The Trump administration is making significant reductions to foreign aid contracts, slashing over 90% of USAID contracts and cutting $60 billion in global assistance. This decision follows a 90-day review of international aid programmes by USAID and the State Department. The cuts leave few projects intact, prompting legal efforts by advocates to preserve them.
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Non-Resident Indian Ami Kotecha and her minor daughter were apprehended at Mumbai airport for smuggling 5.47 kg of gold worth Rs 4.86 crore. The gold was hidden in the daughter's clothing. Kotecha's husband had previously been caught for smuggling, raising further suspicion.
India's November 2024 CPI inflation eased to 5.48%, falling within the RBI's target range. Food inflation also decreased to 9.04%.
Hamas has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip, labeling it as "racist" and a ploy to eliminate the Palestinian cause. Trump suggested the US would redevelop Gaza and create economic opportunities, but Hamas condemned the idea, arguing it rewards Israel rather than holding it accountable for previous actions.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin for removing the rupee symbol from the state budget's logo, labeling it as an act of regional chauvinism. The Tamil Nadu government replaced the symbol to oppose the Centre's three-language policy under NEP, intensifying the ongoing language dispute.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport upon his return from Hong Kong, following ICC directives for an investigation into his aggressive anti-drug campaign. The ICC is examining potential crimes against humanity during Duterte's tenure as mayor of Davao and president.
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