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July 18, 2024 2:23 PM

Why are Bangladesh students protesting against job quotas?

Violence in Bangladesh has killed at least six people and injured hundreds after students took to the streets to demand reforms to a quota system that governs distribution of government jobs. Here are details of the protests and their history: WHAT...

July 18, 2024 11:48 AM

How dangerous is the new US-Russia missile race?

Four decades ago, the United States deployed cruise and Pershing II nuclear missiles in Europe to counter Soviet SS-20s - a move that stoked Cold War tensions but led within years to a historic disarmament deal. "We can be proud of planting this s...

July 17, 2024 10:39 PM

After Trump shooting, conservative supporters still fiercely oppose gun reforms

After former President Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, a bullet grazing his ear on Saturday from an AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon, Republican party supporters at the Republican National Convention said the attempt is not a Second ...

July 16, 2024 9:20 PM

“India truly proud to be partner of Mauritius in its journey towards modernity, progress”: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's consistent and continued support for Mauritius in its quest for progress, and expressed pride in being a partner of Mauritius in its journey towards modernity. EAM Jaishankar is on a two-day...

July 16, 2024 9:55 AM

Smishing, Phishing and SIM Swap: Seminar uncovers evolving cyber fraud landscape

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Dubai Chapter on Monday hosted an enlightening seminar titled "Approach to Forensic & Frauds," exploring the rapidly evolving world of cyber fraud and forensic analysis. The event attracted m...

July 15, 2024 11:14 PM

French left targets speaker role as struggles to form government

Some lawmakers in France's left-wing bloc said they should focus on winning the speaker's role to show they have command over parliament even though they are well short of a majority and are struggling to form a government after a snap election. Thu...

July 15, 2024 1:32 PM

Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts

The United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) will meet on Monday to consider new rules allowing firms to extract minerals from the ocean floor, despite mounting concerns about the economic and environmental risks. Supporters say deep sea...

July 14, 2024 2:46 PM

Here’s what we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

The FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as the suspect in Saturday's attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. The suspect was shot and killed by the Secret Service se...

July 13, 2024 4:23 PM

Project 2025: What is it? Who is behind it? How is it connected to Trump?

A set of conservative policy proposals known as Project 2025 has become a lightning rod for opponents of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as they seek to highlight what they say are the dangers of him retaking the White House. Trump ha...

July 13, 2024 3:19 PM

Australia PM tells Russia to ‘back off’ after claims over espionage arrests

Russia accused Australia of inciting "anti-Russian paranoia" for charging a Russian-born couple with espionage, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday to tell Moscow to "back off". The married couple, who hold Australian citizenship, ...

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