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08/11/2025

'He intended to sell it to a friend' - https://oolanews.com/world/authorities-shocking-discovery-during-routine-224500387-html/ -

A man is facing legal consequences after authorities discovered an endangered spider monkey hidden inside his vehicle during a routine inspection at the U.S.-Mexico border. The case highlights the growing concern over illegal wildlife trafficking and the damaging ripple effects it can have on public safety and the environment.
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According to a criminal complaint, Juan Manuel Valdez was entering the U.S. when he was selected for a secondary vehicle inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agents found a hidden backpack in his car — and discovered a spider monkey wrapped in a blanket inside.
According to MyRGV.com, Valdez admitted to smuggling the animal. “Valdez stated that he purchased the monkey in Mexico and intended to give it to his children, but then later stated he intended to sell it to a friend in the U.S.,” the c

08/11/2025

India to focus on voice-first vernacular LLMs: AI Mission CEO - https://oolanews.com/business/india-to-focus-on-voice-first-vernacular-llms-ai-mission-ceo-11754809432074-html/ -

The differentiator for artificial intelligence from India could include Indic languages-focused large language models, alongside voice-first models.
In an interview with Mint, Abhishek Singh, additional secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) and chief executive of the Centre’s India AI Mission, said that the country’s push to build its own foundational AI models will seek to create solutions that can be replicated in other nations.
“India’s common compute infrastructure is a unique model that is receiving a lot of interest from around the world, especially the global south,” Singh said. “While US tech firms are largely building foundational models based on text data as the primary medium, as India, we see a sizeable opportunity to develop foundational models th

08/10/2025

Asia markets set for a mixed open as U.S.-China tariff truce deadline looms - https://oolanews.com/world/asia-markets-live-rba-meeting-kospi-csi-300-html/ -
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed as traders awaited announcement on whether the Aug. 12 deadline for U.S.–China tariff truce would be extended.

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08/10/2025

India MF count jumps after long lull on policy change, growth scope - https://oolanews.com/world/india-mf-count-policy-pms-aif-brokers-sebi-amfi-11754807962657-html/ -

The number of mutual funds that were stagnant for the last five years, saw a sharp rise to 53 as of 9 August. As per data from Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the number of fund houses were hovering around 45 between FY19 and FY24, and saw a sudden rise to 53 in FY25.
Key factors include a change in short-term capital gains tax (STCG) bothering the portfolio management system (PMS) and AIF players, a new product launched by Sebi that gave benefit to mutual funds over PMS and AIFs, and shrinking revenues for brokers. And lastly, a very underpenetrated mutual fund market, which everyone wants to tap.

On the PMS side, players like Abakkus Asset Managers, Carnelian Asset Management Advisors, Marcellus Investment Managers, ASK, and others are in the process of getting a mutual fund lice

08/10/2025

The cartel's new secret smuggling weapon in Britain: How underwater drone 'narco subs' laden with co***ne could be operating in UK - https://oolanews.com/world/the-cartels-new-secret-smuggling-weapon-britain-underwater-drone-narco-subs-laden-co***ne-operating-uk-htmlns_mchannelrssito1490ns_campaign1490/ -

Gangs may already be using a new secret weapon to smuggle drugs into Britain in the form of ‘narco subs’ laden with co***ne, an expert said today.
South American cartels regularly smuggle drugs on container ships before jettisoning the packages overboard for UK-based associates to retrieve and transport to land.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) launched 60 investigations into such incidents last year, involving small fishing boats or rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs).
While many were caught by Border Force cutters, officials fear criminals could innovate by deploying underwater drones – nicknamed ‘narco subs’ – instead.
And, according to one expert, they may a

08/10/2025

Multi-mile chase ends with three arrests, multiple traffic charges in Glynn County - https://oolanews.com/world/multi-mile-chase-ends-three-222124451-html/ -

Three people were arrested and face multiple charges relating to traffic violations after a multi-mile vehicle pursuit on Saturday, August 9, in Glynn County, police say.
According to the Glynn County Police Department, the incident started when Officer Jones attempted to stop a car exiting I-95 at Spur 25.
The driver, Zhonae Scott, failed to comply and began a pursuit that traveled through many areas of Glynn County.
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08/10/2025

SoftBank selects banks for US IPO of payments app PayPay, Reuters reports - https://oolanews.com/world/softbank-selects-banks-for-us-ipo-of-payments-app-paypay-reuters-reports-html/ -

The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025.
Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images

SoftBank has selected investment banks to help organize a potential initial public offering in the United States for its Japanese payments app operator PayPay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The banks leading preparations for the listing are Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Mizuho Financial Group and Morgan Stanley, the sources said.
The PayPay offering may raise more than $2 billion from investors when it takes place, which the sources said could be as soon as the final quarter of this year.
The sources declined to be named as the information is not public and cautioned that factors including timing and the amount the

08/10/2025

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza City, says he headed a Hamas cell | World News - https://oolanews.com/world/israel-kills-al-jazeera-journalist-anas-al-sharif-in-gaza-city-says-he-headed-a-hamas-cell-101754864319964-html/ -

Updated on: Aug 11, 2025 04:09 am IST

The broadcaster said three other of its journalists were also killed, and an official at nearby Shifa Hospital said there were seven people killed in total.

Israel’s military said it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, whom it claimed headed a Hamas cell, in a strike on Gaza City on Sunday.
Palestinians hold the body of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who Israel’s military and Al Jazeera say was killed by an Israeli strike, in Gaza City, August 11, 2025.(REUTERS)

The Qatari broadcaster said three other of its journalists were also killed, and an official at nearby Shifa Hospital said there were seven people killed in total.
“Anas Al Sharif served as the head of a terrorist cell in th

08/10/2025

Drone footage of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on fire - https://oolanews.com/world/drone-footage-arthurs-seat-edinburgh-222421258-html/ -

Drone footage shows Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat ablaze, with smoke visible across the city. The fire broke out around 4pm on Sunday (10/08) in Holyrood Park, prompting multiple calls to emergency services. Scottish Fire and Rescue urged the public to avoid the area and said no further alerts were needed as crews tackled the blaze. Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano and popular beauty spot, rises 250 metres above sea level and offers panoramic city views.

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08/10/2025

Another day of protests in London over Israel-Gaza conflict after police arrest over 500 people - https://oolanews.com/world/london-uk-protest-israel-gaza-conflict/ -

Several hundred people marched in London on Sunday to demand Hamas release the Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, criticizing Britain’s plan to recognize Palestine as a state, Agence France-Presse reported.
Joined by several relatives of the hostages, the march ended at the 10 Downing Street office of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has said the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a truce in its war with Hamas.
Many of the protesters waved Israeli flags or wore yellow ribbons, a symbol of solidarity with the hostages, whose liberation the organizers of the march argue should be the Labour leader’s priority.
Among those who attended the rally Sunday is Noga Guttman, a cousin of 24-year-old hostage Evyatar David, who was featured in a video that enraged

08/10/2025

Who was Charles German? TikTok star Lisi German's father passes away in California - https://oolanews.com/world/who-was-charles-german-tiktok-star-lisi-germans-father-passes-away-in-california-101754862999675-html/ -

Published on: Aug 11, 2025 03:44 am IST

Lisi German, 17, known as Lisi Shops, announced on Instagram that her father, Charles German, died suddenly, and she’ll be taking time off to grieve.

Charles German, the father of California-based beauty TikToker Lisi German, known on social media as Lisa Shops, has passed away. The 17-year-old announced in the news on Instagram on Sunday, revealing that Charles German passed away “very suddenly a few days ago.”
Social media star, Lisi German.(lisi.shops on Instagram)

“My family and I are heartbroken to share that my dad passes away very suddenly a few days ago,” she wrote. “My heart is heavy, and I will be stepping back for a little while and spend time with my loved ones. Thank you for your love, patience

08/10/2025

Sophie Turner hits back at critic that claimed she's 'forgotten' about her two daughters - https://oolanews.com/world/sophie-turner-defends-mom-shamer-criticized-daughters-htmlns_mchannelrssito1490ns_campaign1490/ -

By DEIRDRE DURKAN-SIMONDS U.S. ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR

Sophie Turner isn’t letting anyone question her parenting, especially not in her own Instagram comments.
On August 4, the Game of Thrones alum, 29, shared a carousel of photos from an Oasis concert.
While most fans cheered her on for enjoying a night out, one user decided to mom-shame her.
‘Lmfao, I think she has forgotten that she has two kids,’ the troll wrote beneath the star’s latest post.
Turner, who shares daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2, with ex-husband Joe Jonas, clapped back almost instantly.
‘Ah I’m so sorry sometimes I forget some people can’t think for themselves,’ she replied. ‘So…Get this…There’s this crazy thing called shared custody. Maybe, just maybe, they were wit

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