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Trump DOJ arrests ex-CNN anchor over church protest after judge rebuffed charges
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service in an incident that increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said on Friday. Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been…
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Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 Launched in Islamabad – Promoting a Welcoming and Vibrant Destination
The Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 was successfully inaugurated today in the federal capital, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage, diverse tourism offerings, and family-friendly appeal to both domestic and international audiences.Organized by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) in collaboration with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), provincial tourism departments, and public-private…
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Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day
Hong Kong’s treasury minister has said authorities will shelve a proposed levy on private cars crossing the border into mainland China, citing feedback from lawmakers and members of the public. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu told the Legislative Council on Friday that the government had decided not to go ahead…
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Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s Stark Warning on Balochistan: “Province Has Become a No-Go Area, Media Silent – Where Is the Interior Minister’s SHO?”
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, President of the Balochistan National Party (Mengal) and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, has issued a grave statement describing the current security and political situation in Balochistan as “extremely alarming” and declaring that the province has effectively turned into a “no-go area.”In remarks widely circulated on social media and local news platforms,…
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Israeli Strikes Kill More Than 30 Palestinians in Gaza, One of Deadliest Days Since October Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed at least 30 Palestinians, including several children, according to hospitals and the Palestinian Ministry of Health — marking one of the highest single-day death tolls since the October 2025 ceasefire took effect.The wave of strikes targeted multiple locations, including residential apartments in Gaza City, a tent…
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Gen AI boosts productivity, but only for certain developers – heres why
narvo vexar/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Close to one-third of code is now AI-generated. Developer productivity is up 4% due to generative AI. Productivity gains are limited to more experienced developers. The amount of AI-generated code worldwide has grown sixfold over the past…
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Germany: Key Financial and Tax Changes Take Effect in February 2026
Germany has implemented several important financial and tax adjustments starting February 2026, affecting salaries, health insurance contributions, and cryptocurrency reporting rules. Many employees are already experiencing a “pay slip shock” as their net take-home pay appears lower than expected.Basic tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) increasedThe annual tax-free threshold has risen from €12,096 to €12,348. This means no…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Deep Grief Over Passing of AJK President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry
Islamabad, Pakistan – January 31, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed profound sorrow and grief on the demise of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, who passed away today at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad.In his condolence message, the Prime Minister prayed for the elevation…
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Iran Ready for Fair Nuclear Talks on Equal Footing, Open to Deal Guaranteeing No Nuclear Weapons in Exchange for Sanctions Lift
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is prepared to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the basis of equality and mutual respect, emphasizing that Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and is willing to commit to a fair agreement that guarantees “no nuclear weapons” in return for the lifting of…
