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State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.A leading United States government agency that tracks foreign disinformation has terminated its operations, the State Department has said, after Congress failed to extend its funding following years of Republican criticism. The Global Engagement Center (GEC), a State Department unit established in 2016, shuttered on Monday at a time when officials and experts tracking propaganda have been warning of the risk of disinformation campaigns from US adversaries such as Russia and China. “The State Department has consulted with Congress regarding next steps,” it said…
The Government Knowledge Exchange Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in the UAE organized…
A combo showing Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs and Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah (left) and PTI founder Imran Khan. — APP/Reuters/FileSanaullah says they didn’t start dialogue due to Trump.”Intervention to be considered as interference in sovereignty.”Govt not in haste to summon meetings immediately, he says. Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday the government “would not accept any pressure” from the new US administration led by President-elect Donald Trump to negotiate with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) or release its party founder Imran Khan.When questioned about potential pressure from the Trump administration in view of its…
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, December 24, 2024. — Reuters Pope celebrates 12th Christmas of his pontificate this year.Says hope calls us to find courage to change wrong things.Pope urges wealthy nations to ease debt on poor countries. VATICAN CITY: On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis gave people the message to embrace courage and hope, drawing inspiration from the humble birth of Jesus as a poor carpenter’s son.Speaking to the global Roman Catholic community, the pontiff emphasised that the story of Christ serves as a reminder that everyone has the power to make a…
Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy opens up about holiday grief in emotional postHeartbroken girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, Kate Cassidy opened up about dealing with grief and sadness during the festive season in a poignant post.Cassidy took to her Instagram Stories on Christmas Eve to share the touching note months after the One Direction alums’ tragic death. “As the holidays are here I realize it is a time for happiness and joy, but it is also a time of sadness and grief for so many,” she began.Cassidy went on to say, “Be gentle with those around you this time…
Eminent footballers Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo. — AFP/FileRenowned soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on the long-standing ‘GOAT’ debate with Argentine rival Lionel Messi.In a recently-uploaded video on his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, the star footballer engaged in a penalty shootout with famous YouTuber MrBeast. In the video, the American YouTuber and his three friends, all donned in Al-Nassr jerseys, acted as goalkeepers while Ronaldo took a shot at the goal. During the challenge, MrBeast could be heard shouting, “Nolan says he doesn’t like you, he thinks you’re not the GOAT… he thinks Messi’s better!…
Jason Kelce proudly celebrates wife Kylie’s podcast successJason Kelce celebrated the success of wife Kylie Kelce’s new podcast.The 32-year-old former NFL player gushed over Kylie’s podcast Not Gonna Lie on his and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast on Tuesday, December 24. Jason praised that the show launched earlier this month was ranking top on Apple and Spotify’s podcast charts just after its first episode.”I don’t know if you guys are seeing, but my wife Kylie has the number one podcast in the world right now on Apple Podcasts,” the father of three praised.When the retired Philadelphia Eagles football player and…
Tecno Spark Go 1 Now Available at Discounted Price in Pakistan Tecno has announced a significant price reduction for its recently launched mid-range smartphone, the Tecno Spark Go 1, in Pakistan.The handset is available in two storage configurations: one featuring 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, and another with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.SpecificationsThe Tecno Spark Go 1 boasts a 6.67-inch IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.Running on the Android 14 Go edition, the device ensures efficient performance even with its lightweight features. It is powered by a Unisoc T615…
Hsinchu, Taiwan – A crane bird flies across a silent rice paddy, the water slowly trickling in the background. It is a tranquil and stereotypical image of an East-Asian countryside. Little seems to suggest I am just a few kilometres removed from one of the hearts of the global economy. This is Hsinchu, a small city close to Taipei in Taiwan. It is what you could literally call the Silicon Valley of the world. Just a few kilometres from the tranquil rice paddies, gargantuan buildings rise from the ground, air conditioning humming permanently over the bustle of traffic. These are…
The Fujairah Environment Authority held a coordination meeting to discuss the mechanisms used in codifying the requirements for accreditation of environmental consulting companies operating in the emirate…