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Donald Trump Names Campaign Manager Susie Wiles As Chief Of Staff

November 7, 2024 admin

“Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again,” said Trump (File) US President-elect Donald Trump named his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as White House chief of staff on Thursday, his first major appointment since winning this week’s election. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected,” Trump said in…

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Donald Trump And UK’s Keir Starmer Set For Rocky Special Relationship

November 7, 2024 admin

Keir Starmer has insisted that the UK-US special relationship will “prosper” under Donald Trump but the British prime minister’s Labour government has multiple reasons to fear the Republican’s presidential comeback. Possible trade wars, Labour ministers’ unflattering comments about Trump, and any role for Starmer critic Elon Musk in Trump’s administration would make for a bumpy…

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Who Will Staff Trump’s Government? A look At Top Contenders

November 7, 2024 admin

President-elect Donald Trump is already working on filling key cabinet jobs as well as thousands of federal positions, with the first selections expected in the “days and weeks ahead,” his transition team said Thursday. Linda McMahon, a former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, and Howard Lutnick, the founder of the brokerage firm Cantor Fitzgerald, are…

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An 8-hour Russian drone barrage keeps Kyiv on edge as the war in Ukraine nears 1,000 days

November 7, 2024 admin

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, rescuers put out a fire of a building which was resulted from Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. | Photo Credit: AP Dozens of Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in a nighttime attack that lasted eight hours, authorities said Thursday, as Russia…

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Europe urges Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars

November 7, 2024 admin

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press conference at the European Political Community summit at Puskas Arena on November 7, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. | Photo Credit: Getty Images European leaders meeting in Budapest on Thursday urged Donald Trump from afar to avoid trade wars, maintain support for Ukraine and to refrain from unsettling the global order…

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Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point

November 7, 2024 admin

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation. | Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped…

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Putin Congratulates Trump On Big Win, Says “Ready” To Hold Talks With Him

November 7, 2024 admin

“I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said (File) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was “ready” to hold discussions with Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory in the US presidential election. “I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said in remarks to the Valdai forum in Sochi. Asked…

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Karnataka Government Bans Staff From Using Tobacco Products Inside Offices

November 7, 2024 admin

Warning board shall be displayed at suitable places at offices, officials said. (Representational) Bengaluru: Karnataka government has prohibited its employees from smoking cigarettes and consuming any tobacco products inside government offices and premises. The circular issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) to this effect has warned of disciplinary action against those…

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India Urges Bangladesh To Take Strong Measures To Ensure Safety Of Hindus

November 7, 2024 admin

The tension was the result of “incendiary posts” on social media, said Randhir Jaiswal. (File) New Delhi: Amid reports of tension in Bangladesh’s Chittagong following provocative social media posts, India on Thursday urged Dhaka to take action against “extremist” elements and ensure the safety of the country’s Hindu community. During a weekly media briefing here,…

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Deutsche Bank Installs Commemorative Plaque To Honour Ratan Tata In Mumbai

November 7, 2024 admin

Ratan Tata’s half-brother Noel Tata was present at the event. (File) German lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday said it has installed a commemorative plaque to honour the legacy of industrialist Ratan Tata in Deutsche House. The South Mumbai building, a heritage property, was acquired by the lender in 1992 and served as the private residence…

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