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Senate Approves Bill to Raise Salaries and Perks for Parliamentarians

The Senate has given the green light to the Parliamentarians’ Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025, which will grant lawmakers increased salaries and benefits. Despite some resistance, the bill secured…

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Tom Cotton Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Links to Anti-Trump NGO Funded by USAID

Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, is under fire for his association with the International Republican Institute (IRI), a non-governmental organization that has received substantial taxpayer funding, primarily through…

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Greece Unveils Support Measures for Businesses on Earthquake-Stricken Islands

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced financial relief measures for businesses and workers in Santorini and surrounding islands affected by a series of earthquakes that have shaken the region since…

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Austria Marks 200 Years of ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss II

Vienna is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II, the composer famously known for his iconic waltz "The Blue Danube," which is often regarded as Austria's unofficial national anthem.…

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UN warns US aid freeze could lead to millions more AIDS deaths

ADDIS ABABA: The head of the UN's AIDS program warned that the suspension of US foreign aid could lead to millions of additional deaths from AIDS. The US is the…

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Thousands Rally in Berlin Against Far-Right Ideology

Tens of thousands gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest against any potential cooperation with the far-right, following comments by US Vice-President JD Vance urging Germany to reconsider its longstanding…

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Pakistan

Pakistani Migrants Heading to Europe Aware of the Risks Ahead

In a village near Kharian, Pakistan, the families of Sufyan Gorsi and Atif Shehzad, who tragically lost their lives in a boat disaster off the coast of Morocco, reveal the…

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US and Israel Strengthen Alliance on Gaza and Iran Issues

JERUSALEM:In a strong show of solidarity, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, making bold statements…

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US Decision to End Ukraine War Triggers Panic Across Europe

PARIS:French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with leaders from key European nations on Monday to discuss Europe's security, amidst growing concerns over US efforts to end the war…

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Entertainment

LeBron James Responds to Kevin Hart’s Locker Room Impersonation at All-Star Weekend

LeBron James couldn't contain his laughter after comedian Kevin Hart made a surprise visit to his locker room and impersonated him before the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Known for…

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