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App-based transport workers nationwide protested on February 7, demanding fair incomes and protection against exploitation. Unions cited falling earnings and rising costs, urging governments to implement minimum base fares as mandated by 2025 guidelines. The strike highlighted concerns over unilateral pricing by platforms and financial burdens from device changes, with workers seeking statutory protections…. Source: …

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John Rustad resigned as B.C. Conservative party leader after month of internal party chaos. But he may be trying to get his old job back. Sources tell CBC News he’s requested a leadership nomination package. Rustad, for now, isn’t confirming that…. Source: CBC | Top Stories News (http://www.cbc.ca/ne…)

Mexican authorities seeking to speak with Canadian mining firm over kidnapped employees  CBCBodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine  AP NewsSearch for kidnapped Sinaloa mine workers intensifies  Mexico News DailyCanadian mining firm says 10 employees abducted in Sinaloa, Mexico  CBCSecurity Incident At Panuco Raises Questions For Vizsla Silver Investors&nb… …

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Cop wounded in Nyanga shootout  Daily VoiceMURDER WITNESS KILLED – Athlone gang hits stuns crime fighters  Daily VoicePolice injured, 3 suspects dead in 20-minute shootout with suspected extortionists  News24… Source: South Africa – Google News (https://news.google….)

FirstRand Bank loses R108,000 claim against Durban man after failing to count R114,000 repayment  IOL… Source: South Africa – Google News (https://news.google….)

U.S. to remove additional 25% duty on Indian goods from February 7  thehindu.comWheat, rice, poultry, milk off the table: What’s in it for agriculture sector in the India-US trade deal  Times of IndiaIndia-US trade pact expands GPU access, data centre investment opportunities  The Indian ExpressWhat does the trade deal with US mean for India? Key points for Delhi …

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Special pods at Chester zoo helped conservationists breed and release more than 100,000 greater Bermuda snailsA button-sized snail once feared extinct in its Bermudian home is thriving again after conservationists bred and released more than 100,000 of the molluscs.The greater Bermuda snail (Poecilozonites bermudensis) was found in the fossil record but believed to have vanished …

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Bodies found in area in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing workers from Canadian mine  AP NewsBody found in Mexico appears to be 1 of 10 kidnapped employees of Canadian mining company, authorities say  CBCSearch for kidnapped Sinaloa mine workers intensifies  Mexico News Daily10 Miners from Canada Were Abducted in Mexico, Possibly by Cartel Members, Says …

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North Korean Soldiers Provide More Advanced Support for Russia’s War on Ukraine  The Wall Street Journal… Source: Russia – Google News (https://news.google….)

Leading rabbi says he rejected mass Russian conversion plan mulled in Epstein audio  The Times of Israel… Source: Russia – Google News (https://news.google….)

US plans meeting for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports  ReutersScoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction  AxiosTrump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report  Al JazeeraReport: White House to Host Gaza Board of Peace Meeting During Netanyahu Visit  HaaretzUS plans Board of Peace meeting …

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How science is powering Teso’s quiet return to cattle country  Daily MonitorVP Alupo reaffirms livestock restocking plan for Teso, Lango and Acholi  NewVision.co.ugTeso’s cattle make a comeback after decades of decline  The Independent UgandaNARO Commences Activities to Reclaim Teso’s Cattle Legacy  ChimpReports… Source: Uganda – Google News (https://news.google….)

PPP urges police to act against Zamri Vinoth over rally, 3R issues  NST OnlinePolice advise against tonight’s ‘illegal houses of worship’ rally  MalaysiakiniArrest them and throw them out, says Anwar on rally-goers who flout the law  freemalaysiatoday.comPolice bar Garah rally at Sogo over public safety fears  The StarMalaysia Hindu Sangam slams parties fuelling racial tension, urges govt to protect …

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Blue House awaits North Korea’s response after UN exempts sanctions on humanitarian aid  Korea JoongAng Daily… Source: North Korea – Google News (https://news.google….)

The last ten days or so provide a slew of examples of what I’m tentatively calling, “the big shift” — very obvious examples where we can show Trump taking funds away from something good and spending those funds on something horrible. Most notably, while Trump defunds VA care, he has sent masked Latino men to …

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U.S. Launches Fresh Military Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria  The Wall Street Journal… Source: Syria – Google News (https://news.google….)

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Hong Kong authorities are tightening crowd control and environmental protection measures at popular hiking and camping spots ahead of the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, with officials estimating that 1.43 million mainland Chinese tourists will visit the city. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday the government was taking a …

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed an interim trade agreement with the United States, saying it would bolster global growth and deepen economic ties between the two countries. The pact cuts US “reciprocal” duties on Indian products to 18 per cent from 25 per cent, and commits India to large purchases of US …

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Turkish restaurateurs find hope in local support after US immigration crackdown  Hürriyet Daily News… Source: Turkey – Google News (https://news.google….)

‘Sadistic’ camp leader hid behind mask of normality  BBC‘Monstrous’ ex-vet jailed for camp abuse  Vet TimesSummer camp leader, 76, drugged wife while he sexually assaulted children, stepson raised concerns  Sky News’Monstrous’ Stathern summer camp sex offender who abused boys jailed for more than 23 years  BBCA 76-year-old British man sentenced to nearly 24 years for drugging and abusing boys …

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Former minister and Benjamin Wegg-Prosser met disgraced financier before formal foundation of Global CounselBoss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quitsPeter Mandelson’s former lobbying firm sought work with companies controlled by the governments of Russia and China shortly after he left ministerial office, according to emails the disgraced former minister forwarded to the convicted …

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Video deleted by White House breaks through numbness barrier and raises further questions about fitness for officeIt is a singular if highly dubious distinction of Donald Trump’s pungent contribution to the political discourse to have essentially bankrupted the English language’s capacity for outrage.So unremitting and extreme have been the avalanche of affronts since Trump descended …

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Elon Musk may soon face questioning under oath regarding the closure of USAID. A US judge has ordered Musk to testify in a lawsuit alleging his direct involvement in the agency’s shutdown. The court cited Musk’s public claims and “personal, first-hand knowledge” as crucial for resolving the case, despite government objections…. Source: Times of India …

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Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism as general shot in Moscow  The Times… Source: Russia – Google News (https://news.google….)

Once a symbol of assured global mobility, the H-1B visa is now prompting Indian professionals to rethink how—and whether—they pursue careers abroad. As visa rules tighten and outcomes grow unpredictable, ambition remains strong but strategies are shifting. Drawing on data from Indeed and government sources, the story explores how Indian talent is increasingly building global …

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Rising tide might no longer support all sector stocks, let alone speculative dross like crypto… Source: International homepage (https://www.ft.com…)

Absa Bank Appoints Catherine Kijjagulwe as Head of Markets  SoftPower News… Source: Uganda – Google News (https://news.google….)

Cracks emerge inside IRGC after Iran protest massacre  The Jerusalem Post… Source: Iran – Google News (https://news.google….)

“Protect the right to life”: Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Make Urgent Appeal to Senate ahead of Abortion Bill Debate  aciafrica.orgView Full coverage on Google News… Source: Zimbabwe – Google News (https://news.google….)

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog plans to consult lawmakers this year about introducing mandatory data breach reporting and related penalties, the body’s chief has said. Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung Lai-ling on Saturday revealed details about the proposed legislative amendments to the city’s privacy ordinance, after authorities stalled the measures in 2024 due to …

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‘Cat’ tries to claw his way out of supermax cage  eNCAIN PICS|Defence frustrated as Vusi Matlala held outside Gauteng, pre-trial hearing postponed  TimesLIVEMatlala eyes third bail attempt amid High Court proceedings  EWNLIVE: Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and four co-accused pre-trial hearing  SABC NewsCat Matlala in court bid to be transferred from C-Max jail in Kokstad  News24… Source: South Africa – Google …

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Court battle over Picasso art exposes offshore finances of Farage’s billionaire Davos sponsor  The GuardianNigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal  The Guardian… Source: U.K. – Google News (https://news.google….)

Prime Minister Modi says India’s trade deals with US and EU instill confidence towards global stability  newsonair.gov.inIndia-U.S. trade deal LIVE updates: India to purchase $500 billion-worth U.S. goods over five years; U.S. to remove additional 25% duty on Indian goods  thehindu.com”Thank President Trump For His Personal Commitment”: PM Modi On India-US Deal  NDTVDeals with EU, US good sign …

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District & Sessions judge in Bihar dies under mysterious circumstances  Bar and BenchPrincipal District Judge Shilpee Soniraj Passes Away Suddenly in Nawada; Police Launch Inquest  Law TrendBihar: District Judge Shilpee Soniraj Found Dead In Mysterious Circumstances, Probe Underway  TimelineDaily… Source: India – Google News (https://news.google….)

Ola, Uber and other app-based taxi drivers to hold day-long strike – all you need to know  Times of IndiaOla, Uber And Rapido Drivers On Strike Today: Their 2 Big Demands  NDTVApp-based transport workers’ union demands immediate notification of minimum base fares  thehindu.comUnion of app-based taxi and autorickshaw drivers announce day-long strike on Saturday  Telegraph IndiaOla Uber strike liv… …

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I am convinced that Europe’s ‘new right’ is a radically contemporary movement. Defeating it means understanding its critique of liberalismEuropean governments are terrified of Donald Trump’s threats on trade, Greenland and the future of Nato. But the biggest threat is not that Trump invades an ally or leaves Europe at the mercy of Russia. It …

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Jack Thorne takes on William Golding – and you’ll never have felt so grateful to live under the rule of law, that ultimate dweeb’s charterCastaway stories, from Cast Away to The Martian, often make for feelgood classics. They are tales about an ingenious individual overcoming huge odds, a triumphant metaphor for the human spirit. Here’s …

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​In this week’s newsletter: Iron Lung, a largely unheralded indie horror game adapted for the big screen by a YouTuber is a hit of a very modern kind, built on blood, sweat and parasocial relationships• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereTwo very unusual films were released last weekend. One you …

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India-US trade deal: India and the US have released a joint statement detailing the broad contours of the trade agreement that is expected to be signed in a few weeks. The trade deal is a big boost for India’s exports. We decode the benefits:… Source: Times of India (https://timesofindia…)

India and the US have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, significantly cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and easing duties on American food and agricultural products. This de-escalates trade tensions and paves the way for a broader bilateral trade pact, with India planning substantial purchases of US energy and technology …

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World Baseball Classic rosters set, who can challenge Team USA?  sbnation.comToronto Blue Jays to send 12 players to World Baseball Classic in March  TSNPair of former Border Cats headed to World Baseball Classic  Thunder Bay News – TBNewsWatch.comAll-star Mariners slugger Josh Naylor headlines Canada’s World Baseball Classic roster  CBCReigning MVPs, Cy Youngs among 78 All-Stars on Classic rosters &nb… Source: …

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Punjab National Bank is recruiting 5,138 apprentices for 2026. Applications open February 8 and close February 24, 2026. Graduates can apply online at pnb.bank.in. The training lasts one year. The selection includes an online test and local language proficiency. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend. Application fees vary by category…. Source: Education India, World, …

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Israeli forces detain 32 Palestinians in raids across occupied West Bank  TRT WorldArrests During the Invasion of Occupation Forces in Various Areas of the West Bank  وكالة صدى نيوزFriday Update: More Abductions, Injuries Across the West Bank  – IMEMC NewsIsrael uproots trees, damages agricultural land in east Ramallah  Middle East Moni… Source: Israel – Google News (https://news.google….)

Police impound Kampala taxi linked to violent highway robberies  The Independent Uganda… Source: Uganda – Google News (https://news.google….)

DAP Youth chief urges action against ‘illegal temple’ rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels  Malay MailPolice advise against tonight’s ‘illegal houses of worship’ rally  MalaysiakiniArrest them and throw them out, says Anwar on rally-goers who flout the law  freemalaysiatoday.comPolice bar Garah rally at Sogo over public safety fears  The StarMalaysia Hindu Sangam slams parties fuel… Source: Malaysia …

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Oil markets are on edge over elevated risks of a U.S. military strike against Iran this weekend  MarketWatch… Source: Iran – Google News (https://news.google….)

Trump authorizes tariffs on Iran’s trade partners  DW.com… Source: Iran – Google News (https://news.google….)

The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc’s digital rules with “addictive design” features that lead to compulsive use by children, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app’s operating model…. Source: www.washingtontimes.com stories: Technology (http://www.washingto…)

South Africa’s student accommodation crisis: high demand meets limited beds  IOLWhy TVET colleges may be the missing link for South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis  News24Unlocking skills: how TVET and CET colleges can reshape South Africa’s educational landscape  Daily MaverickTVET colleges should be an option, not a backup: Dube-Ncube  SABC NewsThe struggle for opportunity: Understanding youth un… Source: South Africa …

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Canada formally opened a new consulate Friday in Greenland’s capital of Nuuk, raising its flag as Ottawa moves to signal solidarity with the Danish territory while carefully navigating relations with Washington amid President Donald Trump’s continued interest in the island,…… Source: Newsmax – Newsfront (https://www.newsmax….)

President Donald Trump’s legal team reportedly tried to bypass judicial oversight to seize Fulton County voting records. After failing to overturn the 2020 election and pressuring Georgia officials, Trump’s team filed civil suits for the data. When that stalled, they pursued a criminal warrant, sidestepping local courts. Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington called the move …

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Former President Bill Clinton threw down the gauntlet for House Republicans: if you want my testimony so badly, let me do it in public.”I will not sit idly as they use me as a prop in a closed-door kangaroo court by a Republican Party running scared,” Clinton posted to X on Friday. “If they want …

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President Donald Trump’s war on diversity, equity, and inclusion just got the green light from a federal appeals court.On Friday, a three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, struck down a lower court injunction that would have blocked the administration’s sweeping executive orders eliminating DEI programs across federal agencies …

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PNP preparing case vs politicians behind illegal cigarettes  Philstar.comPNP steps up intel ops to track down illegal cigarette factories  pna.gov.ph2 solons linked to gang making P400-M illegal cigarettes daily  Inquirer.netP80million illicit cigarettes seized in Bulacan  The Manila TimesRemulla cites police help to combat smuggling  Daily Tribune… Source: Philippines – Google News (https://news.google….)

At his first annual interfaith breakfast on Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed New York City’s sanctuary status as part of a religious calling to welcome “the stranger,” invoking the Bible, the Quran, and the Bhagavad Gita to defend the city’s immigration policy.In his address to nearly 400 faith and community leaders at the New York …

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A man being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer has been charged with three counts of statutory rape in North Carolina, according to court documents.Juan Ramon Juarez-Talamantes, 29, was charged with two counts of statutory rape in November with a child between 13 and 15 years old and a third count last …

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