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Millions Of Americans May Now Also Be Considered Canadian Under New Law
Since the new law took effect December 15, immigration lawyers in the United States and Canada say they have been overwhelmed by clients seeking help submitting proof of citizenship applications.
Trump To Meet Lebanon, Israel Envoys During Peace Talks
With Trump struggling to push Iran into a deal on the wider regional war, the United States is hoping for progress on Lebanon, which Israel has pounded in response to Hezbollah fire.
Mojtaba Injured, A 'Board' Of Generals Helps Take The Calls In Iran
The president and his cabinet have largely been tasked with maintaining internal stability, ensuring consistent supplies of essentials like food and fuel, and keeping day-to-day governance running smoothly, according to officials familiar with the situation.
Meta To Layoff 10% Workforce Amid Heavy AI Investments: Report
Meta will lay off about 8,000 employees and leave thousands of other positions next month, a source told AFP.
Air Defence System Activated In Tehran Amid Reports Of Explosions
The IRNA state news agency said the "sound of air defence firing" was heard in western Tehran.
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement To 8,750 Employees In US
About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss an internal matter.
Before Iran War, China Amassed World's Largest Oil Stockpile
According to the US Energy Information Administration, China had nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil put aside compared to 1.2 billion barrels among 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Of these, the US has 413 million barrels.
D4vd's iPhone Contained 'Significant' Amount Of Child Pornography, Prosecutors Claim
Prosecutors found eight terabytes of data on D4vd's iCloud storage account and an additional 20 to 30 terabytes of raw data across various devices.
'Waiting For US Green Light To Return Iran To Stone Age': Israel Minister
"The IDF is ready both defensively and offensively, and the targets have been marked," Israel Katz said in a video statement.
EU Approves $105 Billion Loan For Ukraine, Imposes New Sanctions On Russia
The measures were signed off when Hungary and Slovakia dropped objections after Ukraine restarted oil flows following repairs to the damaged Druzhba pipeline.
Russia Warns European Nations Against Hosting French Nuclear-Capable Bombers
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans in March to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and said France may allow European partners to host its nuclear-capable aircraft on temporary deployments.
Who Is Meera Varma? Indian-Origin Activist Injured In California Attack That Killed Her Mother
Meera Varma is a nationally recognised mental health activist and TEDx speaker with more than 10 years of experience.
"Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste": India After Trump 'Hell-Hole' Row
"Uninformed, Inappropriate, In Poor Taste": India After Trump 'Hell-Hole' Row
Russian Town Sees Toxic Rain After Ukraine Strike, Officials Issue Warning
Kyiv struck oil facilities in Tuapse on Monday, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the city.
Who Is Julia Varvaro? Trump's Counterterrorism Official In Sugar Dating Controversy
Julia Varvaro, 29, DHS counterterrorism deputy, was placed on leave after sugar dating allegations raised national security concerns and investigation.
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
Per a preliminary vote count on Thursday, the overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the entire business to Paramount for $31 a share.
On Camera, 'Red Liquid' Thrown On Iran's Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin
In the attack which was captured on camera, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was walking on a pavement with his security team when a man walking behind him carrying a backpack threw a red liquid on him, believed to be tomato juice.
Hackers Steal $2.5 Million From Sri Lanka Government, Highest In Its History
The money was destined as debt repayment to Australia, finance ministry secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said.
After Losing Son, Physically Healthy Woman Heads To Switzerland To End Life
The woman revealed that she has also picked a final song to listen to as she dies.
