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Germany’s opposition conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party has been projected to win the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor, exit polls show. On Sunday, the first exit polls said Merz’s CDU/CSU alliance had won at least 28.5 percent of the votes, crushing the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) of the outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz, with SPD looking at around 16 percent. Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also roughly doubled its score to at least 19.5 percent and were in second place, the exit polls said. Germany’s election authority noted that 52…
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz and Bavarian state premier and Christian Social Union (CSU) leader Markus Soeder react after the exit poll results are announced in the German general election in Berlin, Germany, February 23, 2025. — Reuters BERLIN: Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.If confirmed in the final count, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) roughly doubled its score to at least 19.5%, boosted by fears over…
King Charles urged to go against Prince Andrew for greater causeA US attorney has called on King Charles to publicly address Prince Andrew’s past connections with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.After newly surfaced court documents suggest Andrew’s contact with Epstein may have lasted longer than he previously admitted, US attorney Gloria Allred urged the monarch to do the right thing. Andrew, the Duke of York, has denied any wrongdoing and claimed he severed ties with Epstein in 2010. However, Allred warned Charles that ongoing speculation regarding his “disgraced” brother will persist unless the Royal family takes a firm…
Pakistani cricket fans watch a match between India and Pakistan on a big screen, during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, in Karachi, Pakistan, February 23, 2025. — ReutersDisappointed by the humiliating six-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in the high-voltage Champions Trophy encounter, Pakistan fans blasted the Green Shirts over their failure in all three departments of the game — batting, bowling and fielding.Talking to Geo News in Dubai, a Pakistani young cricket fan said that she was expecting that her national team would win the match but the thumping defeat saddened her. Another Pakistan cricket fan urged…
Jimmy Kimmel reveals ‘dream guest’ he wants to interview after 22 years on airJimmy Kimmel has had many famous guests on his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during its 22-year span, but he is still waiting to interview one person.In an interview with PEOPLE while attending Keep Memory Alive’s The Power of Love Gala in Las Vegas on February 22, the 57-year-old host shared, “I wouldn’t say I’m desperate to get anybody, but we’ve never had Madonna on the show, and I’d love to have her on.” Kimmel does not know why the 66-year-old legendary singer has never been on his show in over 20 years.However, he did mention…
Infinix Note 50 Series set to launch on March 3 Nearly a year after the debut of the Infinix Note 40 series, the company has officially started teasing its next-generation Note 50 series in Indonesia.The brand has confirmed that the highly anticipated devices will be unveiled on March 3 and has released a teaser image highlighting the camera setup of one of the upcoming models.What to ExpectWhile Infinix has not disclosed the full specifications, the company has hinted at significant AI-driven enhancements across various aspects of the device. These improvements are expected to enhance camera quality, battery performance, and overall…
India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai to leave their rivals on the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century led India to a six-wicket win over archrival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending 51st hundred as India finished with 244-4 in 42.3 overs in Dubai on Sunday. Shreyas Iyer scored 56 off 67 balls as he and Kohli put on 114 runs off 128 balls for the…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and the hands of Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, discussed Sunday ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand their horizons, especially in sectors of development priority for the two countries such as economics, trade, renewable energy, food security, technology, and others. This came during a meeting with His Highness the President of the State, the Albanian Prime Minister in “Tirana” in the context of a working visit by His Highness to Albania, where Eddie Rama welcomed His Highness, stressing his country’s…
Rescued foreigners, included 109 Thais, 50 Pakistanis, 48 Indians, five Taiwanese and three Indonesians, are being transported to a location via buses by Thai and Cambodian police on February 23, 2025. — AFPBANGKOK: Thai and Cambodian police raided a building in a border town and freed 215 foreigners, a senior Thai official said on Sunday, in an expansion of a regional crackdown against cyber scam centres.Hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked by criminal gangs and forced to work in scam centres and illegal online operations across Southeast Asia, according to the United Nations. A UN report in 2023…