Bangladesh Reinstates 'Except Israel' on Passports Amid Deepening Outrage Over Gaza Crisis

Bangladesh Reinstates ‘Except Israel’ on Passports Amid Deepening Outrage Over Gaza Crisis

NEW DELHI, April 14 — In a move reflecting the growing public outcry over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Bangladesh has reinstated the phrase “Except Israel” on its passports, reaffirming its decades-old stance against allowing its citizens to travel to the Jewish state. The phrase — “This passport is valid for all countries of the […]

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Trump Administration to Slash Over 70,000 Jobs at Veterans Affairs Department

Trump Administration to Slash Over 70,000 Jobs at Veterans Affairs Department

WASHINGTON, Mar 6 – In a sweeping effort to restructure the federal workforce, the Trump administration is set to cut over 70,000 employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to a report by CNN. An internal memo dated Tuesday, signed by VA Chief of Staff Christopher Syrek, outlines plans for an aggressive restructuring […]

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Alibaba Commits to US$50 Billion AI and Cloud Investment Amid Tech Resurgence

Alibaba Commits to US$50 Billion AI and Cloud Investment Amid Tech Resurgence

BEIJING, Feb 24 — Chinese tech giant Alibaba has announced a bold investment of over US$50 billion (RM220 billion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, signaling a renewed push for innovation and growth. The announcement comes just a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen in a rare public meeting […]

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Modi Courts Trump Ahead of US Visit with Tariff Concessions and Immigration Cooperation

Modi Courts Trump Ahead of US Visit with Tariff Concessions and Immigration Cooperation

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 — As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his upcoming visit to Washington, he is making strategic moves to align with US President Donald Trump, offering key trade concessions and immigration cooperation to maintain strong bilateral ties. For nearly three decades, US presidents from both parties have sought closer relations with […]

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Amit Shah Unveils 4Cs and 3As Blueprint to Strengthen India’s Cybersecurity

Amit Shah Unveils 4Cs and 3As Blueprint to Strengthen India’s Cybersecurity

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, unveiling the government’s 4Cs—Convergence, Coordination, Communication, and Capacity—and 3As—AI, Awareness, and Action. This initiative aims to fortify India’s digital infrastructure and protect cyberspace, which comprises three key elements: software, services, and users. Chairing the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Cyber […]

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