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A ‘squeaky’ feat: Rat breaks world record for detecting landmines

Ronin, African giant pouched rat, sets Guinness World Record for detecting most landmines, saving lives in Cambodia (Image credit: Belgian organisation APOPO website) A rat trained to detect landmines in Cambodia has established a new global record by discovering more than 100 explosive devices and unexploded munitions, announced a charity organisation on Friday.Since beginning work […]

Donald Trump signs record breaking 107 executive orders, almost thrice more than Biden

US President Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump signed his 107th executive order, nearly tripling the count of his predecessor, Joe Biden, at this point in their respective terms.The announcement was made by the White House in a post on social media platform X, on Tuesday.“The American people sent him to the White House with […]

‘Nothing in record suggests danger’: US judge blocks Trump admin’s bid to deport Columbia University student

A US judge blocked the Trump government’s order to detain and deport a Columbia University student, as President Donald Trump escalated his crackdown on foreign students linked to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.At an emergency hearing held on Tuesday, Manhattan judge Naomi Buchwald issued a temporary restraining order halting the government’s efforts to locate and deport a 21 […]

Hyundai announces record $20 billion investment in US

South Korea’s Hyundai has unveiled a massive $20 billion investment in US manufacturing, including a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, marking the company’s first steel production facility in the country. The announcement was made on Monday at the White House, alongside US President Donald Trump, Hyundai chairman Euisun Chung, and Louisiana governor Jeff Landry.The […]

Migrant deaths reach record high in 2024, IOM says

Representative image (AP photo) Last year marked the deadliest year for migrants, with nearly 9,000 fatalities recorded on migration routes worldwide. The United Nations described the tragedy as “unacceptable and preventable.”At least 8,938 migrants lost their lives on their journeys worldwide in 2024, making last year the deadliest since statistics began in 2014, the International […]