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Trump administration offers millions of federal workers buyouts through a deferred resignation programme.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

January 29, 2025 11:22 AM. In the US, the Trump administration is offering millions of federal workers the chance to accept buyouts through a “deferred resignation” program if they...

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US President Invites PM Netanyahu to white house for peace talks.

ION correspondentJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

January 29, 2025 1:25 PM. US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting in the White House next week. Mr Netanyahu said in...

Science and Technology Top Stories World

US President Trump announces Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

US President Donald Trump yesterday announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire the popular video-sharing app TikTok. He expressed his desire for a bidding war over the sale...

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EAM Jaishankar Emphasizes Strengthening India Middle East Ties at Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasised the growing importance of India-Middle East relations during the inaugural Raisina Dialogue in Abu Dhabi. Highlighting a decade-long surge in trade, connectivity,...

Politics World

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

January 25, 2025. BEIJING. China’s veteran foreign minister has issued a veiled warning to America’s new secretary of state: Behave yourself. Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message in...

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Displaced Palestinians begin return journey after Israel lifts its closure.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

January 27, 2025 9:37 PM. Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced from northern Gaza began returning to the heavily destroyed region after Israel lifted its closure under a fragile...

Nation World

Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 67 youth from cyber scam centres.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

January 27, 2025 6:41 PM. The Embassy of India in Laos has rescued 67 Indian youth from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, GTSEZ. The Embassy...

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Dhaka University suspends exams, classes after student clashes.

ION correspondentJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

January 27, 2025 12:43 PM. Dhaka University, the centre of political activities in Bangladesh, suspended all classes and examinations on Monday due to clashes between students of the university...

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USAID suspends all assistance in Bangladesh including food security & health programs.

ION correspondentJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) suspended all assistance programmes in Bangladesh.In a letter sent to all its implementing partners in Bangladesh, the US donor agency USAID...

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Pete Hegseth appointed as next U.S. Defence Secretary.

ION correspondentJanuary 26, 2025January 26, 2025

January 25, 2025 11:46 AM. In USA, the Senate has confirmed appointment of Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Defence Secretary. The confirmation for appointment of Hegseth came after...