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Trump signs order to abolish US Education Department
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 20, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin… US President Donald Trump speaks during…
Mass Iftar distribution in Dubai inspires non-Muslims to embrace Islam
Spirit of Ramadan: Non-Muslim volunteers join hands to spread joy during Iftar distribution at Dubai Barsha. — Reporter DUBAI: The widespread distribution of Iftar meals in Dubai, transcending barriers of race, religion, and nationality, has led to a remarkable phenomenon:… Spirit of Ramadan: Non-Muslim volunteers join hands to spread joy during Iftar distribution at Dubai…
American citizen Glezmann freed by Taliban, returning to US
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad meeting with Taliban officials. — Afghan foreign ministry Glezmann detained in 2022 while visiting Kabul as a tourist.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms… US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad meeting with Taliban officials. —…
Turkish protests ramp up over Istanbul mayor’s detention
University students take part in a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 20, 2025. — Reuters Thousands more set to protest despite ban.Dozens detained over provocative social media posts.Imamoglu calls on Erdogan’s party… University students take part in a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu,…
France to launch €450m defence fund amid growing security concerns
French Minister for Economy and Finance Eric Lombard speaks during the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on February 4, 2025. — Reuters French citizens to be able to invest in long term: LombardFrance has been leading… French Minister for Economy and Finance Eric Lombard speaks during the questions…
India detains hundreds of farmers as police bulldoze protest sites
Farmers run for cover as police fire tear gas during a protest, at Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, February 21, 2024. — Reuters Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers and used bulldozers to tear down their… Farmers run for cover as police fire tear…
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles
Indonesian Military Special Forces personnel march during the 79th Indonesian Military Anniversary celebrations at the National Monument complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. —ReutersLawmakers shout “agree”, Puan bangs the gavel.Previously military officers could serve… Indonesian Military Special Forces personnel march during the 79th Indonesian Military Anniversary celebrations at the National Monument complex in…
President Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education today
A protester stands near the US Department of Education headquartersin Washington, DC, US, March 12, 2025. — ReutersOrder directs return of education authority to respective States.Prohibits programmes from advancing DEI, gender ideology.Dept spent over $3tr since 1979 without any… A protester stands near the US Department of Education headquartersin Washington, DC, US, March 12, 2025….
Trump sets two-month deadline for nuclear deal in letter to Khamenei: report
This combination of pictures created on November 7, 2024 shows Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 5, 2024, and US Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024. — AFPMilitary action risk rises if Iran rejects negotiations.Khamenei dismisses… This combination of pictures created on November 7, 2024 shows Iran’s supreme…
Ukraine ready for partial ceasefire if Russia commits, says Zelenskiy
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa , amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, December 1, 2024. — Reuters Ukraine is prepared to agree to a partial ceasefire on energy targets if Russia… Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with European Council…