Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan promoted to Lieutenant General: A look at his defence journey

Sheikh Hamdan, Dubai’s Crown Prince, has achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. He became Defence Minister last year, succeeding his father. His tenure focused on modernising the UAE’s military. He also worked on international defence partnerships. This promotion signifies a generational shift in UAE leadership. It also highlights the nation’s commitment to defence and security.

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‘It is unacceptable and wrong when…’: Google says Biden administration pressed it to remove COVID-19 content from YouTube, writes 28-page letter

Google has stated that the Biden administration pressured them to remove user-generated content related to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if it didn’t violate the company’s policies. Alphabet’s counsel conveyed this in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, asserting the company’s resistance to government influence on content moderation based on First Amendment grounds.

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Indian techie’s relocation post to US goes viral as Donald Trump sets $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions

An Indian software engineer’s celebratory relocation post to San Francisco inadvertently went viral, coinciding with the announcement of a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions. This policy, set to take effect in late 2025, sparked immediate reactions within the Indian tech community, highlighting concerns about the future of work visas and potential legal…

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Will Taylor Swift headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026 as Travis Kelce plays on

Taylor Swift’s absence from the Super Bowl halftime show has long puzzled fans, especially with her connection to Travis Kelce. A previous sponsorship conflict with Coca-Cola, conflicting with Pepsi’s Super Bowl deal, initially prevented her participation. Swift’s focus on re-recording her early albums and demanding Eras Tour schedule further complicated matters.

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