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November 16, 2024

Trump Appoints Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor to Key White House Roles

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President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as White House communications director and Sergio Gor as head of the Presidential Personnel Office, the Trump transition team announced Friday.

Cheung, who served as director of strategic response during Trump’s first term, played a pivotal role in shaping the administration’s communication strategy. Gor, a long-time advisor, will oversee the selection of key personnel for the new administration.

“Steven Cheung and Sergio Gor have been trusted advisors since my first presidential campaign in 2016 and have continued to champion America First principles,” Trump said in a statement.

UK Visa-Waiver System May Overwhelm Immigration Services, Law Firm Warns

Americas

Los Angeles is burning in a devastating wildfire; at least 1,200 acres affected

International, Lead, Middle East, News, Syria

162 Assad Loyalist Rebels Executed in Syria

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Israel Admits to Detaining Gaza Hospital Director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

India, International, Lead, Tech & Startup

Experts Warn Space Congestion Could Render Low Earth Orbit Unusable Without Global Coordination

Economy, Europe, International, News, Ukraine

EU Finance Ministers to Discuss Defence Funding Amid Evolving Security Challenges

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Yunus under fire as Grameen entities gain benefits during interim government rule

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Trump Urges Congress to Raise Taxes on the Wealthy in New Budget Bill

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China Not Involved in Humanitarian Corridor Issue: Ambassador

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Newspaper Office Set on Fire Over Referring to Sheikh Hasina as Prime Minister in Bangladesh

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Former Pentagon Official Says Pakistan Initiated Conflict, Calls for US Action.

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Robert Prevost Becomes New Pope, Takes the Name Leo XIV

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Over 17,000 Migrants Arrested in Saudi Arabia in One Week

More than 17,000 expatriates have been arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week for violating housing, labor, and border security laws, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Interior, as reported by the UAE-based English daily Gulf News. The report says that from April 24 to April 30, a total of 17,153 migrants […]

Americas, News, US

Donald Trump’s Inauguration: Key Details

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on Monday, officially becoming the 47th president of the United States after a formal swearing-in ceremony. The inauguration will feature musical performances, a parade, and formal balls. Vice-President-elect JD Vance will also take the oath of office, joining Trump to launch their administration. What Is […]

International, Tech & Startup

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Greenwashing of Apple Watch Production

A group of Apple Watch buyers has filed a lawsuit in Silicon Valley, accusing the tech giant of exaggerating the environmental friendliness of its smartwatch production. The civil suit, filed on February 26, argues that two nature-based projects Apple cites to support its carbon neutrality claims are areas where trees would be growing regardless of […]

Entertainment, News

Ed Sheeran Makes History as First International Artist to Concert in Bhutan

Ed Sheeran made history on January 24, 2025, becoming the first international artist to perform a concert in Bhutan. The singer, best known for hits like “Bad Habits,” took the stage at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, marking a milestone in his career. Reflecting on the moment, Sheeran shared a heartfelt video […]

Asia, India, International, Lead, News

Intense Clash in Chhattisgarh: One Soldier and 30 Maoists Killed

A fierce clash between Indian security forces and Maoist rebels took place in the central state of Chhattisgarh, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 Maoist insurgents and one soldier. The confrontations occurred on Thursday in two separate locations within the state. For decades, Maoist insurgents have been fighting against government forces, claiming to […]

Lead, Middle East

Until My Last Breath: The Search for Syria’s Missing Loved Ones

For years, Sednaya prison loomed over Syria as a grim symbol of repression, whispered about as the “human slaughterhouse.” Torture, death, and despair defined its walls, leaving countless families in anguish over loved ones who vanished within. On December 7, the unimaginable happened—Syrian opposition fighters stormed the notorious prison in the mountains north of Damascus, […]

International, Pacific

4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Near Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Muswellbrook in New South Wales on Tuesday is likely part of an ongoing “earthquake swarm” that could result in hundreds, if not thousands, of small to moderate tremors over the coming months, according to a seismologist from Geoscience Australia. The shallow quake, which occurred around midday at a depth of […]

Tech & Startup

Study Reveals Telegram’s Algorithm Promotes Extremist Content

A new study by the US-based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reveals that Telegram, a popular messaging app, uses an algorithm that inadvertently promotes extremist content. The research, shared exclusively with the BBC, highlights how Telegram’s “similar channels” feature, introduced last year, recommends extremist content even to users exploring benign topics like celebrities or technology.The […]

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World’s Oldest Doctor Dies at the Age of 129

Swami Sivananda Goswami, the world’s oldest doctor, passed away at the age of 129 on Saturday night (May 3) at 9:30 PM in Kashi Dham, Uttar Pradesh. The Padma Shri awardee was originally from Bangladesh. He was born on August 8, 1896, in Haritola village of Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj district, to parents Srinath Goswami and […]

Europe, Lead, Pacific

Tensions Rise as New Zealand Reviews Aid to Kiribati Amid Strategic Rivalry in the Pacific

A rare public dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has surfaced, casting a spotlight on the small Pacific island nation of Kiribati, which is grappling with existential threats from the climate crisis amidst a global tug-of-war for regional influence. New Zealand’s conservative government recently triggered a review of its aid to Kiribati, allegedly due to […]

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