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Chinese PM and US president: Two leaders, two speeches, two differing world visions

BEIJING, March 6, 2025 (AP) — Their words came just an hour apart this week — two major speeches by two of the world’s most powerful leaders, delivered on opposite sides of the planet. Together, they illustrate the very different approaches the world’s 21st-century powers are taking to achieve their respective national ambitions. For China, it was a call for unity to overcome obstacles through innovation and “opening up” — a time-honored phrase in Chinese politics — to eventually accomplish national rejuvenation. It came from Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing as he delivered an annual work report to the

Indian rupee poised for steeper slide as trade war, growth fears mount: Reuters poll

BENGALURU, March 6 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee will weaken more against the U.S. dollar over the coming year than previously thought on escalating fears of a U.S.-led global trade war and a slowing domestic economy, a Reuters poll of FX analysts found. Analysts said expectations for a short and shallow interest rate-cutting cycle by the Reserve Bank of India are likely to exert further mild downward pressure on the rupee. While the greenback has dropped about 3% this year, the partially-convertible rupee has not made the same recovery, flipping from one of Asia’s best-performing currencies in 2024 to one

Donald Trump’s move towards multipolarity suits India: Jaishankar

London, Mar 6 (PTI) The US administration under President Donald Trump is moving towards multipolarity which suits India’s interests, and the two nations have agreed on the need for a bilateral trade pact, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said. During a session titled ‘India’s rise and role in the world’ at the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday evening, the EAM was asked about his thoughts on the first few weeks of the new US government and, specifically, about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. “We see a president and an administration which, in our parlance, is moving towards multipolarity

Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in

March 6, 2025 (AP) — When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn’s disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay. “It’s something I felt like I should get done,” the 22-year-old University of Kentucky student said. “It’s something I’m going to keep doing.” Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure – which involves applying a varnish, gel or foam directly to the teeth – isn’t always covered

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