Category: 2. World
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Dubai offers scholarships for ideas to solve traffic issues
Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/File DUBAI: Dubai is calling on young innovators to solve one of its biggest challenges — traffic congestion. Dubai launched a unique programme offering scholarships and up to Dh50,000… Continue Reading
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China, Russia urge end to US sanctions on Iran amid nuclear deal talks
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Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, January 31, 2025. — Reuters This is difficult day for our entire community, says university. Termination of $800m funding “forced” university… Continue Reading
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Five injured as Indian man assaults devotees with iron rod
Five people were injured when a man attacked them with an iron rod at the Golden Temple… Continue Reading
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian PM amid growing tensions with US
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Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia claims 31 lives, infections surpass 1,500
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Hamas agrees to release last living American hostage in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
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Fire aboard US airliner after diverted to Denver, 12 injured
Passengers standing on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they are evacuated after it caught fire while at a gate at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, March 13, 2025. — AFP All 178 people on board were able to evacuate. 12 people taken to… Continue Reading
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Saudi crown prince tells Putin he supports ‘all initiatives’ to end Ukraine war
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (right) shakes hands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting. — AFP/File Putin says he has “serious questions” about ceasefire plan. US secretary of state says “ball is now in (Russia’s)… Continue Reading