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World - / Aug 3, 2026 - Quote of the day by Cicero: 'If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it' Cicero, the Roman statesman, passionately argued for the alignment of one's thoughts with spoken words, critiquing the harmful effects of self-censorship. He posited that institutions become vulnerable when necessary truths go unspoken, a lesson still applicable in today's workplaces and government. The consequences of silence can be dire, stifling effective problem-solving. Open dialogue is essential for maintaining integrity and avoiding misguided decisions.

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World - / Aug 2, 2026 - Israel, US military learnt Trump cancelled Iran strike through social media: Report - Israeli officials and US Central Command were not informed ahead of time about US President Donald Trump's decision to call off a major planned attack on Iran, according to an Israeli media report. The report states that they found about it through

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