New York, February 21 Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place. The Trump administration says its tariffs help boost American manufacturers and reduce the […]
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Colombo, February 20 The New Zealand middle-order’s ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan’s spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday. The Kiwi batters […]
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London, February 19 The UK police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office following damaging allegations over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said they are carrying out searches at addresses associated with the former prince in Berkshire […]
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New Delhi, February 19 Bangladesh has barred Spice Jet from using its airspace as the budget carrier is yet to repay pending dues, according to sources. With the Bangladesh airspace not being available, the airline is taking longer routes for some of its flights from Kolkata, including to Guwahati. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson on […]
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Kathmandu, February 19 Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Thursday warned that failing to address youth discontent could trigger another rebellion. Speaking on the 76th Democracy Day celebrations at the Nepali Army Pavilion in Kathmandu, she said democracy must deliver results, protect citizens’ rights and ensure accountability. Referring to the Gen Z-led protests in […]
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Seoul, February 19 (AP) Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. Judge Jee Kui-youn said he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and police forces in an illegal attempt to seize the liberal-led National Assembly, arrest politicians and establish […]
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New Delhi, February 19 Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday described artificial intelligence (AI) as ushering in an era of “hyper progress”, with the potential to unlock new scientific discoveries and help emerging economies bypass traditional development stages. Pichai said no technology has made him “dream bigger” than AI, highlighting its transformative potential across science, […]
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Washington, February 19 Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the US-Iran nuclear talks, two Trump administration officials said. Rubio is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Feb. 28, according to the officials, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity to detail […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 18 Switzerland fully supports India’s efforts to democratize artificial intelligence and welcomes the AI Impact summit’s focus to ensure that the potential of critical technologies must benefit every nation, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Wednesday. In an interview to PTI, Parmelin backed cross-border flow of data saying it […]
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The North News Colombo, February 18 Surprise package Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will battle for bragging rights when they clash in a compelling T20 World Cup fixture here on Thursday, with both teams having already secured their spots in the Super 8s. The outcome of this match will determine the group topper. Sri Lanka have […]
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