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China’s belt and road initiative (BRI) suffered a setback after Italy formally declared it was about to exit the mega project. As per the clause of the deal between the two countries, Italy was required to inform China of its decision three months before the actual exit. Hence, the European nation will part ways with […]
Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, recently opened up about his tumultuous experience of being fired and then rehired as the company’s chief executive. In an interview with The Verge, Altman shed light on his emotions and decision-making process during this challenging period. Addressing the reasons behind his initial firing, Altman maintained that the […]
Dubai, UAE: On the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and emphasized India’s support for “an early and durable resolution” of the Israel-Palestine issue through dialogue and diplomacy. This was the first in-person meeting between the leaders since the outbreak of the […]
Dubai, UAE: During his address at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s achievements in striking a balance between ecology and economy. He also proposed to host the COP33 in India in 2028. India’s Commitment to Climate Action PM Modi stated that India, despite being home to 17% […]
A lot has changed in journalism since the onslaught of COVID. Big media houses, bleeding losses, shut down overnight. As newspaper circulation dropped, print media became obsolete all too soon as smartphones and television became the first choices to consume news. Layoffs weren’t a surprise anymore; senior journalists were only waiting for the inevitable. Meanwhile, […]
A key player in many significant global events of the 1970s, Kissinger’s legacy is deeply controversial. Some saw him as little more than a war criminal. “Dr. Henry Kissinger, a respected American scholar and statesman, died today at his home in Connecticut,” Kissinger Associates announced in a statement late on Wednesday, November 29. ‘War criminal’ […]
New Delhi: On Wednesday, November 29, federal prosecutors in the US filed explosive charges in a New York court which detailed how a plot to kill a US citizen who runs a pro-Khalistan organisation, ordered by an “identified Indian government employee”, was thwarted by US law enforcement agencies. The target, identified in the indictment only as ‘the Victim’, […]
Ashley J Tellis, a former US official closely involved with the civil nuclear agreement between India and the US, has insisted on the need for deeper nuclear cooperation between the two countries. Tellis believes India must make clear its civil nuclear liability legal framework either through modification or by laying down liability limits. The US, […]
There are approximately 2.8 million Indian residents in the UAE, equating to 27.5% of the population. Of these, the ratio is much higher when looking at the ultra-high net worth bracket. Meet their man on the ground, Dave Chaggar. Some of the most influential names include Rizwan Sajan, Dr. Azad Moopen, Ravi Pillai, Yusuffali, and […]
Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, believes his friend President Donald Trump is responsible for the nation’s growing anti-Semitic and Islamophobic sentiment. According to Christie, others feel free to voice their hatred because of Trump’s intolerance. Saying that Trump’s intolerance reflected a growing movement of bigotry, Christie said, “He shows intolerance towards everyone, […]
New Zealand’s incoming conservative government has scrapped a world-leading smoking ban, citing fears of a flourishing black market. The ban, which was unveiled under former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, aimed to prohibit the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. It was praised by public health experts and anti-smoking advocates, and a suite of […]
The tragedy in India is that an external threat to security has seen the state weaponise all forms of governance systems against its own citizens. India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses on all that is connected and is […]
E-commerce giant Amazon is facing protests in over 30 countries worldwide. Company’s warehouse employees and activists are uniting in observing Black Friday, a day of protests, strikes, and actions known as MakeAmazonPay coordinated by the Make Amazon Pay campaign. Their demands include respect workers’ right to unionise, adhere to tax laws, and commit to higher […]
A Qatar court has accepted the appeal filed by the Indian government against the death sentence of eight former Indian navy personnel, who were arrested on alleged charges of spying, and agreed to hear their plea soon without giving a specific timeline. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were given the death sentence by Qatar’s […]
In what can be blown up as an embarrassing diplomatic issue, it has now been revealed that the Indian Government was involved in plotting a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatists on American soil. This international scoop unveiled by Financial Times says US authorities thwarted a conspiracy to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian […]
Recently, “Fame by Sheeraz,” his one-of-a-kind marketing management company, earned massive “Fame” with the Media & Communications Company of the Year Award at Virtuzone Entrepreneurship Awards 2023. Isn’t it incredible to learn about all those professionals and business owners who carve their unique niche in their respective sectors instead of following the paths already trodden […]
India has resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a suspension lasting close to two months, on Wednesday. The interruption, initiated on September 21, ensued amidst a diplomatic dispute over Canada’s assertions implicating “agents of the Indian government” in the June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, within its borders. The […]
OpenAI announced today an agreement for Sam Altman’s return as CEO alongside a new board. “We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” the company stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Confirming […]
Cornered by backlash over his ‘antisemitism’, Elon Musk has criticised what he termed as “bogus media stories” for the accusation that came after his tacit endorsement of a controversial tweet about Jews last week. Many prominent companies have withdrawn their advertisements from X, citing concerns over antisemitic content they believe Musk has allowed to proliferate […]
Elon Musk was charged by the White House with spreading wrong antisemitic claims on his social networking platform X. In reaction to a post by Musk, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said, “It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of Antisemitism in American history at any time, let alone […]
