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National Council on the Humanities reshuffled: White House fires majority of members; only Trump appointees remain on board | World News

White House fires majority members of National Council on the Humanities The White House on Wednesday fired most members from the National Council on the Humanities, leaving only four of president Donald Trump‘s appointees on the body. In a statement, the White House said Trump “is hoping to place members on the board who align […]

‘India a pivotal voice’: UN chief Guterres backs calls for UNSC reform; wants council to represent ‘world of 2025, not 1945’ | India News

Stephane Dujarric (File – ANI) United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres is “very supportive” of reforming the UN security council (UNSC) to better reflect current global realities, with India emerging as a pivotal voice in the multilateral system, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told news agency ANI.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing UN general assembly session […]

UAE media council takes legal action against social media ad for misleading medical claims | World News

The UAE Media Council sued a social media advertiser for promoting unapproved, misleading medical product claims/Representative Image The UAE Media Council has launched legal proceedings against a social media advertiser who promoted a health-related product with false and unapproved medical claims. The case, which highlights growing regulatory scrutiny under the new Media Regulation Law, underscores […]

Breaking: GST Council Merges Slabs, Only 5% and 18% Rates From September 22 | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, September 3 (Udaipur Kiran): The GST Council, in its 56th meeting, approved the removal of the 12% and 28% tax slabs, simplifying the structure to just two rates — 5% and 18%. Bihar Finance Minister Samrat Choudhary, speaking to the media after the meeting, confirmed that the new rates will come into effect […]

Warning: UAE Cybersecurity Council warns against unverified mobile apps amid rising cyber threats |

UAE cybersecurity body has sounded the alarm on the dangers of unverified applications/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nation-wide warning urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications, emphasizing risks such as malware, financial theft, and data breaches. Citizens are advised to only install apps from official platforms (Apple App Store, […]

‘We would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas’: US vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire, leaving council 14–1

The United States on Wednesday exercised its veto power against a UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, alongside unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The remaining 14 council members supported the draft as Gaza’s population faces severe humanitarian challenges.“The United States has been clear: We […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Municipality wins 11 awards at Harvard Business Council International Awards in London | World News

Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s 2025 awards were earned from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applications and 5,500 assessment hours/ Image: WAM TL;DR Abu Dhabi City Municipality won 11 awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council International Awards. Recognitions spanned innovation, executive leadership, digital transformation, and women’s leadership. The awards ceremony was held at the […]

‘Beard poses no barrier to military service’: Sikh Council reacts US Army’s new grooming policy, no permanent shaving waivers

US Army introduced new grooming rules, no unlimited shaving waivers. (Photo: US Army) Sikh Council has reacted to the new grooming policy that the US Army announced, barring permanent shaving waivers beyond religious accommodations. Soldiers could face expulsion if they need shaving exemptions for more than 12 months over a two-year period, according to the […]

White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

US President Donald Trump (AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the national security council that will shrink its size, lead to the ouster of some political appointees and return many career government employees back to their home agencies, according to two US officials and one person familiar with the reorganization. […]

Stockholm City Council rejects US Embassy demands to end DEI programming | World News

Stockholm City Council rejects US Embassy demands to end DEI programming (Photo: AP) The Stockholm City Council has rejected the US Embassy‘s demands that it comply with the Trump administration‘s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. It’s the latest in US President Donald Trump‘s efforts to terminate such programs within the federal government, and […]