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Apple removes two of the most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its App Store in China, citing orders from the country’s Cyberspace Administration — The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’…
Trump issues pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Sydney Powell and others involved in 2020 fake elector scheme
Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s disbarred and disgraced former attorney, joins other Trumpworld loyalists in receiving unconditional pardons
Eleven found dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya migrant boat sinks – Reuters
Eleven found dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya migrant boat sinks ReutersNear dozen dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya migrant boat sinks CNNHundreds of Migrants Missing Off Malaysia’s Coast The New Y…
‘Put him on first flight back to Uganda’: Republicans seek to revoke Mamdani’s citizenship — Is it legally possible?
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, faces opposition from Republicans who question his citizenship and accuse him of communist ties. Despite claims of involvement with “terrorist” ideologies, immigration experts state denaturalization requires…
Oman extends expat resident card validity up to a maximum of 10 years – what changed and what it means
Oman’s Royal Oman Police has extended the validity of expatriate resident identity cards to up to 10 years, simplifying renewals and reducing bureaucracy. This move aims to attract foreign investment and foster stability for the large expatriate commun…
Asian shares advance as tech shares rebound from AI jitters
Asian shares have advanced, lifted by technology shares as they rebounded from last week’s losses.
Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai are favorites to win the Booker Prize for fiction
British novelist Andrew Miller and Indian author Kiran Desai are the favorites to win the Booker Prize for fiction at a ceremony in London.
Mexican art historians weigh in on upcoming Kahlo’s auction that could fetch up to $60 million
Frida Kahlo’s painting “El sueño (La cama)” is expected to fetch between $40 million and $60 million at auction, potentially making it the most expensive work by a female or Latin American artist.
Australian companies import millions of tonnes of Russian oil products through sanctions loophole – The Guardian
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US Senate takes first step towards ending the government shutdown
Five Democrats switched their votes, angering many in their caucus.