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British Airways owner says 2023 profit soars six-fold

British Airways owner IAG reported a six-fold surge in net profit in 2023, reaching 2.7 billion euros and a revenue leap of almost a third to 29.5 billion euros, due to strong demand from leisure travelers. The company also nearly tripled its operating profit to 3.5 billion euros and hired 13,000 new workers last year. CEO Luis Gallego expressed optimism for the company's future growth and margin improvement.

Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India surged by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months, with 668 documented incidents. Around 75% occurred in states governed by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, with the Israel-Gaza conflict playing a significant role. Rights groups have accused PM Modi's government of mistreating Muslims.