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Trump Backtracks on Fed Fight: Powell’s Job Safe ‘Unless It’s Fraud’
In a moment that blended diplomatic decorum with domestic drama, President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared it was “highly unlikely” he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — hours after reports surfaced that he had recently entertained the idea in private. Trump’s reassurance, delivered during an Oval Office meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, did little to quiet speculation in Washington and on Wall Street…
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Syria’s al-Sharaa Says ‘We Are Not Afraid’ as Israel Pounds Damascus, Druze Fear New Wave of Chaos
Interim president pledges justice for southern Syria’s Druze, defies Israel’s military strikes with televised vow Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa addressed the nation Thursday night with steely defiance and a blunt promise: the Druze community will be protected, even as Israeli airstrikes continue hammering the outskirts of Damascus. It was his first appearance since Israeli jets launched a new wave of attacks across Syrian military installations. And his message was…
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Three Family Members Die in Amerson River Tragedy That Shakes Middle Georgia
Officials confirm the bodies of a man and two young girls were pulled from the Amerson River after suddenly vanishing in its waters Tuesday evening. It was supposed to be just another summer evening at the river. Instead, it turned into heartbreak. On Wednesday, crews recovered the bodies of three family members who disappeared the night before while spending time at Amerson River Park in Macon. Authorities say all three…
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GIFT Nifty Edges Higher by 40 Points as Markets Brace for Trade Headlines, Earnings Season
India Watches for Clarity on U.S. Tariffs, Mini Trade Deal While FIIs Deepen Bearish Bets GIFT Nifty ticked up by 40 points early Thursday, hinting at a mildly positive start for Indian equities. But beneath that surface calm, investors are staring at a long list of variables — from U.S. tariffs to earnings, trade deals to currency flows — all shaping today’s mood. With Q1 results kicking off and global…
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US Sanctions UN’s Francesca Albanese Amid Rising Tensions Over Gaza Criticism
Washington has slapped sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, accusing her of bias and incitement. But critics say the move is politically charged — and could shake up how global human rights work is treated going forward. It’s the first time the U.S. has taken such a step against a UN rapporteur over Israel-Palestine. And it’s already setting off alarms across diplomatic circles. A…
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Georgia Teen Greases the Gears of His Future With Diesel Tech Program
How 17-year-old Jasper Byrd is turning school, grit, and grease into a full-blown diesel career At just 17, Jasper Byrd already has his hands deep in diesel engines—and his sights locked on a solid career path. Between high school classes, college credits, and shop work in Calhoun, Georgia, Byrd’s life runs on engines, elbow grease, and ambition. He’s not waiting for opportunity to knock. He’s building the door himself—piece by…
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Delhi’s Fuel Ban on Overaged Vehicles Postponed to November 1
The long-anticipated fuel ban on aging vehicles in Delhi has been pushed back. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced that the rule will now come into force from November 1, giving vehicle owners a few extra months to prepare—or scramble. The delay affects the fueling of so-called End-of-Life (EOL) vehicles, which include diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol ones older than 15 years. These cars, trucks,…
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India Grinds to a Halt as Bharat Bandh Shutters Services, Sparks Nationwide Protests
Over 250 million workers expected to join strike against job insecurity, labor laws, and pro-business policies A massive national strike called by ten major trade unions has jolted India today, with sweeping protests disrupting services from buses to banks. The call for Bharat Bandh—backed by both urban workers and rural laborers—centers on fears that the government’s economic policies are sidelining ordinary citizens in favor of corporations. With participation reportedly crossing…
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Trump’s Tariff Shock Leaves Indian Stock Market on Edge as Nifty, Sensex Brace for Choppy Trade
Indian equity markets were poised for a shaky Tuesday open as traders wrestled with the fallout from President Donald Trump’s latest tariff bombshell. With a 25% levy now looming over U.S. imports from key trading partners, including South Korea, the ripple effect is rattling nerves from Dalal Street to global desks in Singapore. Monday’s flat close masked a simmering uncertainty. And this morning, early signs on Gift Nifty hinted that…
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INDIA Bloc Demands Immediate Halt to Bihar Voter List Revisions Amid Election Tensions
Opposition parties accuse Election Commission of confusing voters, warn of disenfranchisement ahead of crucial polls The INDIA bloc wants the Election Commission of India to pump the brakes. With Bihar heading into a high-stakes election season, leaders from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Left parties, and the Vikassheel Insaan Party on Monday lashed out at the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. They’re not mincing words:…