Geneva, 18 Feb: Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva have produced what both sides describe as preliminary progress,…
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Geneva, 18 Feb : Fresh U.S.-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva on Wednesday without a decisive breakthrough, as both…
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‘One Health’ approach key to safeguarding future, pope tells Vatican assembly
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarVATICAN, Feb 18: Pope Leo XIV on Monday delivered a stark warning that war and widening social inequality are eroding respect for…
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Violence, unequal access to education and healthcare key drivers of gender inequality: Report
by Vishal Kumarby Vishal KumarPortland , Feb 18: The global struggle for equality for women and girls has been ongoing for centuries, with no country yet…
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Mississippi advances sweepstakes casino ban as Maryland weighs enforcement gaps
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaJackson/Annapolis, Jan 30: Lawmakers in Mississippi and Maryland took different procedural steps this week on legislation aimed at curbing online sweepstakes casinos,…
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Virginia lawmakers move to tax and tighten rules for fantasy sports
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaVirginia, Jan 29: Virginia lawmakers advanced legislation that would impose new taxes and regulatory requirements on daily fantasy sports operators, marking a…
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Hawaii lawmakers reopen gambling debate as illegal market thrives
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaHonolulu, Jan 28: Lawmakers in Hawaii, one of only two U.S. states without any form of legal gambling, are reopening a long-running…
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USA: Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports contracts, rejects federal preemption claim
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaMassachusetts, Jan 21: A Massachusetts state court has ordered the prediction market operator Kalshi to halt operations in the state beginning Friday,…
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Kalshi sued by users who say prediction market amounts to gambling
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaNew York, Jan 19: Kalshi is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from five users who allege the federally licensed prediction market should…
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USA: Nevada issues new guidance on cross-border online gambling risks
by Harish Duaby Harish DuaLas Vegas, Jan 19: The Nevada Gaming Control Board has issued new guidance to licensed gambling operators, urging greater caution when participating…