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Italy adopts budget 2025

ROME: Italy’s parliament on Saturday approved the 2025 budget, aiming to both appease EU demands to lower the eurozone nation’s deficit and honour Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s pledge to cut taxes.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Are Indians superior or products of excellence? US accusations of Indian CEOs favoring countrymen sparks debate

The debate surrounding H-1B visas has intensified after a social media post claimed that an Indian CEO laid off local employees and replaced senior leadership with fellow countrymen. Reactions from social media users and industry figures like Elon Musk highlight the polarising views on immigration, outsourcing, and corporate practices. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the H-1B programme, while tensions rise within his political base over the issue of skilled foreign workers.

«Just Jared» 

Post Malone Thanks Beyoncé For Including Him In 'Beyoncé Bowl' Halftime Performance

Post Malone is extending his thanks to Beyoncé for having him on her album and in halftime show - People The Sussexes were not mentioned in King Charles‘ Christmas message – Celebitchy Are these viral TikTok hacks really worth trying?? – Popsugar Disney Channel reveals premiere date and teaser trailer for new animated series – [...]

International Business Times 

Plane With 181 On Board Crashes In South Korea, Killing 29

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, authorities told AFP, with 29 confirmed dead and dramatic video showing the aircraft bursting into flames.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Watch: Nitish's father touches Gavaskar's feet, gets a warm hug

On Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy's father showed respect to Sunil Gavaskar by touching his feet after Nitish scored a century in the fourth Test against Australia. Nitish’s crucial hundred and partnership with Washington Sundar bailed India out of trouble. Nitish currently tops India's batting chart in the series while Australia's Travis Head leads overall.

France24.com (en) 

UNESCO-listed musical instrument stifled in Afghanistan

Sakhi has crafted two rubabs a month for decades, and he refuses to set down his tools even as a Taliban crackdown strangles music in Afghanistan. "I know only this work and I need to make money somehow," said Sakhi, surrounded by rubabs in different stages of completion. But far more important to him than money is the "cultural value", said the craftsman in his fifties, whose name has been changed for his safety along with those of others interviewed by AFP. "The value of this work for me is...... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Excited Osaka says 'deep love' of tennis keeps her going

The Japanese 27-year-old has struggled for consistency since returning to the court in January this year after the birth of her daughter Shai in July 2023. Her best results since then have been two quarter-final appearances, which Osaka called "very painful". "I think 2024 humbled me, but I think I also grew a lot," she said at the Auckland Classic, which she is using as a springboard to the Australian Open Grand Slam -- a tournament she won in 2019 and 2021. "I worked way harder than I ever... Читать дальше...

BangkokPost.com 

2 Thais among 179 dead in plane crash in South Korea

SEOUL -  Two Thai nationals were among the 175 passengers, as well as six crew members, on board the airliner that crashed on Sunday at South Korea's Muan International Airport, South Korea's Transport Ministry said.

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US homelessness hit record high in 2024 - BBC.com

  1. US homelessness hit record high in 2024  BBC.com
  2. US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people  The Associated Press
  3. Washington has 3rd highest homeless population in US, federal report shows  KOMO News
  4. In 17 years, Oregon sees 91% spike in homelessness, report says  KATU
  5. December 27, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode  PBS NewsHour