New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that the extinct Otodus megalodon shark could eat up giant sharks like orca (or killer whales) in just five bites.&nbsp;

The study, published on Wednesday (August 17), revealed that experts used technology to reconstruct the entire body of the extinct animal which helped them to understand and analyse estimations of biological traits from the resulting geometry.

To conduct the study, researchers used fossil evidence to create a 3D model of the megalodon and find evidence about its life and then further investigate the findings.&nbsp;

Megalodon is one of the biggest predatory fish of all time and the meaning of megalodon is "big tooth". It is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago.&nbsp;

Megalodon is a close relative of the great white shark and was formerly thought to be a member of the family Lamnidae.

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After analysing the specifications, the study revealed that the megalodon was bigger than a school bus, around 16 metres from nose to tail, which is about two to three times the size of today's great white shark.&nbsp;

The study also revealed that due to the gaping jaw, the megalodon could feed on other big creatures. The researchers also claimed that once it filled its massive stomach, it could roam the oceans for months at a time.&nbsp;

When it comes to speed, the megalodon was quite fast. It is said that its average cruising speed was faster than sharks today. The researchers also calculated that it could have migrated across multiple oceans with ease.

Co-author John Hutchinson, who studies the evolution of animal movement at England's Royal Veterinary College, said, "It would be a superpredator just dominating its ecosystem. There is nothing really matching it."

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The study author Catalina Pimiento, who is a paleobiologist at the University of Zurich and Swansea University in Wales, said that it's been tough for scientists to get a clear picture of the megalodon.&nbsp;

Pimiento further revealed that the skeleton is made of soft cartilage that apparently doesn't fossilize well. It is said that the scientists used what few fossils are available, including a rare collection of vertebrae that's been at a Belgium museum since the 1860s.

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New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that the extinct Otodus megalodon shark could eat up giant sharks like orca (or killer whales) in just five bites. The study, published on Wednesday (August 17), revealed that experts used technology to reconstruct the entire body of the extinct animal which helped them to understand and analyse estimations of biological traits from the resulting geometry. To conduct the study, researchers used fossil evidence to create a 3D model of the megalodon and find evidence about its life and then further investigate the findings. Megalodon is one of the biggest predatory fish of all time and the meaning of megalodon is "big tooth". It is an extinct species of mackerel shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago. Megalodon is a close relative of the great white shark and was formerly thought to be a member of the family Lamnidae. ALSO READ | 'The Calvine Photo': A myth or 'world's clearest' UFO photo that it released after 30 years? After analysing the specifications, the study revealed that the megalodon was bigger than a school bus, around 16 metres from nose to tail, which is about two to three times the size of today's great white shark. The study also revealed that due to the gaping jaw, the megalodon could feed on other big creatures. The researchers also claimed that once it filled its massive stomach, it could roam the oceans for months at a time. When it comes to speed, the megalodon was quite fast. It is said that its average cruising speed was faster than sharks today. The researchers also calculated that it could have migrated across multiple oceans with ease. Co-author John Hutchinson, who studies the evolution of animal movement at England's Royal Veterinary College, said, "It would be a superpredator just dominating its ecosystem. There is nothing really matching it." ALSO READ | Scientists to fish a meteorite from the depths of Pacific Ocean using giant magnets The study author Catalina Pimiento, who is a paleobiologist at the University of Zurich and Swansea University in Wales, said that it's been tough for scientists to get a clear picture of the megalodon. Pimiento further revealed that the skeleton is made of soft cartilage that apparently doesn't fossilize well. It is said that the scientists used what few fossils are available, including a rare collection of vertebrae that's been at a Belgium museum since the 1860s. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Research suggests now-extinct megalodon shark could devour killer whale in just five bites

'The Calvine Photo' which is said to be the world's clearest UFO has been finally released 30 years after it was taken by two hikers in the Scottish Highlands.&nbsp;

The image claimed to be of an Unidentified flying object (UFO), was snapped on August 4, 1990, and was handed over to Scotland's Daily Record newspaper. Eventually, it was given to the Ministry of Defence (MoD)) of the country.&nbsp;

Reports have claimed that the image was never available in the public domain, until now.&nbsp;

In the black and white image, a giant diamond-shaped object can be seen in the sky, which is said to be a UFO. Some described it as the "world's best" UFO image.&nbsp;

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Reports have mentioned that it was found after years of research by academic and journalist Dr David Clarke. There's no information that why the image was never made public.&nbsp;

People on Earth are intrigued by the possibilities of extraterrestrial (alien) life in the solar system. Experts and astronomers are trying to gather evidence to understand whether or not life may occur outside Earth and which did not originate on Earth.&nbsp;

There have been myths, several claims and counterclaims over the existence and sightings of UFOs and aliens. But so far, there's no concrete evidence.&nbsp;

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Recently, NASA officially joined the hunt for UFOs. The space agency in June announced a new study that will recruit leading scientists to examine unidentified aerial phenomena.&nbsp;

NASA said that the project will begin early this fall and last around nine months, focusing on identifying available data, how to gather more data in future, and how they can analyze the findings to try to move the needle on scientific understanding.&nbsp;

During the time of the announcement, Daniel Evans, the NASA scientist responsible for coordinating the study, told reporters on a call: "Over the decades, NASA has answered the call to tackle some of the most perplexing mysteries we know of, and this is no different."&nbsp;

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'The Calvine Photo' which is said to be the world's clearest UFO has been finally released 30 years after it was taken by two hikers in the Scottish Highlands. The image claimed to be of an Unidentified flying object (UFO), was snapped on August 4, 1990, and was handed over to Scotland's Daily Record newspaper. Eventually, it was given to the Ministry of Defence (MoD)) of the country. Reports have claimed that the image was never available in the public domain, until now. In the black and white image, a giant diamond-shaped object can be seen in the sky, which is said to be a UFO. Some described it as the "world's best" UFO image. ALSO READ | Scientists to fish a meteorite from the depths of Pacific Ocean using giant magnets Reports have mentioned that it was found after years of research by academic and journalist Dr David Clarke. There's no information that why the image was never made public. People on Earth are intrigued by the possibilities of extraterrestrial (alien) life in the solar system. Experts and astronomers are trying to gather evidence to understand whether or not life may occur outside Earth and which did not originate on Earth. There have been myths, several claims and counterclaims over the existence and sightings of UFOs and aliens. But so far, there's no concrete evidence. ALSO READ | Jupiter’s moon Europa could hold the answer to finding alien life Recently, NASA officially joined the hunt for UFOs. The space agency in June announced a new study that will recruit leading scientists to examine unidentified aerial phenomena. NASA said that the project will begin early this fall and last around nine months, focusing on identifying available data, how to gather more data in future, and how they can analyze the findings to try to move the needle on scientific understanding. During the time of the announcement, Daniel Evans, the NASA scientist responsible for coordinating the study, told reporters on a call: "Over the decades, NASA has answered the call to tackle some of the most perplexing mysteries we know of, and this is no different." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Liz Truss, who is one of the Tory leadership frontrunners, is accused of labelling British workers "lazy". Quoting leaked audio that was released Tuesday, media outlets reported that Truss said that the British workers needed "more graft" and also suggested that they lacked the "skill and application" of foreign rivals.&nbsp;

The two-minute audio clip is apparently quite old. Reports say that it is dated when was a senior minister in the finance ministry between 2017 and 2019.&nbsp;

In the video, Truss said that the workers' "mindset and attitude" were partly to blame for the UK's relatively poor productivity.&nbsp;

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The recording, obtained by The Guardian newspaper, revealed Truss as saying: "It's working culture basically" and added that British workers needed "more graft".&nbsp;

"If you go to China it's quite different, I can assure you. There's a fundamental issue of British working culture... I don't think people are that keen to change," she said.&nbsp;

The leak has the potential to jeopardise Truss' campaign as she leads rival Rishi Sunak in numerous polls in the race to become Conservative leader and then the prime minister.&nbsp;

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In the leaked audio, Truss also appeared to suggest the European Union and migration are unfairly criticised. Notably, she had backed remaining in the bloc during the divisive 2016 referendum, before subsequently becoming a Brexit supporter.&nbsp;

She said, "We say it's all Europe that's causing all these problems. It's all, 'it's migrants that's causing problems'. But actually what needs to happen is, you know, a bit more graft." She added, "it's not a popular message". &nbsp;

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Liz Truss, who is one of the Tory leadership frontrunners, is accused of labelling British workers "lazy". Quoting leaked audio that was released Tuesday, media outlets reported that Truss said that the British workers needed "more graft" and also suggested that they lacked the "skill and application" of foreign rivals.

Liz Truss, who is one of the Tory leadership frontrunners, is accused of labelling British workers "lazy". Quoting leaked audio that was released Tuesday, media outlets reported that Truss said that the British workers needed "more graft" and also suggested that they lacked the "skill and application" of foreign rivals. The two-minute audio clip is apparently quite old. Reports say that it is dated when was a senior minister in the finance ministry between 2017 and 2019. In the video, Truss said that the workers' "mindset and attitude" were partly to blame for the UK's relatively poor productivity. ALSO READ | Boris Johnson spotted vacationing at Evia island, Tories insist PM is 'still working' The recording, obtained by The Guardian newspaper, revealed Truss as saying: "It's working culture basically" and added that British workers needed "more graft". "If you go to China it's quite different, I can assure you. There's a fundamental issue of British working culture... I don't think people are that keen to change," she said. The leak has the potential to jeopardise Truss' campaign as she leads rival Rishi Sunak in numerous polls in the race to become Conservative leader and then the prime minister. ALSO READ | Hadi Matar: Salman Rushdie attack suspect praises Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini in jailhouse interview In the leaked audio, Truss also appeared to suggest the European Union and migration are unfairly criticised. Notably, she had backed remaining in the bloc during the divisive 2016 referendum, before subsequently becoming a Brexit supporter. She said, "We say it's all Europe that's causing all these problems. It's all, 'it's migrants that's causing problems'. But actually what needs to happen is, you know, a bit more graft." She added, "it's not a popular message". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Liz Truss calls British workers 'lazy' and says they lack 'skill and application': Report

The World Health Organization (WHO) renamed the two known clades (or lineages), of the fast-spreading monkeypox virus Monday (August 15). WHO chief said that now the lineages will be referred to using Roman numerals.

The World Health Organization (WHO) renamed the two known clades (or lineages), of the fast-spreading monkeypox virus Monday (August 15). WHO chief said that now the lineages will be referred to using Roman numerals. During a news conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "The clade formerly known as the Congo Basin or Central African clade will now be referred to as clade I, while the West African clade will be called clade II." With the spread of the virus, a stigma around the disease is also rising as the WHO on Tuesday called for help from the public to come up with a less stigmatising designation for monkeypox. ALSO READ | Experts express concerns over fast-spreading misinformation related to monkeypox virus Global concerns have been raised over the name of the disease that emerged onto the global stage in May when multiple cases were reported in European countries. Previously, the outbreaks of this uncommon disease mostly occur in west and central Africa. Occasionally it spreads elsewhere. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and a chickenpox-like rash. While many of the cases have been linked to men having sex with men, experts stress there is no evidence it was a sexually transmitted disease. ALSO READ | Monkey business: Capuchin monkey at California zoo dials 911 accidentally Issues with the name Experts warn that the name 'monkeypox' may stigmatise the primates it was named after. It is named after monkeys, who play little role in its spread. It can also be stigmatising to the African continent that the animals are often associated with. For instance, recently in Brazil, there have been reported cases of people attacking monkeys over disease fears. "Human monkeypox was given its name before current best practices in naming diseases. We want really to find a name that is not stigmatising," WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib told reporters in Geneva. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia said that former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week.&nbsp;

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China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops.

China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops. Reports have mentioned that the heatwave is set to last another two weeks. As parts of the nation continue to struggle, the ministry of water resources said in a notice on Wednesday (August 17) that drought throughout the Yangtze river basin was "adversely affecting drinking water security of rural people and livestock, and the growth of crops." The Yangtze River Water Resources Commission said that rainfall in the Yangtze river drainage area fell about 30% in July and is 60% lower than normal in August. ALSO READ | China's PM Li Keqiang orders growth measures as economy stutters amid drought, heatwave Drought hits hydropower Drought is also causing factories to shut down. As per media reports, factories in China's southwest were closed. Also, one city imposed rolling blackouts. News agencies have mentioned that companies in Sichuan province including makers of solar panels, cement and urea were closed or had reduced production. This happened after they were ordered to ration power for up to five days. More than five million people in southwest China were facing rolling power cuts as temperatures across Sichuan have surpassed 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. The hot weather led to a rise in the demand for air conditioning. ALSO READ | Yuan Wang 5: China's 'Scientific Spy' in Sri Lanka; What all can it possibly do? WION Climate Tracker | China experiences record heat wave | Drought leads to water crisis × A Shanghai-based online media outlet, The Paper, reported that a local power company said Dazhou would receive only intermittent supply on Wednesday. It is a city of 5.4 million people in the northeast of the province. Dazhou Electric Power Group apparently said that residents would be hit with outages lasting up to three hours and the cuts could be extended if needed. The load on the lines is too heavy and would affect urban areas as well as townships and villages around Dazhou, The Paper said. Extreme heat in China The China Meteorological Administration said the country was going through its longest period of sustained high temperatures since records began in 1961. There were 64 days straight of heat warnings in various regions starting in June. More than a third of weather stations in China recorded extreme heat this summer, with 262 of them reaching or surpassing previous records, the administration said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 17) clarified that it has not issued any directive to provide economically weaker section (EWS) flats to the "illegal foreigners" in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The home ministry has estimated that around 40,000 Rohingya migrants live in different parts of the country, including the national capital.&nbsp;

The MHA also asked the Arvind Kejriwal government to ensure the illegal foreigners remained at their present location.&nbsp;

As per the law, the MHA also said the Rohingya illegal foreigners are to be kept in detention centres until their deportation.&nbsp;

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A tweet by home minister's office (HMO) India stated: "With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi."&nbsp;

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The tweet also added that the "illegal foreigners are to be kept in the detention centre till their deportation as per law".&nbsp;

The spokesperson further stated that the government of Delhi has not declared the present location as a detention centre. They have been directed to do the same immediately.&nbsp;

The controversy began when Union minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri earlier in the day tweeted that Rohingya refugees will be shifted to apartments in Bakkarwala in outer Delhi.&nbsp;

Puri also mentioned that they will be provided basic amenities and police protection.&nbsp;

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Indian ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 17) clarified that it has not issued any directive to provide economically weaker section (EWS) flats to the "illegal foreigners" in New Delhi.

Indian ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (August 17) clarified that it has not issued any directive to provide economically weaker section (EWS) flats to the "illegal foreigners" in New Delhi. The home ministry has estimated that around 40,000 Rohingya migrants live in different parts of the country, including the national capital. The MHA also asked the Arvind Kejriwal government to ensure the illegal foreigners remained at their present location. As per the law, the MHA also said the Rohingya illegal foreigners are to be kept in detention centres until their deportation. ALSO READ | What is the Rohingyas' residential flats controversy in India? A tweet by home minister's office (HMO) India stated: "With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi." With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi. — गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) August 17, 2022 × The tweet also added that the "illegal foreigners are to be kept in the detention centre till their deportation as per law". The spokesperson further stated that the government of Delhi has not declared the present location as a detention centre. They have been directed to do the same immediately. The controversy began when Union minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri earlier in the day tweeted that Rohingya refugees will be shifted to apartments in Bakkarwala in outer Delhi. Puri also mentioned that they will be provided basic amenities and police protection. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chinese tech giant&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;on Wednesday posted its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public, as the company grapples with China's economic downturn, pandemic disruptions and ongoing scrutiny from regulators.

Revenue in the second quarter fell three percent to 134 billion yuan ($19.8 billion) compared to the year before, while profits plunged by 56 percent to 18.6 billion yuan, an earnings statement said.

Tencent&nbsp;also cut around 5,500 jobs down to 110,715 employees by the end of June, the first quarterly decline in workforce since 2014.

"We actively exited non-core businesses, tightened our marketing spending, and trimmed operating expenses, enabling us to sequentially increase our non-IFRS earnings, despite difficult revenue conditions," the company said in the statement.&nbsp;

Around half of&nbsp;Tencent's revenues came from fintech and business services as well as online advertising, which would position the company for growth when China's economy expands, the company added.

China has spent months cracking down on the video game industry to fight addiction among children, cutting into profits of giants like&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;and its rival NetEase.&nbsp;Beijing started approving new video games again in April after a hiatus, but no&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;games were on the list, meaning it must rely on older titles like "Honor of Kings" for revenue.

Tencent&nbsp;said China's domestic gaming market was facing "transitional challenges", while the international market was in a "post-pandemic digestion period" as people resumed spending on other entertainment avenues.

Online advertising revenue fell a record 18 percent in the second quarter year-on-year, which reflected "notable weakness in the Internet services, education and finance sectors", the firm added.

"Tencent&nbsp;has tightened its belt as the Chinese tech industry embraces a downturn," Analyst Willer Chen at Forsyth Barr Asia told Bloomberg News.&nbsp;

"The company's performance now largely depends on its progress on cost control and operation optimisation."

Tech sector reeling&nbsp;

Tencent&nbsp;is among the biggest names in China's tech industry that is still reeling from Beijing's regulatory crackdown, which began in late 2020 to target anti-competitive practices and put an end to a decade of freewheeling growth.

The regulatory actions have wiped more than $1 trillion off the combined market value of the country's tech giants in 2021, according to Bloomberg News estimates — though&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;has retained the crown as China's most valuable company.

The latest economic slump has further damaged bottom lines for the sector's biggest firms, with Alibaba Group earlier this month reporting flat quarterly revenue growth for the first time.

Shares in&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;rose less than 0.1 percent in Hong Kong before the Wednesday results announcement that came a day after news broke that&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;plans to sell all or much of its $24 billion stake in Chinese food delivery giant Meituan.

The Hong Kong-listed shares of Meituan fell more than 10 percent on Tuesday following the news, while&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;dipped slightly before recovering.

Tencent&nbsp;went public in Hong Kong in 2004 and enjoyed double-digit growth for much of China's decades-long internet boom, dominating the market with instant messaging app WeChat and its roster of games.

Earnings data on the company's performance before its listing on the stock exchange is not publicly available.

Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday posted its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public, as the company grapples with China's economic downturn, pandemic disruptions and ongoing scrutiny from regulators.

Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday posted its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public, as the company grapples with China's economic downturn, pandemic disruptions and ongoing scrutiny from regulators. Revenue in the second quarter fell three percent to 134 billion yuan ($19.8 billion) compared to the year before, while profits plunged by 56 percent to 18.6 billion yuan, an earnings statement said. Tencent also cut around 5,500 jobs down to 110,715 employees by the end of June, the first quarterly decline in workforce since 2014. "We actively exited non-core businesses, tightened our marketing spending, and trimmed operating expenses, enabling us to sequentially increase our non-IFRS earnings, despite difficult revenue conditions," the company said in the statement. Around half of Tencent's revenues came from fintech and business services as well as online advertising, which would position the company for growth when China's economy expands, the company added. China has spent months cracking down on the video game industry to fight addiction among children, cutting into profits of giants like Tencent and its rival NetEase. Beijing started approving new video games again in April after a hiatus, but no Tencent games were on the list, meaning it must rely on older titles like "Honor of Kings" for revenue. Tencent said China's domestic gaming market was facing "transitional challenges", while the international market was in a "post-pandemic digestion period" as people resumed spending on other entertainment avenues. Online advertising revenue fell a record 18 percent in the second quarter year-on-year, which reflected "notable weakness in the Internet services, education and finance sectors", the firm added. "Tencent has tightened its belt as the Chinese tech industry embraces a downturn," Analyst Willer Chen at Forsyth Barr Asia told Bloomberg News. "The company's performance now largely depends on its progress on cost control and operation optimisation." Tech sector reeling Tencent is among the biggest names in China's tech industry that is still reeling from Beijing's regulatory crackdown, which began in late 2020 to target anti-competitive practices and put an end to a decade of freewheeling growth. The regulatory actions have wiped more than $1 trillion off the combined market value of the country's tech giants in 2021, according to Bloomberg News estimates — though Tencent has retained the crown as China's most valuable company. The latest economic slump has further damaged bottom lines for the sector's biggest firms, with Alibaba Group earlier this month reporting flat quarterly revenue growth for the first time. Shares in Tencent rose less than 0.1 percent in Hong Kong before the Wednesday results announcement that came a day after news broke that Tencent plans to sell all or much of its $24 billion stake in Chinese food delivery giant Meituan. The Hong Kong-listed shares of Meituan fell more than 10 percent on Tuesday following the news, while Tencent dipped slightly before recovering. Tencent went public in Hong Kong in 2004 and enjoyed double-digit growth for much of China's decades-long internet boom, dominating the market with instant messaging app WeChat and its roster of games. Earnings data on the company's performance before its listing on the stock exchange is not publicly available.

Chinese tech giant Tencent's revenue falls for the first time since going public

Cuba plans to allow some foreign investment in local wholesale and retail trade for the first time since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, the government said late on Monday, in a bid to dig out of the island nation's worst economic crisis in decades.

Deputy Trade Minister Ana Teresita Gonzalez said on an evening TV talk show that foreign investors would be allowed to fully own local wholesalers for the first time or enter the market through joint ventures. Retail would be more restricted but she opened the door to some public/private ventures in that sector as well.

The reforms would allow foreign-owned entities to invest in warehouse and back-end logistics operations supplying state-run and private businesses, for example, supporting the country's effort to improve efficiency in its notoriously unproductive retail sector.

Gonzalez also said Cuba would "selectively" allow some foreign investors into the retail market, provided the investment contributed to the country's socialist goals and lowered prices.

Domestic Trade Minister Betsy Diaz Velazquez&nbsp;said on the same talk show that the state would maintain its dominance in retail, but allow for some public/private joint ventures.

"We will prioritize these types of initiatives with foreign investors already in Cuba and allied countries," she said.

The incremental measures come as Cuba struggles to redefine its largely closed, state-run economy after two years of pandemic woes and blanket U.S. sanctions that have stymied recovery.

Rising discontent over long lines for basic goods, fuel shortages and rolling blackouts have prompted Communist party officials to fast-track long-delayed plans to reform the Soviet-style state-run economy.

Both officials said Monday evening the goal was to get more raw materials and goods into the hands of producers and consumers on the island - but economists and business people consulted by Reuters said the measures would likely fall short.

"It is a step in the right direction, but far too little and too late," said Cuban economist Omar Everleny.

He said the measures were riddled with caveats and red tape.

"Both announcements were full of words such as 'exceptions, control, conditions,' as if they did not understand how serious the crisis is."

A foreign businesswoman involved in Cuban trade told Reuters on the condition of anonymity that investors would continue to be leery of any deal that involved trade in local currency or debt.

She said the measures signaled the government was "refusing to break-out of a failed model."

Cuba plans to allow some foreign investment in local wholesale and retail trade for the first time since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, the government said late on Monday, in a bid to dig out of the island nation's worst economic crisis in decades.

Cuba plans to allow some foreign investment in local wholesale and retail trade for the first time since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, the government said late on Monday, in a bid to dig out of the island nation's worst economic crisis in decades. Deputy Trade Minister Ana Teresita Gonzalez said on an evening TV talk show that foreign investors would be allowed to fully own local wholesalers for the first time or enter the market through joint ventures. Retail would be more restricted but she opened the door to some public/private ventures in that sector as well. The reforms would allow foreign-owned entities to invest in warehouse and back-end logistics operations supplying state-run and private businesses, for example, supporting the country's effort to improve efficiency in its notoriously unproductive retail sector. Gonzalez also said Cuba would "selectively" allow some foreign investors into the retail market, provided the investment contributed to the country's socialist goals and lowered prices. Domestic Trade Minister Betsy Diaz Velazquez said on the same talk show that the state would maintain its dominance in retail, but allow for some public/private joint ventures. "We will prioritize these types of initiatives with foreign investors already in Cuba and allied countries," she said. The incremental measures come as Cuba struggles to redefine its largely closed, state-run economy after two years of pandemic woes and blanket U.S. sanctions that have stymied recovery. Rising discontent over long lines for basic goods, fuel shortages and rolling blackouts have prompted Communist party officials to fast-track long-delayed plans to reform the Soviet-style state-run economy. Both officials said Monday evening the goal was to get more raw materials and goods into the hands of producers and consumers on the island - but economists and business people consulted by Reuters said the measures would likely fall short. "It is a step in the right direction, but far too little and too late," said Cuban economist Omar Everleny. He said the measures were riddled with caveats and red tape. "Both announcements were full of words such as 'exceptions, control, conditions,' as if they did not understand how serious the crisis is." A foreign businesswoman involved in Cuban trade told Reuters on the condition of anonymity that investors would continue to be leery of any deal that involved trade in local currency or debt. She said the measures signaled the government was "refusing to break-out of a failed model."

Cuba cracks open door to foreign investment in domestic trade

A report by an independent UN expert has concluded that the minorities have been drafted into forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. They are forced into the manufacturing and agriculture sectors.&nbsp;

Some Western countries have accused China of human rights violations in the Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims, which China has repeatedly denied. The US has even accused China of mass detention, torture, forced labour and genocide in Xinjiang.&nbsp;

As released on Tuesday (August 16), the report by UN special rapporteur on modern slavery Tomoya Obokata pointed to two "distinct state-mandated systems" in China.&nbsp;

The report highlights that forced labour has occurred, citing think tank and NGO reports as well as victims.&nbsp;

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One of the two distinct state-mandated systems is a vocational skills education and training centre system. In this, the minorities are detained and subject to work placements. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, another one involves attempts to reduce poverty through labour transfer, in which rural workers are moved into "secondary or tertiary work".

The report said, "While these programmes may create employment opportunities for minorities and enhance their incomes... the special rapporteur considers that indicators of forced labour pointing to the involuntary nature of work rendered by affected communities have been present in many cases."&nbsp;

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As per the report, the nature and extent of powers exercised over the workers include excessive surveillance and abusive living and working conditions.&nbsp;

The report further stated that it could "amount to enslavement as a crime against humanity, meriting a further independent analysis."&nbsp;

In response, China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Wednesday accused Obokata of "choosing to believe lies and disinformation fabricated by the US... as well as anti-China forces".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A report by an independent UN expert has concluded that the minorities have been drafted into forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. They are forced into the manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

A report by an independent UN expert has concluded that the minorities have been drafted into forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. They are forced into the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Some Western countries have accused China of human rights violations in the Xinjiang region against the Uyghur Muslims, which China has repeatedly denied. The US has even accused China of mass detention, torture, forced labour and genocide in Xinjiang. As released on Tuesday (August 16), the report by UN special rapporteur on modern slavery Tomoya Obokata pointed to two "distinct state-mandated systems" in China. The report highlights that forced labour has occurred, citing think tank and NGO reports as well as victims. ALSO READ | China: Yangtze river shrinks; factories shut as drought hits hydropower One of the two distinct state-mandated systems is a vocational skills education and training centre system. In this, the minorities are detained and subject to work placements. Meanwhile, another one involves attempts to reduce poverty through labour transfer, in which rural workers are moved into "secondary or tertiary work". The report said, "While these programmes may create employment opportunities for minorities and enhance their incomes... the special rapporteur considers that indicators of forced labour pointing to the involuntary nature of work rendered by affected communities have been present in many cases." ALSO READ | China's PM Li Keqiang orders growth measures as economy stutters amid drought, heatwave As per the report, the nature and extent of powers exercised over the workers include excessive surveillance and abusive living and working conditions. The report further stated that it could "amount to enslavement as a crime against humanity, meriting a further independent analysis." In response, China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on Wednesday accused Obokata of "choosing to believe lies and disinformation fabricated by the US... as well as anti-China forces". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Minorities drafted into forced labour, possible 'enslavement' in China's Xinjiang: UN expert

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the world in crisis can't afford a Cold War between the United States and China. In an interview with Newsweek published on Monday (August 15), Sharif said that he has offered Pakistan's services as a mediator to bring together both the nations.&nbsp;

The Pakistani prime minister said: "If China and the US so desire, Pakistan would be happy to play a positive role to bridge their differences, as we had done in the past."&nbsp;

The interview focused on the urgent need for greater international cooperation amid the ongoing crises like the escalating US-China tensions, the Russia-Ukraine war, impact&nbsp;of the COVID-19 pandemic, etc.&nbsp;

During the interview that was conducted via email, Shehbaz Sharif characterised Pakistan's foreign policy as one of "friendliness and goodwill towards all the nations of the world".&nbsp;

He said, "Pakistan has traditionally maintained good relations with China and the United States. Historically, it was Pakistan that acted as a bridge in opening up the relationship between the United States and the Peoples' Republic of China."&nbsp;

He said that Pakistan has always highlighted the need to avoid a confrontational approach. He said, "Bloc politics and any drift towards cold war will not produce any positive results, and in fact would be counterproductive for growth and stability."&nbsp;

"Pakistan strongly believes that inter-state relations should be based on mutual respect and peaceful resolution of disputes by upholding the principles of the UN charter and international law," he added.&nbsp;

Asked what would happen if nations were asked to choose sides in case any crisis escalates, especially considering the fact that Pakistan enjoys close ties with China,&nbsp;PM Shehbaz said that while the relationship may be "very special", Pakistan and the US "have also maintained a longstanding historic bilateral relationship which covers all issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;

He said, "The world can ill-afford descent into another era of Cold War or bloc politics. I believe polarisation would have serious consequences for the global economy afflicted by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis."&nbsp;

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the world in crisis can't afford a Cold War between the United States and China. In an interview with Newsweek published on Monday (August 15), Sharif said that he has offered Pakistan's services as a mediator to bring together both the nations.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the world in crisis can't afford a Cold War between the United States and China. In an interview with Newsweek published on Monday (August 15), Sharif said that he has offered Pakistan's services as a mediator to bring together both the nations. The Pakistani prime minister said: "If China and the US so desire, Pakistan would be happy to play a positive role to bridge their differences, as we had done in the past." The interview focused on the urgent need for greater international cooperation amid the ongoing crises like the escalating US-China tensions, the Russia-Ukraine war, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, etc. During the interview that was conducted via email, Shehbaz Sharif characterised Pakistan's foreign policy as one of "friendliness and goodwill towards all the nations of the world". He said, "Pakistan has traditionally maintained good relations with China and the United States. Historically, it was Pakistan that acted as a bridge in opening up the relationship between the United States and the Peoples' Republic of China." He said that Pakistan has always highlighted the need to avoid a confrontational approach. He said, "Bloc politics and any drift towards cold war will not produce any positive results, and in fact would be counterproductive for growth and stability." "Pakistan strongly believes that inter-state relations should be based on mutual respect and peaceful resolution of disputes by upholding the principles of the UN charter and international law," he added. Asked what would happen if nations were asked to choose sides in case any crisis escalates, especially considering the fact that Pakistan enjoys close ties with China, PM Shehbaz said that while the relationship may be "very special", Pakistan and the US "have also maintained a longstanding historic bilateral relationship which covers all issues of mutual interest." He said, "The world can ill-afford descent into another era of Cold War or bloc politics. I believe polarisation would have serious consequences for the global economy afflicted by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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"Extraordinary" details were provided in advance to the United States President Joe Biden related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Washington Post has reported.

"Extraordinary" details were provided in advance to the United States President Joe Biden related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Washington Post has reported. On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the invasion of Ukraine, what it calls a "special military operation" to "demilitarise" and "de-Nazify" its neighbouring country. The invasion turned into a full-fledged war, causing an outsized impact on the global supply chain and leading to a massive humanitarian crisis. Thousands of people are dead and millions flew away from the conflict zones. ALSO READ | Ukraine nuclear plant standoff: No 'military need' to use nuclear arms in Ukraine, says Russia In the latest report, it is mentioned that the Kremlin's intentions were made known to Biden in reference to the "satellite images, intercepted communications and human sources". The report by The Washington Post contains previously unreported details from over three dozen US, European and NATO officials. The Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said that the country's top intelligence, military and diplomatic leaders provided highly classified intelligence involving the positioning of Russian troops, weaponry and strategy. ALSO READ | Nearly six months into the Ukraine war, UN efforts to isolate Russia diminish The names of top authorities include Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and General Mark A Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Washington Post reported that Milley apparently called Russia's military plot the country's version of "shock and awe." He basically predicted that Russia would attack Ukraine from "multiple directions simultaneously." WATCH | Battle around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worries world × Six months into the Russia-Ukraine war Nearly six months into the crisis, the war has reached a dangerous point as concerns of 'nuclear war' have been raised. In the latest development, the Ukrainian technicians at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant hit by shelling work under the barrels of Russian guns and face huge pressure. As reported by news agency Reuters, one of the technicians said that they are staying on to make sure there is no Chornobyl-style disaster. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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