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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns

KIGALI, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame of Rwanda urged Congolese authorities Thursday to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the region which borders Rwanda. “The solution lies in internal political process, or dialogue.” Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 and has repeatedly rejected Kagame’s advice …

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More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

The Hindu

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country's packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to oust …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: No one should be rich enough to influence politics globally

LA Times

To the editor: Does anybody else consider it outrageous that one man seems to have the ability not only to control politics in his own country, but also to influence countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany? We need either democratic oversight of social media platforms — similar to the Federal Communications Commission’s old Fairness Doctrine — or else …

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More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

India Today

MIAMI: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. For senior foreign policy roles in his administration, Trump has picked several architects of the “maximum pressure” campaign he pursued during his first term when he tried to …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Kejriwal thanks TMC for ‘backing’ AAP; rift with Cong. widens

The Hindu

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said its INDIA bloc partner, Trinamool Congress, has extended its support to AAP for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. U have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times,” Mr. Kejriwal said in a post on X. Replying to Kejriwal, TMC’s Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien said, “We have …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy

Associated Press

MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third term Friday, while hundreds of government opponents arrested since his disputed reelection last summer languish in the country’s packed prisons. Maduro congratulated Trump after his victory in November and called for a fresh start in relations with the U.S. Venezuela’s state-owned oil company contributed $500,000 to Trump’s …

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Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics

Associated Press

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk on Wednesday as he joined European leaders who are are voicing concerns that the immensely wealthy backer of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is trying to influence politics across the Atlantic. He also said the movement was backing a far-right party in Germany that he described as “inheritors of Nazism.” Via …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Read about the plight of Hindus in Myanmar who are targeted by both military junta and Islamists

Op India

The conflict in Myanmar, which significantly escalated following the military coup in February 2021, is now entering its fourth year. This could have been a collateral damage inflicted in a war zone, but one is also reminded that the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army had in 2017 massacred some 99 Hindus in Rakhine state.” During the attacks on Hindu villagers, the …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Top 10 MSME Loan Schemes in India for Growth and Expansion

India TV News

Substantial steps have been taken by the Indian government and financial institutions to provide adequate loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises to foster growth without interruption. 3. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises Small businesses often lack collateral when applying for loans, making them considered high-risk borrowers, which can result in loan application denials. To assist, …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

‘American Nightmare’ survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them

LA Times

A Harvard-trained lawyer with a history of violent crimes, featured in the Netflix documentary “American Nightmare,” has been charged in another home invasion case in the Bay Area, the latest set of allegations to arise in recent weeks. “We didn’t really have anyone in law enforcement that we trusted and we felt were doing this case justice.” For years, Huskins …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Trump that the former Fox News host has …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

What’s behind the BPSC protests? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

Hindustan Times

Amidst the biting cold, the controversy surrounding the 70th Combined Preliminary Exam of the Bihar Public Service Commission is growing louder, as protesting students continue to demand justice and the cancellation of the exam. Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor being detained by police personnel during his indefinite hunger strike demanding the cancellation of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination. Kishor, a …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Atishi should condemn father's backing of Afzal Guru: BJP amid Ramesh Bidhuri row

India Today

The Delhi BJP attempted damage control after its leader Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial comment about Chief Minister Atishi Marlena caused a political storm. However, he also pointed out that as a public figure, Atishi owed the people of Delhi an explanation regarding her father's alleged support for a mercy petition for Afzal Guru, the convicted terrorist behind the 2001 Parliament attack. …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President

India Today

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine needs to have a realistic position on territorial issues as part of efforts to bring about a negotiation with Russia. Speaking at an annual conference to French ambassadors to outline their strategy for the year, Macron's comments were the first time he had suggested that Kyiv should consider a position beyond …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Does skipping baths in winter increase life span by 34%?

India Today

The idea of taking a shower in winter might sound like a distant thought to a lazyhead. Dr Balakrishna G K, HOD and senior consultant internal medicine, Gleneagles BGS Hospital Kengeri, Bengaluru, says, “The claim that skipping baths can increase life expectancy by 34 per cent seems exaggerated and lacks strong scientific backing. The claim that skipping baths can increase …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Time to finally organize your digital photos. First you have to find them.

Live Mint

Sort through old photos. Download from Google accounts If you use the Google Photos app on your phone or computer, it’s easy to download the stored files using Google’s Takeout tool. If you select Google Drive in the tool, you’ll also download all other files you saved there. If you think you have images hiding in Google Drive, skip Takeout …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Country towns feeling steamrolled by rapid growth of wind energy in regional WA

ABC

The erection of hundreds of wind turbines across Western Australia's agricultural heartland has communities questioning how fairly the state government is managing their rapid spread. "That's what I want from the WA government … a minimum sort of commonsense ground rules of how to make sure you can minimally impact the community, our farmland, the environment and our health," Ms …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

AAP's 'no Chief Minister face' jab at BJP, party responds with 'aapda' dig

India Today

The ruling AAP and opposition BJP were involved in a fresh tussle on social media ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls slated to be held next month. The AAP took a dig at the BJP for not declaring a chief ministerial face, and posted a video humorously showing the absence of a groom on a horse. While announcing his resignation …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Irfan Pathan blasts Virat Kohli: Do India deserve underperforming seniors?

India Today

Former India cricketer-turned commentator Irfan Pathan feels it’s about time that the Indian team management started backing a youngster in place of Virat Kohli. Notably, Kohli continued his poor form in the recent five-match Test series against Australia, accumulating just 190 runs from five matches at an average of 23.75 with one hundred to his name. AUS vs IND 5th …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC

Al Jazeera

The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma. M23 rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have taken control of a strategic town in the east of the Central African country, local politicians say, adding to the armed group’s recent gains in the region. The group took …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Trump's alleged shooter Ryan Routh desires to become Hamas hostage in shocking letter: ‘Will you go with me to Gaza…’

Hindustan Times

President-elect Donald Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh has offered to join Hamas, an group labelled as a terrorist organisation by the UK and others, as a captive. Ryan Routh, who depicts himself as Alexander Hamilton from “It's a Wonderful Life,” is highly obsessed George Bailey. Routh, who depicts himself as Alexander Hamilton from “It's a Wonderful Life,” is highly obsessed …

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6 days, 21 hours ago

German leader is more worried about Musk’s backing of a far-right party than his insults

Associated Press

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’s staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that the U.S. billionaire makes the effort to get involved in a general election by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany party. Scholz was reacting after Musk, a close ally to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, called the chancellor …

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1 week ago

Republican Mike Johnson wins re-election as House Speaker with Donald Trump’s backing: All about the new US Speaker

Live Mint

Republican Mike Johnson defeated hard-right GOP stalwarts in a heated confrontation on Friday to win reelection as House speaker on the first ballot. But ultimately, with Donald Trump's assistance, Johnson turned over two holdouts who had defected to his side. Following the vote, Johnson vowed to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, which are due to expire this year and roll …

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Premier League Darts 2025: Schedule, tickets, venues and potential line-up including Luke Littler

The Independent

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Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

Letters to the Editor: No one should be rich enough to influence politics globally

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump's deal-making foreign policy

Kejriwal thanks TMC for ‘backing’ AAP; rift with Cong. widens

More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy

Spain’s prime minister joins foreign leaders concerned with Musk’s interest in European politics

Read about the plight of Hindus in Myanmar who are targeted by both military junta and Islamists

Top 10 MSME Loan Schemes in India for Growth and Expansion

‘American Nightmare’ survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

What’s behind the BPSC protests? Prashant Kishor and students’ demands explained

Atishi should condemn father's backing of Afzal Guru: BJP amid Ramesh Bidhuri row

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President

Does skipping baths in winter increase life span by 34%?

Time to finally organize your digital photos. First you have to find them.

Country towns feeling steamrolled by rapid growth of wind energy in regional WA

AAP's 'no Chief Minister face' jab at BJP, party responds with 'aapda' dig

Irfan Pathan blasts Virat Kohli: Do India deserve underperforming seniors?

M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC

Trump's alleged shooter Ryan Routh desires to become Hamas hostage in shocking letter: ‘Will you go with me to Gaza…’

German leader is more worried about Musk’s backing of a far-right party than his insults

Republican Mike Johnson wins re-election as House Speaker with Donald Trump’s backing: All about the new US Speaker

Premier League Darts 2025: Schedule, tickets, venues and potential line-up including Luke Littler