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Trump blames judge, jury and a country 'gone to hell'

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Why Trump can't pardon himself if re-elected

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Biden says Israel has offered to Hamas a three-step road map to an enduring ceasefire

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US President Joe Biden announced on Friday that Israel had proposed a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release of hostages. He urged Hamas to accept the offer, calling it the most effective way to end the conflict. "It's time for this war to end and for the day after to begin," said Biden, emphasizing the need to conclude the eight-month-long Gaza conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Yw9pvqb via IFTTT

Trump lashes out at 'sick' opponents in 'unfair' trial

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Donald Trump lashed out in rambling, angry comments Friday at "sick" opponents and "fascists" after what he called a "very unfair" trial that made him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. "They're coming in from all over the world into our country, and we have a president and a group of fascists that don't want to do anything about it, because they could right now. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rSkuKQL via IFTTT

Slovak Prime Minister Fico released from hospital, media says

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Police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp at Wayne State University in Detroit

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Police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at Wayne State University, arresting 12 people. Organizers declined meetings with officials, citing health concerns. US representative Rashida Tlaib visited to support protesters who believe their pressure led to remote learning. Wayne State this week posted video of its efforts to invite protesters to private meetings with Espy and other officials if they would dismantle the camp. Lockwood said all were rejected. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tK3vhIo via IFTTT

Indian high commissioner Jha meets Sri Lanka's marxist JVP party members

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India's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, held talks with the Marxist JVP party in Colombo to discuss bilateral initiatives and developments in India. The JVP, a Marxist-Leninist communist party, led an anti-India campaign during the Indo-Lanka Accord. The High Commissioner interacted with JVP leaders to brief them on various bilateral initiatives between India and Sri Lanka as well as developments in India. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HPd8bVo via IFTTT

Andrew Tate loses appeal to relax judicial restrictions as he awaits human trafficking, rape trial

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Andrew Tate, a social media influencer facing charges in Romania, lost an appeal to relax travel restrictions set by the Bucharest Court of Appeal. Tate had requested that he be able to leave Romania, provided he stay within Europe's ID-check-free Schengen zone, which Romania partially joined in March. He was previously banned from various prominent social media platforms for allegedly expressing misogynistic views and for hate speech. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9KD5Cxq via IFTTT

World's first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers

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The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft will be blasted off on a SpaceX rocket in September. It will be sent into space on a SpaceX rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in September, bound for the International Space Station (ISS), they said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3tTg9eo via IFTTT

De Niro calls Trump supporters 'gangsters' in heated exchange outside court

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Actor Robert De Niro clashed with supporters of former President Trump outside a Manhattan courthouse, calling them gangsters. The incident occurred after a press conference related to Trump's trial for hush money payments. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/sI0aovV via IFTTT

EU extends sanctions against Syria until June 2025

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Ukraine says talks on France sending military instructors still ongoing

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Ukraine retracted its statement about French military instructors arriving soon, clarifying ongoing discussions with France and other allies. The defense ministry said it is preparing necessary documents to expedite coordination once a decision is made, aiming to avoid bureaucratic delays. Talks with Paris and others continue to finalize the issue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WHChj9w via IFTTT

WHO chief refers to Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India in his address to World Health Assembly

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World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the establishment of the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India and the hosting of the first global summit on traditional medicine in 2023 during the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, supported by an investment of $250 million from India, aims to leverage traditional medicine worldwide through modern science and technology for better health outcomes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zIhM4rw via IFTTT

Xi Jinping's recipe for total control: An army of eyes and ears

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KKR crush SRH by 8 wickets to clinch third IPL title

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US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait

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The US urges China to show restraint in military drills near Taiwan. China's war games, named 'Joint Sword - 2024A,' provoked Taiwan. China sees Taiwan as its territory and conducted the exercises after Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's president. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mkd6wzI via IFTTT

Two dead, 33 injured in Russian strike on hardware superstore in Kharkiv

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A Russian airstrike targeted a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, a city in eastern Ukraine, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 33 others, according to a report by the Kyiv Independent. The attack, which occurred during daylight hours, was denounced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who emphasized that the target was "obviously civilian." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ca95tOg via IFTTT

India, US discuss opportunities to strengthen space cooperation

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Defence secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy

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The procedure he will undergo on Friday evening is elective and minimally invasive, "is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis," the press secretary said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tM3kRsO via IFTTT

IMF team leaves Pakistan sans bailout agreement

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team had assured the IMF mission they would implement all its conditions and expected to ink a staff-level agreement during this visit by the IMF team. The IMF mission, however, stated it would decide on whether or not to give Pakistan a bailout after approval of the country’s budget by parliament. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/L3BREY4 via IFTTT

Indians made up highest number of immigrants to Britain last year

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In 2023, Indian nationals were the largest group to immigrate to the UK for work and study. The data from various sources illustrates the changing trends in immigration patterns, with a notable increase in non-EU arrivals and shifts in visa allocations, particularly in the health and care sector. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/K3uEhYb via IFTTT

Hamas says it is holding Israeli colonel reported killed on October 7

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What recognising Palestinian state by three European countries means

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​​Broadly speaking, recognising a state means declaring that it meets the conditions of statehood under international law. It typically opens a path to setting up diplomatic relations and an embassy there. ​​But the European countries appeared to be mostly concerned with expressing support for Palestinians and sending a message to Israel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/seWXJqi via IFTTT

King Charles wishes to be 'unbothered' by Prince Harry amid Cancer treatment

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King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, reportedly wishes to be unbothered, including from his younger son, Prince Harry. ​​The two met briefly when Harry visited London after learning of his father's diagnosis, but they did not meet during the Duke of Sussex's most recent trip to the UK. According to royal commentator Michael Cole, the king's decision not to meet with Harry was based on practicalities. "The king is facing an unspecified cancer. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/szNj4wZ via IFTTT

UN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies in the southern Gaza city

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The UN has not specified how many people have stayed in Rafah since the Israeli military began its intensified assault there two weeks ago, but apparently several hundred thousand people remain. The World Food Program said it was also running out of food for central Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing Rafah have sought shelter in a chaotic exodus, setting up new tent camps or crowding into areas already devastated by previous Israeli offensives. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DJ1k0id via IFTTT

Storms have dropped large hail, buckets of rain and tornadoes across the Midwest. And more is coming

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British MPs demand action taken over blatant evasion of sanctions on Russia

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British MPs call for govt action on evasion of Russia sanctions by European companies. UK sees surge in fuel purchases from China, India, and Turkey, sourced from Russian oil. Concerns raised over loophole allowing Russian oil flow into UK. Questions on funding military aid for Ukraine and UK exports to Russia's neighbours. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QOTH8rI via IFTTT

Supreme leader's succession race disrupted. Son of Khamenei in fray?

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A protege of Khamenei who rose through the ranks of Iran's theocracy, Raisi, 63, was widely seen as a leading candidate to take over from Khamenei, 85. Raisi had enjoyed staunch backing from Khamenei, who had himself held the position of prez before he became supreme leader in 1989 following the death of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But criticism of Raisi's performance as prez had already raised questions about whether he was the best candidate to succeed Khamenei, who is in declining health. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1hix0Jl via IFTTT

'Technical failure' caused copter crash killing Raisi: State media

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Raisi, 63, and Abdollahian were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash resulting from a "technical failure", Iranian state news media reported. They were travelling from Iran's border with Azerbaijan after inaugurating a dam project when their helicopter went down in a mountainous area near the city of Jolfa. Search and rescue teams scoured a rugged area of dense forest through rain and fog for hours before finding the crash site. There were no survivors. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/EfOkzed via IFTTT

UNSC observes silence for Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, Israel ambassador calls it disgrace

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Members of the UN Security Council, including the United States, observed a minute of silence on Monday in memory of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash. The UN Security Council dedicated a moment of silence in memory of the mass murdering president of Iran, Raisi. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/qL1HGyk via IFTTT

Israel's war cabinet is in turmoil, but Bibi 'secure'

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Andhra-born Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes first Indian to go to space as tourist

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Eight dead in two attacks on Mexican municipal candidates

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Two attacks in Chiapas during Mexico's June municipal elections left 8 dead. Candidates survived but one was wounded. Violence escalates in Chiapas against politicians seeking office in June vote. Attacks occurred in Villa Corzo and Mapastepec. Previous ambush in La Concordia killed 6, including mayoral candidate Lucero Lopez. More than two dozen politicians killed since September last year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3szQwKG via IFTTT

Russia freezes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit assets

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Ukraine struggles to hold front as Russians advance on cities

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Ukrainian gun commander Oleksandr Kozachenko awaits US ammunition for M777 howitzer amid Russian attacks. Delayed aid package hampers frontline units. President Zelensky warns of Russian offensive, territorial gains in Kharkiv. Calls for air defense support and stabilization in the region. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1k4pDNE via IFTTT

Janet Yellen to push G7 to bring forward interest on Russian assets to aid Ukraine

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US treasury secretary Janet Yellen will urge G7 finance officials to advance interest earnings from frozen Russian assets to quickly support Ukraine, according to a senior US treasury official. Ahead of Yellen's May 21-25 trip to Frankfurt and the G7 meeting in Stresa, Italy, the official noted progress toward a consensus on using approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets from the 2022 invasion. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/c1EwKMW via IFTTT

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'

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Ukraine's top commander warns of intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, where Russian forces are advancing to create a buffer zone. President Putin denies plans to capture Kharkiv but justifies the incursion due to alleged Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas. Ukrainian forces brace for potential assaults in Sumy. Both sides engage in airstrikes and drone attacks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/16puzPf via IFTTT

US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

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A barge carrying fuel crashed near Galveston, spilling up to 2,000 gallons of oil, causing a bridge collapse and road closure. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident, with no impacted wildlife reported. Cleanup efforts have recovered oily water mixture. The tugboat's disconnection is under investigation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/w9uKcQz via IFTTT

Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, a former US Army sergeant convicted of murder for shooting armed demonstrator Garrett Foster during 2020 protests, as recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Travis County DA Jose Garza criticizes the decision, citing the 'Stand Your Ground' law and pressure from Tucker Carlson. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZvoNJFU via IFTTT

EU opens investigation into Meta over addictive social media effects on kids

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'Is he bathing in blood?': Netizens see red after Charles' portrait unveiled

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Orcas sink another boat near Iberia, worrying sailors before summer

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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots

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France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to deadly riots stemming from protests against electoral reform. The unrest erupted over a bill allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, sparking fears of diluting indigenous Kanak community influence. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the violence and vowed to restore order. The riots led to casualties and heightened security measures, including a curfew in the capital. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bn0cM7h via IFTTT

Report recommends UK does not scrap graduate visa route

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UK government's immigration advisers published an independent rapid review of the graduate visa route on Tuesday, recommending that the visa, which allows international students to work or look for work in the UK for two years after graduation, not be scrapped. This came after a separate report had called for the route to be axed to bring down net migration figures. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/y2FMP9D via IFTTT

Biden signs into law ban on Russian nuclear reactor fuel imports

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Pakistanis own properties worth USD 12.5 billion in Dubai: Report

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Leaked data shows Pakistan's wealthy owning 17,000 to 22,000 properties worth USD 12.5 billion in Dubai. Tax authorities vow action against potential tax evasion related to these properties, amidst discussions on taxation laws and economic contrasts. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NSpT2d7 via IFTTT

Kharkiv region becomes new frontline in Ukraine conflict

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Vovchansk faces intense battles with Russian army, mirroring Bakhmut and Avdiivka's fate. Kharkiv governor's concerns deepen as Moscow advances. President Zelenskyy updates on Ukrainian forces' struggles. Belgorod crisis escalates with casualties and evacuations. The town, whose pre-war population of 17,000 had dwindled to just 2,500 before Russia renewed its ground assault last week, has emerged as focus point as pitched battles engulf the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rCHJQou via IFTTT

Melinda French Gates steps down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Melinda French Gates declared her departure from the philanthropic powerhouse she co-founded with her former spouse, Microsoft's co-creator Bill Gates. Her resignation, set to take effect on June 7, will render Bill Gates the sole chair of one of the globe's most impactful and robust non-governmental entities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bFd0aHN via IFTTT

Nigerian gunmen seek talks after abducting dozens, families say

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Gunmen abducted 105 people in northwest Nigeria last week, demanding negotiations with the Zamfara state government instead of ransom payments, according to five families of the victims contacted by the armed men. The attackers seized residents from villages in Zamfara's Birnin-Magaji local government area. The families received calls from the abductors, urging the government to negotiate. Zamfara's information commissioner criticized individuals advocating for negotiations with the kidnappers, stating that the government rejected the proposed peace accord initiative. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PHVmnkL via IFTTT

Saudi crown prince postpones visit to Pak amid political crisis

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Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, also known as MBS, has once again delayed his highly anticipated trip to Pakistan due to ongoing political challenges in the financially struggling nation. Sources indicate that the postponement is related to the unstable political situation and tensions in Pakistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/kT4vWRn via IFTTT

Clashes in POK over wheat, power prices; 1 cop dead, 100+ hurt

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A police officer lost his life and over 100 individuals sustained injuries during violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The clashes were between security forces and protesters demonstrating against the high costs of wheat flour and electricity. The disputed region witnessed clashes between police and activists of a rights movement amid a strike. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/k9OlERZ via IFTTT