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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

New N. Macedonia president in inauguration controversy

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North Macedonia's first female president was inaugurated on Sunday, with the new nationalist leader promptly setting the tone in a speech that did not acknowledge the country's new name. But Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova's party, the nationalist VMRO-DPMNE, opposed the accord and have refused to acknowledge the country's new name. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/INRXZB7 via IFTTT

First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 yrs brings auroras, disrupts Starlink sats

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Earth was hit by stronger solar storms, causing amazing celestial light displays and posing risks to satellites and power grids. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun led to an extreme geomagnetic storm, affecting satellite services like Starlink. The events, which were the most powerful in twenty years, created auroras in northern Europe and Australasia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dcNlqzx via IFTTT

Bus plunges off bridge in Russia's St Petersburg city, killing 7 people

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A bus accident in St Petersburg killed seven when it plunged into the Moika River. The driver, overworked, faced a criminal investigation. The incident highlighted safety concerns in the city's bus services. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yMkAZcG via IFTTT

At least 50 dead in flooding in northern Afghanistan, interior ministry says

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Israelis ready to fight with their fingernails, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff

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US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid

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3,500 Israel-bound bombs halted over Rafah use concerns, says US

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Biden withheld 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs that he feared could be dropped on Rafah, where more than a million displaced Gazans have taken refuge, the officials said. The administration is reviewing whether to hold back future transfers, including guidance kits that convert so-called dumb bombs into precision-guided munitions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/eBQgY5P via IFTTT

Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

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President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the US was still committed to Israel's defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms, but that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.” from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NSUsknB via IFTTT

EU agrees to arm Ukraine using Russian asset profits

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Israeli tanks enter Rafah & take over border crossing with Egypt

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The military said the incursion was aimed at destroying Hamas fighters and infrastructure in Rafah that were used in an attack that killed four Israeli soldiers over the weekend near the Kerem Shalom border crossing. It did not appear to be the long-promised full ground invasion of Rafah, which Israel's allies have been working to avert by pushing for a truce deal. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Qyqbuvc via IFTTT

Hamas agrees to a ceasefire proposal; Israel official says doesn't meet terms

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The Israeli official said the proposal that Hamas had accepted was a "softened" version of an Egyptian proposal, which included "far-reaching" conclusions that Israel could not accept. "This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israel look like the side refusing a deal," said the official. It came on the same day Israel ordered people in one part of the city of Rafah to evacuate before a promised offensive there. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/SaWLAmo via IFTTT

Invasion coming? Israeli military warns 100k in Rafah to evacuate

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Russian attacks on Kharkiv, surrounding area kill one, injure 17, officials say

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'Titanic', 'Lord of the Rings' actor Bernard Hill passes away

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Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston

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London mayor Khan wins historic third term as Tories routed in local polls

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London's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday secured a record third term, as the party swept a host of mayoral races and local elections to trounce the ruling Conservatives just months before an expected general election. Meanwhile Labour swept crunch mayoral races across England, from Yorkshire, Manchester and Liverpool in the north to contests across the Midlands. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Gop3eRJ via IFTTT

Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance

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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Spread To Campuses In Canada, Aus, UK & France

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Pro-Palestinian students globally protest, pressuring universities to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza and review partnerships. Encampments demand divestment in France, UK, Australia. Tensions rise as pro-Israel demonstrators gather. Police intervene amid disruptive protests. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1rAVQ6N via IFTTT

Berlin offers to give away villa once owned by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels

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Rare editions of Pushkin are vanishing from libraries around Europe

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In April 2022, shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two men came to the University of Tartu library in Estonia's second-largest city. They informed the librarians that they were Ukrainian individuals escaping the war and requested to examine 19th-century first editions of works by Alexander Pushkin, the national poet of Russia, and Nikolai Gogol. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RrAKMaZ via IFTTT

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

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Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defense official told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel US forces from the country. The military officers who govern the West African nation have requested the United States to remove its almost 1,000 military personnel from the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jMNtDpw via IFTTT

Well aware of our constitutional limits, expect same from others: Pak army chief

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Pakistan army's Gen Munir emphasizes adherence to constitutional limits, warns against interference. Public discontent rises post Imran Khan's removal. Military's dominance and influence in non-military spheres are highlighted. Pakistan Supreme Court hears case involving ISI and judges. Gen Munir was quoted as talking about constitutional limits at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LdojzfJ via IFTTT

Paul Auster, 'literary superstar' behind 'The New York Trilogy', dies

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Blinken meets Bibi to stave off Rafah op

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Blinken's visit to Israel focuses on preventing a Rafah invasion, securing a Hamas ceasefire, releasing hostages, aiding Gaza, and seeking international support for ceasefire and hostage release priorities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RkB54t8 via IFTTT

Clashes in UCLA; 300 held on New York campuses

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US universities faced protests as police intervened to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Clashes and arrests occurred in various cities. Administrators navigated balancing free speech rights and campus disruptions amid ongoing tensions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TipVJzQ via IFTTT