DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) said it has opened two investigations into video sharing platform TikTok.The first investigation is examining how TikTok handles children's data, and seeks to determine whether it complies with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation.The DPC also said it will probe whether TikTok's transfers of personal data to China follows regulations cov

Ireland probes TikTok's handling of children's data

Ireland regulators probe TikTok, fines could follow

Ireland investigates TikTok transferring children's data to China

SEOUL, South Korea: In what could be one of South Korea's largest-ever antitrust cases, Google has been fined at least $177 million for allegedly blocking smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung, from using other operating systems. South Korea has begun to enforce a revised telecommunications law disallowing app market operators, such as Google and Apple, from requiring smartphone users to pay with Google's 

S. Korea to fine Google $177M for forcing operating system on devices

South Korea alleges Google forces software on smartphones

South Korea fines Google $177M for antitrust violations

BOSTON, Massachusetts: The first trial in a wide ranging college admissions corruption case is underway in Boston's federal court, more than two years after prosecutors arrested 50 parents, athletic coaches and others in an admissions scheme that embroiled elite universities across the country.On Monday, defense attorneys said former casino executive Gamal Abdelaziz and former Staples and Gap Inc. executive John

Trial of wealthy parents underway in college admissions scandal

High profile trial begins in college admissions bribery scandal

Trial begins for parents in college admissions bribery scandal

GENEVA, Switzerland: Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, a member of Kuwait's ruling family and former Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries secretary-general, was convicted by a Swiss criminal court on Friday of involvement in faking a Kuwaiti coup plot to gain an advantage over political rivals. Sheikh Ahmad, a power broker in international sports, who denies all charges, received a 30-month prison sen

Kuwaiti Sheikh convicted by Swiss court of forgery

Kuwaiti Sheikh found guilty in Swiss forgery case, faces prison

Kuwaiti Sheikh faces prison in Swiss forgery case

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Ethel Kennedy, the widow of the late Robert F. Kennedy, said Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing her husband in Los Angeles, California in 1968, should not be released from prison.Her statement further divided the Kennedy family on whether Sirhan, 77, should be freed on parole.On Tuesday, Ethel Kennedy, 93, founder of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Righ

Ethel Kennedy: RFK assassin should not be released

Robert Kennedy's wife said jailed assassin should remain in prison

Widow of slain Robert Kennedy said assassin should not be released

WASHINGTON D.C.: At the start of its new session on 4th October, the Supreme Court will again hear in-person oral arguments, for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. When its building was closed to the public in March 2020, the justices heard oral arguments via teleconferencing for the first time in the court's history. In a statement, the court said, "We will continue to closely monit

U.S. Supreme Court to resume in-person oral arguments

For first since 2020, U.S. Supreme Court to resume in-person hearings

After Covid lockdown, U.S. Supreme Court to resume in-person arguments

There are several benefits of winning by at least five runs, and very rarely do the New York Yankees experience the main advantage of not taxing a bullpen.

The Yankees enjoyed a rare blowout victory Friday, and they hope to experience another stress-free result Saturday afternoon when they host the Cleveland Indians in the middle game of a three-game series.

The Yankees (83-65) are a half-game up on the Toronto Blue Jay

Continuing wild-card push, Yanks seek series win vs. Indians

Kevin Gausman, pinch-hitting because San Francisco had run out of position players on the bench, lifted a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 11th inning Friday night as the Giants outlasted the visiting Atlanta Braves 6-5.

The matchup of division leaders saw both teams hit game-extending home runs inthe ninth. Travis d'Arnaud socked a three-run shot in the top of the inning to put Atlanta ahead 5-4, and pinch hitter Donovan S

MLB roundup: Giants earn wild 11-inning win over Braves

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 18 (ANI): Amid uproar, the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday passed the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote to amend a 2009 Act on compulsory registration of marriages within 30 days of the marriage. The new legislation, opposition BJP has claimed will legitimise child marriages.
According to the new bill, the bride and groom can apply for re

Rajasthan Assembly passes Marriage Registration bill

Popular messaging app Telegram is suspending all chat bots used in the Russian elections campaign, in another blow to jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny's Smart Voting initiative after Apple and Google removed the election-guide app from their stores.Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced late on September 17 that the service would abide by Russia's "election silence," a law practiced in other countrie

Telegram Removes Navalny&#039;s Smart Voting From Messaging Service

Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 18 (ANI): All schools and residential hostels in Leh will remain closed for the next fortnight starting from September 18, in view of fresh coronavirus cases reported from schools, the Ladakh administration said.
The order issued on Friday by the administration of the union territory said that the situation will be reviewed later.
Online classes will continue with Covid-appropriate Standard

Schools in Leh to stay closed from Sep 18 to Oct 2

&copy; Provided by Xinhua As signatories and nuclear-weapon states, the United States and Britain's flagrant nuclear technology assistance to Australia for military uses will undoubtedly give rise to proliferation of nuclear materials and technologies. For

Why the AUKUS nuclear deal is irresponsible and dangerous

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 18 (ANI): Dehradun District Magistrate has in an order warned all district-level officials of action under the Disaster Management Act if they keep their phones switched off, unless in case of personal emergency. This was done in the wake of landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, other accidents and the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the order issued by the district magis

Dehradun DM issues warning to administration officials

New York [US], September 18 (ANI): The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of schools in Afghanistan from Saturday, but stressed that girls must not be kept away from the classroom.
"We are deeply worried", UNICEF chief Henrietta Fore said in a statement on Friday, "that many girls may not be allowed back at this time".
"Even before the most recent humanitarian crisis, 4.2 million children were not enro

'Afghan girls must not be excluded from school'

South Korea's Jin Young Ko, looking for her second LPGA victory of the season, holds a one-shot lead at the midpoint of the Cambia Portland Classic in West Linn, Ore.

Ko shot a 5-under-par 67 at Oregon Golf Club on Friday to leave her at 8-under 136 through two rounds.

First-round co-leader Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland is in second at 7 under after a 69 on Friday. Dryburgh is two shots ahead of Spain's Carlota Ciganda, an

Jin Young Ko takes lead at Cambia Portland Classic

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Cambodia has almost 1.9 million children in the age group of 6-12. So far, some 98 percent of adults and around 87 percent of adolescents in the country have received at least one shot of the vaccine.<p

Cambodia launches COVID-19 inoculation for children with Chinese vaccines

&copy; Provided by Xinhua HANGZHOU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- November 1940 was cruel to Hu Xianzhong -- his brother, sister and parents all died of pestis within 10 days. When faced with three black coffins on the road 81 years ago, a young Hu Xianzhong said he had n

80 years on, hideous Japanese germ warfare should never be forgotten

Joey Gallo homered twice, Corey Kluber pitched six effective innings in his best start since coming off the injured list and the New York Yankees rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians Friday night at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees (83-65) won for the fourth time in five games and rebounded from Thursday's 3-2, 10-inning loss in Baltimore when they were one strike away from completing the sweep.

Gallo hit his 

Joey Gallo-led Yankees blast 5 HRs in shutout win over Indians

The Houston Texans, for the second consecutive week to begin the 2021 NFL season, have listed quarterback Deshaun Watson as inactive (not injury related), ruling him out for action in Week 2.

The move doesn't come as a surprise, given the complicated circumstances surrounding Watson and his relationship with the team.

Watson demanded a trade at the conclusion of the 2020 season. He is under investigation by Houston poli

Deshaun Watson inactive for Week 2

Paris [France], September 18 (ANI): France on Friday (local time) recalled ambassadors from the US and Australia amid submarine deal outrage.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the ambassadors were recalled for "consultations."Le Drian also said Australia's decision to cancel the submarine development programme with Paris and announcement of a new partnership with the US "constitute unacceptable behaviour between al

France recalls ambassadors from US, Australia

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Protesting against the rising prices of cooking oil, All India Mahila Congress observed 'National Price Rise Day' on Friday.
The members of the All India Mahila Congress took out a funeral procession of cooking oil at Connaught Place that was attended by women wing's office-bearers.
Speaking to reporters, Mahila Congress President Netta D'Souza said, "Though Prime Minister Narendra M

Congress observes Modi birthday as National Price Rise Day

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 17 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Alo Libang on Friday said that under the PM Cares Fund, 27 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants have been assigned to Arunachal Pradesh of which four plants have been installed.
"Under the PM Cares Fund, 27 PSA Plants have been assigned to Arunachal Pradesh out of which 4 plants have been installed today. Our state, till date has

Four PSA plants installed in Arunachal

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 17 (ANI): The GST Council on Friday extended Goods and Services Tax concessions on COVID-related medicines till December 31 this year.
Briefing media persons after the 45th meeting of GST Council held in Lucknow, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said GST rate on biodiesel which is supplied to oil marketing companies for blending with diesel has also been reduced from 12 per ce

GST Council extends concessions on COVID medicines

Lucknow [India], September 17 (ANI): Petroleum products will not be included under the Goods and Services Tax (GST), said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday.
The 45th meeting of the GST Council was held today in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Sitharaman.
Briefing the media persons after the meeting, the Union Minister said, "There has been a lot of speculation on whether petroleum products will be brou

Petroleum products not to be included under GST: Sitharaman

Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom estimates the country's reserves of natural gas will last 100 years with some deposits capable of delivering the fuel until 2132."Russia's gas reserves, Gazprom's gas reserves, are the largest in the world, and we won't face supply problems during the next 100 years," Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said during the International Business Congress (IBC).Mi

Russian natural gas reserves to last another century Gazprom

SYDNEY, Australia: Citing competition concerns as international travel is soon to resume, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has refused to authorize a request by Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) to coordinate flights between their two countries.The Australian regulator was not convinced that the public will benefit from the proposed agreement, which could harm competition, ACCC Ch

Australian regulator rejects Qantas-Japan Airlines agreement

Airlines decry Australia halting Qantas-Japan Airlines agreement

Australia halt Qantas-Japan Airlines flight sharing

&copy; Provided by Xinhua -- Commander of U.S. Central Command Kenneth McKenzie admitted the deadly strike was "a tragic mistake." -- "We apologize, and we will endeavor to learn from this horrible mistake," Secretary of Defense Ll

U.S. military admits drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians

&copy; Provided by Xinhua JEDDAH, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Saudi flag carrier Saudia's crew take the training class termly for catering service in the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Founded in 1945, Saudia Airlines has

Mideast in Pictures: Saudi flag carrier Saudia&#039;s crew take training

New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Delhi Police have arrested six accused persons, including five foreign nationals for allegedly operating a fake passport racket. A total of 27 forged passports have also been seized, the police said on Friday.
"We've arrested 6 accused persons, including 5 Bangladeshi nationals who have Indian passports with them. On Sept 11, 3 were arrested during checking at Indira Gandhi Internati

Fake passport racket busted in Delhi

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], September 17 (ANI/PRNewswire): KC Overseas Education, a renowned brand in the overseas education sector, has partnered with Air Canada, the largest domestic and international Canadian airline, to offer discounted air travel to Canada.
This collaboration facilitates KC's students to fly to Canada through Air Canada with a 15 per cent discount on the travel fare.
To avail this discount, student

KC Overseas Education collaborates with Air Canada

Taipei [Taiwan], September 16 (ANI): Nine Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, marking the 14th intrusion this month.
Six People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, one Shaanxi Y-8 reconnaissance plane, one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane, and one KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft flew into the southwest corner

9 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan air defence zone

Taipei [Taiwan], September 16 (ANI): Taiwan has held five-day annual military exercises that prepared for a full-scale invasion by China, including response biological and chemical warfare.
The live-fire portion of Han Kuang exercise kicked off early Monday morning in eastern Taiwan, an area China considers a weak link, Nikkei Asia reported.
F-16V and Mirage 2000 fighter jets were dispatched to simulate a response to an a

Taiwan holds military drill amid Chinese threat

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): National carrier Air India's divestment bids have been submitted by bidders including Tata Group along with SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh in his personal capacity.
Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Jyotiraditya Scindia told ANI on Thursday that the government is very optimistic about the divestment of Air India.
"Bids have been completed. The government is evaluating the technical asp

Air India divestment: Govt looking forward to conclusion

The Bears will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Soldier Field at noon (CT) Sunday. Here's how you can watch and listen to the contest.TELEVISIONThe game will be televised regionally on Fox with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), former Bears quarterback Mark Sanchez (analyst) and Laura Okmin (sideline). Quick Hits: Herbert making an immediate impact Practice Snaps | 9.15.21 Bears vs. Be

Where to watch, listen to Bears-Bengals game

Images and vision of the rifles are available for download.The Australian Federal Police is today launching a rebooted Airport Watch program at Cairns Airport to coincide with the rollout of the Protection Operation Response Team (PORT) officers.The AFP will use Airport Watch to educate the public and aviation workers about what suspicious activity looks like and how to report it to authorities.Avi

Airport Watch and short-barrelled rifles rolled out at Cairns Airport

BRUSSELS, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Belgium's Consultation Committee made up of the federal government and the governments of the federated entities decided on Friday to abolish, effective from Oct. 1, the requirement to wear face masks in several places, including dining venues and shops. The decision was taken in light of the recent vaccination figures published by the Sciensano public health institute, which showe

Belgium relaxes COVID-19 mask mandate from Oct. 1

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Boeing announced on Friday that it will build the U.S. Navy's newest carrier-based aircraft at a new high-tech facility in the state of Illinois. The new 300,000-square-foot facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, scheduled for completion in 2024, initially will employ approximately 150 mechanics, engineers and support staff who will build the MQ-25 Stingray, the Navy's firs

Boeing to build new factory for MQ-25 Stingray in U.S. Illinois

SYDNEY, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Australian state of Queensland, aptly dubbed the "Sunshine State" for its warm weather and idyllic beaches, faces a rocky road to the recovery of its tourism industry, said a researcher from the University of Queensland (UQ). According to the latest data from Tourism and Events Queensland, the state's tourism industry, which had previously provided employment for nearly one in 10

Aussie &quot;Sunshine State&quot; faces rocky road to recovery of tourism industry

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Boeing Company on Thursday named Ziad S. Ojakli as the company's executive vice president of government operations effective Oct. 1, 2021. In this role, Ojakli will lead Boeing's public policy efforts, serve as chief lobbyist for the global enterprise, and oversee Boeing Global Engagement, the company's global philanthropic organization. He will report to Boeing Pre

Boeing appoints Ziad Ojakli to head gov&#039;t operations

RIYADH, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Flyadeal, a low-cost Saudi Arabian airline, officially inaugurated on Wednesday its latest Airbus A320neo jet, the third delivery in three months. Flyadeal, mainly serving domestic destinations, is founded in 2017 and owned by Saudi flag carrier Saudia. It has started international operations between Riyadh and Dubai, United Arab Emirates since July. Ibrahim Alomar, director-g

Saudi Arabia&#039;s low-cost airline receives new Airbus jet

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Qatar Airways plane returns from Kabul, al-Jazeera reports

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