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A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown. The decision came as the shutdown entered its third week.US district judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the planned job cuts were being carried out without proper consideration. “It’s very much ready, fire, aim on…

A cluster of leaked Telegram messages has revealed a disturbing side of Young Republicans.The chats exposed racist, antisemitic, and violent exchanges among several state-level leaders who frequently invoked Nazi references, racial slurs, and threats to political rivals.The chats were obtained by POLITICO and span more than seven months and involve leaders from Young Republican groups…

The CPD system allows duty-free entry of UAE-registered vehicles into India for up to six months, extendable upon request/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Why traditional car imports to India are unaffordable for most India’s car market is vast but limited when it comes to certain performance-focused, enthusiast-grade, and high-end models from global…

Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s rumoured romance seems to be hitting all the right notes, with sources saying the duo is “definitely into each other.”A Canadian insider told PEOPLE that the pair are “quite taken with each other” and share a mutual respect along with an intellectual bond. “In…

In a historic shift, the United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in its 20-year history, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Once ranked first in 2014, the US now sits at 12th place, tied with Malaysia, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180…

Ashley J. Tellis — long regarded as one of the most influential voices on South Asia and US foreign policy — is now at the centre of a sensational national security scandal. But before his arrest on charges of unlawfully retaining classified defence documents, Tellis was known less as a suspect and more as a…

Saudi Arabia secures a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Iraq. Image X Saudi Arabia has clinched their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Iraq in Jeddah, marking a historic moment for the Green Falcons. Deep into injury time with the score locked at 0-0,…

Scammers use professional car photos and ultra-low prices, along with pressure tactics like “many are interested,” to trick buyers into paying deposits before vanishing/ Representative Image In a sharp warning to the public, Sharjah Police have exposed a rising wave of highly orchestrated online vehicle scams targeting both buyers and sellers. The frauds, which prey…

The UAE’s new consular service for Golden Visa holders offers emergency assistance, return documents, repatriation support, 24/7 global access, and more In a landmark move unveiled at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, the UAE has launched a first-of-its-kind international consular support system exclusively for Golden Visa holders. This initiative reflects a new phase of inclusion,…

A new book has thrown one of Britain’s most mythologised political marriages into the spotlight, alleging that Margaret Thatcher — the first female prime minister and conservative icon — had two extramarital affairs during her career. Driving the news In The Incidental Feminist, journalist Tina Gaudoin claims that Thatcher was involved in two affairs: one…