Kolkata, India – For the past several years, Manpreet Singh has been dreaming of going abroad for higher studies. The 22-year-old Sikh, a resident of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh state, chose Canada as his destination as that is where many of the Sikh diaspora is settled. But the current diplomatic tension between India and Canada has put a damper on those plans, leaving him disappointed. Singh is now planning to go to Europe and complete his education. “Canada was always on the top of my list for foreign education as several people of our community are settled there, and I…
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President-elect Donald Trump met Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago club with Argentine President Javier Milei, the first foreign leader to meet with the president-elect since his victory in last week’s election. The meeting was confirmed by a person who insisted on anonymity to discuss an event that hadn’t yet been announced publicly. The person said the meeting went well and said Milei also met with investors. A short time later, Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” and frequent recipient of Trump praise, addressed the America First Policy Institute gala at Mar-a-Lago. He spoke briefly in English, then gave a longer speech in Spanish,…
Amnesty International has reported the presence of UAE-made armored personnel carriers, equipped with French defense systems, in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, potentially violating a UN arms embargo. The vehicles, used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), were identified in several conflict zones, including Darfur. Amnesty’s findings link the French-made Galix defense system to RSF operations, urging the French government to halt further supplies to the UAE. Although the UAE denies supplying weapons to the RSF, allegations persist amid concerns over arms trafficking. Despite the efforts of third parties, including the UN and the US,…
Lucasraps Delivers His Ultimate Masterpiece With ‘Location Hurting 3’ Mixtape. Lucasraps is back and bolder than ever, captivating fans with his latest release, Location Hurting 3. This project showcases his lyrical prowess and versatility. Heralded as his ultimate masterpiece, it is a deep dive into the South African rap scene’s vibrant beats, introspective bars, and electrifying collaborations. Lucasraps Delivers His Ultimate Masterpiece With ‘Location Hurting 3’ Mixtape At the heart of Location Hurting 3 is a carefully curated tracklist that speaks to Lucasraps’ artistic growth and fearless experimentation. The mixtape is a testament to Lucasraps’ versatility and daring approach to…
Victor Wembanyama is just 20 years old and in only his second NBA season, but he’s already in the habit of making history. His latest entry for the record books came on Wednesday night, when he became the youngest San Antonio Spur (and fourth-youngest player ever) to score 50 points in a game. He also got to the half-century mark in just 26 minutes of action in the 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards, making him the fastest player to 50 points in a game. After the contest, Wembanyama said he wants to look back at this game as nothing…
As United States President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, TikTok could be in line for a reprieve from the very leader who led the charge to ban the embattled video-sharing platform. Under a law signed by US President Joe Biden in April, ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the wildly popular app, was given nine months to divest its stake in the company or face a ban on national security grounds. The deadline for the sale – January 19 – is the day before Trump’s inauguration. On the campaign trail, Trump, who signed an executive order seeking…
Who will join the incoming Trump administration? President Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump later this week. The meeting serves as the start of the peaceful transfer of power. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the details. NEW YORK – As Trump builds his cabinet for his 2024 campaign, he has tapped two figures from New York: former Rep. Lee Zeldin for the Environmental Protection Agency and Rep. Elise Stefanik as United Nations ambassador. It’s unclear whether more appointees from New York will join the team, as Trump continues to make key selections. JUMP TO: What cabinet positions…
The European Union has decided not to renew its fishing agreement with Dakar, citing concerns over the proliferation of illegal fishing in the Senegalese waters. The decision, announced by the EU delegation in Senegal, emphasized concerns over Dakar’s control of both local and foreign vessels, especially those based in the capital. The EU had earlier criticized Senegal for not doing enough to control the illegal fishing going on within its waters. The current agreement, which ends on Sunday, has been denounced for contributing to overfishing and straining local fish stocks. However, the EU has denied these allegations, claiming that European…
Johnny Drille and Don Jazzy LyricsSing along to the infectious lyrics of Hold Me by Johnny Drille and Don Jazzy. Hold Me is the third track on the duo’s joint EP, Hard Guy Confessions.Hard Guy Confessions EP CoverRELATED: Read ‘Anyway’ Lyrics by Johnny Drille & Don JazzyJohnny Drille & Don Jazzy – Hold Me LyricsYou dey blow my mind anytime you hold me, you dey blow myTo the rhythm and bass make I rock you slowly, make I rock youYou dey make a man craze anytime you hold me, you dey make a manAllow me hold your waist make we…
Major League Baseball conducted its 2024 All-MLB Awards Show on Thursday, revealing a host of honors, most notably Comeback Player of the Year and the Hank Aaron Award winners, among others. The top honors from the Baseball Writers Association of America — the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards — will wait until next week.Braves lefty Chris Sale and White Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet were named Comeback Players of the Year. Sale rebounded from a middling final season in Boston in which he was limited to a 4.30 ERA in 20 starts. He starred…