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Trump considering returning 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
United States President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to share a fraction of the savings identified by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with American citizens.
'Day of grief': Netanyahu as Hamas returns 4 hostages' bodies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Thursday, February 20, 2025, a "heartbreaking day, a day of grief" for the nation.
Indian man arrested after balloon explosion injures Nepal's deputy PM
An Indian national, Kamlesh Kumar, has been arrested in Nepal after a balloon exploded at a tourism event, injuring Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Paudel.
'They're safe': India updates status of deportees held in Panama
The Indian embassy in Panama has confirmed that the Indian migrants deported from the United States are safe and have access to essential amenities at a hotel where they are currently housed.
Trump administration trying to rehire bird flu experts fired 'accidentally'
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it is trying to rehire bird flu experts who were accidentally sacked.
'May not make it..': Pope Francis's funeral rehearsals reportedly underway
The funeral of Pope Francis is reportedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old expressed concern that he may not be able to "make it this time."
Starmer backs Zelenskyy after Trump calls Ukrainian president 'dictator'
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator without elections."
'Have to tell India...': Trump hints at US poll meddling
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at election interference in India after Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) canceled a $21 million USAID grant to India to boost voter participation.
'Help us': 300 US deportees, including Indians, held in Panama
Nearly 300 deportees from 10 Asian countries, including India, are being held at a hotel in Panama.
Germany elections: Meet the 4 candidates in race for chancellorship
Germany is gearing up for a key election this Sunday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government was dissolved.
As India-Bangladesh relations worsen, Dhaka approaches China for medical needs
The political turmoil in Dhaka since July 2024 has drastically changed Bangladesh's foreign relations, especially with India.
Trump orders dismissal of all remaining Biden-era US attorneys
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to fire all remaining US attorneys appointed during Joe Biden's presidency.
Hamas to release 6 hostages, return bodies of Bibas family
Hamas has announced that it will release six Israeli hostages from Gaza and return the remains of four, including Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel, aged two and five.
'Not acceptable': India criticizes nations opposing UNSC permanent seats expansion
India has slammed nations opposing the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
7 Punjabi travelers lined up and shot dead in Pakistan
Seven Punjabi travelers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan region late Tuesday night, AFP reported.
US advertises 'ASMR' video showing illegal immigrants in handcuffs, shackles
The United States has released a video of how illegal immigrants are treated before they board a deportation flight from the country.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis, 88, remains admitted at Rome's Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital after a respiratory tract infection was revealed to be pneumonia in both lungs.
Egypt uncovers 1st royal tomb in over 100 years
In a major discovery, archeologists have unearthed the tomb of Egyptian King Thutmose II, the first royal tomb to be discovered since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
'Settlers go back': Anti-Israel protest erupts in NYC's Jewish neighborhood
An anti-Israel demonstration turned violent in Boro Park, an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday night.
'Zelenskyy should have never...': Trump blames Ukraine for starting war
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope of achieving a peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged over an alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 election results.
Man who attacked Japan's ex-PM Kishida sentenced to 10 years
Ryuji Kimura, a 25-year-old Japanese man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
'They have...more money': Trump questions $21 million fund for India
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, rescinded a $21 million grant previously given to increase voter participation in India this week.
US, Russia to appoint teams to negotiate ending Ukraine war
The United States and Russia started talks to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on Tuesday, as a follow-up to President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 12.
US and Russia begin talks on ending war without Ukraine
United States and Russian officials met in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss possible resolutions to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Musk not DOGE employee, has no decision-making authority: White House
The White House has released a statement clarifying that Elon Musk, despite being a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, doesn't have any decision-making power in the administration.
Musk-led DOGE might get access to taxpayer data in US
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is mulling a request to give Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive taxpayer data, The New York Times has reported.
Pope Francis begins 'tying up loose ends' as health deteriorates
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday after a major health decline.
Why Iran is considering moving capital from Tehran
Iran is mulling shifting its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman.
Costa Rica to accept Indians, Central Asians deported by US
Costa Rica has agreed to take in illegal migrants deported by the United States.
'No country can complain': Trump outlines plan for reciprocal tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new trade policy based on reciprocal tariffs.
Australia 'seriously concerned' after Russia releases video of emaciated-looking soldier
The Australian government has expressed "serious concerns" over the welfare of Oscar Jenkins, an Australian citizen captured by Russian forces.
Notorious Australian pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale dies in prison
Australia's most notorious pedophile and former Catholic priest Gerald Ridsdale has died at the age of 90.
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, 18 injured
A Delta Air Lines regional jet overturned on landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board.
Singapore: Indian-origin opposition leader convicted of lying to parliament
Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's Workers's Party, has been convicted on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee.
Left out of Russia-Ukraine talks, European leaders rush to meet
European leaders are meeting in Paris for an emergency summit to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
New Zealand's 'Everyone must go!' tourism campaign faces backlash
New Zealand's latest tourism campaign, "Everyone must go!," has been widely ridiculed amid widespread job cuts and record numbers of New Zealanders moving abroad.
Argentina's President Javier Milei might be impeached for promoting cryptocurrency
Argentina's President Javier Milei may be impeached after his endorsement of a cryptocurrency caused massive losses to investors.
Explained: The controversy over USAID's $21M grant for Indian elections
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled a $21 million grant that was previously allocated to boost voter participation in India.
'Will be greenest...Olympics': Nita Ambani says India ready to host
Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has made a strong case for India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.