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What Apple’s ‘Mother Nature’ campaign does and doesn’t address | Explained

October 1, 2023 admin

In the colosseum of corporate accomplishments, Apple, through its viral ‘Mother Nature’ campaign, has bestowed upon itself the mantle of an environmental steward – a green titan etched into the public consciousness. Such audacious reinventions are hardly novel for Apple, a company that, for more than three decades, has sculpted its identity as a trailblazer….

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Why Afghanistan Embassy Has Closed Its Operations In India

October 1, 2023 admin

India will take control of the Afghanistan embassy in a caretaker capacity. New Delhi: The Afghanistan embassy in India today suspended operations citing an inability to serve the country’s interests and a shortage of staff and resources. India will take control of the embassy in a caretaker capacity, the statement by the embassy said. The…

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‘X’ Is Losing Its Daily Active Users, CEO Linda Yaccarino Confirms

October 1, 2023 admin

Linda Yaccarino shared previously unknown stats of the company. CEO for X, Linda Yaccarino appeared onstage for an interview with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin at Vox Media’s Code 2023 event recently. During the 45-minute-long interview, she shared previously unknown stats of the company. Throughout the interview, she repeated that she’s only been on the job at…

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A populist former PM looks heading for victory in Slovakia’s election

October 1, 2023 admin

Former Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives to his party’s headquarters after polling stations closed for an early parliamentary election, in Bratislava, Slovakia, on September 30, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russian and anti-American message looked to be heading for victory in early parliamentary elections in Slovakia,…

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UK Gurdwara Condemns Indian Envoy Being Denied Entry By Khalistani Extremists

October 1, 2023 admin

Glasgow: The Glasgow Gurdwara, where an Indian envoy was stopped from entering by Khalistani extremists, today issued a statement strongly condemning the incident. Hitting out at the “disorderly behaviour”, the Gurdwara said that it was open to people from all communities and backgrounds. “An incident occurred on 29 September 2023 at Glasgow Gurdwara where the…

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Imran Khan’s Lawyer Says He’s Being Mentally Tortured In Jail: Report

October 1, 2023 admin

Imran Khan’s lawyer alleged he is not allowed to come out of that room even for a walk. Islamabad: The lawyer of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan alleged on Saturday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is being “mentally tortured” in the Adiala Jail, ARY News reported. PTI chief lawyer Naeem Hairder Panjotha alleged that…

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Republican House Speaker McCarthy faces ouster threat for avoiding shutdown

October 1, 2023 admin

But soon after the House action, hardline Republican conservatives began targeting McCarthy’s role as speaker, claiming he had scored a victory for the “Uniparty” of Washington. | Photo Credit: AP Top U.S. House Republican Kevin McCarthy could face an untimely end to his role as speaker if party hardliners oust him, for averting a costly…

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US Congress’ Go-Ahead To Stopgap Funding Bill Averts Government Shutdown

October 1, 2023 admin

Joe Biden is set to sign the measure into law in the coming hours. Washington, United States: The US Congress passed an 11th-hour funding bill Saturday to keep federal agencies running for another 45 days and avert a costly government shutdown — although the deal left out aid to war-torn Ukraine requested by President Joe…

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UN to vote on resolution to authorise one-year deployment of armed force to help Haiti fight gangs

October 1, 2023 admin

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved 3,500 extra troops and police officers to beef up security in Haiti and ensure that desperately needed aid gets to earthquake victims. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.N. Security Council is scheduling a vote Monday on a resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international…

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Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

October 1, 2023 admin

The U.S. House approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage to send the package to the Senate. | Photo Credit: AP Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from October 1 The Afghanistan…

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