Aussie primary school sparks backlash after it scraps Christmas from student events and renames Secret Santa in inclusivity push

Pageantry matters for US-China summits, even with modest results

The most consequential outcome of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit might be his US counterpart Donald Trump’s unusually lavish welcome. It told Beijing, US allies and global markets that, however fierce the strategic rivalry, China’s importance makes sustained diplomatic engagement essential. The airport greeting, lavish banquet at the White House and flyover by military aircraft restored the appearance of a workable relationship between two powers. Even so, Beijing has learned not to...

Los Angeles city employee among four charged in downtown graffiti spree

Prosecutors say a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee was one of four men who caused more than $170,000 in graffiti damage to downtown buildings.

‘Delhi Police and IB are going to arrest me’: CJP's Dipke ahead of ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march at Central Park aimed to promote waving the Indian flag. Dipke expressed his stance that raising the Tricolour should not require permission from authorities. The New Delhi Municipal Council announced the park's closure for administrative reasons during the event.

‘Delhi Police and IB are going to arrest me’: CJP's Dipke ahead of ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march

Abhijeet Dipke, the chief of the Cockroach Janata Party, prepared for potential arrest by Delhi Police. The planned ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ march at Central Park aimed to promote waving the Indian flag. Dipke expressed his stance that raising the Tricolour should not require permission from authorities. The New Delhi Municipal Council announced the park's closure for administrative reasons during the event.

Jeans and pretzel brands arrive at Kent outlet - but three companies depart

A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.

CJP’s ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ protest: NSUI workers detained in Delhi early Friday

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred amid heightened security in the national capital before the Cockroach Janata Party's proposed march. The Delhi Police implemented prohibitory orders in Connaught Place, citing concerns for public safety and order. Trade associations nearby expressed their concerns about potential disruptions affecting business during the festive season.

CJP’s ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ protest: NSUI workers detained in Delhi early Friday

CJP Delhi protest: Several NSUI workers were detained after staging a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station. This protest occurred amid heightened security in the national capital before the Cockroach Janata Party's proposed march. The Delhi Police implemented prohibitory orders in Connaught Place, citing concerns for public safety and order. Trade associations nearby expressed their concerns about potential disruptions affecting business during the festive season.

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Australia hands Ming dynasty Buddha back to China amid ongoing mystery over its arrival

A 500-year-old Buddha statue that was found buried by a roadside in Australia has been returned to China, leaving an ongoing mystery about how it arrived in the country. The 15cm (six-inch) bronze figurine was formally handed over to Chinese consular representatives during a ceremony in the coastal town of Denham in Shark Bay on Tuesday, the public broadcaster ABC reported. It will be taken to China for further evaluation to establish its history before being displayed at a museum in...

Oregon school shooting leaves 4 dead, including children; shooter killed

Oregon school shooting: A shooting incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulting in multiple injuries. Reports indicate that the gunman was killed shortly after the shooting started, possibly by an armed bystander. According to police, victims included at least one adult and several children, some of whom were hospitalized. The school has approximately 450 students and 40 staff members, serving younger children from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Rupee Rebounds. Why Is RBI Still Worried? | The Morning Brief Decode

Rupee Rebounds. Why Is RBI Still Worried? | The Morning Brief Decode