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US sees record year for strikes as thousands of workers walk out
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Cornell University's Labor Action Tracker, workers have walked out from various industries such as automobile, healthcare, entertainment, hotel and airlines, reports Xinhua news agency. This year's strikes also lasted longer than those in recent history.
Situation not normal, but Israel will prevail: Israel Ambassador to India
"The situation is not simple but Israel will prevail," Naor Gilon said. His remarks came after hundreds of rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel on Saturday, with sirens sounding across southern Israel which were also heard in the capital Tel Aviv, the emergency services said.
Hamas fires barrage of rockets at Israel, begins new military op
As the group claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks, Hamas leader Mohammed al-Deif announced the beginning of the new "Al-Aqsa Flood" military operation against Israel, reports Xinhua news agency. According to Palestinian security sources, a series of explosions were heard near the separation fence as Israel's Iron Dome system attempted to intercept the incoming rockets.
Justin Trudeau govt faces flak for not disclosing entire cost of Montana trip during Easter
Conservative member Michelle Rempel Garner raised a point of privilege in the House of Commons on Thursday, terming the failure to include the costs incurred by the RCMP in the government's answer to an MP's question on the issue misled the MPs and the House of Commons, the CBC reported.
US healthcare workers to end strike on Sat; threaten to resume next month
The coalition of workers agreed to disagree on this new offer and instead demanded a 6.5 per cent increase in the first two years of contract, and a 5.75 per cent increase in the final two years. The workers' coalition thus reserved the option of another strike next month if the management do not concede their demands.
Rishi Sunak tells Justin Trudeau he hopes to see 'de-escalation' in India-Canada tension
"The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, including the principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," a government statement read. Justin Trudeau updated Rishi Sunak on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India, and both leaders "agreed to remain in contact on the next steps".
Elon Musk predicts Starship to make uncrewed landing on Mars in 3 or 4 yrs
"I think it's sort of feasible within the next four years to do an uncrewed test landing there," Musk was quoted as saying Clay Mowry, the president of the International Astronautical Federation. His comments come as the Starship launch has been under the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scanner, after its first and only launch so far.
Pakistan Army chief personally driving action against illegal Afghan immigrants
The News reported that police have started raiding various Afghan refugee camps and other areas housing Afghan nationals, taking into custody hundreds of families who did not have any legal documentation to prove their status of stay in Pakistan. To further the affirmative action in this regard, General Munir along with caretaker CM of Sindh Maqbool Baq visited Karachi to attend a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee.
Donald Trump seeks to assert himself as kingmaker in Speaker race, endorses Jim Jordan
This was Trump's biggest bombshell in recent times suggesting judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan for the job and his stepping as speaker tempore. "Jordan will be a GREAT Speaker of the House & has my Complete & Total Endorsement," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.
Pakistan starts eviction process of illegal Afghans
Police authorities have started raiding various Afghan refugee camps and other areas housing Afghan nationals, taking into custody hundreds of families who did not have any legal documentation to prove status of stay in Pakistan.
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