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    China auto output and sales jump in March

    BEIJING: China’s automobile industry posted a sharp rebound in March, with production rising to 2.917 million units and sales reaching 2.899 million units, according to data released…

    China auto output and sales jump in March

    BEIJING: China’s automobile industry posted a sharp rebound in March, with production rising to 2.917 million units and sales reaching 2.899 million units, according to data released…

    Gold steadies as markets watch US-Iran talks

    ISLAMABAD: Gold prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, preparations for talks in Islamabad and a fresh round of U.S. inflation data that…

    Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

    TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices…

    ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans

    MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and…

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    Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China in Sichuan

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at a shallow focal depth of six kilometers. State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that one person was killed after being struck by a collapsing exterior wall while attempting to seek safety during the tremors.

    EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation

    Under the terms of the revised agreement, the main satellite constellation will grow from 282 planned orbital units to 348 active spacecraft. The expanded network architecture integrates 330 satellites positioned in higher low Earth orbit alongside 18 spacecraft deployed in medium Earth orbit, with optional orbital elements reserved for specialized mission support. The implementation agreement confirms the definitive timeline for satellite manufacturing, launch procurement, secure ground segment construction, and operational connectivity service delivery. The primary constellation schedule establishes initial satellite launches for 2029, enabling early sovereign connectivity capabilities for participating member states shortly thereafter.
    The decision to enlarge the satellite constellation directly addresses heightened security demands and evolving defense operational requirements across Europe. Under the updated design, the baseline satellite hardware receives technical enhancements, while an additional layer of 66 low Earth orbit spacecraft is integrated specifically for defense forces, national security agencies, and emergency response units. Official technical assessments indicate that this architectural expansion will increase secure governmental communication capacity by 60 percent within European Union territory and by 54 percent globally, expanding regional capabilities during complex emergency operations and critical infrastructure crises.

    Obesity linked to 8.2% of Belgium deaths in new health report

    Obesity was linked to 9,509 deaths in Belgium during 2022, representing 8.2 percent of total national mortality, according to new data from the Belgian public health institute Sciensano. Marking the first time public health researchers in the country have systematically quantified mortality directly attributable to an elevated body mass index (BMI), the report reveals that weight-related complications caused more than one death per hour nationwide. The statistical findings also show that high BMI resulted in over 150,000 lost years of life across all demographic groups in a single year.