World
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Suspended Over Leaked Call With Cambodian Leader
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from her duties pending the outcome of an ethics investigation triggered by a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian politician. The country’s Constitutional Court accepted a…
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Paramount Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Edited Interview for $16 Million
Former President Donald Trump’s case over a 2024 60 Minutes interview aired on CBS, its subsidiary, Paramount, a media titan, has agreed to pay $16 million to settle. Though Paramount stressed that none of the…
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Retail Sector Faces Challenges Amid Labour Shortages and Wage Pressures
The retail industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent labour shortages and rising wage pressures, according to a recent report. As the sector struggles to attract and retain workers, businesses are facing increased…
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UN Financing Development Conference Opens in Seville Amid Major Aid Cuts
As world leaders convened to address growing inequality and a huge funding gap —exacerbated by recent reductions in global aid—the United Nations Conference on Financing Development opened Monday in Seville, Spain. Over 4,000 representatives from…
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Israel-Gaza Conflict Update
Israel started at least 50 Sunday airstrikes over Gaza, mostly aimed at eastern Gaza City. Following new Israeli army evacuation orders, this implies a potential expansion of regional ground operations. Al Jazeera cites medical sources…
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Tie the Knot in Lavish Venice Ceremony
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, are set to seal their love in a luxurious wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy. The couple’s three-day wedding extravaganza is expected to be a grand affair,…
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UK Government U-Turns on Welfare Cuts After Backbench Rebellion
The UK government has been forced to climb down on plans to cut welfare benefits after a rebellion by its own MPs. The proposed cuts, which would have affected Universal Credit claimants, were met with…
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Iranian Community in Malta Weighs In on Escalating Conflict with Israel
The Iranian community in Malta is closely following the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, with many expressing a mix of emotions – concern, hope, and uncertainty. For some, the situation is chaotic and worrying,…
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Trump Calls Mamdani a “Communist Lunatic” After Socialist Wins NYC Mayoral Primary
Following 33-year-old Indian origin New York State Assemblyman and self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a harsh personal assault. In a…
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Conflicting Assessments Israel’s Claims of Victory Contradicted by US Intel on Iran Nuclear Sites
Israel has claimed victory in its recent military actions against Iran, but US intelligence suggests that the country’s nuclear sites were not destroyed. This discrepancy highlights the complexity and opacity of military operations in the…