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1,848 candidates apply for IEBC chairperson and commissioners positions

1,848 candidates have applied to be considered for the position of Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement on Sunday, February 16, 2025, the IEBC Selection Panel led by Nelson Makanda revealed that over 1,800 applications were submitted by the close of the window on Saturday, February 15, […]

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Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Baringo Senator William Cheptumo

President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning Baringo Senator William Cheptumo who passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2025.  The senator died aged 57 while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness at a Nairobi hospital.  In his condolence message shared via his official X account, the president mourned the departed Senator as a […]

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Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested over money laundering claims

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday. Jugnauth “is under arrest”, FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye told reporters, adding that he will be detained in Moka detention centre in Moka district in central Mauritius. The arrest followed searches by […]

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Petrol price reduced by Re1 per litre

The federal government announced a revision in fuel prices late Saturday night, implementing changes for the next fortnightly period. According to the latest adjustment, the price of petrol has been increased by Re1 per litre, bringing it to Rs256.13, while high-speed diesel has seen a hike of Rs4 per litre, now priced at Rs263.95. Conversely, …

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Trump and Musk’s Govt Overhaul Results in Mass Layoffs of Nearly 10,000 Federal Workers

In a significant move to streamline the U.S. federal government, President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk have spearheaded an initiative that led to the termination of more than 9,500 federal workers across various key agencies. This effort is part of a broader strategy to reduce bureaucracy and address concerns about government waste. The …

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Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Shatters YouTube Record

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ music video for “APT.” has achieved another significant milestone by becoming the fastest music video by an Asian artist to reach 1.1 billion views on YouTube. This feat was accomplished in just over 117 days and 11 hours since its release on October 18, 2024. “APT.” has been breaking numerous records …

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Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is the Only MNA to Refuse Monthly Salary

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, a prominent member of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is the only Member of the National Assembly (MNA) to refuse her monthly salary. She was elected unopposed from NA-207 and has declined government pay since taking office last year. …

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Bollywood Music Giants Take on OpenAI in Indian Copyright Battle

Bollywood music labels, including T-Series, Saregama, and Sony Music, are seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in India. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI has improperly used their sound recordings to train AI models without permission, violating their copyrights. This action follows a similar lawsuit filed by the Indian news agency ANI last year, which accused OpenAI …

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Celebrated Sindhi Poet Dr Aakash Ansari Dies in Tragic House Fire in Hyderabad

Renowned Sindhi poet Dr Aakash Ansari tragically lost his life in a mysterious fire at his residence in Citizen Colony, Hyderabad, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for an investigation into the cause of the fire. As reported. a fire erupted at the residence of Dr Akash Ansari …

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Sindh govt announces public holiday on Feb 19 for 771st annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on February 19, 2025, to commemorate the annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. This decision was made through a notification by the Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department. As a result, all government and semi-government offices, along with educational institutions across Sindh, will remain closed on that day. …

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