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Elon Musk shares DOGE works 120 hrs a week, re-ignites debate on work-life balance
US tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration Elon Musk has stirred yet another controversy with a post on X where he mentioned that his…
- India
Zakir Hussain left out from Grammys’ ‘In Memoriam’ section
New Delhi: Four-time Grammy winner and Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was excluded from the ‘In Memoriam’ segment that was streamed live as part of the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, leaving many…
- World
WHO chief asks countries to push US to reconsider its withdrawal
Geneva: The World Health Organisation chief asked global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the UN health agency, insisting in a closed-door meeting with…
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Canada to levy 25 per cent tariffs against American goods: Trudeau
Canada has hit back strongly against US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes stating it will levy 25 per cent tariffs on select American goods, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday. The Canadian…
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US, Egyptian presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, having “a positive discussion” on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in the Gaza Strip brokered by the two countries…
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China, India must meet halfway: FM Wang Yi advocates for improved bilateral ties
Beijing: Positive interactions have been carried out at all levels and the process of improving China-India relations accelerated since Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan last…
- World
Indians abroad celebrate 76th Republic Day with traditional vibes
Beijing/Singapore: An enthusiastic Indian diaspora dressed in vibrant traditional dresses on Sunday celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day at the country’s missions abroad where the national tri-colour was unfurled. In Beijing, officials and…
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US: President Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1
Washington: United States President Donald Trump has begun his promised executive action on Day 1. With his opening rounds of memoranda and executive orders, Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s…
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TikTok shuts down as United States ban takes effect
Houston: Tik Tok’s app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on…
- World
Special counsel who investigated Trump says team ‘stood for rule of law’
Washington: Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in…
- News
Rupee recovers from record low, rises 21 paise to 86.49 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee rebounded from its lowest-ever level and appreciated 21 paise to 86.49 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, supported by retreating American currency and easing crude oil…
- Pakistan
Gold reserve discovered in Indus River in Pakistan
Pakistan has discovered a gold reserve in the Indus River sparking hope of economic prosperity in the country. Reportedly the river in the country’s Punjab near Attock is said to be carrying…
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Ex-UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov deboarded from flight
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was deboarded from his plane after a disagreement with a flight attendant over emergency exit row seating. Nurmagomedov was flying with Frontier Airlines…
- Pakistan
Pakistan: Peshawar HC suspends deportation of 100 Afghan musicians
Peshawar: A high court in Peshawar has stopped the forcible deportation of over 100 Afghan musicians seeking political asylum in Pakistan and directed the federal government to decide their cases in two…
- World
Not funny anymore: Canada on Trump’s 51st state remark
Toronto: US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are meant to undermine America’s closest ally, Canada’s finance minister said Wednesday. Dominic…
