A leaked document revealed quirky details of the planned Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, including a bald eagle statue gift and pronunciation guides. While a filet mignon lunch was scrapped, the summit shifted focus from a ceasefire to a broader peace deal. Zelensky's upcoming White House visit will address Putin's proposal for Ukraine to cede territory in exchange for international peacekeepers.
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Samsung is reinforcing its five-day-a-week return-to-office policy, particularly targeting its semiconductor division in the US. The company has sent a third email to employees, introducing a new compliance tracking tool to monitor attendance and discourage 'coffee badging'. This move marks a shift from the previous 'FlexWork' model, aiming for a consistently full campus environment to enhance innovation and collaboration.
Microsoft has initiated an urgent investigation into allegations that Israel is utilizing its Azure cloud platform for extensive surveillance operations targeting Palestinians. This probe, prompted by a recent report in The Guardian, follows previous internal scrutiny and employee protests regarding Microsoft's dealings with the Israeli government.
In a significant ruling, the UK Charity Commission has allowed a British gurdwara to retain plaques bearing the word "Khalistan." The decision follows a complaint and subsequent investigation into Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Slough. The commission concluded that the term holds religious significance and the plaques don't advocate for a separate political state.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has resigned, prompting a significant restructuring as the platform integrates into Microsoft's CoreAI team under Jay Parikh. Dohmke, who is departing to found a new venture, will remain until the end of 2025 to aid in the transition. GitHub Copilot, boasting over 20 million users, will be a key component of Microsoft's AI strategy.
Connor McDavid may soon extend his contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Reports suggest a deal could finalize after Team Canada's camp this month. The extension might be for two or four years. The annual value could reach around $17.5 million. This move provides McDavid flexibility. It also gives the Oilers a clear championship focus. Fans await the official announcement.
S&P Global has upgraded India's credit rating to 'BBB' with a stable outlook, a significant boost despite potential US tariffs. S&P anticipates that the Trump administration's tariffs, including those on crude oil trade with Russia, will not significantly impact India's economic growth.
The Election Commission has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" allegations, deeming them an attack on Indian voters and election staff. Gandhi claimed widespread vote theft in Karnataka, citing duplicate entries and fake addresses. The ECI challenged Gandhi to provide evidence, but Gandhi insists the data is from the Election Commission itself, daring them to deny its accuracy.
Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza to Italy for malnutrition treatment, tragically died in a Pisa hospital shortly after arrival. Suffering from severe organic wasting, her case highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where widespread malnutrition and starvation are escalating due to the ongoing conflict.
In Noida's Sector 137, a 15-month-old was allegedly assaulted at 'Blippi' daycare. The attendant, Sonali, is accused of slapping, hitting, and biting the toddler. The owner, Charu, allegedly watched without intervening. The mother discovered bite marks and reviewed CCTV footage, leading to a police complaint.