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Indian official suspended for draining dam to retrieve smartphone
The official in Chhattisgarh state ordered reservoir to be drained after his mobile phone dropped while taking selfie.
Published On 28 May 2023
US releases plan to combat anti-Semitism amid definition debate
Biden administration stops short of officially adopting IHRA anti-Semitism definition favoured by pro-Israel groups.
Published On 25 May 2023
Typhoon Mawar moves on but leaves many in Guam without power
No fatalities or major injuries reported in the aftermath of the heaviest storm to hit the US territory since 2002.
Published On 25 May 2023
‘Florida blueprint’: Key right-wing bills signed by Ron DeSantis
From immigration to guns to abortion, the presidential candidate pushed laws to advance conservative agenda in Florida.
Published On 25 May 2023

A look at rise of Florida governor, who is seen as Trump’s most serious challenger for party’s presidential nomination.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has promised to bring the blueprint of the state to a national scale.

A report by a special rapporteur has been met with anger from Canadian conservatives who are pushing for public inquiry.

US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors’ use of social media websites.

New Iranian atomic facility near Natanz may be too deep underground to be destroyed by air raids, AP analysis says.

Scott centres his personal story as he seeks 2024 Republican nomination in crowded field that includes Donald Trump.

As the Arab world normalises relations with Syria, US pushes for concessions from the Assad government, analysts say.

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will likely run for president, faces setbacks in off-year vote on Tuesday.

US is seeing an influx of migrants at its southern border with Mexico as pandemic-era policy came to an end this week.

Closure of top news outlet underscores regional trend of governments cracking down on independent media, observers say.

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