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New Delhi: Apple has become the centre of a major legal dispute after India’s antitrust watchdog has defended a law that allows penalties to be calculated based on a company’s global turnover. The law, enacted in 2024, has been challenged by Apple before New Delhi judges, with the company arguing that it could lead to disproportionate fines for conduct that has occurred only within India. In a court filing dated December 15, the Competition Commission of India has said that the law has been designed to discourage violations by multinational corporations operating across borders. The regulator has stated that relying…

Sydney: Australia has entered a period of severe weather as heatwaves have affected nearly the entire country, raising serious concerns about bushfire risks. Meteorological authorities have declared severe to extreme heatwave conditions in every state and territory except Queensland, with high temperatures expected to persist for several days. Victoria has imposed a total fire ban for January 9 after the fire danger rating has been set at catastrophic, the highest possible level. Around 450 schools and childcare centres have been closed as a precaution, reflecting the scale of the threat. Emergency services have warned that any fires starting under these…

Paris: Peace deal talks have intensified in Paris, where the UK and France have signed a declaration of intent outlining potential troop deployments in Ukraine if an agreement with Russia is finalised. The framework has focused on deterring any future invasion and supporting Ukraine’s long-term security, while allies have continued to debate territorial arrangements and enforcement mechanisms. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the declaration has laid the groundwork for a legal framework allowing British, French and partner forces to operate on Ukrainian soil. The proposal has included establishing military hubs across Ukraine to secure airspace and maritime…

Travel looks different now than it did a few years ago. You notice it in airports, cafes, even on walking tours. More people are travelling alone. Not just students or backpackers, but people from all age groups. It has become normal. Solo travel used to feel like a niche thing. Something for adventurous types or people on long gap years. That idea doesn’t really hold anymore. Today, someone might take a solo trip just to take a break. Others travel alone because their work allows it. Some people simply don’t want to wait for the right company. A big reason…

London: Nestle has recalled selected batches of baby formula products worldwide after identifying a potential safety risk linked to a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recall has affected specific batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula that were sold across multiple international markets, including parts of Europe. Nestle has said the affected products may contain cereulide, a toxin produced by certain strains of the Bacillus cereus bacteria. Consumption of cereulide can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, and the toxin is known to withstand heat, meaning it is not destroyed during preparation with…

Kampala: Uganda has rejected reports that authorities are planning to shut down internet access during the upcoming general election, as political tensions rise ahead of voting scheduled for January 15. Uganda’s main opposition candidate has repeated allegations that the government intends to block the internet to stop supporters from mobilising and sharing election-related information. These fears have grown after satellite internet provider Starlink restricted its services in Uganda following a directive from the national communications regulator. President Yoweri Museveni has been seeking to extend four decades in power in the January election. The strongest challenger has been Robert Kyagulanyi, widely…

San Francisco: California flooding has affected multiple counties in the Bay Area following a combination of heavy rainfall and king tides, forcing road closures and prompting emergency rescues. Officials have warned residents to expect hazardous travel conditions as rain continues across northern parts of the state. Five northern California counties have remained under a flood watch, with up to 3 inches of rain possible through January 5 night, according to the National Weather Service office in Eureka. Several areas have already been soaked repeatedly since around Christmas, raising concerns over saturated ground and further flooding. Mountain regions have also been…

Copenhagen: Greenland has drawn firm opposition from Denmark after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen directly criticised comments and actions linked to US President Donald Trump, saying there is no justification for the United States to take control of the territory. In a statement published on the Danish government’s website, Frederiksen said it made no sense to suggest that the US had any right to annex Greenland, stressing that the Danish kingdom consists of three nations whose sovereignty must be respected. Frederiksen added that Denmark and Greenland are both covered by Nato’s collective security guarantee and already maintain defence cooperation with Washington.…

Washington: US flu cases have climbed sharply in December, following the most severe influenza season since 2018, prompting health experts to urge vaccination as deaths and hospitalisations increase. US flu cases have increased significantly in December, coming after what health authorities have described as the most severe influenza season since 2018. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a sharp rise in infections, raising concerns as winter progresses. It has not yet been determined whether more people overall will contract influenza this season or whether a large number of cases have simply occurred within a short…

London: Snow and ice weather warnings have been issued across parts of the East of England after wintry conditions have continued to affect travel and daily activity. The Met Office has warned that ice and snow could create hazardous conditions, particularly on roads and pavements, over the coming days. A yellow warning for ice has been put in place for much of Norfolk and north-east Suffolk from midnight to midday on January 4. This has followed several similar alerts issued earlier in the week after snow covered large areas of both counties. The Met Office has said partially thawed snow…