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Scholars stranded in US, abroad amid funding freeze of govt dept programmes

The funding freeze has sparked panic among scholars who area stranded outside their home countries without clarity on the future of their programmes or the money needed to support themselves

Here's why Elon Musk has bigger problems in land 'Tesla takedown' forgot

The billionaire's tarnished image is showing signs of damaging his company across the world. After he backed the far-right Alternative for Germany party, sales in that country last month slumped 76%

Open to talk about concerns over militarisation of nuclear programme: Iran

Iranian statement, while allowing for talks on concerns about militarisation, stressed that Tehran would not negotiate away what it stresses is its peaceful nuclear programme

Trump downplays business concerns over tariff uncertainty and price hikes

Trump last week lifted the Mexico and Canada tariffs on American car manufacturers, and then virtually all imports to the US, but kept them on goods from China

US Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

Federal officials maintain a permanent flight restriction over Trump's club that expands to a radius of 30 nautical miles when the president is in residence

All you need to know about Mark Carney, the next prime minister of Canada

Carney is a former Goldman Sachs executive. He worked for 13 years in London, Tokyo, New York and Toronto, before being appointed deputy governor of the Bank of Canada in 2003

Trudeau highlights Liberal party's achievements ahead of stepping down

Trudeau said, I am damn proud of what we've done over these past 10 years for the middle class and the people working hard to join it

When corporate rebranding backfires: Lessons from past successes and flops

The 200-year-old company is now called aberdeen group, effectively reversing a decision to rebrand as abrdn in 2021 in a bid to pitch itself as a modern, agile, digitally-enabled brand

Elon Musk backs US to exit NATO, questions funding Europe's defence

On March 3, Musk wrote on X he agreed with a suggestion by a conservative commentator that the US should leave both NATO and the United Nations

'Impossible trinity' fuels cash crunch as Asia battles strong dollar

These moves are explained by what economists call the impossible trinity, the idea that countries can't simultaneously control their currencies

US Envoy claims Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal possible in coming weeks

Such a deal, he said, could allow Israel to repatriate all 59 remaining Gaza hostages, and "not just the Americans," he added, referring to a handful of US dual nationals

Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire tensions

Sunday's announcement comes a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people. It has sought to press Hamas to accept an extension of the first ceasefire

ASUS targets 30% growth in PCs driven by AI, gaming, content creation

According to market research firm IDC, Asus was among the top five PC sellers in India in 2024 with a 7 per cent share. The company sales in 2024 declined by 7.8 per cent YoY

Bangladesh to speed up rape probes as protests grow over assaults

Law adviser Asif Nazrul said the government planned to enact a law requiring police to complete investigation of rape cases within 15 days and trial in 90 days

Trump to maintain fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada

However, the commerce secretary did acknowledge that the tariffs would lead to higher prices for US consumers on foreign-made goods

Secret Service shoots armed man near White House while Trump is out of town

The Metropolitan Police Department will investigate because the shooting involved law enforcement officers. A message left Sunday for the police department wasn't immediately returned

Why Trump wants to renegotiate Iran nuclear deal he withdrew from in 2018

Donald Trump seeks to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal he abandoned in 2018, but Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei rejects the offer, calling the US a 'bully'

Activists vandalise Trump golf resort over his remark on emptying out Gaza

Activists targeted Trump's Turnberry golf course and hotel in southwest Scotland overnight, painting 'Gaza Is Not For Sale' in giant letters on the lawn

Daylight saving, early school cost billions in productivity, health: Report

One simple decision - keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun - could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being

Macron's comeback: Handling crisis in France to shaping Europe's defence

Known for his nonstop political activism, Macron shifted his focus to foreign policy, leaving domestic struggles largely to the prime minister