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[ad_1] Until the funeral on Saturday, Pope's body, dressed in papal vestments, will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica. As the public viewing of Pope Francis's body began, mourners were interrupted by visitors who turned the occasion into a ghoulish photo-op. Some Instagrammers even smiled as they posed in front of the open casket. “People were being asked to put their selfie sticks away when they got to the front,” UK tourist Martin Gilsenan told the Mirror.“There were also many people looking around and getting upset with those on the phones,” he said, with images showing others crowding around taking pics, despite being told not to..“I found the mobile phones very distasteful,” added Gilsenan’s wife, Catherine. “I was very surprised there were photos.”The casket was not put on an elevated bier as it was his request to not make […]

[ad_1] Trump blasted at Putin after Russia's fresh attack on Kyiv. President Donald Trump's recent stance in the Russia-Ukraine war entertained Kremlin's premier propagandists as they reveled how they could not ever imagine that Trump would say that Crimea belongs to Russia. Daily Beast reported that state TV showed the clips of Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent statements -- in which everyone hinted about abandoning Ukraine -- reiterating that the US would not drag on with the mediation. Writer Sergey Strokan marveled, “Who could have imagined this?” Beaming ear-to-ear, host Olga Skabeeva replied, “No one ever—they can’t believe it even now—if you’re talking about Donald Trump. It’s shocking, it really is. Completely incredible!”Strokan said, “No one could have imagined we would live to see the day where the correct answer about to whom […]

[ad_1] USCIS is seeking home address and biometrics as additional data from H-1B applicants, if there is any 'adverse information' about the applicant. In a fresh trouble for H-1B applicants, federal immigrant authorities are asking for home addresses and biometrics for H-1B and employment-based immigrant petitions, which immigrant lawyers think is highly unusual, as biometrics are not generally required. Immigrant authorities are issuing Requests for Evidence (RFE) for this data. A Request for Evidence is a formal notice issued by the USCIS when additional documents are required for evaluating a petition. It can not be seen as a denial but a standard part of the process if there is any gap in the applications. According to USCIS guidelines, an RFE should clearly outline which eligibility criteria have not been met, explain why existing materials are insufficient, and suggest what additional […]

[ad_1] 'It s**ks,' Trump wrote about Wall Street Journal after it said Chin won this round of the tariff war. The Wall Street Journal came out with its verdict on the tariff war between the US and China and declared China as the winner of this round. But the good news is that at least Trump is finally listening to reality, the editorial Board of the Journal noted. While Trump has been asserting that negotiation with China is on, China refuted the claims and said no talks are on and will be on unless the 145 per cent tariffs are revoked. "The good news is that at least Mr Trump is finally listening to reality. The CEOs of Walmart, Home Depot and Target paid a visit to the White House this week and told Mr Trump prices would soon rise […]

[ad_1] Wife of Maryland's Garcia taken to safe house after DHS publishes her address. The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongly deported Maryland man -- which the Donald Trump administration denied and asserted he was an MS-13 gang member and thus rightfully deported -- claimed she had to move to a safe house after the Department of Homeland Security posted her address online. Jennifer Vasquez Sura told The Washington Post that after DHS shared on X an unredacted court document from 2021, she began fearing for her safety and the well-being of her three children. “I don’t feel safe when the government posts my address, the house where my family lives, for everyone to see, especially when this case has gone viral and people have all sorts of opinions."The DHS said it did not publish any secret documents and […]

[ad_1] Terminal 1 of Toronto Airport was shut down following a shooting incident on Thursday morning. Terminal 1 of Toronto Pearson International Airport was shut down on Thursday morning following a shooting that involved a cop, reports said. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said that a "police-involved shooting" had taken place and that investigators had been dispatched. They added that there was no further threat to the public. One man was shot in the incident, but the officer was uninjured, Peel Regional Police said in a post on X.Officers were at the airport shortly before 7 am investigating a "man in distress," the Special Investigations Unit said in a news release Thursday. "Early information received indicates [the man] produced a firearm," the release said. Three officers discharged their weapons, the SIU said. The man, 30, was taken to hospital where […]

[ad_1] Princess Isabella of Denmark posed for her birthday photos with her mobile phone in hand. Princess Isabella of Denmark has stoked a debate over royalty vs modernity in her new photograph, clicked on her 18th birthday and published on the Danish royal family's website. Flaunting her diamond tiara, a gift from her grandmother Queen Margrethe, teamed with a satin orange off-shoulder ball gown, the princess can be seen fiddling with her iPhone. "This is bizarre…. Can’t decide if it’s pro or anti-modern phone addiction. Is this ‘the ultimate modern princess’ or a depressing indictment of modern culture?" one commented. Some found it adorable, relatable that like a normal teen, she was busy with her mobile phone. "Love this official picture of Danish princess Isabella on her 18th birthday - when old world royalty meets today’s tech reality," one wrote."I […]

[ad_1] Wall Street Journal says China has won this round of the trade war as President Trump blinked first. The US-China trade war took a new turn with China on Thursday denying what President Donald Trump has been claiming over the past few days -- that trade talks are going on actively with all countries, including China. Trump has also said that China's tariffs would come down "substantially" from the current 145 per cent. 'Trump chickened out' started trending on Chinese social media, CNN reported citing posts like 'He's like a child who changes his stances instantly', 'Today's Trump beat yesterday's Trump, what will tomorrow's Trump do?' etc. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal delivered its verdict that China called Trump's bluff and won this round.US-China trade war: What is the situation now?Trump had put 145 per cent tariffs on imports […]

[ad_1] Air Canada has been ordered by the Quebec Court of Appeal to pay over $10 million in damages to passengers following a class-action lawsuit that alleged they charged more than the ticket price advertised. The case centered on the airline charging more than the advertised ticket prices by adding undisclosed taxes, fees, and surcharges.Justice Judith Harvie, in her ruling on Tuesday, said that Air Canada exhibited "ignorance and laxity" and prioritised commercial interests over consumer rights. She emphasised that punitive damages were necessary due to the airline’s "negligent and careless" behavior."The fault is serious, deliberate and affects a large number of consumers," the decision said in French."Air Canada has put its own commercial interests first, demonstrating a serious lack of concern and care for consumers. An award of punitive damages is necessary to denounce this behaviour."The 15-year-old case was […]

[ad_1] DUBAI, UAE: AI startups from across the globe are increasingly choosing the UAE as their base, drawn by the country's accelerating pace of innovation and growing reputation as a research and talent hub, speakers revealed at Dubai Assembly for AI, part of Dubai AI Week 2025.In a session titled "Dubai as a Launchpad: Competing on the Global Stage", Sachin Dev Duggal, founder and chief wizard of Builder.ai, shared why the startup moved its headquarters to Dubai. "There's massive demand across the GCC, and the market's inherent stability makes it the perfect base. The leadership here is incredibly open to building AI-powered platforms, and the legislation reflects that."He added, "I have a strong sense that the pace of innovation in Dubai is accelerating rapidly. When capital, talent, and R&D support are aligned, the UAE has all the ingredients to become […]