By TOI World Desk The White House Correspondents’ Association has removed Amber Ruffin as the headliner for its annual dinner, citing tensions with President Trump. The WHCA aims to focus on awarding journalists and supporting young talent, amidst ongoing friction regarding media access and the press pool selection process. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/comedian-amber-ruffin-who-joked-about-trump-dropped-out-of-white-house-correspondents-dinner/articleshow/119741210.cms
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By TOI World Desk The Taliban has freed American citizen Faye Hall, who was detained earlier this year along with two British nationals and their Afghan interpreter. Hall thanked former President Trump for her release and highlighted the struggles of Afghan women imprisoned by the Taliban. The Reynolds couple remains in Taliban custody. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/who-is-faye-hall-american-woman-freed-from-taliban-custody-in-afghanistan/articleshow/119738951.cms
By TOI World Desk A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, releasing energy equivalent to over 300 atomic bombs and causing more than 1,600 deaths. Aftershocks may persist due to ongoing tectonic activity. Communication blackouts and civil strife hinder damage assessment. India has extended humanitarian aid through ‘Operation Brahma’, while nearby Thailand also reported fatalities. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/myanmar-earthquake-released-energy-of-334-atomic-bombs-us-geologist/articleshow/119738106.cms