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‘Vile racism’: Trump administration freezes $108 million in research funding to Duke University; withheld over admissions, hiring practices

Duke University faces $108 million funding suspension (Image: AP) The Donald Trump administration has suspended $108 million in federal research funding to Duke University, accusing the institution of engaging in racial discrimination through affirmative action policies. The move marks a sharp escalation in the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at major […]

Russia’s earthquake highlights Pacific Ring of Fire risks: Why this seismic zone is the world’s deadliest | World News

The Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped seismic belt encircling the Pacific Ocean, is one of Earth’s most active geological regions. Home to hundreds of millions of people, it stretches across bustling megacities and remote mountain towns, uniting them under a common geological destiny. Shaped by powerful tectonic plate movements, it is responsible for some […]

‘Continue legacy’: Eric Trump hints at political dynasty; suggests someone from Trump family could run for US president

Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday suggested that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president one day, though whether they would actually pursue it remains uncertain. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was asked if the Trump family could become the next political […]

London airspace shut: All outbound UK flights hit by air traffic control ‘technical issue’

London Heathrow Airport (File photo) A “technical failure” resulted in the closure of London airspace on Wednesday.“The London control area is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues,” Eurocontrol, the EU-wide air traffic control agency, said, according to Telegraph.(This is a developing story. Check again for details) Source link

UAE-based? You can now work in Spain for up to 90 days: Find out how to apply | World News

New 90-day work permit lets UAE professionals take short-term roles in Spain legally/ Representative Image TL;DR Spain now offers short-term work permits for stays under 90 days for certain skilled professionals. These permits apply to digital nomads, EU Blue Card holders, researchers, and highly qualified workers. UAE-based professionals can legally work on short projects in […]

Saudi Arabia’s EV maker, Lucid, breaks world record with 1,205 km drive across Europe in single charge | World News

Lucid’s new record of 1,205 km surpasses its previous 1,045 km single-charge drive by 160 km, setting a major milestone/ Image: Lucid Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge. The company’s Lucid Air […]

Saudi backed EV maker, Lucid, breaks world record with 1,205 km drive across Europe in single charge | World News

Lucid’s new record of 1,205 km surpasses its previous 1,045 km single-charge drive by 160 km, setting a major milestone/ Image: Lucid Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge. The company’s Lucid Air […]

Explained: Why a Russian earthquake triggered tsunami alerts in Hawaii, Japan, and the US West Coast | World News

Dennis and Devin Delatorre stand in the back of their truck waiting to return home after evacuating their Ewa Beach home in Kapolei Regional Park, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP photo/Michelle Bir) TL;DR A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It triggered tsunami waves that travelled across the Pacific Ocean. Japan, Hawaii, […]

UAE: Will influencers need an advertiser permit to post on social media? What you need to know | World News

Influencers in the UAE must now get a Advertisers permit to legally post promotional content on social media/ Representative Image TL;DR If you post ads on social media in the UAE, paid or unpaid, you’ll need a new permit. It’s free for the first three years and becomes mandatory after a three-month grace period. The […]

Trump’s judge pick: US President’s ex-defence lawyer approved for court of appeal; whistleblower claims denied

Emil Bove, who defended Donald Trump in three out of four criminal cases after the US president’s first term, has been confirmed by the US Senate for a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court. In one of the narrowest votes of recent times, the Senate approved Bove’s appointment to the US Court of Appeals […]