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Volker Turk tells the UN Human Rights Council that policies meant to protect marginalised people are being called ‘discriminatory’.The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that divisive rhetoric is being used to deceive and polarise people. “We have enjoyed bipartisan support from the US on human rights over many decades. … I am now deeply worried by the fundamental shift in direction that is taking place domestically and internationally,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk told the UN Human Rights…

Several others injured in incident in western Germany and one person in custody, police spokesperson says.At least one person has been killed and others injured when a car rammed into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, police say as they ask the public to stay away from the downtown area. Police spokesperson Stefan Wilhelm said a driver on Monday rammed into a group of people in Paradeplatz, a square in a pedestrianised area of Mannheim. He said “several” people were injured but police could not yet specify how many were hurt or how badly they were hurt.…

Amazon is bringing its palm-scanning payment system to a Whole Foods store in Seattle, the first of many planned future locations to roll out the technology.AmazonPatients at NYU Langone Health facilities will soon be able to check in for appointments using Amazon’s palm-scanning technology, the company announced Monday.The contactless service, called Amazon One, can identify patients “securely and quickly,” according to a release. NYU Langone said the technology will help it speed up sign-ins, alleviate administrative strain on staff, and reduce errors and wait times.  For a health system that handles more than 10 million patient visits each year, every minute…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has shot down speculation about the PPP jumping ship from the ruling coalition, asserting that the party has no intention of throwing the country into yet another political crisis. During an interview with a private news channel, Siddiqui said that the PPP “would not want the country going into another crisis” by withdrawing from the government alliance. “If the National Assembly dissolves, we would head towards another instability, and another election would be demanded. If elections are held here [in NA], then what would happen in the provinces? “So, the country would then go…

United States President Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg campaign against the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has demolished the organisation described as the “world’s largest donor” and left aid workers scrambling to salvage the international development aid and humanitarian response system. Many have lamented the grave consequences of the US president’s unprecedented decision as well as moves by other countries, such as the United Kingdom, to cut aid. In a LinkedIn post commenting on the situation, Luca Crudeli, who said he has been “immersed in development since 2003”, spoke of “the sense that the moral center of our work is quietly slipping…

Who: India vs AustraliaWhat: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinalWhere: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWhen: Tuesday, March 4 at 1pm (09:00 GMT)Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. India face Australia on Tuesday in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy – a matchup that pits the favourites for the one-day international (ODI) competition against the 50-over world champions. Indeed, the game is a repeat of the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, in which the Australians upset the odds to beat the hosts India in the final in Ahmedabad. Does India’s Dubai location…

Eric Glyman and Karim Atiyeh, cofounders of corporate card startup RampFinancial technology startup Ramp is letting some employees and early investors cash out in a new deal that values the company at $13 billion. The New York company announced the $150 million deal Monday. Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital and General Catalyst were among the entities that bought shares in the round. The financing marks a step up from Ramp’s peak valuation of $8.1 billion in 2022. Ramp also raised a so-called down round that pegged the company’s price closer to $5.8 billion in 2023. The rebound in value shows some renewed…

Rohit plays down venue advantage, says Dubai “not our home” ground so team expects “some nervy times”. Blessed with a venue advantage and with a depleted Australia at their disposal, India will be gunning for revenge when the familiar foes clash in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. India have stuck to their position of not touring Pakistan because of the strained political relations between the Asian neighbours, who play each other only in global events. The International Cricket Council (ICC), headed by former Indian board secretary Jay Shah, has drawn flak for allowing India to play…

ELMHURST, NY — One of the newest additions to Queens Center is a store that many local mallgoers may not recognize.Along with well-known mall staples like Macy’s, American Eagle and Bath & Body Works, the shopping center is now home to a Primark. The Ireland-based discount retailer, which sells clothing, shoes, purses and more, opened its doors there in December — and it has more U.S. stores on the way.Across the country, a growing number of malls and shopping centers are getting a dose of international influence. Retailers including Primark, Spain-based Mango, Canadian retailer Aritzia and Japan-based Uniqlo are adding…

Former India international Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in upcoming IPL.Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)  have appointed veteran top-order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). The 36-year-old fills the void created by the departure of Shreyas Iyer, who will captain Punjab Kings after KKR released him. Seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer will be Rahane’s deputy, the three-time champions said in a statement on Monday. “We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader,” KKR chief executive Venky Mysore…