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The UK government's latest industrial strategy, outlined in a 160-page document, marks an important moment for Britain's economy. It identifies eight priority sectors, including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and financial services, which leverage the country's existing strengths, future-facing industries, and national security. While the
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The UK's Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, faces a tough task in balancing the budget following a U-turn by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on welfare reforms. The concessions aimed at placating Labour backbenchers have made tax rises in the autumn budget more likely, according to think tanks. The Institute
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed gratitude to his economic team for preparing the federal budget for 2025-26 and directed authorities to ensure peace and law and order during the holy month of Muharram. The federal cabinet approved the finance bill for the coming fiscal year with certain amendments
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The United Kingdom government has been forced to backtrack on controversial plans to slash disability and sickness benefits after a major rebellion by Labour MPs, marking the third U-turn in less than a month for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The climbdown is a blow to Starmer's authority and
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Canada's parliamentary budget officer, Yves Giroux, has expressed concern that the federal government's delay in releasing its budget update may erode its credibility with investors. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to spend billions on infrastructure, military equipment, housing, and transportation, but has put off the
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As the international community reflects on the past decade, it is increasingly clear that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to counter the Iranian threat has been surprisingly effective. Despite his reputation for being authoritarian and bellicose, Netanyahu's actions have led to the degradation of Hamas and
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As the British government and Labour opposition engage in a delicate dance over contentious welfare reforms, a significant breakthrough has been reached to prevent a Commons defeat. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered critical concessions to Labour rebels, shifting the focus from cutting existing disability benefits to protecting new claimants
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Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim politician of Indian descent, has made headlines with his outspoken comments about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a "war criminal" and the orchestrator of a "mass slaughter of Muslims" during the 2002 Gujarat riots. As a favorite to become the
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that NATO's position on Ukraine remains unchanged, despite the alliance's failure to explicitly condemn Russia's invasion in a recent joint statement. The communique, released after a meeting of leaders in the Hague, reaffirms NATO's
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MPs from within the Labour Party joined forces to stop the Government's planned disability benefits cuts, with over 120 MPs signing a Commons bid to pause the changes and scrutinize the Bill further. The proposed reforms, aimed at reducing spending on welfare, have raised concerns among disabled people
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride questioned the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, a move backed by 122 Labour MPs, including 11 from Scotland, who claim it is "dangerously rushed and ill-thought through." Despite this resistance, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed the government will press ahead with
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As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla creates a new milestone in space for India, the whole nation is excited and proud of an Indian's journey into the stars. Shukla, along with two other astronauts from Poland and Hungary, is on his way to the International Space Station aboard the
