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Indian conglomerate chair Gautam Adani indicted in the US
Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted in…
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Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban
Australia’s centre-left government has introduced a “landmark” bill in parliament to ban children under 16 from social media. The legislation…
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Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The sight of the Sydney newspaper’s front page was enough to make one gasp aloud. Virat Kohli’s face, above folded…
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US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos
In August, the family of United States Air Force Sergeant David S Price finally buried his remains after more than…
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US House committee withholds report on Trump attorney general pick Gaetz
A congressional ethics panel that investigated allegations of illegal conduct by Matt Gaetz, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for…
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House panel deadlocks on Gaetz sexual misconduct report as he meets with senators
A congressional ethics panel deadlocked on partisan lines on Wednesday on whether to release its report on alleged sexual misconduct by Republican Matt Gaetz, President-elect…
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US Senate blocks bid to halt some Israel military sales
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some weapons to Israel, which had been introduced out…
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Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump ‘efficiency’ czar
Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as “efficiency” czar — signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing…
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Canada cabinet minister steps down in fresh blow to PM Trudeau
A member of Canada’s Liberal government stepped down on Wednesday amid allegations he had misrepresented his background, dealing another challenge…
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Italy acts against ‘wild’ e-scooters after rise in accidents
Italy’s parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that will require e-scooter riders to wear helmets and be insured, while also…
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