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The world is in an age of disruption, whether in politics, economy or technology. In any such era, uncertainty rises. Among nations, there will inevitably be winners and losers. Business as usual or maintaining a status quo may seem like a safe option, but it is not. Only nations that embrace the disruptions and are…
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The world is in an age of disruption, whether in politics, economy or technology. In any such era, uncertainty rises. Among nations, there will inevitably be winners and losers. Business as usual or maintaining a status quo may seem like a safe option, but it is not. Only nations that embrace the disruptions and are…
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Richmond: As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding US worker visas intended to go to specialty occupations like the tech industry. The row over so-called H-1B visas is pitting Silicon Valley-aligned Trump allies like X CEO Elon Musk, who favor the…
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Washington: President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the Pentagon’s head, reports the Wall Street Journal, amid reports and doubts about his current nominee’s personal life. His views on certain issues may raise concerns. For instance, Hegseth opposes women serving in combat roles, arguing it lowers military…
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Donald Trump’s presidential election victory has brought a cultural reset it seems. US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic was seen celebrating his goal against Jamaica on Monday (Nov 18) by doing the ‘Trump Dance’ – a signature move popularised by the Republican leader during the election campaigning trail. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter…
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The results of the US elections held last week have produced both relief and shock in equal measure. The world at large and the Americans in particular are relieved that even if the outcome was largely unexpected, it was unambiguous, decisive and uncontested. This belied many foreboding predictions. There was a clear swing towards the…
New Delhi: With Republican nominee Donald Trump just three votes short of a victory in the Presidential election, wishes from world leaders began pouring in even as he promised a “golden age for America”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that with Mr Trump at the helm, India-US ties will reach greater heights. “As you build…
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New Delhi: Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech on Wednesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida as he inched closer to victory in the recently-concluded US election, vowing to heal the country. Here are the key decisions and statements from the address: America’s borders will be sealed immediately, allowing no illegal immigrants to enter…
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All of us can be forgiven for mistaking 2024 as the year of the longest-running live TV entertainment. Thankfully, one leg of it is over. As the votes get counted, the world can take a breather while regrouping and replenishing supplies for the second. The race to become the President of the United States has…
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President Joe Biden has cast an early ballot in the 2024 general election. It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats’ worries about his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump. Biden voted on Monday at the state of…
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