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Woman miraculously survives horrifying knife attack, thanks to breast implants: Social media reacts

A 30-year-old woman miraculously survived a horrifying knife attack because of her breast implants, which saved her from fatal chest injuries.

2 min read10:22 AM IST
Politics

US Lawmakers’ Talks With Top Taiwan Official Risks Irking China

A group of US lawmakers held a rare publicly disclosed meeting with Taiwan’s top defense official, a discussion that risks spurring China to step up its military intimidation of the democracy.

2 min read09:35 AM IST
Opinion

Cold War II alert: Rare earths could tilt the global balance of power

As Cold War II intensifies, rare earth magnets assume outsized significance. The defence technology they go into have a major role to play in modern warfare. The US, like other countries, has been caught napping on rare earths.

3 min read17 Jun 2025
Politics

China Suggests US Should Help Ease Tensions Between Israel, Iran

China suggested the US use its influence with Israel to stop the conflict with Iran from spilling over, a sign Beijing is becoming increasingly concerned about the stability of a region it relies on for energy supplies.

1 min read17 Jun 2025
News

Wisdom for sale: Water from lakes of elite universities selling at premium price; sellers claim it improves brainpower

Online sellers are marketing bottled water from elite university lakes, claiming it enhances wisdom during exams. Priced significantly higher than regular water, it has become a quirky trend.

2 min read17 Jun 2025
Opinion

Semiconductor tariffs will be costly. A better way to deal with China.

Expect increases in the price of cars, medical devices, data centers, and more if blanket semiconductor tariffs come through, Chris Miller writes in a guest commentary.

3 min read17 Jun 2025
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Economy

Trump officials weighed broader China tech restrictions ahead of trade talks

Expanding export curbs on chip-making equipment was an option if London talks hadn’t gone well.

3 min read17 Jun 2025
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Markets

Iron Ore Extends Drop as Demand Concerns Rise, Citi Cuts Targets

Iron ore headed for the lowest close since September on a seasonal slowdown in demand and signs Chinese mills are curbing steel output.

1 min read17 Jun 2025
Opinion

Rare earths: China is choking its own prospects of leadership

Bejing’s supply squeeze has left electric vehicle (EV) makers in India short of rare earth magnets. While we need both alternatives and investments in a supply chain of our own, China needs to think again.

3 min read17 Jun 2025
Economy

US-China trade war blows hot and cold for India

India appears to be emerging as a beneficiary of the ongoing US–China trade war, especially in exports to the US.

4 min read17 Jun 2025