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As the World Trade Organization opens its latest biannual meeting of government ministers on Monday, its longtime moratorium on duties on e-commerce products is coming under pressure like never before

German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes

Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses and now a U.S. company is the first private outfit to achieve a touchdown

An international watchdog says it's removing the United Arab Emirates from its so-called gray list of countries that don’t take full measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

French President Emmanuel Macron has been greeted with boos and whistles at the opening of the Paris Agricultural Fair by angry farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support them

The prime ministers of Hungary and Sweden have concluded a defense industry agreement that will expand Budapest’s fleet of Swedish-built fighter jets

Sudarshan Setu', the country's longest cable-stayed bridge of 2.32 km, on the Arabian sea connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district. Modi began his day by offering prayers at Lord Sri Krishna temple at Beyt Dwarka.

Ajay Tyagi, Head — Equities, UTI AMC, says “sometimes things which are overdone on the other side by which I mean, let us say, highly undervalued may just have no other trigger but that trigger of being extremely cheap. For those investors who are viewing these businesses over a 3-5-year perspective in the future rather than just the next three months would just start to buy into them because they find them extremely attractive on valuation. I cannot say which trigger would work, what event would work but suffice to say, we have seen this multiple times over multiple decades that valuations itself is the biggest trigger more often than not.”

Donald Trump is hoping to use a sizeable victory in South Carolina's Republican primary on Saturday to convince rival Nikki Haley to drop out of the presidential race. While the outcome is expected to put Trump even closer to clinching the party's nomination, Haley has vowed to press on. Here are some takeaways from the South Carolina primary:

newer technologies and with better quality radars and the Air Force will sign a new deal with L&T in a couple of days for the same. «This requirement to maintain air defence coverage over the entire country has always been existing. It is one of the major roles of the Air Force. We have had vintage equipment, now the high-power radar and the long-range radars have served us very well for many years. Now, the time has come to move on to newer technologies and better-quality of radars. So this new deal, which we are going to sign with L&T in a couple of days today, will open the way for a completely new technology in ground-based hyper radars,» he said. The Air Chief Marshal was briefed on AI initiatives by the 12 Base Repair Depot for training Agniveers and giving context to the speech.

IBSA’s vision for peace, global governance reform, sustainable development, and the fight against poverty and hunger, as such countries can serve as a bridge for South-South and South-North dialogue and cooperation. This was decided at the IBSA Foreign Ministers meet on Friday in Brazil attended by MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan. The Ministers also called upon the international community to establish a genuinely broad international counter-terrorism framework in accordance with the principles of international law and support the United Nations' central coordinating role in international counter-terrorism cooperation.

Trump cast November's presidential election as «judgment day» and declared himself a «proud political dissident» during a speech before conservative activists outside of Washington Saturday as he again cloaked his campaign in religious imagery. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on the day of South Carolina's Republican primary, Trump painted an apocalyptic vision of the future if President Joe Biden wins a second term as the two prepare for an expected rematch election.

US forces and the United Kingdom Armed Forces, with the support of several other countries, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, according to the US Central Command. The joint strikes, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, were conducted on Saturday at 11:50 pm. CENTCOM shared on X, stating, «On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:50 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen.»

US Presidential Elections 2024: Donald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters believe can win in November, keep the country safe and has the mental capability to be president. Trump cruised to victory in the South Carolina primary with the support of an almost unwavering base of loyal voters. AP VoteCast found that Republicans in the state are broadly aligned with Trumps’s goals: Many question the value of supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia; overwhelming majorities see immigrants as hurting the U.S.

US Elections 2024, found his comments distasteful. “It's disgusting. But, that's what happens when he goes off the teleprompter.

Reuters. The British PM made this statement to mark two years since the beginning of the war, he said Ukraine continued to need more long-range weapons, drones and munitions, as well as other assistance, in an article in an early edition of the Sunday Times. The first British Asian prime minister further said, "We must be bolder in hitting the Russian war economy ....

Kuwait National Day: Google Doodle celebrates Kuwait National Day with a vibrant and interactive doodle, showcasing the nation's rich culture and heritage, on February 25, 2024. The doodle featured iconic landmarks like the Kuwait Towers and the Grand Mosque, alongside traditional Kuwaiti attire and celebratory elements like fireworks and flags. Kuwait National Day marks the country's independence from the British protectorate in 1961.

Chatbots, GPTs and search engines powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are the talk of the town, but so are dire warnings about the unbridled development of the ‘revolutionary’ technology and the threat it poses to humans. Industry and policymakers agree that AI needs regulating. But no one is quite sure how. Amidst all of this, a tussle is shaping up, as much by geopolitics as by the surge in research and development.

Congress are part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc. The alliance of over 25 opposition parties was formed in a bid to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming general elections. ALSO READ: AAP-Congress alliance leaves Ahmed Patel's children unhappy – Here's why But will the AAP-Congress alliance be able to beat the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls in 2024? Here's a look at how the national capital has fared in the past four general elections.

Demon Slayer 2024 movie, "To the Hashira Training," is captivating audiences with its blend of the Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training arcs. As fans eagerly await its online release, here's a comprehensive guide to the movie's release dates, streaming schedule, and what to expect from this thrilling anime adventure.

Demon Slayer Season 4 is eagerly anticipated by fans worldwide. With its compelling storyline and beloved characters, the anime continues to captivate audiences. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season.