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Machado Says She Handed Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump in Symbolic White House Encounter

Machado Says She Handed Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump in Symbolic White House Encounter

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she personally handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House on Thursday, framing the gesture as a tribute to his role in confronting Venezuela’s authoritarian leadership. Speaking to reporters after leaving the White House, Machado described the exchange as symbolic, saying she offered the medal to Trump in appreciation of what she called his commitment to Venezuela’s struggle for freedom. Trump later confirmed the encounter on social media, writing that Machado had left the medal with him and praising…
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Anurag Sinha Marks Resolute Return on Screen with Taskaree, Shines with a Stellar Performance in Netflix's Worldwide Release

Anurag Sinha Marks Resolute Return on Screen with Taskaree, Shines with a Stellar Performance in Netflix's Worldwide Release

Anurag Sinha forays back on screen with the Netflix crime thriller Taskaree, based on customs and smuggling networks, directed by Neeraj Pandey and Raghav Jairath.   Anurag Sinha   Taskaree is Anurag Sinha’s first collaboration with Neeraj Pandey for a Netflix series. With a selective blend of varied genres ranging from crime thrillers, drama and dramedy, Anurag Sinha has yet again proved his ability to enthral audiences with his clinical yet highly compelling and bold performance. Set against the backdrop of smuggling and customs, Taskaree is an eclectic mix of a promising ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Zoya…
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Sentient Animals Like Elephants Deserve More Respect, says New Study by World Animal Protection

Sentient Animals Like Elephants Deserve More Respect, says New Study by World Animal Protection

New research conducted by World Animal Protection states that two thirds of captive elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry still live in poor conditions, despite some welfare improvements. Most elephants used in Thailand's tourism industry continue to suffer in captivity, according to new World Animal Protection research.   Elephant in Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Bangkok in Thailand Photograph credit: Abhishek Shankhwar   Nearly two in three captive elephants are still living in poor conditions, despite some limited progress since the last assessment in 2019.   Elephants continue to endure short chaining, inadequate diets, dirty living conditions, lack of veterinary…
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VinFast Ends 2025 on a High and Hits the Ground Running in 2026

VinFast Ends 2025 on a High and Hits the Ground Running in 2026

In the final days of 2025, when many factories begin winding down and skeleton crews take over, the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong showed no signs of easing up. Robotic arms kept time with one another. Conveyors rolled steadily forward. Lights stayed on long after dark, as electric vehicles continued to come off the line at full pace. If this was a year ending, it did not feel like one slowing down.   VinFast rolled its 200,000th electric vehicle of 2025 out of the Hai Phong plant   That sense of continuity turned into a milestone on December 31,…
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Hong Kong Invites the World to Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Spectacular Lunar New Year Night Parade

Hong Kong Invites the World to Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Spectacular Lunar New Year Night Parade

Hong Kong Hong Kong is ready to welcome the Year of the Horse with one of the world’s most vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. On 17 February, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will transform the city into a glittering carnival of light, music, global cultures and festive spirit. Celebrate a Lunar New Year like no other, with colorful blossoms in Fairs, incense offerings for good luck in temples across Hong Kong, horse racing on Year of the Horse Raceday, and more.   A vibrant display of performers and floats…
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TUMI Celebrates the Year of The Horse with A Limited-Edition Collection

TUMI Celebrates the Year of The Horse with A Limited-Edition Collection

Hong Kong International travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI celebrates the Year of the Horse with its 2026 Lunar New Year Collection. In the lunar zodiac, the Horse symbolizes momentum and a drive to explore new horizons. TUMI's limited-edition collection captures that feeling, honoring the strength, optimism, and spirited energy of the Horse.   Entering the Year of the Horse with momentum, strength, and purpose Blending innovation with craftsmanship, the capsule reimagines iconic silhouettes from the Alpha Bravo, Voyageur, and Belden collections with equestrian-inspired details. "The Horse represents movement, freedom, and an unwavering pursuit of what's next — all qualities that deeply resonate with how we design at TUMI,"…
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Punjab Chief Minister to Present Himself Before Akal Takht Amid Controversy

Punjab Chief Minister to Present Himself Before Akal Takht Amid Controversy

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to appear before the Akal Takht secretariat at 11 am today following accusations that certain comments made by him hurt Sikh religious sentiments. Mann arrived in the holy city on Wednesday in anticipation of the summons issued by Sikh clergy. Sources within the Akal Takht secretariat said preparations were carried out under the guidance of officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj. An official noted that although the secretariat usually begins functioning at 9.30 am, additional arrangements were made in view of the Chief Minister’s visit, including the presence of designated…
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ESCALATING EXTORTION ATTACKS PUT SURREY’S SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE

ESCALATING EXTORTION ATTACKS PUT SURREY’S SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE

Surrey,/ Newton ( Rajeev Sharma): Surrey police are investigating a fresh case of suspected extortion related violence after a business in the Newton neighbourhood was targeted in a shooting early morning Wednesday, underscoring growing safety concerns for business owners across the region. According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers responded to a shots-fired call at approximately 2:10 a.m. in the 8000 block of King George Boulevard, near 80th Street. When police arrived, they found the front of a business damaged, with multiple bullet holes visible in the windows. No one was inside at the time, and no injuries were…
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Wedding Photography Business Owner Shot Dead in Surrey; IHIT Rules Out Gang Conflict

Wedding Photography Business Owner Shot Dead in Surrey; IHIT Rules Out Gang Conflict

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : Homicide investigators have released the identity of a man who was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on a Surrey street Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 12 p.m., the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded to reports of a man lying near a property on 176 Street, just north of the Grandview Heights area. When officers arrived, they located the injured man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in shortly afterward and has since taken over the investigation. On Wednesday, in an effort to advance the case,…
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Daylight Killing of Surrey Businessman Triggers Intensive Police Investigation

Daylight Killing of Surrey Businessman Triggers Intensive Police Investigation

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): A fatal shooting in the middle of the day has left Surrey residents shaken after a Punjabi businessman was killed near his property on Tuesday afternoon. Police confirmed that the incident occurred just after noon, at approximately 12:05 pm local time, outside a farm located near 176 Street and 35 Avenue. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Binder Garcha, was reportedly attacked near the gate of his land and was pronounced dead at the scene. First responders arrived within minutes of receiving emergency calls, but the victim had already suffered fatal injuries. The area was quickly cordoned off…
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