cheat on elections," Trump said, adding, "They don't want same-day voting. They don't want paper ballots. They never want any of this stuff because they want to cheat on elections ... "
Airport Worker Killed After Being 'Ingested' Into Plane's Engine
The Delta flight was taxiing to the gate at the San Antonio International Airport when the worker was "ingested" into the engine.
Mom Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Drown Toddler In Bathtub After Kids Call 911
A 15-year-old girl in the house grabbed a knife from her mother and got two of her siblings out of the house before officers arrived, a neighbor said.
Husband Allegedly Drugged Wife, Invited At Least 51 Men To Rape Her For 10 Years
Police reportedly found that the woman was the victim of 92 cases of rape, perpetrated by 83 men. However, only 51 suspects aged between, 26 and 73, have been charged for raping the victim while she was passed out.
Mother Charged With Murder For Allegedly Ordering 14-Year-Old Son To Fatally Shoot Man
The police shared clips from the incident, which captured the boy whipping out the gun from his pocket while standing at the restaurant's entrance.