1Worldbbc.com
Arunachal Pradesh: A border official's remarks cast a shadow over India-China thaw
India's border police chief, Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, stated that Chinese troops had returned to disputed areas along the Himalayan frontier in large numbers earlier this year, pitching tents several kilometres inside territory claimed by India. These comments have sparked controversy in Delhi. The dispute, which dates back to 1947, is one of India's most persistent challenges since independence and led to a brief border war in 1962. Much of the frontier remains undemarcated, with the two countries maintaining overlapping territorial claims. The last major confrontation in 2020 saw Indian and Chinese troops clash in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, resulting in the first fatal confrontation between the two sides since 1975. After several rounds of negotiations, India and China agreed in 2024 to take steps towards easing border tensions.
2Healththejournal.ie
New HSE guidelines highlight pregnancy terminations linked to severe pregnancy sickness
New clinical guidelines for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), which causes severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy, have been published by the Health Service of Ireland (HSE). They suggest that women who experience HG should be routinely screened for emotional distress during and after pregnancy, and that nearly 5% of women with HG will terminate a wanted pregnancy due to the severity of symptoms. The guidelines also suggest that where indicated, psychiatric assessment and intervention should be offered to women. They recommend that doctors should refer women to a psychologist within the perinatal mental health services, which provide support for women who are experiencing moderate to severe depression during pregnancy and after giving birth, if deemed necessary. Trauma-sensitive staff training is recommended for staff interacting with women experiencing HG. The new guidelines have been welcomed by Hyperemesis Ireland, a patient organisation supporting women and families affected by the condition.
3Politicskqed.org
Some Key California Races Remain Toss Ups Ahead of Midterms
As Election Day approaches, some key races and ballot measures across California remain contentious. If polls are right, Democrats are expected to win significant races across the country. However, some House Races in California are still up for grabs. Political Breakdown's Scott, Marisa and Guy assess the state of these key races, and discuss their predictions for the midterm election outcomes.
4Politicsassets.thehansindia.com
Delhi to install 1 lakh smart streetlights, 50,000 CCTV cameras for Women’s Safety
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the city government is planning to install 1 lakh smart streetlights and 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women's safety. This announcement was made during an inaugurating the Centenary Academic Building, Computer Centre and Skill Development Centre at Daulat Ram College of Delhi University. The proposed smart street lights will be connected to a Control and Command Centre, enabling authorities to identify faulty lights and ensure their repair within a stipulated timeframe. Gupta also called for a change in societal attitudes, suggesting that boys and men should be taught to respect women. She emphasised the importance of technical education and practical skills in preparing young people for life's challenges.
5Techm.ajupress.com
SK Hynix Surpasses TSMC in Profitability with 80% Operating Margin
SK Hynix reported an operating margin of 80% for the third quarter, surpassing TSMC for the fourth consecutive quarter, a significant increase of 33 percentage points compared to the same period last year. The company's consolidated revenue for the same quarter reached 104.6155 trillion won, with an operating profit of 83.3338 trillion won. This is the first time quarterly revenue has exceeded 100 trillion won and means that for every 100 won of products sold, approximately 80 won is profit. The gap between the two companies has widened to over 20 percentage points due to differing product and cost structures. SK Hynx has seen an increase in shipment of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and rising sales of high-value products aimed at data centers. However, TSMC's operating margin decreased by 1.6 percentage points from the previous quarter due to increased production costs and the burden of expanding overseas facilities.
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Healey seeks to steer UK through 'difficult moment' with low-key budget
British finance minister John Healey is set to announce a cautious budget plan aimed at avoiding further bond market pressure on the new government of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Banks, gambling firms, and online marketplaces such as Amazon and Temu are expected to be hit with higher taxes, which would help support low-income households and reduce fuel duty for drivers. The government plans to give regional mayors more control over tax revenues as part of Burnham's devolution push. Separately, over £20 billion in additional support will go to state finance institutions to stimulate investment in artificial intelligence, defence and green energy by the early 2030s. However, Healey's options are limited by the surge in borrowing costs globally, where investors remember the 2022 "mini-budget" of former Prime Minister Liz Truss and subsequent bond market meltdown triggered by its unfunded tax cuts.
7Businessthestar.com.my
Visa quarterly profit rises on resilient consumer spending
Visa reported a significant increase in its Q4 profit to $6 billion, or $3.19 per share, due to strong consumer spending and strong labor market and wage growth. The FIFA World Cup also contributed to increased activity across Visa's network, bringing many visitors to the United States. Payments volume, a gauge of consumer and business spending on Visa's networks, jumped by 9% in the quarter. The world's largest payment processor, Visa, reported a 9% increase in payments volume.
8Environmentassets.thehansindia.com
Delhi sees ‘moderate’air quality with 197 AQI
Delhi's air quality remained in the'moderate' category with an AQI of 197 on Tuesday, while 27 out of 55 monitoring stations recorded 'poor' quality, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city's AQI stood at 174 on Monday and 153 on Sunday. Transport was the largest contributor to Delhi's pollution at 21.3%, followed by residential sources at 5.4%, and industries in Delhi and its periphery at 4.8%. The remaining stations recorded moderate air quality. The Air Quality Early Warning System predicted that the city's air will remain in the moderate category on Tuesday before deteriorating to the poor category on Wednesday.
9Environmentsconeadvocate.com.au
Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps
Researchers have released the annual Lancet Countdown report, which found that heat-related health risks and deaths have increased globally in the decade since the Paris Agreement. The report's authors called for climate change to be formally recognised as a global health emergency. They also highlighted the increasing risk of extreme drought in the world, contributing to food insecurity for an additional 127.9 million people in 2024. The study also found that rising night-time temperatures caused Australians to lose an average of 34 hours of sleep each year between 2021 and 2025, 1.4 hours more than they did in earlier years. It also revealed that heat reduced their capacity to work by an average 127 million hours a year, potentially costing them $6.6 billion.
10Businessin.marketscreener.com
Hitachi Unveils a New Global Digital Services Company Turning Cloud, Data and AI Into Measurable Business Outcomes: Hitachi Digital
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) has announced plans to launch Hitachi Digital Inc. (Hitachi Digital), a new global digital services company. Uniting GlobalLogic and Hitachi digital Services under a single global brand, Hitachi will deliver end-to-end capabilities that help organizations in complex, mission-critical industries drive business transformation. Hitachi has approximately 35,000 professionals in 27 countries and over 880 active clients. The company combines product and software engineering with enterprise systems and operational expertise backed by over 100 years of Hitachi experience building and operating mission-Critical infrastructure. Hitach Digital will serve as a strategic partner across the full transformation lifecycle, bringing deep domain expertise in key vertical industries.
