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Donald Trump to Return to Facebook? Decision on Overturning Ban Awaited as Democrats Pressure Meta

According to the new report, which cited the Financial Times, Meta is likely to take a decision later in January.

Jan 1, 2023

By Jacob J

Trump Says Radical, Left Democrats Widen 'American Divide'; Will Tax Records Hurt Him Politically?

The former president says by deciding to 'weaponize everything' the Democrats are walking down a 'dangerous two-way street'.

Dec 31, 2022

By Jacob J

Dangerous US-China Face-Off in South China Sea; American Pilot Manoeuvres to Avoid Collision:With Chinese Fighter Jet

A US military pilot prevented a collision with a Chinese fighter jet by taking a sharp maneuver over the disputed South China Sea.

Dec 30, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Israel Will Attack Iran and Destroy Its Nuclear Weapons Program, Outgoing Defense Minister Says

Outgoing defense minister Benny Gantz told the Air Force cadets that Israel has significantly increased its preparedness in recent years and is preparing for the possibility of an attack on Iran.

Dec 30, 2022

By Jacob J

Modern Day Post-Soviet Lord of the Rings: Russian President Vladimir Putin Gifts Special Gold Rings to Moscow Allies

Russian President Vladmir Putin has gifted special gold rings for the New Year to Moscow-allied leaders of post-Soviet countries.

Dec 29, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Congress Panel Withdraws January 6 Subpoena, Trump Takes a Dig at 'Political Thugs'

Following the panel's decision to drop the subpoena, Trump said it vindicated him and that the committee was aware that he did nothing wrong.

Dec 29, 2022

By Jacob J

Who is Saman Seydi Yasin? Iran Top Court Accepts Kurdish Rapper's Appeal Against Death Sentence

A Kurdish rapper Saman Seydi Yasin has been spared the death sentence for the time being as the Iranian government will re-examine his case.

Dec 26, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

More Than 70 Chinese Aircraft Carry Out Drill Near Taiwan, Heightening Fears of Invasion

China's latest show of strength in the region came in response to the US reaffirmation of its commitment to boost military assistance to the island state.

Dec 26, 2022

By Jacob J

Twitter shares drop after fall in user numbers

US Federal Agencies Forced Twitter Executives to Take Down Accounts Critical of Ukraine - Report

The US Federal agencies sometimes sent "massive batches of over 1,000 accounts" Taibbi said, adding that most of the requests were poorly justified.

Dec 25, 2022

By Jacob J

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Saudi Arabia Bans Women's Abaya in Exam Halls, Orders Female Students to Wear School Uniforms

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again taken a step to relax strict rules on women's dressing, this time banning the wearing of abaya in exam halls during the examination period.

Dec 23, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

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Taiwan Scrambles Jets to Warn Away Chinese Air Force Incursion

Taiwan has complained of repeated missions by the Chinese air force over the last two years, often in southern areas of its air defence identification zone.

Dec 22, 2022

By Reuters

Who is Kristen Hentschel? ABC Reporter Fired for Paid Hit Piece On Florida Republican Politician

Hentschel, a freelance producer, was paid at least $14,350 by an Alabama-based political consulting firm Matrix LLC to coerce the environmentally-friendly politicians with fictitious or misleading questions.

Dec 22, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

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Fact Check: CDC Confirms Thousands Died Suddenly Due to Covid Vaccine? Viral Post is Untrue

The CDC has never confirmed that thousands of people, including children, died suddenly because of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dec 21, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Congress Panel Says DOJ Can Prosecute Donald Trump Over Capitol Riot; What The Move Means

The panel says there is evidence that Trump committed crimes such as obstructing the official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the government.

Dec 20, 2022

By Jacob J

US Congress Moves to Avoid Government Shutdown; to Approve $858 Billion in Military Spending

Legislators were expected to agree to a figure of around $858 billion in military spending - a number fixed by a separate defense policy bill expected to pass in the Senate this week.

Dec 16, 2022

By IANS

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