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Meet Kash Patel, the Gujarati powerhouse poised to lead Trump’s CIA overhaul

Trump ally Kash Patel, of a Gujarati background, advocates sweeping changes to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement, seeking accountability, transparency, and a crackdown on “Deep State” influence.

Climate cash, big promises, and fossil fuel debates at COP29

At COP29, global leaders wrestle with the dilemma of climate action versus fossil fuel dependence, while developing nations push for immediate financial commitments to address mounting climate impacts.

پاکستان کو ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی وائٹ ہاوس میں واپسی سے پہلے عمران خان کو رہا کر دینا چاہیے، برطانوی اخبار ڈیلی ایکسپریس

پاکستان کو ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی وائٹ ہاؤس میں واپسی سے پہلے عمران خان کو رہا کر دینا چاہیے، عمران خان کی رہائی میں تاخیر کے دور رس نتائج ہو سکتے ہیں۔ ٹرمپ عمران خان کو دوست سمجھتے ہیں، ان کیلئے عمران خان کی قید ذاتی توہین ہو گی، برطانوی اخبار ڈیلی ایکسپریس۔

A Kennedy returns to take the health mantle in Trump’s cabinet

Could RFK Jr’s entry into Trump’s cabinet signal a seismic shift in health and environmental policy? His controversial stance on vaccines and agriculture could redefine America’s approach in unprecedented ways.

Wall Street and crypto traders ride high on Trump-fuelled boom

Trump’s election sparks a historic Wall Street and crypto rally, with banks, small-cap stocks, digital assets, and energy firms gaining from expected deregulation and pro-business policies.