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Florida Man Finds Out He Is Not A Citizen Of US After Paying Taxes For Years

16 May 2024 13:55 PM IST

Jimmy Klass, aged 66 and residing in Florida, recently underwent a startling realization about his citizenship status. His journey began with an application for Social Security payments, a routine step for many seniors. However, what followed was far from ordinary. Despite living in the United States since he was an

Israeli PM Netanyahu Introduces Controversial Bill to Conscript Orthodox Men

16 May 2024 13:52 PM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that the Israeli premier will advance contentious legislation for conscripting members of the Orthodox Jewish community into army service. “In order to bridge the disagreements and bring about a broad consensus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to advance the conscription law that

China Set to Impose Sanctions on Five Taiwanese TV Commentators Over Beijing Criticism

16 May 2024 12:54 PM IST

Taiwan News reported that China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) plans to “penalize” five Taiwanese TV commentators for their criticisms of China. During a press briefing, TAO spokesperson Chen Binhua announced that China intends to sanction these commentators, namely Wang Yi-chuan, Edward Huang, Lee Cheng-hao, Yu Pei-chen, and Liu Baojie. According

Slovak PM Robert Fico Expected to Recover After Assassination Attempt, Confirms Deputy PM Tomas Taraba

16 May 2024 12:45 PM IST

An attempted assassination on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shockwaves through the nation and garnered international condemnation. The incident occurred during an off-site government meeting in Handlova, Slovakia, where a suspected gunman targeted Robert Fico, leaving him with serious injuries. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba provided reassurance regarding

Pakistan: Inefficient Power Plants Exacerbate Circular Debt Crisis | Report

16 May 2024 12:27 PM IST

A recent study from a think tank in Islamabad has pointed out that old and inefficient power plants are making Pakistan’s circular debt problem worse, according to a report in Dawn. Engineer Arshad Abbasi from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) put together this report, highlighting the challenges

Pakistan Government Prepares For Imran Khan’s Virtual Appearance In Supreme Court

16 May 2024 11:52 AM IST

The government of Pakistan has made preparations for Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan’s presence in the Supreme Court via the virtual address in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments case. Which will be heard today. This will be Khan’s first appearance since his arrest in Toshkhana’s case last August. The

‘Much Work Remains To Be Done’: Kamala Harris Urges Indian Americans To Pursue Elected Offices

16 May 2024 11:34 AM IST

Kamala Harris highlighted that the representation of Indian Americans in US elected offices does not match their increasing population. On Wednesday, May 15, the US Vice President called on more members of this minority community to run for elected positions. arris made these remarks at Desis Decide, the annual summit

Elon Musk To Launch Starlink Satellite Internet In Indonesia

16 May 2024 10:50 AM IST

SpaceX founder Elon Musk will visit Indonesia for the launch of the company’s Starlink internet satellite service in the country on May 19, state media reported, citing a senior minister. According to Antara news agency, the American tech billionaire will join Indonesian President Joko Widodo to inaugurate the aerospace company’s

Indian-Origin Student Runs Into Tim Cook, Reveals CEO’s Reaction To iPad Ad Controversy

16 May 2024 10:42 AM IST

A 22-year-old shared a post about running into Tim Cook while on a hike. In the X share, the student claimed that he encountered the Apple CEO at Stanford and asked him about the recent backlash over the company’s iPad campaign. He added that the tech leader described the “destructive”

Russian President Putin Supports China’s Peace Proposal Amidst Crisis in Ukraine

16 May 2024 08:55 AM IST

China’s peace proposal was welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who described it as a “genuine desire” to halt hostilities during the country’s ongoing armed war with Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera. During an interview with China’s Xinhua state news agency amid his two-day visit to China to meet President

Trump, Biden Set To Debate in June And September

16 May 2024 08:33 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are gearing up for intense clashes in June and September, as both leaders eye their second White House bid and have accepted invitations for debates, according to CNN. CNN will host the first debate on June 27, followed by ABC News

Putin Arrives in China For State Visit as Two Nations Seek Deeper Cooperation

16 May 2024 08:22 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday morning for a two-day state visit, marking a significant development in the strengthening ties between Moscow and Beijing amidst strained relations with the West, as reported by CNN. Since this is Putin’s first international trip since taking office anew last week,