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Taiwan plans stricter rules for officials’ travel to China

Lai Ching-te, Taiwanese President (ANI) TAIPEI: Taiwan is weighing stricter controls on travel to China by legislators and elected officials, potentially requiring prior approval to prevent infiltration efforts by Beijing, a national security official said on Saturday, Taipei Times reported.The move comes amid growing concerns over the exposure of sensitive information through unofficial or undocumented […]

Red Bull’s plans spark water scarcity fears near Berlin | World News

The small town of Baruth is just over an hour’s train ride out of Berlin. Some 4,500 people live here and in the 12 surrounding villages that make up the municipality. Forests and a few fields dominate the landscape.Two years ago, energy drinks maker Red Bull and its partner Rauch took over operations from a […]

Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start, other child safety net programmes

IOWA CITY: The Trump administration could gut research on the effectiveness of child welfare programmes, with plans to terminate dozens of university grants studying improvements to Head Start and child care policy, according to a spreadsheet mistakenly made public this week. The document listed more than 150 research projects under consideration for termination by the […]

Elon Musk denies Tesla CEO replacement plans amid board drama: What’s really going on?

Elon Musk has hit back at The Wall Street Journal after it reported that Tesla’s board is actively working to replace him as CEO. In a post on X, Musk wrote: “It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial […]

Meghan Markle’s use of ‘HRH’ sparks new royal feud as Prince William plans to revoke titles when he becomes king: Report

A fresh royal showdown may be looming as Prince William reportedly plans to permanently strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their “HRH” (His or Her Royal Highness) styles once he ascends to the throne, a move insiders say reflects his growing frustration with the Sussexes’ continued ties to royal status.According to a Daily Beast […]

Taiwan plans $12.6 bn special budget for US tariffs impact

Representative Image(AI) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”/> TAIPEI: Taiwan’s cabinet announced on Thursday a planned special budget of up to NT$410 billion ($12.6 billion) to boost security and the economy against the impact of new US tariffs.Taipei said it held its first tariff discussions with the United States this month as President Lai Ching-te seeks to shield […]

Aamir Khan announces plans to begin work on Mahabharat; says, “I’m hoping to start work on it this year” : Bollywood News

Aamir Khan has frequently shared his ambition to bring the Indian epic, Mahabharat, to the big screen. In a recent interview, it appears that the actor-producer is getting closer to making this dream a reality. He revealed that he plans to begin working on the project this year. Aamir Khan announces plans to begin work […]

Thousands accessed sensitive White House info, floor plans under Biden and Trump admin: Report

More than 11,000 federal employees had access to sensitive documents, including White House floor plans and vendor banking information, due to a digital security lapse that spanned several years, according to a report by The Washington Post.The breach, which began during the administration of former President Joe Biden and also involved the current administration of […]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic: Serbian president plans to join Putin’s WWII victory parade in Moscow despite EU warning

File photo: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (Picture credit: AP) BELGRADE: Serbia’s populist president said Wednesday that he hasn’t changed his mind about attending Vladimir Putin’s victory day parade in Moscow next month despite great pressure from the European Union over his decision. European officials have warned Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic that his visit to Moscow […]

What to know about Ecuador’s reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime | World News

Daniel Noboa has secured a four-year term as Ecuador’s president after winning the election. Noboa defeated Luisa Gonzalez, despite her allegations of electoral fraud. His crime-fighting strategies and tactics have faced scrutiny. Noboa’s relationship with the US and Donald Trump played a role in voter decisions. He previously served a short term after a snap […]