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Lifestyle and Environmental factors affect health and ageing more than genes: Study

Lifestyle and Environmental factors affect health and ageing more than genes: Study

London [UK], February 22 (ANI): A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of environmental...

Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth

Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth

London [UK], February 22 (ANI): A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds...

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Champions Trophy: England captain Buttler reveals tactical reason behind Jamie Smith's promotion to number three spot

Lahore [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): England captain Jos Buttler shed light on the tactical reason behind promoting young Jamie Smith...

Nebraska cancels home-and-home series with Tennessee

Nebraska cancels home-and-home series with Tennessee

(Photo credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images) Nebraska has opted out of a home-and-home football series with Tennessee scheduled for...

Meghan Markle gives fans glimpse of her future plans; take a look

Meghan Markle gives fans glimpse of her future plans; take a look

Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): Meghan Markle is all set for new experiences as she treated fans to her Vision Board for 2025....

Germany issues warning to US

Germany issues warning to US

Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back liberal democracies will come at a price...

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

"Australia will be very hard to beat": Shane Watson ahead of team's opener against England in Champions Trophy

Melbourne [Australia], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of his nation's campaign opener in the ICC Champions Trophy against arch-rivals England,...

35th Khan of Kalat to address MQM Leader Altaf Hussain's book launch in London

35th Khan of Kalat to address MQM Leader Altaf Hussain's book launch in London

London [UK], February 21 (ANI): Mir Agha Suleman Dawood Jan Ahmadzai, the 35th Khan of the historic State of Kalat and a prominent...

Russian ambassador says Brits tried to make him defect

Russian ambassador says Brits tried to make him defect

Media representatives have suggested that the envoy seek asylum in Britain, Andrey Kelin has claimed ...

Champions Trophy: Ganguly gives his take on Rahul-Pant debate; drops his prediction for India-Pakistan clash

Champions Trophy: Ganguly gives his take on Rahul-Pant debate; drops his prediction for India-Pakistan clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes KL Rahul's 'fantastic' statistics in ODIs...

"If Rohit is struggling but still getting runs....": Yuvraj ahead of IND-PAK CT clash

"If Rohit is struggling but still getting runs....": Yuvraj ahead of IND-PAK CT clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of the high-octane contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ongoing...

British deep state needs a Musk-style review former PM

British deep state needs a Musk-style review  former PM

Liz Truss has called for a Trump revolution in Britain after claiming she was sabotaged during her tenure The UK can only be saved...

"Not surprised by his five-wicket haul": Ganguly hopes Shami continues to shoulder responsibility in Bumrah's absence

"Not surprised by his five-wicket haul": Ganguly hopes Shami continues to shoulder responsibility in Bumrah's absence

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes seasoned quick Mohammed Shami is not too far...

UK MP calls for global action against Uyghur genocide in China

UK MP calls for global action against Uyghur genocide in China

Washington, DC [US], February 21 (ANI): UK MP Blair McDougall has made a plea for political leaders to stand in solidarity with the...

India expands collaboration with UK in key areas of telecom, AI, and other emerging technologies

India expands collaboration with UK in key areas of telecom, AI, and other emerging technologies

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal visited the United Kingdom to engage with the UK counterparts...

CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash

CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash

Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game...

"Kohli's struggles worsened by trying too hard": Former India captain Anil Kumble

"Kohli's struggles worsened by trying too hard": Former India captain Anil Kumble

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes that Virat Kohli is trying too hard, which...

Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer's plan

Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer's plan

Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister,...

What should a split state expect from the US this time

What should a split state expect from the US this time

Western hegemony destroyed Libya, and 14 years later is still unable to fix it The British House of Commons in 2016 investigated...

Trump aide greets Indian-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style

Trump aide greets Indian-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump took a leaf out of Bollywood to congratulate Indian-origin Kash Patel...

India, UK to resume Free Trade Agreement talks; UK Minister to visit India next week

India, UK to resume Free Trade Agreement talks; UK Minister to visit India next week

New Delhi, [India], February 21 (ANI): India and the United Kingdom are set to relaunch negotiations on the long-pending Free Trade...

"President Trump's administration off to historic start": White House Press Secretary Leavitt

"President Trump's administration off to historic start": White House Press Secretary Leavitt

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday emphasised the significant progress...

Champions Trophy: Carrying on from heroics against England, Gill revels in newfound consistency

Champions Trophy: Carrying on from heroics against England, Gill revels in newfound consistency

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Shubman Gill, deemed to be the 'prince' of Indian cricket, has genuinely started to relish the responsibility...

Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy

Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The 'X Factor' of hard-hitting opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, fine run in recent ICC events and a...

Ohio State makes coordinators Matt Patricia, Brian Hartline official

Ohio State makes coordinators Matt Patricia, Brian Hartline official

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) National champion Ohio State made the appointments...

ICC CT2025: England announce playing XI for campaign opener against Australia

ICC CT2025: England announce playing XI for campaign opener against Australia

Lahore [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of their highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy opening clash against Australia in Group...

MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry

MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids signed defender Keegan Rosenberry to a three-year extension through the...

Former Spanishfootball chief guilty of sexual harassment

Former Spanishfootball chief guilty of sexual harassment

Spain’s High Court in Madrid on Thursday found former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for...

"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa

"No pressure on us...": Afghanistan skipper Shahidi ahead of CT2025 opener against South Africa

Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, Afghanistan skipper...

"Textile sector is growing," PM Modi says

"Textile sector is growing," PM Modi says

By Vanshika Saxena Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar) [India], February 20 (ANI): With each thread, a new story unfolds, turning yarn into...

Kremlin responds to reports of plans for Western troops in Ukraine

Kremlin responds to reports of plans for Western troops in Ukraine

Any stationing of militaries from NATO countries would be unacceptable, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said ...

Inside Porton Down: what I learned during three years at the UK's most secretive chemical weapons laboratory

Inside Porton Down: what I learned during three years at the UK's most secretive chemical weapons laboratory

When I first arrived at the top secret Porton Down laboratory, I was aware of very little about its activities. I knew it was the UK's...

Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives....

MentorMyBoard Concludes Mastering Boardroom Conclave & Awards in Mumbai

MentorMyBoard Concludes Mastering Boardroom Conclave & Awards in Mumbai

SMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20: A remarkable day of corporate thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and recognition...

Mohammed Shami opens up on comeback struggles ahead of Bangladesh clash in Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammed Shami opens up on comeback struggles ahead of Bangladesh clash in Champions Trophy 2025

Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI): Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh, India's right-arm seamer Mohammed...

Otega Oweh, Amari Williams pace No. 17 Kentucky past Vanderbilt

Otega Oweh, Amari Williams pace No. 17 Kentucky past Vanderbilt

(Photo credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images) No. 17 Kentucky remains without three point guards due to injury, but a patchwork lineup...

Patriots release LB Sione Takitaki

Patriots release LB Sione Takitaki

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The New England Patriots released six-year veteran linebacker Sione Takitaki on Wednesday...

Yankees top pitching prospect Chase Hampton (UCL) sent to NY

Yankees top pitching prospect Chase Hampton (UCL) sent to NY

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Yankees prospect Chase Hampton is dealing with a right flexor strain and a right...

Trump restrained towards West European leaders Putin

Trump restrained towards West European leaders  Putin

EU leaders essentially interfered in the 2024 US elections with their statements, Vladimir Putin has said US President Donald Trump...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
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NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

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Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

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