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Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he is carefully tracking the developments between India and Pakistan after Indian missiles targeted several locations within Pakistan. Rubio stated in a post made on X (previously known as Twitter), “I am carefully tracking the developments between India and…
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On May 7 (ANI), the Indian Consulate General in New York posted an official statement on social media addressing India’s stance after conducting precise strikes on terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Jammu and Kashmir. The statement highlighted India’s data-supported rationale for the operation and restated the nation’s dedication to maintaining restrained measures. The…
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Social media users were quick to hop on editing a letter sent by President Donald Trump Education Secretary informs Harvard of No More Federal Grants for the Ivy League. Education Secretary Linda McMahon ramped up the administrations’ war with the college on Monday by sending a letter informing Harvard’s President Dr. Alan Garber his…
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The U.S.-based company Grab, which operates in ride-sharing and food delivery sectors, plans to acquire its smaller competitor GoTo from Indonesia in the second quarter, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The Singapore-based company Grab has enlisted advisers for the potential transaction, according to two sources who also mentioned that the agreement…
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Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the new leader of the Catholic Church. As the first pontiff from the United States, he has adopted the papal name Leo XIV. for this role. This development comes with additional details provided by him. Pope Leo XIV has become the newest leader of the Catholic Church. He…
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On Thursday, Bitcoin exceeded the $100,000 threshold for the first time since February, buoyed by encouraging developments in trade ties between the U.S. and major allies. The rally came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, designed to reduce American duties on British goods including steel, aluminum, and…
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On Wednesday night, inside the majestic dome of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will cast their votes to choose the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff. The morning will kick off at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a Mass held in St. Peter’s Basilica. This ceremony, set to air on television, will be led by Giovanni Battista…
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On May 7, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won issued an apology regarding a recent cyberattack on SK Telecom that resulted in the theft of customer USIM information. This was his initial public statement about the incident, which took place 19 days prior. “I genuinely extend my apologies to all those who faced inconveniences because…
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On Thursday morning, the U.S. dollar saw a slight increase against the Vietnamese dong but declined when compared to most significant currencies. Vietcombank sold its dollars at a rate of VND26,150, which was 0.07% higher than before. The State Bank of Vietnam reduced its reference rate by 0.01% to VND24,927. In the underground market,…