Russia blacklists Yale University in latest crackdown

Russia has labelled Yale University an “undesirable organisation”, authorities said Tuesday, as the Kremlin pursues a crackdown on critics that has accelerated during Moscow’s campaign in Ukraine. The US university joins international organisations and nonprofits such as Amnesty International, British Council, Greenpeace, Elton John’s AIDS Foundation which Moscow has labelled as undesirable.

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Inside the bond of Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl: How they celebrate and back each other’s success

Edmonton Oilers’ star duo, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, exemplify a powerful friendship alongside their elite hockey skills. Draisaitl’s recent 400-goal milestone and McDavid’s contract extension underscore their mutual support. McDavid’s public celebration of Draisaitl’s achievement highlights how their bond fuels team success and inspires fans, proving that shared victories amplify individual brilliance.

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UAE: Emirates expands premium economy services to India and key Middle East destinations

Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy service to four key cities—Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain, by deploying next-generation Airbus A350s and retrofitted A380s and Boeing 777s. This upgrade enhances passenger comfort and consistency across its network. As part of a massive retrofit programme, Emirates aims to offer over 2 million Premium Economy seats annually by…

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OpenAI and Microsoft reach agreement paving way for $100 billion public benefit shift: Read joint statement

OpenAI and Microsoft have reached a nonbinding agreement to revise their partnership, potentially transforming OpenAI’s for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation. The nonprofit board will retain control, holding a stake in the PBC valued at over $100 billion. This move aims to provide OpenAI with greater flexibility as it expands its business, while maintaining…

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‘Mark my words’: Shoaib Akhtar tells Pakistan how to beat India in Asia Cup final

Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan can defeat India in the Asia Cup 2025 final by dismissing Abhishek Sharma early and maintaining an aggressive mindset. Akhtar emphasized the importance of targeting Sharma in the initial overs, suggesting that his early dismissal could destabilize the Indian batting lineup. He also anticipates Gautam Gambhir will motivate India to bring…

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Kuwait’s courts to go fully digital with Google and Microsoft, nationwide launch within weeks

Kuwait’s Justice Ministry is set to digitize all legal services soon. This will impact citizens, residents, lawyers, and court staff. Filing cases, receiving notifications, and paying fees will be online. Court procedures will become faster, and judgments will be enforced quickly. The ministry is partnering with Google and Microsoft for this digital shift.

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