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US House Republicans Propose $1 Trillion Defense Budget Increase
Washington: US House Republicans have introduced a bill to boost Pentagon funding by $150 billion, raising the fiscal year 2025 defense budget to over $1
France Accused of Using ‘Terrorism’ Charges to Suppress Criticism of Gaza Crimes
Marseille: French lawyer Rafik Chekkat has accused France of using the charge of ‘terrorist propaganda’ to silence critics of actions in Gaza. On Tuesday, Chekkat
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Bluff, New Zealand
Bluff: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near the southwestern New Zealand town of Bluff, the US Geological Survey said. The tremor occurred at 01:16 am
China Welcomes Russia’s Unilateral Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine
Ankara: China on Tuesday welcomed Russia’s announcement of a three-day unilateral ceasefire in the Ukraine war, expressing support for peace efforts and a negotiated solution.
US Appeals Court to Consider Turkish Student’s Transfer to Vermont
Boston: A US court issued an administrative stay as it considers a government’s request for an emergency stay in the case of Rumeysa Ozturk, a
China Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza, Calls for End to Israeli Attacks on Lebanon and Syria
New York: China stressed a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday, urging Israel to stop attacking Lebanon and Syria. “The Middle East is now deeply
China’s Xi Urges Shanghai to Lead in AI Development
Shanghai: China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged the country’s coastal hub of Shanghai to take the lead in developing artificial intelligence. “AI technology is