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U.S. and Russia move towards normalizing relations and easing diplomatic work

April 11, 2025

Dust storm covers Chicago with near-zero visibility conditions
A dust storm that brought visibility to near zero swept across the Chicago area Friday, prompting the first dust storm warning ever issued to the city, officials said. The “wall of dust” that struck the South Side and other areas occurred on a day in which high winds of 50 mph were forecast, and as…
Hira Mani reveals her passion for drumming
KARACHI: Famous Pakistani actress Hira Mani has surprised her fans by revealing a personal passion that many were unaware of. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a series of photos in which she is seen playing the drums with her hair down, showcasing a different, artistic side of her personality. The post was met with…
Japan warms to lower US tariffs after pushing for full elimination
TOKYO — Japanese negotiators have signaled a willingness to discuss only a partial reduction in the Trump administration’s tariffs after American officials stood their ground against eliminating them altogether. The shift in strategy was prompted by the tariff agreement that the U.S. announced with the U.K. on May 8 and the U.S.-China truce unveiled Monday.…
Republicans seek new oversight of online speech while boosting AI
Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation over the last week that could give the federal government a tighter grasp on some tech platforms, while easing up government scrutiny on artificial intelligence. The Republican-led House Energy and Commerce Committee’s budget reconciliation bill was introduced Tuesday and would give the federal government the ability to update IT…
Republicans seek new oversight of online speech while boosting AI
Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation over the last week that could give the federal government a tighter grasp on some tech platforms, while easing up government scrutiny on artificial intelligence. The Republican-led House Energy and Commerce Committee’s budget reconciliation bill was introduced Tuesday and would give the federal government the ability to update IT…
Sri Lankan veterin team arrive in Karachi to asses elephants
Sri Lankan veterin team arrive in Karachi to asses elephants KARACHI; A Sri Lankan veterin delegation led by Dr Buddhika Bandara, along with committee member Yusra Askari and their team, has arrived in Karachi for a 17-day visit. The team to assess the health of two female elephants Madhubala and Malika at the city’s Safari…
Indonesia grapples with the popularity and risks of Sam Altman’s Worldcoin
JAKARTA — Fajar Cipta, a ride-hailing driver based in Jakarta, had long heard about cryptocurrency from YouTube videos and online influencers. So when OpenAi CEO Sam Altman’s World project officially entered Indonesia in Febru, opening at least 20 “verification hubs,” Fajar was among the first to line up.
Trump admin permits sale of device that allows standard firearms to fire like machine guns
The Trump administration has decided to permit the sale of devices that enable standard firearms to fire like machine guns, a move that one person familiar with the matter said was “by far the most dangerous thing this administration has done” on gun policy. The Justice Department on Friday announced a settlement in a lawsuit brought by…