The US&nbsp;House Of Representatives on Friday passed its version of the annual defense policy bill that included measures taking aim at abortion rights and treatment of transgender service members, divisive social issues which threaten to derail the must-pass legislation.

The Senate Armed Services Committee will now work with the House to form a compromise version of the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.

This year's House version of the bill, an annual measure that sets policy for the Department of Defense, authorizes a record $895 billion in spending, a 1% increase over last year.

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The sprawling legislation was approved in the House by a vote of 217-199, with six Democrats in support and three Republicans voting no.

Senate Democrats are unlikely to go along with the conservative social issue provisions inserted into the measure.

The US House Of Representatives on Friday passed its version of the annual defense policy bill that included measures taking aim at abortion rights and treatment of transgender service members, divisive social issues which threaten to derail the must-pass legislation.

The US House Of Representatives on Friday passed its version of the annual defense policy bill that included measures taking aim at abortion rights and treatment of transgender service members, divisive social issues which threaten to derail the must-pass legislation. The Senate Armed Services Committee will now work with the House to form a compromise version of the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. This year's House version of the bill, an annual measure that sets policy for the Department of Defense, authorizes a record $895 billion in spending, a 1% increase over last year. Also read: New photos reveal brutal conditions inside El Salvador's mega-prison for gang members The sprawling legislation was approved in the House by a vote of 217-199, with six Democrats in support and three Republicans voting no. Senate Democrats are unlikely to go along with the conservative social issue provisions inserted into the measure.

House approves defence policy bill with divisive provision on abortion, transgender troops

In Morocco, the economic crisis and the ongoing drought are resulting in an acute shortage of animals for the Eid sacrifices. Many Moroccans are returning empty-handed from the market.

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A fire broke out at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia's Genting Highlands on Friday (June 14) evening. Massive plumes of smoke were seen rising from a burning structure in the Genting Highlands hill resort, according to eyewitness footage.

A fire broke out at Resorts World Genting in Malaysia's Genting Highlands on Friday (June 14) evening. Massive plumes of smoke were seen rising from a burning structure in the Genting Highlands hill resort, according to eyewitness footage. Abdul Ghani, deputy head of the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department, informed reporters that the fire had been extinguished and that no one had been injured. According to a Genting Malaysia official, the four-story SkyAvenue shopping complex experienced a fire at about 4:30 PM. In its initial statement, the Pahang Fire & Rescue Department stated that it received an alert at 4:55 PM. Firefighters arrived around 5:00 p.m. and got the fire under control by 6:30 PM. The fire began on the second storey and spread to the fourth. Social media users posted images and videos of the structure with fire and plumes of black smoke destroying at least one side of the building. Also read: House approves defense policy bill with divisive provision on abortion, transgender troops Witnesses told the news agency Bernama that as the structure filled with dense, black smoke and flames, panic ensued. According to a statement released by Resorts World Genting on its website, "Evacuation was carried immediately to ensure members of the public are out of harm's way" following the confirmation that a fire had damaged the SkyAvenue complex. From her hotel room nearby, she took a picture of the aftermath, which showed the building's burned facade and what looked to be ongoing damping down efforts. (With inputs from agencies)

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Western leaders are in Italy to explore ways to help Ukraine and punish Russia. Ahead of a Swiss Summit to forge peace in Ukraine, Moscow is closely watching all these developments on the eve of the Switzerland conference to which Russia has not been invited. Watch in for more details!

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The spouses fo G7 leaders including Fumio Kishida visited the Italian town of Alberobello while the G7 summit is underway. The wife of Japanese Prime Minister was also joined by the wife of European Council President.

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Yemen's Houthis on Friday said they targeted two vessels in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, but there was no independent confirmation of the purported attacks.

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Switzerland is hosting a summit on Saturday, with aim to build broad international support for Ukrainian President Zelensky's peace proposals and that include the full withdrawl of Russian troops from Ukraine.

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As Muslims around the world get down to celebrating their festival of the year - Eid - Palestinians in the West Bank in Gaza will be facing a grim Eid this year. Watch the video to know more.

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At the just concluded G7 summit, there were many meetings that the world leaders had with each other in Italy but the most eye catching among them have been interactions between Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and France President Emmanuel Macron. Watch the video to know more.

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A common concern among young parents is the online safety of their children. In this story, we offer several tips that could be valuable for these parents.

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In the midst of Israel Hamas war, earlier this week, Israeli Army Chief of Staff General Herzi Halevi held talks with his counterparts from several Arab nations like Jordan, UAE and Bahrain to discuss regional security.

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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recorded campaign videos for a number of his Tory MP supporters and has yet again snubbed Rishi Sunak. He has warned that the Tories are likely heading for a total bloodbath if Sunak remained in charge.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stressed party Unity after meeting the Republican lawmakers at Capitol Hill. This was Trump's first visit to Capitol Hill since the January 6th riot. What happened in the meeting? Watch this video to know more,

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The Israeli Army raided Jenin in the West Bank with heavy machinery and armoured vehicles causing damages along the street and to Market stalls driving their large vehicles through the town. Watch in for more details!

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Let's look at Apple stocks' blistering rally this week. Apple marked its biggest three-day advance since august 2020. As a result, apple overtook Microsoft to regain its title as the world's most valuable company.

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Over a dozen employees of the US bank Wells Fargo were let go for allegedly "simulating keyboard activity," presumably to trick their employer into believing they were at work.

Over a dozen employees of the US bank Wells Fargo were let go for allegedly "simulating keyboard activity," presumably to trick their employer into believing they were at work. A filing with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said that the workers were "discharged after review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work." According to Bloomberg, the document does not specify whether the employees in the issue used personal or workplace computers. As evidenced by the fact that many of its corporate jobs allow employees to "work from home on some days and at the office on others," Wells Fargo supports flexible work arrangements. “Wells Fargo holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behaviour," a company spokesperson stated. Mouse movers, often called mouse jigglers, are devices or software that mimic computer mouse motion. They can be found on Amazon, and many of them make the promise that they are "undetectable." The devices function by positioning the mouse on a rotating platform or disc that mimics normal movement, while the software executes a program that moves a mouse around. This feature was designed to prevent computers from going into sleep mode. Also read: Major left-wing parties in France form 'Popular Front' to challenge Macron in snap polls According to WFH Research, which surveyed 20- to 64-year-olds, found work-from-home days accounted for slightly more than a quarter of paid working days in the US last month. The pre-Covid percentage was 5%. Major banks are among the firms that have taken a strong stance on working from home. While Goldman Sachs stated in a note to workers last year that it encouraged employees to "work in the office five days a week," Bank of America threatened to take disciplinary action against staff members who did not show up for work in the office. The Covid pandemic raised concerns about workplace surveillance and led to a global upsurge in work-from-home directives. Microsoft issued an apology in 2020 for employing software that identified specific people and calculated their "productivity score" based on the number of emails they wrote and meetings they attended. (With inputs from agencies)

US bank Wells Fargo fires over dozen employees for allegedly faking work activity

One of the world's largest religious gatherings officially begins today. Hundreds and thousands of Muslims from across the globe have flocked to the holy city of mecca to attend the 2024 haj pilgrimage season... Take a look at this report.

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After passing a bill challenging Chinese disinformation on Tibet, American lawmakers are now preparing to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at Dharamsala in India. What does this mean for the status quo on Tibet? What about China's relations with the U.S. and India?

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