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Russia says 'destroyed' Ukrainian commando landing in southern Ukraine

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Russia said Thursday it had defeated an attempted landing by Ukrainian special forces on the Tendra Spit sandbar in the Black Sea held by Russian troops, killing "up to 25" Ukrainian personnel. Ukrainian forces have managed to secure a bridgehead around the village of Krynky further to north from the attempted landing but attempts to move further have been fought off. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bk7hDBL

Biden administration is continuing to do everything we can for legal immigration reforms: White House

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Karine Jean Pierre, Press Secretary, White House, highlighted improvements in the H1-B visa process. The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule to reduce fraud. A beneficiary-centric selection process will be implemented. Bills to address the green card backlog were not passed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vhJgEoV

Who is Oleg Orlov, jailed Russian rights activist

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns the imprisonment of Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov, denouncing it as a bid to silence dissent. Orlov, a prominent member of Memorial, received a 2½-year sentence for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. International figures express alarm, highlighting concerns over shrinking space for dissent in Russia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ad7ivl6

Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train

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A baggage holding a computer and two USB memory sticks containing sensitive information about the Paris Olympics' security plans was stolen from a Paris metro station on Monday, according to police. The regional transport police is investigating the matter. The bag which belonged to a Paris City Hall engineer, from a train at Gare du Nord station. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2itwACK

Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held in Moscow on March 1

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The funeral of Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader and Putin's critic, will be held on March 1 at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God in Moscow's southeast Maryino district. Supporters are urged to arrive early. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DVXh06E

Japan proposes law to classify more information as confidential

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Japan's government has proposed legislation to expand the classification of confidential information and require security clearance checks for employees at companies with access to it. However, opposition lawmakers are concerned that these new rules could infringe on civil liberties. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration argues that aligning Japan with western governments will enable greater information sharing with domestic businesses and international allies. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ogw78df

Two killed in Guinea unrest linked to nationwide strike

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Two people were killed during clashes with police in the suburbs of Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, amid a national strike that has paralysed the city and disrupted some mining operations. The strike, led by an umbrella group for multiple workers' unions, is set to continue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/sxlmi3L

Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM of Pakistan's Punjab province

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Maryam Nawaz, a prominent leader of the PML-N and the daughter of the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province. Maryam, aged 50 and serving as the senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, secured victory in the chief ministerial elections despite a walkout by lawmakers from Imran Khan's party-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yXVMv2h

British Indian doctor's rock band embarks on UK-wide tour

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A 25-year-old British Indian doctor whose passion for music resulted in a band with some of his fellow medical colleagues has embarked on his first UK-wide tour, with the launch show in London recently proving a sell-out. Gulzar (Gulz) Singh Dhanoya started the indie-rock band named Gulz during his university days as a medical student. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/viqcx9M

Belarusians vote in tightly controlled election amid opposition calls for its boycott

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Polls opened in Belarus' parliamentary and local elections despite opposition calls for a boycott. President Lukashenko accuses the West of undermining his government. The election takes place after the 2020 presidential election triggered protests and a crackdown on dissent. Russia supports Lukashenko. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tJVZIGO

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC opens first semiconductor plant in Japan

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has inaugurated its first semiconductor plant in Japan, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion. The Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) plant, supported by substantial government funding, aims to revive Japan's chip industry with a budget of USD 33 billion. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IPKBX9H

Navalny's widow accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return her husband's body

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Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accuses President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by coercing his mother into agreeing to a secret funeral. Navalny's mother is being subjected to psychological torment, with authorities suggesting burying Navalny in the Arctic prison. Navalnaya pleads for the return of her husband's body, accusing Putin of disrespecting the deceased. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/48Xp0CR

Pakistan Supreme Court defends ruling on minorities after backlash

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Pakistan's Supreme Court has come to the defense of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa after he faced backlash and death threats for a ruling related to blasphemy. The ruling involved the release of a man from the Ahmadi religious sect, which is considered heretical by some hardline Muslim scholars. The man was accused of sharing a forbidden Ahmadi text, which is seen as blasphemy. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cESab61

Panda diplomacy: China to send more pandas to US

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China's Wildlife Conservation Association is working with the National Zoo in Washington in an arrangement that could bring more pandas back to the United States, signalling improving diplomatic relations between the two superpowers. China has lent its beloved bears to zoos in various countries over the years as goodwill animal ambassadors and also fostered a modern Sino-US "panda diplomacy" with the gesture. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TPB94x5

Biden calling Putin 'crazy SOB' debases US: Kremlin

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The Kremlin criticizes Joe Biden's derogatory remarks about Vladimir Putin, suggesting they are an attempt to portray himself as a Hollywood cowboy. Dmitry Medvedev escalates tensions by mentioning Ukraine. Strained Russia-West relationship due to Ukraine and Navalny's death. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MFPLg36

Greek farmers join tractor protest in front of parliament for 2nd day

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Greek farmers protest rising fuel and production costs in Athens. At least 8,000 farmers, beekeepers, and livestock breeders joined the protest on Syntagma Square. Climate change effects like flooding, extreme heat, and wildfires are also mentioned. Negotiations for financial relief with the conservative government, including the extension of power bill discounts and a permanent tax rebate scheme, continue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rCZzcdP

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 67 Palestinians overnight

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Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 67 Palestinians, including civilians seeking refuge. Multiple strikes in central Gaza caused widespread casualties. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital received 44 bodies. Doctors Without Borders reported deaths in a shelter in Muwasi. The war began with Hamas-led militants attacking southern Israel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/drYMzK1

WikiLeaks: Julian Assange in last ditch legal bid against extradition to US

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Arriving ahead of the two-day case, Assange's wife Stella thanked a crowd of protesters, saying: "Please keep on showing up, be there for Julian and for us, until Julian is free." The crowd outside London HC chanted "Free Julian Assange". Washington wants Assange extradited after he was charged there multiple times between 2018 and 2020 over WikiLeaks' 2010 publication of files relating to the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9FiWzo3

Hungary's says ready to approve Sweden's Nato accession

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A vote in Hungary's parliament on Sweden's application to join Nato might take place as early as Monday, according to a senior member of the country's ruling Fidesz party. It would end the nationalist government's more than 18-month delays, which has irritated Hungary's friends. Hungary is the only one of Nato's 31 existing members not to have ratified Sweden's bid. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IAfq432

EU begins formal probe into TikTok over child protection

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The European Union (EU) has initiated a formal investigation into TikTok for potential violations of rules designed to safeguard minors online. This probe is being conducted under a law that mandates the regulation of digital content. In November last year, the EU had also launched investigations against YouTube and TikTok to assess the measures being taken by these platforms. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/oELcAMT

Philippine troops clash with Muslim militants in a gunbattle that has left at least eight dead

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Dozens killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea: ABC

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​At least 26 people were killed in tribal fighting in the northern highlands of Papua New Guinea, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said on Monday, citing local police. The men were killed in an ambush in Enga Province, according to the Australian state broadcaster. A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence took place on Sunday and was connected to a battle between two tribes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FhOwndq

African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza

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Leaders at an African Union summit condemned Israel's offensive in Gaza, praised South Africa's case against Israel, and expressed concerns about conflicts. They showed solidarity with Palestine and called for African unity in overcoming challenges. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YRivAy7

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif's PML-N criticizes Imran Khan's PTI for seeking US intervention

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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has criticized imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), for involving the United States in alleged election rigging on February 8. PML-N leaders Aurangzeb accused PTI of attempting to spread anarchy and advised addressing rigging complaints through legal channels, such as approaching the Election Commission and pursuing the matter in the high court and Supreme Court. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/kfSXNDO

Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' manoeuvres

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Imran Khan's party claims his wife Bushra's life is in danger

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Imran Khan's party has raised concerns about the health of his wife, Bushra Biwi, claiming that she is facing a serious threat to her life. The party alleges that the Pakistani government is denying her necessary medical assistance. Bushra Biwi, 49, is currently in prison at Khan's Bani Gala residence following their conviction in a corruption case. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/72ZqKUQ

Balochistan protests persist amid allegations of election rigging

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Protests against alleged election rigging in Balochistan continue despite the reopening of national highways after a six-day blockade. Demonstrations and sit-ins are taking place in various regions, including Quetta, the provincial capital. "Our protest will persist against the alleged rigging, but we have opened the highways to ease the difficulties faced by the people," stated a leader of a protesting party. No roads are currently blocked. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TOVQt13

Oil demand growth slows as non-Opec supply expands, says IEA

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Global oil demand growth is slowing down, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA has revised its 2024 growth forecast, which is now lower than Opec's projections. This year, the pace of expansion is expected to be 1.22 million barrels per day, half of the growth in 2023. Chinese consumption is a major factor in this slowdown. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/J0FgyKE

Macron, Zelenskyy to sign security deal in Paris Friday

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky plan to sign a bilateral security agreement at the Elysee Palace on Friday, the French presidency said."This agreement follows commitments made within the G7 format on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius in July 2023", Macron's office said on Thursday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hTBi35G

Four Indonesian pollsters show Prabowo on track to win presidency in one round

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Russia puts Estonian PM on wanted list for 'desecration of historical memory'

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Russian police have put Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas, Estonian state secretary Taimar Peterkop, and Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys on the wanted list for "desecration of historical memory" and "destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers". Baltic nations plan to demolish Soviet-era monuments. Several dozen Baltic politicians are also wanted by Russia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PKaUSCw

Mobile internet suspended in Senegal

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Mobile internet access in Senegal was suspended on Tuesday for the second time this month, the communications ministry said, after authorities banned a march against the delay to February's presidential election. President Macky Sall's decision to push back the February 25 vote until December plunged Senegal into a crisis which has seen three dead amid clashes between protesters and security forces. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8aP7LvT

Why Russia is building a 30-km-long 'tsar train' barrier

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Canadian government intensifies efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled workers

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Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink

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​ The Kremlin said on Monday that Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system was neither certified for use in, nor officially supplied to, Russia, and therefore could not be used. Ukraine, which has used Starlink for military communications throughout its conflict with Russia, said on Sunday that Russian troops were using Starlink in parts of Ukraine they control. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zKXBGib

UAE diplomat says 'irreversible' progress to Palestinian state needed for Gaza reconstruction

The United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday that there must be an "irreversible progression" towards a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict for a regional commitment to reconstruction of Gaza. Lana Nusseibeh said there was "a very strong" Arab consensus that such progress was needed for any contributions towards reconstruction in Gaza once the devastating war between Israel and Hamas is over. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KMIickx

Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel

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Pope canonises first female Argentine saint before meeting with Milei

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In bid to curb immigration, France to scrap birthright citizenship in Mayotte

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Hillary Clinton speech interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

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Hillary Clinton's speech on conflict-related sexual violence at Columbia University was repeatedly interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors with the chants of "Free, free Palestine" and "Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, you are a war criminal". Clinton responded by calling for respectful dialogue and emphasized the importance of allowing real experts to speak without interruption. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/c5WqFbd

Biden mistakenly calls Egyptian President as 'president of Mexico'

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US President Joe Biden expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the investigation by special counsel Robert Hur, which recommended no charges against him. Biden emphasized his cooperation with the investigation, including a five-hour interview, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0a8svAg

Pakistan election highlights Military's sway over stormy politics

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As results began to trickle in Thursday evening, the party of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif -- the military's preferred party of the moment -- was still expected to win, but it did not look like it would pull off the easy victory that was widely predicted. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VUp0qCc

Tractors choke Spanish city streets as farmers protest EU policy

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The Spanish government responded to the protests by distributing an additional 269 million euros in subsidies for farmers and the European Commission scrapped its plan to reduce pesticide use in the EU. The government and retail associations do not anticipate immediate food shortages. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2F8x7b1

The ruined Fukushima nuclear plant leaked radioactive water, but no one was injured

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A leak of highly radioactive water occurred during maintenance work at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The leak from a SARRY treatment machine resulted in 5.5 metric tonnes of water seeping into the soil. This incident follows a previous accidental leak at the ALPS treatment facility. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/O2dkiMa

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan's parliamentary election

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5 people wounded and 2 assailants shot dead during an attempt to attack a Turkish courthouse

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Two people were shot dead while trying to attack a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The man and woman were killed during an "attempt to attack" a security checkpoint at the Caglayan courthouse late morning, Yerlikaya posted on social media. Five people were hurt in the incident, including three police officers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/BFyMspi

Kremlin gives nothing away about why Tucker Carlson might be in Russia

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The Kremlin refrained from confirming whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would grant an interview to US journalist Tucker Carlson. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, responding to inquiries about Carlson's reported presence in Russia, stated, "Many foreign journalists come to Russia." He added, "We have nothing to announce in terms of the president's interviews to foreign media." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wlO5XKH

Floods, landslides kill at least 20 people in southern Philippines

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At least 20 people have died in the southern Philippines due to days of torrential rains, causing deadly floods and landslides. The provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were particularly affected, with 13 and 7 casualties, respectively. A northeast monsoon and a low-pressure area brought continuous rains to the southern Mindanao region last week, impacting over 812,000 people. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/aSqEZF9

House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine

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House Republicans announce bill to provide military aid to Israel, but not Ukraine. The package excludes help for immigration enforcement. A broader Senate compromise is expected soon, with a key test vote to follow. The aid package for Israel includes funding for missile defense systems, countering rockets, and replenishing US stocks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PLHEkJi

Shrinking international aid and enduring conflict compound earthquake misery for Syrians one year on

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A year ago, Sido Naji experienced a devastating earthquake in Aleppo province, Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed over 59,000 people and caused widespread destruction. Survivors like Naji are living in dire conditions, with little reconstruction and no access to basic necessities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TpqN1ah

'Philippines ready to use 'forces' to quell any secession attempt'

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The Philippine government is ready to use "authority and forces" to prevent secession attempts by Rodrigo Duterte, who wants to separate Mindanao from the rest of the country. The government's peace deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the Bangsamoro region could be jeopardized. Duterte accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of using constitutional change to stay in power. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/gJn6ULf