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US stops sending sniffer dogs to Egypt and Jordan after multiple deaths

A US government report highlighted cases of severe negligence in the care of sniffer dogs in Jordan and Egypt.

Islamic State is regrouping and getting stronger in Iraq again, claims report

According to a BBC report, the Islamic State has over 10,000 members in Iraq — including 4,000 to 5,000 fighters.

Donald Trump becomes third US President to be impeached by House of Representatives

A trial will now take place at Senate, followed by a vote. A two-thirds majority will be required to convict and remove President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump makes his impeachment defence in unconventional letter to House Speaker

In his letter, US President Donald Trump accuses House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of declaring an 'open war on American democracy'.

Arsenal star Mesut Özil receives major backlash after voicing support for Uyghurs in China

China’s national TV broadcaster cancelled Arsenal’s Premier League game Sunday in response to the footballer's posts on Twitter and Instagram.

Greta Thunberg as Time’s Person of the Year divides Twitter, critics call it ‘wrong choice’

Other finalists for the title were Donald Trump, whistleblower who set off impeachment probe against Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi & Hong Kong protesters.

Israel set to hold an unprecedented third election in a year as stalemate continues

Israel went to polls twice this year, in April and September. But the leading political parties failed to form a coalition government on both occasions.

What a ‘youthquake’ is, and why it could be a factor in the UK elections

In the 2017 UK elections, masses of young people registered to vote and the phenomenon was said to have helped the Labour Party’s electoral gains.

Finland just got the world’s youngest serving PM but she’s got a lot on her plate

Sanna Marin, the 34-year old former transport minister, will head a coalition of five parties each led by women. 

No more separate entrances for women & men in eateries as Saudi eases segregation curbs

Previously, eateries in Saudi Arabia required to have one entrance for women and families and another for men on their own. 

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?