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2 Microsoft workers fired for protesting against company’s ties with Israeli Army
Microsoft has terminated two workers who protested against the company’s alleged ties to the Israeli military during an event marking its 50th anniversary. Ibtihal Aboussad was dismissed on Monday, April 7, for…
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US-Russian crew of 3 launches to International Space Station
Moscow: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates launched successfully to the International Space Station on Tuesday on board a Russian spacecraft. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off as scheduled from…
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Scientists engineer wolves with traits of 10,000 year extinct Dire Wolves
Washington: Two genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the US, according to the company that aims to bring…
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US may revoke student visas over traffic violations, other petty crimes
Amid the tightening of US immigration policies, authorities are reportedly revoking international student visas over minor criminal records, including traffic violations, reported TOI. In recent days, dozens of Indian students studying across…
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Indian students in panic over proposed US bill to end OPT program
A newly proposed bill in the United States (US) seeking to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has triggered widespread anxiety among Indian students pursuing higher education in America. With over…
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China says it will ‘fight to end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
Beijing: China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on…
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US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation.…
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Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions
Washington: The US and Iran are holding direct talks with their first meeting scheduled for Saturday at “almost at the top” level, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding a failure to reach…
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Indian-origin man charged with sexual assault on plane in US
New York: An Indian-origin man has been charged with sexual assault on a plane, according to US federal officials. Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla is accused of “abusive sexual contact” on a flight from…
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Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff
New York: President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of products while doubling down on…
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US Supreme Court denies Tahawwur Rana’s request to stop extradition to India
Washington: The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition by Tahawwur Rana to stop his extradition to India to face legal consequences for his role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in…
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US tariffs: Gold, crude oil prices tumble amid global uncertainty
New Delhi: The effect of the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump is now being felt in the global commodity markets, with sharp declines seen in the prices of…
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Pakistan issues over 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims for Baisakhi festival
New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has issued more than 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims to participate in the annual Baisakhi festival to be held from April 10-19, it said on Monday.…
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Israel sees decline in hi-tech workforce for first time in decade: report
Jerusalem: The number of employees in the Israeli hi-tech sector recorded its first decline in a decade in 2024, according to a report published by the Israel Innovation Authority on Monday. According…
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European, other markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs roil trade
Bangkok: European shares dropped in early trading, with Germany’s DAX falling 6.5 percent to 19,311.29. In Paris, the CAC 40 shed 5.7 percent to 6,861.27, while Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 4.5 percent…
