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Indonesia to deport Russian social media star who held party

4:33 pm January 24, 2021

Denpasar: A Russian social media celebrity was being deported from Indonesia on Sunday after he held a party at a luxury hotel on the resort island of Bali attended by more than 50 people despite coronavirus restrictions. The party held on January 11 violated health protocols put in place to fight the spread of the […]

Biden’s declaration: America’s democracy ‘is rising anew’

At 78 and the oldest president, Biden sees a world changed

10:14 pm January 23, 2021

Washington: When Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th president, he became not only the oldest newly inaugurated US chief executive in history but also the oldest sitting president ever. Biden was born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was 78 years, two months and one day old when he was sworn in on […]

Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Trump shuns ‘ex-presidents club’ — and the feeling is mutual

3:21 pm January 23, 2021

Washington : It’s a club Donald Trump was never really interested in joining and certainly not so soon: the cadre of former commanders in chief who revere the presidency enough to put aside often bitter political differences and even join together in common cause. Members of the ex-presidents club pose together for pictures. They smile and pat […]

Biden’s inaugural address written by Indian-American earns praise for its powerful message

3:49 pm January 21, 2021

Washington : US President Joe Biden‘s powerful inaugural speech, penned by Vinay Reddy, has received glowing tributes for its meticulous crafting and emphasis on the importance of democracy, unity and hope in the midst of challenging times. Reddy – an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden’s goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current […]

Internet disruption reported in southeast Iran amid unrest

Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq

3:46 pm January 21, 2021

Doha: Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from neighboring Iran who hope the spangle of their ornate handicrafts might offer a lifeline out of poverty. In their own country, the economy is in tatters amid crippling U.S. sanctions. “Our money is so devalued, so when we come to this side — apart […]