Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget Airport near Paris for allegedly failing to moderate content on Telegram, allowing criminal activities. Elon Musk reacted by highlighting free speech issues on his social media platform, X. Durov, who resides in Dubai, is a dual citizen of France and the UAE.
Read MoreSouthern Africa’s railways have drawn global attention and billions in investments to secure copper supplies crucial for the energy transition. Governments, from Angola to Tanzania, are reviving old rail lines and building new ones. Increased demand from the central African copperbelt has highlighted the need for efficient export routes, notably between Zambia, Congo, and...
Read MoreFrench beekeepers reported a catastrophic year for honey production due to adverse weather conditions. Mickael Isambert, a beekeeper in central France, faced an 80% drop in honey yield, having to feed his bees with sugar. Low temperatures and heavy rainfall limited bees’ ability to collect pollen and nectar, leading to colony starvation and significant...
Read MorePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed intensified action against Russia on Ukrainian Independence Day. Kyiv and Moscow exchanged 230 prisoners, facilitated by the UAE. Zelensky signed a law banning the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Ukraine advances into Kursk and Russia targets Kostyantynivka in the ongoing conflict.
Read MoreKerry Kennedy expressed her deep disappointment at her brother Robert F Kennedy Jr’s endorsement of Donald Trump, criticizing Trump’s attributes and decisions. RFK Jr, having suspended his presidential campaign, endorsed Trump citing health and environmental concerns. The endorsement faced strong opposition from Kennedy’s family, describing it as a betrayal and questioning his motives.
Read MoreSecond-half goals by Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey earned Arsenal earn a hard-fought 2-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday as Mikel Arteta’s side continued their perfect start to the Premier League season. Villa did the double over Arsenal last season, defeats that ultimately cost the Gunners the title, and had plenty of chances...
Read MoreChief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded Comrade Suryanarayan’s dedication to labor issues at a symposium celebrating his birth centenary. Despite the challenging political landscape, Suryanarayan was recognized for his tireless advocacy for the working class. Siddaramaiah also addressed growing casteism among educated people, emphasizing Gandhi’s assassination as a tragic outcome of caste inequality.
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Read MoreThe DoPT sanctioned prosecution of retired IAS officer RK Verma for allegedly granting financial benefits to a company managing a vehicle inspection unit in Delhi in 2007-08. Verma, then transport secretary-cum-commissioner, is accused of bypassing recommendations and entering illicit agreements, leading to a Rs 100-crore scam. Evidence supports prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption...
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