DOWNLOAD IPFS At least 600 employees of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have received permanent termination notices as part of a federal workforce reduction. The layoffs were confirmed by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which represents more than 2,000 dues-paying CDC staff. Notices were[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Trump administration has implemented a new policy requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to evaluate visa and immigration applicants for signs of “anti-Americanism.” The policy applies to individuals seeking work, study, or permanent residency in the United States. Officials say that any findings indicating opposition to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced a major restructuring of her office, reducing personnel by more than 40 percent by October 1, 2025. The plan affects approximately 1,800 employees in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and is projected to save taxpayers[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have committed to bolstering joint efforts against terrorism, with Pakistan urging the Taliban authorities to take decisive and verifiable actions against groups operating from Afghan soil. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, accompanied by his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, visited Kabul on Wednesday to attend a[Read More…]

Download IPFS A Pakistani social media user’s post about a 1998 plane hijacking has unexpectedly triggered legal action in India after an AI-powered monitoring system misinterpreted it as a threat. On August 14, an AI social media listening tool in India flagged a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user[Read More…]

Download IPFS Emergency services in New South Wales are responding to widespread flooding as heavy rainfall continues to impact much of the state. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to over 500 incidents, including multiple flood rescues, and is urging residents to remain alert as rivers rise and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s share market reached a record milestone on Thursday, with the ASX 200 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time despite weakness on Wall Street. The ASX 200 gained more than 1% in midday trade, driven by broad-based sector gains, as it crossed the 9,000-point milestone for the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Texas Republicans have approved a new congressional district map designed to secure the party’s majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and flip five Democratic-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections. The measure, backed by former President Donald Trump, passed the Texas House along strict party lines with[Read More…]

Download IPFS Emergency services across New South Wales are warning of worsening conditions as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding, with more than 500 incidents already reported and multiple rescues carried out. On Thursday morning, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) confirmed a man was rescued at Douglas Park,[Read More…]

The University of New South Wales has launched the country’s first undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering, a move aimed at strengthening national capability and reducing reliance on foreign expertise as demand for skilled professionals grows. The four-year honours program, announced this week, comes as Australia prepares for the workforce needs[Read More…]