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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 »

The US economy seems strong after a year...

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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20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

Male – More than 20 people were arrested Saturday in the Maldives for showing their ballot slips after casting their vote in the presidential run-off, a media report said. As many as 23 people... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Maldives election results Sunday

Male – Maldives Elections Commissioner Fuad Thoufeek has said the final results of the presidential run-off will be announced Sunday, a media... read more »

Colombo rejects Britain’s call for human rights p...

Colombo rejects Britain's call for human rights probe

Colombo – Sri Lanka says there’s no need for an international probe into its human rights record as proposed by British Prime Minister David... read more »

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

Washington – India has received its second P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing company, doubling the country’s long-range maritime... read more »

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achiev...

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achievers

DUBAI-  Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and in India, has announced launching an annual regular... read more »

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Berlin power outage exposes vulnerabilities in German infrastructure **Berlin Grapples with Infrastructure Security After Deliberate Power Outage** Berlin, Germany – The city of Berlin is... read more »

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Iran on edge as protests spread and government threats grow **Title: Heightened Tensions in Iran Amidst Widening Protests and Government Resolve** Tehran – Iran is currently experiencing... read more »

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11 tankers under U.S. sanctions defy blockade in Venezuela, satellite imagery indicates **Title: Sanctioned Tanker Activity Raises Concerns Over Enforcement in Venezuelan Waters** Recent... read more »

World News in Brief: Repression in Uganda, fighting in Syrias Aleppo continues, Gaza and W...

World News in Brief: Repression in Uganda, fighting in Syrias Aleppo continues, Gaza and West Bank updates **Uganda’s Upcoming Elections Overshadowed by Repression Concerns** Kampala,... read more »

Irans army pledges to defend national interests after US backs pr...

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