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Why Japan Is Worried After the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

On December 14, the South Korean National Assembly passed a resolution to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. After Yoon took office, Lee again questioned whether Japan should be seen as a “friendly nation.” He also criticized efforts to have the South Korea-U.S. military alliance coordinate with Japan – effectively refuting the need for institutionalized trilateral security cooperation, which is perceived as …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Production on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Hacks’ halted due to LA fires

The Hindu

The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have forced makers to stop filming for the time being. Among the shows stopping production are Max's Hacks, NBC's Happy's Place and Suits LA, Apple TV+'s Loot and Peacock's Ted, all from Universal Studio Group; CBS' After Midnight, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, The Neighborhood, Poppa's House and The Price Is Right ; and ABC's …

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2 days, 5 hours ago

Budget 2025: Does old tax regime still make sense or should it be scrapped?

India Today

Imagine having to choose between two restaurants - one offers a straightforward fixed menu at a lower price, while the other has a slightly higher base price but comes with customisable sides, drinks, and desserts that could ultimately save you money. "The old tax regime should not be scrapped as it still provides benefits for the taxpayers claiming deductions up …

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Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites ‘recent elections’ as a catalyst

Associated Press

It wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration. For instance, Meta has added the following to its rules — called community standards — that users are asked to abide by: “We do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Madurai farmers, villagers take out rally against tungsten mining project

The Hindu

Over 10,000 farmers and villagers from Melur and nearby regions, on Tuesday went on a 25-km procession from Narasingampatti to Tallakulam in Madurai city demanding that the tungsten mining project at Melur taluk in Madurai district be scrapped. Following this, they were allowed to reach Tallakulam where they raised slogans against the Union government for continuing the project despite strong …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

How to move to another country.

Slate

Before the 2024 election, Maureen and Jayna had hoped to attend a historic inauguration for Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. On this episode of How To!, they talk with co-host Carvell Wallace about their plans to leave the U.S.—and start a new life somewhere they’ll feel safer. And, Jen Barnett of Expatsi offers up advice about Portugal and other LGBTQ+ …

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5 days, 13 hours ago

A filmmaker made a documentary about protests in China. Now he’s sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese filmmaker has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his documentary about China’s nationwide protests against Covid lockdowns in late 2022, as Beijing seeks to erase public memories of stunning scenes of dissent against its handling of the pandemic. Chen, who goes by the name “Plato,” was detained by Shanghai police in November …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Kejriwal calls out Modi’s speech for ‘abusive language’

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: In a sharp retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated attacks on the AAP at the BJP’s "Parivartan Yatra" in the national capital, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday likened his speech to "abusive language". Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the national capital, the Prime Minister also inaugurated a 13 km stretch of the Delhi-Meerut …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

How dare BJP seek vote when they did nothing for Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his 'AAP-da' jibe at Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister hit back, accusing the BJP of stalling Delhi's development. Referring to promises made by the BJP in its 2020 Delhi poll manifesto, Kejriwal said, "How dare the BJP seek votes from Delhi's people when they have done nothing for the city?" The AAP …

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Washington Post Cartoonist Reveals She Quit After Paper Killed Sketch With Bezos, Trump

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Washington Post editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes on Friday revealed that she was quitting the newspaper after it rejected a sketch depicting its billionaire owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, on bended knee for Republican President-elect Donald Trump. Telnaes — who began working at the Post in 2008 — shared a rough draft of the cartoon, which also depicts …

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1 week ago

Right T-word is terrorism, not tango, says India in comeback to Pak dy PM

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said Pakistan will have to tackle the issue of terrorism before the two sides can move forward in areas such as trade and commerce, even as it highlighted the fallout of Islamabad’s long-standing policy of using terror as an instrument of state policy. But it has to be both sides,” he said External affairs ministry …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Millions of elderly Brits who lost winter fuel payments thanks to Rachel Reeves risk being left to FREEZE - as Arctic blast sweeps the UK with up to EIGHT inches of snow expected

Daily Mail

Millions of elderly people who lost winter fuel payments risk being left to freeze as the first big snowfalls and icy temperatures sweep the country, MPs and campaigners have warned. Millions of elderly people who lost winter fuel payments risk being left to freeze as the first big snowfalls and icy temperatures sweep the country, MPs and campaigners have warned …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Tender to Adani Energy Solutions scrapped

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai:A global tender floated by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation for procuring smart electricity, under the Union Government’s revamped electricity distribution sector scheme, has been cancelled as the price quoted by the lowest bidder Adani Energy Solutions Ltd was found to be on the higher side. The tenders were floated as four packages in August 2023 and AESL was …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Mooloolaba New Year's Eve fireworks pilloried as 'pure disappointment'

ABC

One of Queensland's biggest New Year's Eve events has been dubbed a "total flop", after the traditional midnight fireworks display was scrapped in favour of an earlier show. Fellow Longreach traveller Matthew Christie has fond memories of going to the Mooloolaba New Year’s celebrations as a child but said this year’s was “woeful”. Clive Featherby, of KC Fireworks Displays, was …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Zimbabwe scraps death penalty, existing sentences to be commuted as jail term

India Today

Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty on Tuesday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that will commute to jail time the sentences of about 60 prisoners on death row. The Death Penalty Abolition Act, published in Government Gazette on Tuesday, says courts can no longer deliver a sentence of capital punishment for any offence and any existing …

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Watch live: New Zealand rings in 2025 with spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks

The Independent

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UK weather live: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay cancelled as London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks threatened

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1 week, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis orders scrapping of 13,000 15-year-old government vehicles

India Today

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday ordered the scrapping of 15-year-old buses from the state transport fleet and announced the disposal of 13,000 outdated government vehicles. The remaining buses in the state transport fleet will be retrofitted with LNG and CNG systems after the older vehicles are scrapped. Key attendees included Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde, Cultural …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Budget 2025: Will the old tax regime face the axe?

India Today

With the Union Budget 2025 around the corner, speculation is rife about the fate of the Old Tax Regime. The government has taken steps to simplify taxation through the New Tax Regime, but concerns remain over the potential elimination of the old system, which offers extensive deductions and exemptions. COMPARING OLD AND NEW TAX REGIMES The Old Tax Regime, a …

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1 week, 5 days ago

New Year's Dive in Scheveningen cancelled due to strong wind

NL Times

The traditional New Year's dive into the North Sea at Scheveningen Beach has been cancelled, organizers announced on Monday afternoon. "Please do not make the decision to go into the sea on New Year's Day," said Mike van den Hoogenband from the volunteer lifeguard service in The Hague. Mayor Jan van Zanen of The Hague also asked people not to …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Why BJP govt in Rajasthan scrapped 12 new districts Ashok Gehlot had created

India Today

The BJP government’s decision to abolish 12 of the 20 new Rajasthan districts and all three divisions created by the previous Congress dispensation has gotten mired in political controversy. Rajasthan had 33 districts, and the Gehlot government, on the recommendation of the Ram Lubhaya Committee set up for reorganisation of districts, added 17 new districts besides three divisions. Critics say …

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1 week, 6 days ago

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch

Deccan Chronicle

Australia claimed a lead of 105 runs on the first innings and stretched its advantage to 158 at lunch Sunday on day four of the fourth cricket test against India.After bowling India out for 369 in reply to the home side’s 474 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia was 53-2 in its second innings at lunch Sunday on a pitch …

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2 weeks ago

Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35... just six days after his final fight and weeks after signing with Ne-Yo

Daily Mail

Boxer Paul Bamba has tragically died at the age of 35. His death comes just six days after his last fight - a win over Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey that saw him named the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion. 'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul …

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2 weeks ago

Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra

Hindustan Times

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti on Friday night extended the bandh by 72 hours to press for the fulfilment of their demands, including shelving the proposed ropeway project and releasing detained protesters in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi temple. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti called for a 72-hour shutdown, which began on …

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Why Japan Is Worried After the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

Production on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Hacks’ halted due to LA fires

Budget 2025: Does old tax regime still make sense or should it be scrapped?

Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites ‘recent elections’ as a catalyst

Madurai farmers, villagers take out rally against tungsten mining project

How to move to another country.

A filmmaker made a documentary about protests in China. Now he’s sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

Kejriwal calls out Modi’s speech for ‘abusive language’

How dare BJP seek vote when they did nothing for Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

Washington Post Cartoonist Reveals She Quit After Paper Killed Sketch With Bezos, Trump

Right T-word is terrorism, not tango, says India in comeback to Pak dy PM

Millions of elderly Brits who lost winter fuel payments thanks to Rachel Reeves risk being left to FREEZE - as Arctic blast sweeps the UK with up to EIGHT inches of snow expected

Tender to Adani Energy Solutions scrapped

Mooloolaba New Year's Eve fireworks pilloried as 'pure disappointment'

Zimbabwe scraps death penalty, existing sentences to be commuted as jail term

Watch live: New Zealand rings in 2025 with spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks

UK weather live: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay cancelled as London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks threatened

Devendra Fadnavis orders scrapping of 13,000 15-year-old government vehicles

Budget 2025: Will the old tax regime face the axe?

New Year's Dive in Scheveningen cancelled due to strong wind

Why BJP govt in Rajasthan scrapped 12 new districts Ashok Gehlot had created

IND vs AUS: Australia lose openers but stretch lead to 158 runs at lunch

Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35... just six days after his final fight and weeks after signing with Ne-Yo

Sangharsh Samiti extends bandh against ropeway project by 72 hours in J&K’s Katra