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Friedrich Merz, Leader of conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and main candidate is pictured during the last electoral rally in the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, western Germany, on February 21, 2025. — AFPConservative chief Friedrich Merz hits out at the United States.AfD scores historic result but far-right party to be shunned.Coalition talks could last months, leaving vacuum at heart of EU.Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, vowed to help give Europe “real independence” from the US as he prepared to cobble together a government.Merz, 69, faces complex and…
An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — ReutersTrump begins to fire some 1,600 USAID workers in US.Judge cleared way to put thousands of USAID workers on leave.USAID a critical tool for “soft power” for winning influence.President Donald Trump’s administration said on Sunday it was placing all personnel at the foreign assistance agency USAID, except leaders and critical staff, on paid administrative leave and eliminating 1,600 positions in the United States.Billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has led an effort to gut the US Agency for International Development,…
Meghan Markle wanted to follow into the footsteps of Princess Diana when she entered the Royal Family.The Duchess of Sussex, who married into the Royal Family in 2018, wanted to work like her late mother-in-law.A new book by Tom Quinn quotes an insider saying: “Meghan once said, ‘What Diana started I want to finish,’ and we took that to mean she wanted to become a sort of globetrotting champion of the poor and the marginalised.”They added: “She has managed to do this to some extent, but she really wanted to do it as a princess and with the full backing…
Humanitarian assistance experts have warned agency’s demise will harm vulnerable people and weaken US soft power.The administration of United States President Donald Trump is moving to fire or place on leave nearly all employees of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). All USAID employees, with the exception of “designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programs”, will be placed on “administrative leave globally” from 11:59pm EST on Sunday (04:59 GMT Monday), the aid agency said in a notice on its website. The process of laying off about 1,600 US-based personnel will take place concurrently, according…
The 2025 declaration embodies the “Year of Society”, the rational leadership is keen to enhance human and social values by launching programs and initiatives that contribute to empowering individuals and consolidating a culture of giving and cooperation, and represents an opportunity to enhance the national identity and preserve the cultural heritage, which makes the UAE a global model to build a strong and coherent society . On this occasion, officials affirmed that the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, in 2025, “The Year of Society” came to give…
Paris Hilton rings in her birthday with star-studded bash at homeParis Hilton is celebrating her birthday with a star-studded bash.On Saturday, February 22, the DJ and singer marked her 44th born-day with an at-home party in Los Angeles. Hilton’s celebrity friends including Julia Fox, Anya Taylor, Jessica Alba Joy, Sofía Vergara, Sydney Sweeney, Sia, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa joined her to commemorate her special day.Snoop Dogg was also among the attendees who sang “Happy Birthday” to Hilton while a cake was brought out.The mom of two who turned 44 on Thursday, February 17, shared glimpses of her big day with a series of snaps…
This representational image shows a chess board. — Facebook/Chess Federation of Pakistan/FilePakistan’s 3rd National Youth Chess Championship 2025 under the Prime Minister’s National Mind Sports initiative concludes with historic wins by government girls school adopted by the Zindagi Trust.The chess championship was successfully held at Karachi Grammar School in collaboration with Karpov Chess Club under the umbrella of the Chess Federation of Pakistan. The two-day championship, organised on February 22 and 23, was conducted under International Chess Federation (FIDE) rules and attracted top young chess talent from across Pakistan, including students from some of the country’s most prestigious private schools.This…
‘1923’ pays tribute to major star in season two premiereAhead of the season two premiere of 1923, a title card appeared that paid tribute to Cole Brings Plenty, who played Pete Plenty Clouds.Last April, the late star was found dead in Kansas after he was missing in an alleged domestic violence case in which he was a suspect. He was 27. His uncle and Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty shared about his demise on Instagram.“I am deeply saddened to confirm that my son, Cole, has been found and is no longer with us. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for…
Billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk emailed federal workers asking them to list what they had done last week.Several US federal agencies told employees not to respond to a demand by President Donald Trump’s adviser Elon Musk to list their accomplishments in the last week or be fired. Federal agencies gave the memo on Sunday, a day after Musk’s team sent an email to hundreds of thousands of federal employees giving them about 48 hours to issue their reports. Musk leads the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which in the first weeks of Trump’s administration has laid off more than 20,000…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister