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April 14, 2025

Xi to join Russia’s 80th WWII celebrations as ‘guest of honor’
About 20 heads of state are expected to attend Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the most since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be using the opportunity to invite foreign leaders to Moscow in a display of…
OpenAI says nonprofit will retain control of company, bowing to outside pressure
OpenAI has bowed to pressure from civic leaders and ex-employees, announcing in a blog post on Monday that its nonprofit would retain control of the company even as it restructures into a public benefit corporation. The company, which is backed by Microsoft and was recently valued at $300 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank, said it made the decision…
Punjab laptop scheme- Here’s how to apply
Punjab laptop scheme- Here’s how to apply Punjab Chief Minister Mam Nawaz has restarted the government’s student laptop scheme after eight years. The program will provide high-performance 13th-generation Core i7 laptops to top students from across the country. The relaunch event was held at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore, where the…
Duterte arrest hangs over Philippine midterm elections’ final stretch
MANILA — With less than a week until the May 12 midterm elections in the Philippines, how voters respond to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court could tip the scales. Since Duterte was arrested in mid-March on charges of murder as a crime against humanity over his crackdown on the country’s…
Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital in take-private deal, shares soar 25%
Footwear giant Skechers has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share, ending its nearly three-decade run as a public company, the retailer announced Monday. The price 3G Capital agreed to pay represents a 30% premium to Skechers’ current valuation on the public markets, which is in line with similar takeover…
Why Tom Holland and these A-listers actors skip the Met Gala every year
Why Tom Holland and these A-listers actors skip the Met Gala every year Celebrities like Tom Holland, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, and Adele have not attended the Met Gala. Royal couples Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, and Prince William have also not attended. Actors like Drake, Britney Spears, Dolly Parton, Kesha, and Christina Aguilera…
Donald Trump and Charles Koch: Divided on trade, aligned on foreign policy
WASHINGTON — In a rare public appearance last Thursday, Charles Koch, the 89-year-old conservative political megadonor criticized the protectionist trade policies of the day, without mentioning the elephant in the room: U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, many in the audience were foreign policy experts belonging to the “restrainer” camp, who support Trump’s disdain for overseas…
Trump set to raise millions from crypto and meme coin this month
President Donald Trump has two crypto-focused dinners on the calendar this month — one aimed at deep-pocketed political donors, the other at meme coin millionaires. Both are poised to help him rake in millions. The first event, a $1.5 million-per-plate fundraiser set for Monday, is among the priciest political fundraisers in recent memory. The second, on May 22, offers access…
Haval H6 Facelift Introduced in Pakistan – Check Price, Specs & Features
Haval H6 Facelift Introduced in Pakistan – Check Price, Specs & Features The facelifted Haval H6 has officially launched in Pakistan as part of the brand’s updated lineup. This refreshed version of the popular compact SUV is now available in three variants: 1.5T, 2.0T, and Hybrid HEV. The updated H6 features a modern new look…