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India’s Modi risks losing key state election over alleged sex scandal involving ex-PM’s grandson
The controversy surrounding Prajwal Revanna, former Indian prime minister Deve Gowda’s grandson, had been brewing for several months. It erupted this week after hundreds of videos showing his alleged sex crimes surfaced amid the country’s ongoing national elections, prompting authorities to initiate a special investigation.
Fed Chair Powell says beating inflation 'taking longer than expected'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and signaled it is still leaning towards eventual reductions in borrowing costs, but put a red flag on recent disappointing inflation readings and suggested a possible stall in the movement towards more balance in the economy.
Qualcomm gives better-than-expected revenue forecast as company pushes AI-powered smartphones
Qualcomm reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday that surpassed Wall Street expectations, and provided a strong guide for the current quarter.
China's BYD, Neta eye growth in Indonesia with new EV investments
JAKARTA -- Chinese electric vehicle makers BYD and Neta Auto are poised to challenge Japan's dominance in Indonesia's car market, announcing new investment plans and rolling out their latest models at an auto show in Jakarta.
Japan's abandoned homes increase 80% in 20 years
TOKYO -- The number of abandoned homes in Japan has climbed roughly 80% in 20 years, latest government data shows, as demographic declines in rural areas exacerbate the problem.
Israel backers attack pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, as NYC police arrest 300
Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California in Los Angeles on Wednesday, hours after New York City police arrested some 300 protestors, as days of mounting tensions on some U.S. college campuses boiled over.
Accused teen linked to Sydney bishop’s stabbing applies for release from custody
SYDNEY (AP) — A 15-year-old boy who claimed to be a friend of a teen accused of stabbing a Sydney bishop applied Wednesday to be released from custody on bail on a charge of planning a terrorist attack.