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Gambian parliament mulls lifting ban on female genital mutilation

The Gambia's parliament on Monday began examining a highly controversial bill on lifting a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in force since 2015. The issue has divided Gambians for months, and a few dozen demonstrators gathered outside and inside the parliament seeking the lifting of the ban. But a number of civil society groups are urging the government to stand firm. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4qwYjxZ

Israel says 'over 450 terrorists' employed by UN agency for Palestinians

Israel's military on Monday accused the United Nations agency for Palestinian Refugees, known as UNRWA, of employing "over 450 terrorists" belonging to groups including Hamas. "According to intelligence, over 450 terrorists belonging to terrorist organisations in the Gaza Strip, mainly Hamas, are also employed by UNRWA," a military statement said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HoQFW61

Lawyers who successfully argued Musk pay package was illegal seek $5.6 billion in Tesla stock

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Tesla shareholders' attorneys request $5.6 billion in Tesla stock as legal fees for successfully arguing that Elon Musk's compensation package was illegal. The request represents 11% of Musk's Tesla stock and is tax deductible. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fkUoEAt

Shehbaz elected Pakistan PM for second time, Zardari to be president

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Pakistan's national assembly elected PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif PM for a second term on Sunday amid shouts of "chor, chor, mandate chor" by opposing legislators, nearly a month after inconclusive national and provincial polls marred by accusations of rigging and an internet blackout meant to allegedly manipulate the results. Ally PPP's co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari will become the country's President for the second time. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Xm1n0fC

Sunak vows crackdown on protests after pro-Gaza politician wins polls

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Rishi Sunak warned that Islamist and far-right extremists are undermining British democracy. He urged police to take a tougher approach to protest marches since the Israel-Hamas war. He announces a more robust framework for policing the protests, targeting the small groups causing violence and intimidation. Sunak condemns violent jihad and anti-Semitic tropes projected onto Big Ben during pro-Palestine protests. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/gyeasAI

In 6 days, Swifties to spend 25% of what S'pore GP made since 2008

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Thousands of other Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, are flocking to Singapore for the singer's sold-out Eras Tour, providing a significant boost to the local economy. Suizo, spending over $6,000 on flights, tickets, and accommodation, represents a surge in tourism spending, with estimates suggesting that seven in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be international, contributing between $260 million and $370 million to the economy. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/POlrZDm