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AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlas...

AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for bias in Bollywood remarks

AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for bias in Bollywood remarks **A.R. Rahman’s Allegations of Industry Bias Spark Heated Debate in Bollywood** Mumbai, India – Renowned composer A.R. Rahman, celebrated globally for his contributions to film scores, has ignited a fervent debate... read more »

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The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?

The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really? **Economic Expansion in the US Accompanied by Widening Income Disparity** The United States economy is currently experiencing a period of robust growth, marked by increased productivity and a generally positive outlook. However,... read more »

ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army c...

ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF

ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF **Syrian Army Asserts Control Over Al-Shaddadi Amidst Reports of ISIL Prison Break** Damascus – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has declared complete control over the strategically important city of al-Shaddadi in northeastern Syria,... read more »

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From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghis story

From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghis story **Title: Pioneering Chemist Omar Yaghi: From Refugee Roots to Nobel Recognition for Climate Solutions** Omar Yaghi, a name now synonymous with groundbreaking advancements in chemistry, embodies a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to... read more »

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Why hurry in announcing poll dates, asks Bangladeshi daily

Why hurry in announcing poll dates, asks Bangladeshi daily

Dhaka – The Bangladesh poll schedule “cannot be said to have been properly thought through”, said a leading daily which observed that the announcement was made in “undue... read more »

End 'sharp words' over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders

End ‘sharp words’ over Ukraine, Putin ...

Kiev – Russia’s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine’s decision to delay a key EU... read more »

US bombers defy China’s air-defence zone

US bombers defy China's air-defence zone

Washington – Two US B-52 bombers defied China’s new air-defence zone over the East China Sea, flying directly into the demarcated zone without... read more »

Philippines typhoon death toll soars to 5,500

Philippines typhoon death toll soars to 5,500

Manila – The de! ath toll from typhoon Haiyann in central Philippines soared to 5,500 by Wednesday with 1,757 missing and 26,136 injured, the state media... read more »

Iran ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future o...

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Tehran – Iranian government said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic about future of the nuclear talks. “Ir! anians proved that the nuclear... read more »

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