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During a televised town hall in New Hampshire on Tuesday night, when asked about Nikki Haley's statement earlier in the day that "America has never been a racist country," Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, chose not to directly criticize his rival. Instead, he opted to address the question by stating that America is not presently a racist country. DeSantis alluded vaguely to challenges in the nation's history, suggesting that the United States has overcome certain issues from its past.

CNN's reshuffling of its weekday programming has left prominent anchor Jim Acosta without a confirmed role. Known for being a Trump critic, Acosta's 10 a.m. slot has been replaced by another show, leaving his future uncertain. While CNN insists discussions about a new slot are ongoing, reports suggest a potential shift—a move that may prompt Acosta to leave the network.

Pakistan's main opposition PML-N has asked the government to put former President Pervez Musharraf on trial for allegedly being responsible for the assassination of ruling PPP leader Benazir Bhutto in 2007.

With the Pakistan Army so penetrated by extremist elements, its nuclear assets of about 100 weapons are unsafe, a leading Republican presidential candidate said.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has said he is waiting for the Indian elections to be over later this month to start a fresh peace dialogue with New Delhi.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas downplayed concerns about unidentified drones sighted over New Jersey, stating they pose no current threat. Despite President-elect Trump's call to down the drones, Mayorkas cited limited authority to intervene, emphasizing the need for expanded legal powers to address drone activity. The Pentagon has also denied foreign involvement.

"We understand that after Bakhmut they could go further. They could go to Kramatorsk, they could go to Sloviansk, it would be open road for the Russians after Bakhmut to other towns in Ukraine, in the Donetsk direction," Zelenskyy said.

Singh's programme is in contrast to that of Musharraf's who rushes to studios spouting lines on Pakistan's frontline status in the war on terrorism.

Anthony Scaramucci warned Elon Musk to stick to business instead of using his political influence in Washington, suggesting his involvement could harm him. Scaramucci said he too had this idea once that he would change Washington but politics is different than business. "Washington has a great immunological system, and I think they‘ll find a way to rebut him. So I would say to Elon Musk, not that he would listen to me, but stick to business."

President Donald Trump celebrated Jim Acosta's departure from CNN, referring to him as one of the most dishonest reporters. Acosta announced his exit during his morning program, taking a final shot at the Trump administration. “I have always believed it’s the job of the press to hold power to account. I have always tried to do that here at CNN,” Acosta said in his farewell message.

Veteran CNN anchor Jim Acosta is reportedly leaving the network following a major reshuffling of its programming schedule. His 10 am ET program has been replaced, and he was offered a significant downgrade to an overnight slot. Acosta’s confrontational style during the Donald Trump presidency made him a well-known figure.

Saudi officials indicated Saturday they were keen to move on from the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, one day after US President Joe Biden raised it in his talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In remarks Friday night, Biden called Khashoggi's death "outrageous" and said he had warned Prince Mohammed against further attacks on dissidents.

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CNN staff members are increasingly worried about the network's shift towards aligning with President Trump's views, following recent management decisions. The decision to reassign critical journalist Jim Acosta to a late-night slot has particularly intensified concerns and led to low morale among employees.

WASHINGTON: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf called on US President George W Bush at the White House on Saturday.

There is no doubt Pakistani territory was used to launch terrorist attacks against India and Islamabad needs to apprehend the masterminds, Condoleezza Rice said.

The US President has declared that US troops will not hesitate to enter Pakistan in their hunt for Osama bin Laden.