Web Stories Wednesday, April 17

SHANGHAI: The path to becoming China’s first Formula 1 driver was a lonely one that required endurance and tough self-discipline, Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu said Tuesday (Apr 16), ahead of his first grand prix race in his hometown Shanghai. The motorsport event will return to the country for the first time in five years this weekend post-pandemic, with hype building around Zhou. The 24-year-old, who made history in 2021 when he signed with Alfa Romeo as…

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WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held calls on Monday (Apr 16) with counterparts in the Middle East and Europe, expressing support for Israel after attacks from Iran but also stressing regional stability to prevent conflict from spreading, the Pentagon said. Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles on Saturday in…

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:Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported on Tuesday a first-quarter adjusted operating profit that beat expectations and said it expects sales to stabilize during the second half of the year if current trends persist. Operating profit excluding restructuring charges grew unexpectedly, to 4.3 billion crowns ($394.2 million) from a year-earlier…

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