The United States has crossed a fiscal threshold few wanted to see: the national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, according to Treasury Department data released this week. Treasury figures show total public debt outstanding stood at $40.047 trillion as of August 18, arriving months earlier than forecasters had previously expected, driven in part by
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Why Starmer Fell Starmer’s resignation didn’t come out of nowhere. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, an emotional Starmer acknowledged he had lost the confidence of his own Labour MPs to lead the party into the next general election, telling supporters every decision he’d made had been about putting the country first. His downfall followed roughly
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The World Cup semifinal field is complete, and it delivered exactly the matchup fans have been waiting decades for. Defending champion Argentina will face England on Wednesday in Atlanta, in a rematch of one of international soccer’s most storied rivalries — and the two nations’ first meeting at a World Cup since 2002. Both teams
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ANKARA, Turkey — Leaders from all 32 NATO member states have convened in Ankara for a two-day summit that opened Tuesday, with defense spending, support for Ukraine, and a high-stakes bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dominating the agenda. The gathering arrives at a tense moment for the alliance, as
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After more than three months of devastating conflict that shook the global economy and rattled energy markets, the United States and Iran have signed an interim peace agreement, marking one of the most consequential diplomatic breakthroughs in modern Middle East history. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian formalised a memorandum of understanding
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In a significant and decisive move, India has unveiled what appears to be a new chapter in its national security doctrine, famously encapsulated by “Operation Sindoor.” This operation, which recently unfolded in response to a brutal terror attack, signals a profound shift in India’s approach to cross-border retaliation, moving beyond traditional notions of strategic restraint
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2024 today, marking the final budget before the upcoming general elections. This budget carries immense weight, outlining the government’s vision for the future and outlining strategies to steer India’s journey towards 2047. Let us break down the key takeaways in simple language: India’s economy is changing in a big way, and the
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Universal Basic Income: A Viable Solution to Poverty? In a world increasingly grappling with automation, income inequality, and a precarious social safety net, Universal Basic Income (UBI) has emerged as a bold and controversial policy proposal. UBI advocates envision a world where every citizen receives a regular, unconditional income from the government, regardless of their employment status. This seemingly simple idea
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India’s fight against the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has been a story of resilience and remarkable progress. At the forefront of this battle stands a crucial achievement: surpassing the administration of 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses. This milestone signifies a turning point in the country’s journey towards controlling the virus and protecting its citizens. From Crisis
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Bengaluru, India’s famed “Silicon Valley,” is a city synonymous with innovation and rapid growth. However, beneath the gleaming skyscrapers and bustling tech parks lies a simmering crisis – a growing scarcity of water. This crisis, if not addressed urgently, threatens to transform Bengaluru into a cautionary tale for urban planning and resource management. From Abundance
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