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S panda

I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner. My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

Meta layoffs: Tech giant layoffs off thousands on performance criterion

Meta layoffs: Tech giant layoffs off thousands on performance criterion

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to lay off approximately 5% of its 72,400-strong staff, according to an internal memo first reported by Bloomberg. This decision is based on the performance

Is Germany ready to meet Donald Trump’s 5% NATO demand?

Is Germany ready to meet Donald Trump’s 5% NATO demand?

US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to enter the office on January 20. He has made a demand that NATO allies such as Germany, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania increase defence spending to at least 5%

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez plans ‘unprecedented’ 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez plans ‘unprecedented’ 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

Spain doesn't seek to become a country of rich landlords and poor tenants. In order to meet this goal, the country is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties bought by

Microsoft layoffs: Is tech giant’s restructuring efforts affecting India?

Microsoft layoffs: Is tech giant’s restructuring efforts affecting India?

Microsoft is planning to cut a small percentage of jobs - less than 1% - across different departments. The announcement is making global headlines as technology-focused companies in different countries plan major restructuring to remain

Elon Musk-led Tesla supporting employees and communities impacted by Palisades and Eaton Fires

Elon Musk-led Tesla supporting employees and communities impacted by Palisades and Eaton Fires

The death toll in the California fires has risen to 24. Firefighters are putting significant efforts into search and rescue operations against the blazes that continue to destroy thousands of homes across the state. The

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to treat gender apartheid as a crime

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to treat gender apartheid as a crime

Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai attended a Summit on girls' education in Muslim communities in her home country of Pakistan on Sunday. She urged Muslim leaders to start treating gender apartheid as a crime

NYC migrant shelters continue to decline as number of asylum seekers fall

NYC migrant shelters continue to decline as number of asylum seekers fall

NYC officials plan to eliminate 10,000 beds for migrants. It comes as the number of migrants reaching the city has continued to decrease and the number of asylum seekers being housed by the authorities there

UN experts raise concerns about fuel shortages and humanitarian aid blockages in Gaza

UN experts raise concerns about fuel shortages and humanitarian aid blockages in Gaza

Israeli authorities continue to block UN-led efforts to bring critical humanitarian aid to North Gaza, including the most recent attempt on Friday, UN Spokesperson Stephanie Dujarric said at a recent media briefing in the US.

Henley Passport Index: Top 10 strongest passports in 2025

Henley Passport Index: Top 10 strongest passports in 2025

The Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind ranking. Featuring historical data spanning 19 years, the index includes 199 different passports and 227 different destinations across the globe. It is often considered

Regulating hate speech and harmful content online is not censorship

Regulating hate speech and harmful content online is not censorship

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights insisted on Friday that regulating hate speech and harmful content online is not censorship. It comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end its fact-checking programme in