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Biden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM

United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time). According to reports, the US president used a script to make his first public statement since Iran's attack on Israel. The script also reportedly included an all-caps stage direction on when he would need to pause in his comments so an interpreter could translate.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Biden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM

United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time). According to reports, the US president used a script to make his first public statement since Iran's attack on Israel. The script also reportedly included an all-caps stage direction on when he would need to pause in his comments so an interpreter could translate.

Technology

iPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'

Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature. The controversy arose when iPhone users noticed that typing "Jerusalem" automatically suggested the Palestinian flag emoji. This has sparked an online debate due to the ongoing territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine over Jerusalem. Jewish TV presenter Rachel Riley highlighted the issue on social media, noting that other capital cities did not prompt suggestions for national flags, indicating a potential bias.

Entertainment

Angelina alleges physical abuse by Brad began 'well before' 2016

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has accused her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, of physical abuse prior to the notorious 2016 airplane incident. Court documents revealing these allegations were recently obtained by Page Six. The airplane episode was reportedly the first instance of the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor's alleged physical abuse toward their children and led Jolie to initiate divorce proceedings.

Business

Apple produced $14 Bn worth of iPhones in India in FY23

Apple has manufactured iPhones worth $14 billion in India during the last fiscal year, according to Bloomberg. The move is seen as an effort to reduce its dependence on Chinese production facilities. Approximately 14% of the iPhones produced by the company are now made in India, which is about one in seven made across the 2024 fiscal year. The models range from the iPhone 12 to the base iPhone 15, excluding 15 Pro and Pro Max models.

Miscellaneous

2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack

At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel. The flights, identified as Air India 116 and 131, were en route from New York to Mumbai and Mumbai to London respectively on April 13 and April 14. Data from Flightradar24 showed that both of the planes crossed over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, regions currently caught amidst tensions between Iran and Israel.