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Fallout from Venezuela’s earthquakes turns political as opposition leader seeks return
The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodriguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one as her mandate as interim leader expires Friday (July 3, 2026). A day after Ms. Rodriguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief…
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Hyderabad’s work-site schools bring education and safety to children of migrant workers
On a windy Friday afternoon, 37 children sat in a modest classroom inside a labour camp in Narsingi, their tiny slate boards covered with English alphabet scribbled with chalk. One by one, they eagerly raised their hands to read out the words they had just learnt, while, a few metres away, the rhythmic sounds of…
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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa, Jared Novelly, speaks to the media. | Photo Credit: Reuters The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday (July 3 2026) that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China’s push for influence…
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Centre orders blocking of battery management apps used to turn off e-rickshaws
Soft targets: Testing standards to certify e-rickshaws do not include cybersecurity requirements. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union government on Friday (July 3, 2026) issued orders to block battery management apps after some users discovered they were able to remotely use them to shut down e-rickshaw batteries even as…
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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (July 3, 2026) pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles. The acts of clemency come as…
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America at 250: Caught between hope and doubt
Across business, medicine, academia, technology, and public life, Indian Americans are one of America’s most visible immigrant success stories. But today, there’s unease. Indian festivals have recently been facing hostility. Long green card backlogs, uncertainty over the H-1B visa, and a rise in anti-Indian hate have deepened anxieties. The Carnegie Endowment’s 2026 survey describes the…