In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they&nbsp;say&nbsp;had lost control above Kyiv. On the&nbsp;“Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of&nbsp;inciting cult members to starve to death. In other news, red-hot rock and ash streamed down the slopes of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire towards an area ravaged by a devastating 2018 eruption, forcing over 250 families to evacuate.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-authorities-shoot-down-drone-near-airbase-in-crimea-588984">Ukraine downs&nbsp;own drone over Kyiv after it 'lost control'</a>

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Hours after a series of&nbsp;explosions shook the capital, the Ukrainian air force said it downed its own drone that lost control over Kyiv on Thursday, reported AFP. 
 
"At about 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial device lost control during a scheduled flight in the Kyiv region...the target was destroyed!" said the air force, as quoted by AFP, and cited the cause as a "likely" technical malfunction.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/court-releases-pastor-accused-of-links-to-kenya-starvation-death-cults-leader-589019">Court releases pastor accused of links to Kenya starvation death cult’s leader</a>

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A court in Kenya released the rich and well-known televangelist, on Thursday (May 4) after he was detained last week for the ongoing investigation into the religious starvation cult where at least 109 people were found buried in what has been dubbed the “Shakahola forest massacre.” The bodies were found last month after which the police said that these people had starved themselves to death on the instructions of a cult leader.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guatemala-more-than-300-people-evacuated-as-volcano-of-fire-erupts-589030">Guatemala: More than 300 people evacuated as ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupts</a>

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Authorities in Guatemala scramble to evacuate hundreds of people after Central America's most active volcano, often known as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupted Thursday (May 4). Firefighters said residents of the hamlet of Panimache were taken to shelters, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

A civil protection official Rodolfo Garcia told AFP, that some 350 residents were evacuated from communities near the foot of the volcano which was seen spewing thick clouds of ash over farms and towns not far from the capital city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-denies-targeting-canadian-lawmaker-amid-diplomat-expulsion-row-589032">China denies targeting Canadian lawmaker amid diplomat expulsion row</a>

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After the diplomat expulsion row with Canada, China on Thursday denied claims of Chinese diplomats targeting a Canadian MP for his anti-Beijing stance.&nbsp;Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that she will consider expelling Chinese diplomats. This comes after a 2021 Canadian &nbsp;intelligence report indicated that one of these Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker's relatives living in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they say had lost control above Kyiv. On the “Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of inciting cult members to starve to death.

In the latest, Ukrainian Air Force shot down one of its own drones which they say had lost control above Kyiv. On the “Shakahola forest massacre”, a court in Kenya has released a pastor accused of inciting cult members to starve to death. In other news, red-hot rock and ash streamed down the slopes of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire towards an area ravaged by a devastating 2018 eruption, forcing over 250 families to evacuate. Click on the headlines to read more. Ukraine downs own drone over Kyiv after it 'lost control' Hours after a series of explosions shook the capital, the Ukrainian air force said it downed its own drone that lost control over Kyiv on Thursday, reported AFP. "At about 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial device lost control during a scheduled flight in the Kyiv region...the target was destroyed!" said the air force, as quoted by AFP, and cited the cause as a "likely" technical malfunction. Court releases pastor accused of links to Kenya starvation death cult’s leader A court in Kenya released the rich and well-known televangelist, on Thursday (May 4) after he was detained last week for the ongoing investigation into the religious starvation cult where at least 109 people were found buried in what has been dubbed the “Shakahola forest massacre.” The bodies were found last month after which the police said that these people had starved themselves to death on the instructions of a cult leader. Guatemala: More than 300 people evacuated as ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupts Authorities in Guatemala scramble to evacuate hundreds of people after Central America's most active volcano, often known as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ erupted Thursday (May 4). Firefighters said residents of the hamlet of Panimache were taken to shelters, reported the Associated Press. A civil protection official Rodolfo Garcia told AFP, that some 350 residents were evacuated from communities near the foot of the volcano which was seen spewing thick clouds of ash over farms and towns not far from the capital city. China denies targeting Canadian lawmaker amid diplomat expulsion row After the diplomat expulsion row with Canada, China on Thursday denied claims of Chinese diplomats targeting a Canadian MP for his anti-Beijing stance. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that she will consider expelling Chinese diplomats. This comes after a 2021 Canadian intelligence report indicated that one of these Chinese diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker's relatives living in Hong Kong. WATCH | Four Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot

Morning news brief: Ukraine downs own drone, 'Volcano of fire' erupts in Guatemala, and more

In the latest,&nbsp;Oliver Dowden was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by the British government on Friday. Dominic Raab had resigned earlier in the day as a result of a report into allegations that he had bullied colleagues. In the ongoing crisis in Sudan, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated a death toll crossing 400, with 3,500 injuries. In the US, a&nbsp;man charged with participation in the January 6 storming of Capitol Hill opened fire on cops sent to check on him. In other news, a&nbsp;new video has surfaced that documents the harrowing operation to save Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo from a crevasse on Nepal's Mount Annapurna.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-400-killed-3500-injured-as-sudanese-army-and-paramilitary-forces-continue-fighting-who-584784">Over 400 killed, 3,500 injured as Sudanese Army and paramilitary forces continue fighting: WHO</a>

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The violent civil war between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary forces has led to the death of more than 400 while 3,500 have been injured, the World Health Organization (WHO) informed on Friday. UNICEF added that at least nine children were among the dead and more than 50 had been wounded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-political-turbulence-live-deputy-pm-dominic-raab-resigns-following-bullying-allegations-584777">Oliver Dowden named new UK deputy PM after Raab resignation</a>

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The UK&nbsp;government has named Oliver Dowden as the deputy prime minister. As per Reuters,&nbsp;Dowden currently serves as cabinet office minister in the&nbsp;Sunak government and was previously the&nbsp;chairman of the Conservative Party but had resigned from the&nbsp;post last June after two crushing by-election defeats for the party.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-charged-with-participation-in-capitol-hill-riot-opens-fire-on-police-faces-up-to-18-years-in-jail-584873">Man charged with participation in Capitol hill riot opens fire on police; faces up to 18 years in jail</a>

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A man charged with participation in the January 6 storming of Capitol Hill opened fire on cops sent to check on him. As per a news release by the US Department of Justice, on April 12th, the man, Nathan Donald Pelham, 40, of Greenville, Texas allegedly "fired several shots towards law enforcement days before his first court appearance" and has now been also charged with a federal firearm crime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-channel-critical-of-putin-facing-financial-crunch-due-to-western-sanctions-584869">Russian channel critical of Putin facing financial crunch due to Western sanctions</a>

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The sanctions imposed by the Western world on Russia may not have deterred Putin from stopping his Ukraine invasion but the voices that are challenging him are certainly facing the heat. TV channel Dozhd, also known as TV Rain, widely recognised as one of the very few remaining Russian channels critical of Putin is facing heavy losses due to sanctions.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-hits-back-at-g7-says-position-as-nuclear-state-final-and-irreversible-584618">North Korea hits back at G7, says position as nuclear state 'final and irreversible'</a>

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After the G7 condemned its ballistic missile launches and demanded that it completely denuclearise, North Korea retaliated Friday saying its position as a nuclear power is "final and irreversible."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cbi-crisis-intensifies-after-second-woman-alleges-rape-584882">UK: Crisis in industry lobby body CBI intensifies after second woman alleges rape</a>

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A second woman has come forward to say she was raped while working at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), as reported by Sky news.&nbsp;The woman&nbsp;allegedly contacted The Guardian after it broke the first-ever historical claim that a woman&nbsp;CBI employee was assaulted at a party in London in 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-dominic-raab-the-tory-leader-who-quit-as-deputy-pm-over-bullying-complaints-584844">Who is Dominic Raab, the Tory leader who quit as deputy PM over bullying complaints?</a>

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British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab announced his resignation on Friday following the release of a report by independent lawyer Adam Tolley KC into allegations that he bullied government staff. The report was handed to PM Rishi Sunak before being published who has accepted Raab's resignation already.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-s-korea-condemn-kishidas-ritual-offering-to-war-linked-yasukuni-shrine-584832">China, S Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine</a>

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine.&nbsp;With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-jet-accidentally-fires-weapon-in-belgorod-near-ukraine-injures-two-584633">Russian jet accidentally fires weapon in its own city Belgorod near Ukraine</a>

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A Russian warplane accidentally fired a weapon into its own city of Belgorod near Ukraine late Thursday (April 20), causing a blast which resulted in damage to nearby buildings, reported the TASS news agency citing the country’s defence ministry. The incident has injured at least two people.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-polish-climber-rescues-indian-mountaineer-anurag-maloo-from-depths-of-annapurna-crevasse-584813">WATCH | Polish climber rescues Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo from depths of Annapurna crevasse</a>

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A video of Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo's rescue has gone viral on social media after it was announced that he was rescued from a crevasse in Mount Annapurna in Nepal. The dramatic video of the rescue showed renowned Polish climber Adam Bielecki rescuing Maloo from the crevasse on Annapurna. The 15-second-long video was shared on Twitter by Everest Today late Thursday (April 20).

In the latest, Oliver Dowden was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by the British government on Friday. Dominic Raab had resigned earlier in the day as a result of a report into allegations that he had bullied colleagues.

In the latest, Oliver Dowden was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by the British government on Friday. Dominic Raab had resigned earlier in the day as a result of a report into allegations that he had bullied colleagues. In the ongoing crisis in Sudan, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated a death toll crossing 400, with 3,500 injuries. In the US, a man charged with participation in the January 6 storming of Capitol Hill opened fire on cops sent to check on him. In other news, a new video has surfaced that documents the harrowing operation to save Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo from a crevasse on Nepal's Mount Annapurna. Click on the headlines to read more. Over 400 killed, 3,500 injured as Sudanese Army and paramilitary forces continue fighting: WHO The violent civil war between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary forces has led to the death of more than 400 while 3,500 have been injured, the World Health Organization (WHO) informed on Friday. UNICEF added that at least nine children were among the dead and more than 50 had been wounded. Oliver Dowden named new UK deputy PM after Raab resignation The UK government has named Oliver Dowden as the deputy prime minister. As per Reuters, Dowden currently serves as cabinet office minister in the Sunak government and was previously the chairman of the Conservative Party but had resigned from the post last June after two crushing by-election defeats for the party. Man charged with participation in Capitol hill riot opens fire on police; faces up to 18 years in jail A man charged with participation in the January 6 storming of Capitol Hill opened fire on cops sent to check on him. As per a news release by the US Department of Justice, on April 12th, the man, Nathan Donald Pelham, 40, of Greenville, Texas allegedly "fired several shots towards law enforcement days before his first court appearance" and has now been also charged with a federal firearm crime. Russian channel critical of Putin facing financial crunch due to Western sanctions The sanctions imposed by the Western world on Russia may not have deterred Putin from stopping his Ukraine invasion but the voices that are challenging him are certainly facing the heat. TV channel Dozhd, also known as TV Rain, widely recognised as one of the very few remaining Russian channels critical of Putin is facing heavy losses due to sanctions. North Korea hits back at G7, says position as nuclear state 'final and irreversible' After the G7 condemned its ballistic missile launches and demanded that it completely denuclearise, North Korea retaliated Friday saying its position as a nuclear power is "final and irreversible." UK: Crisis in industry lobby body CBI intensifies after second woman alleges rape A second woman has come forward to say she was raped while working at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), as reported by Sky news. The woman allegedly contacted The Guardian after it broke the first-ever historical claim that a woman CBI employee was assaulted at a party in London in 2019. Who is Dominic Raab, the Tory leader who quit as deputy PM over bullying complaints? British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab announced his resignation on Friday following the release of a report by independent lawyer Adam Tolley KC into allegations that he bullied government staff. The report was handed to PM Rishi Sunak before being published who has accepted Raab's resignation already. China, S Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan." Russian jet accidentally fires weapon in its own city Belgorod near Ukraine A Russian warplane accidentally fired a weapon into its own city of Belgorod near Ukraine late Thursday (April 20), causing a blast which resulted in damage to nearby buildings, reported the TASS news agency citing the country’s defence ministry. The incident has injured at least two people. WATCH | Polish climber rescues Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo from depths of Annapurna crevasse A video of Indian mountaineer Anurag Maloo's rescue has gone viral on social media after it was announced that he was rescued from a crevasse in Mount Annapurna in Nepal. The dramatic video of the rescue showed renowned Polish climber Adam Bielecki rescuing Maloo from the crevasse on Annapurna. The 15-second-long video was shared on Twitter by Everest Today late Thursday (April 20).

Top 10 world news: Oliver Dowden named UK's Deputy PM, over 400 killed in Sudan crisis, and more

Terrorists opened fire and threw grenades at a truck in the Poonch area of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, killing five Indian soldiers and severely injuring one. In other news,&nbsp;&nbsp;SpaceX's Starship made history with the most potent rocket ever built launched on its first test flight. Additionally,&nbsp;Seagate Technology has agreed to pay a $300 million fine for selling hard disc drives worth more than $1.1 billion to China's Huawei in violation of US export control regulations. In Pakistan, the country&nbsp;has made its first order for discounted Russian crude oil.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-five-indian-army-soldiers-killed-one-critically-injured-after-terrorist-attack-in-jks-poonch-584508">India: Five Indian Army soldiers killed, one critically injured after terrorist attack in J&amp;K's Poonch</a>

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Five Indian soldiers lost their lives while one was critically injured in the Poonch district of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammy &amp; Kashmir after terrorists open fired and hurled grenades at a truck. The incident transpired around 3 pm on Thursday&nbsp;at Bhata Dhurian Falls in Mendhar sub-division while the vehicle was moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spacexs-starship-worlds-biggest-rocket-successfully-lifts-off-on-first-test-flight-584489">SpaceX’s Starship, world's biggest rocket, explodes minutes into test flight</a>

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SpaceX's Starship created history on&nbsp;Thursday, as the most powerful rocket ever built lifted off on its first test flight. The spacecraft has been designed to send astronauts to the Moon, Mars and beyond. However, the rocket exploded during its&nbsp;first-stage separation.&nbsp;The Starship capsule had been scheduled to separate from the first-stage rocket booster three minutes into the flight but separation failed to occur and the rocket blew up

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/angry-protesters-storm-paris-euronext-building-tear-gas-fired-as-macron-continues-trip-584482">Angry protesters storm Paris Euronext building; tear gas fired as Macron continues trip</a>

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Angry demonstrations and protests continued in France on Thursday as President Emmanuel Macron visited another region of the country with the intent to come face-to-face with the people following the pension reform. Macron visited a school in a village in southern France where the police used teargas on angry protesters. On Wednesday, Macron was booed and heckled by the public in eastern Alsace as he undertook his first trip outside Paris ever since the signing of the unpopular reform.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-stampede-at-ramadan-charity-distribution-in-sanaa-leaves-79-dead-hundreds-injured-584208">Yemen: Stampede at Ramadan charity distribution in Sana'a leaves 85 dead, hundreds injured</a>

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At least 85&nbsp;people were killed and more than 100 injured in Yemen's capital Sana'a in a stampede that broke out during a charity distribution. Official statements by the Houthi-led administration say that a "random distribution" of sums of money was taking place in the capital's Bab al-Yemen area when the stampede broke out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seagate-to-pay-300-mn-in-fines-for-violating-us-export-control-laws-584460">Seagate to pay $300 mn in fines for violating US export control laws</a>

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In a settlement with US authorities, Seagate Technology has agreed to pay a $300 million fine for selling hard disc drives worth more than $1.1 billion to China's Huawei in violation of US export control regulations, the Department of Commerce said on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cannot-stockpile-arms-to-defend-taiwan-on-our-military-bases-asserts-philippines-584470">US cannot stockpile arms to defend Taiwan on our military bases, asserts Philippines</a>

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The Philippines has announced that it will not allow US and its military forces to stockpile weapons that could be used to defend Taiwan on bases it has access to under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed in 2014.&nbsp;

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo told the Senate members during a hearing that Washington will not be permitted to conduct activities that were not agreed upon in the 2014 deal, according to South China Morning Post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-us-facing-same-security-threat-from-china-says-top-us-indo-pacific-commander-584417">India, US facing same security threat from China, says top US Indo-Pacific commander</a>

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The US is providing assistance to India to counter its adversary China on the border areas and also develop defence industrial base, a top American commander has said, adding that Washington and New Delhi faced the same security challenge from Beijing in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosions-and-gunfire-resound-in-sudanese-capital-as-situation-worsens-584380">Explosions and gunfire resound in Sudanese capital as situation worsens</a>

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The crisis in Sudan continues to escalate as a new ceasefire attempt between Sudanese troops and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum was unsuccessful. The situation has worsened as food provisions are diminishing and there is also a breakdown of essential medical services. News agencies reported that explosions and gunfire resounded in Sudan's capital even on Thursday as fighting entered the sixth day.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/denmark-and-netherlands-to-donate-14-leopard-2-tanks-to-ukraine-584389">Denmark and Netherlands to donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine</a>

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More military aid is on the way for Ukraine as Denmark and the Netherlands announced Thursday that they will jointly donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to the nation battling Russian forces on its soil. The Leopard 2A4 tanks will be bought from a third party and refurbished before being sent to Ukraine. They are likely to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024, the two countries said in a joint statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-purchases-first-cargo-of-discounted-russian-oil-584524">Pakistan purchases first cargo of discounted Russian oil</a>

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Pakistan has made its first order for discounted Russian crude oil, according to an agreement between Islamabad and Moscow, the country's petroleum minister said.&nbsp;

As Moscow diverts oil from western markets due to the Ukraine war, the purchase of Pakistan gives Moscow a new market, boosting its sales to India and China, said&nbsp;an exclusive Reuters report.

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Terrorists opened fire and threw grenades at a truck in the Poonch area of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, killing five Indian soldiers and severely injuring one.

Terrorists opened fire and threw grenades at a truck in the Poonch area of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, killing five Indian soldiers and severely injuring one. In other news, SpaceX's Starship made history with the most potent rocket ever built launched on its first test flight. Additionally, Seagate Technology has agreed to pay a $300 million fine for selling hard disc drives worth more than $1.1 billion to China's Huawei in violation of US export control regulations. In Pakistan, the country has made its first order for discounted Russian crude oil. Click on the headlines to read more. India: Five Indian Army soldiers killed, one critically injured after terrorist attack in J&K's Poonch Five Indian soldiers lost their lives while one was critically injured in the Poonch district of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammy & Kashmir after terrorists open fired and hurled grenades at a truck. The incident transpired around 3 pm on Thursday at Bhata Dhurian Falls in Mendhar sub-division while the vehicle was moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot. SpaceX’s Starship, world's biggest rocket, explodes minutes into test flight SpaceX's Starship created history on Thursday, as the most powerful rocket ever built lifted off on its first test flight. The spacecraft has been designed to send astronauts to the Moon, Mars and beyond. However, the rocket exploded during its first-stage separation. The Starship capsule had been scheduled to separate from the first-stage rocket booster three minutes into the flight but separation failed to occur and the rocket blew up Angry protesters storm Paris Euronext building; tear gas fired as Macron continues trip Angry demonstrations and protests continued in France on Thursday as President Emmanuel Macron visited another region of the country with the intent to come face-to-face with the people following the pension reform. Macron visited a school in a village in southern France where the police used teargas on angry protesters. On Wednesday, Macron was booed and heckled by the public in eastern Alsace as he undertook his first trip outside Paris ever since the signing of the unpopular reform. Yemen: Stampede at Ramadan charity distribution in Sana'a leaves 85 dead, hundreds injured At least 85 people were killed and more than 100 injured in Yemen's capital Sana'a in a stampede that broke out during a charity distribution. Official statements by the Houthi-led administration say that a "random distribution" of sums of money was taking place in the capital's Bab al-Yemen area when the stampede broke out. Seagate to pay $300 mn in fines for violating US export control laws In a settlement with US authorities, Seagate Technology has agreed to pay a $300 million fine for selling hard disc drives worth more than $1.1 billion to China's Huawei in violation of US export control regulations, the Department of Commerce said on Wednesday. US cannot stockpile arms to defend Taiwan on our military bases, asserts Philippines The Philippines has announced that it will not allow US and its military forces to stockpile weapons that could be used to defend Taiwan on bases it has access to under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed in 2014. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo told the Senate members during a hearing that Washington will not be permitted to conduct activities that were not agreed upon in the 2014 deal, according to South China Morning Post. India, US facing same security threat from China, says top US Indo-Pacific commander The US is providing assistance to India to counter its adversary China on the border areas and also develop defence industrial base, a top American commander has said, adding that Washington and New Delhi faced the same security challenge from Beijing in the strategically important Indo-Pacific region. Explosions and gunfire resound in Sudanese capital as situation worsens The crisis in Sudan continues to escalate as a new ceasefire attempt between Sudanese troops and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum was unsuccessful. The situation has worsened as food provisions are diminishing and there is also a breakdown of essential medical services. News agencies reported that explosions and gunfire resounded in Sudan's capital even on Thursday as fighting entered the sixth day. Denmark and Netherlands to donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine More military aid is on the way for Ukraine as Denmark and the Netherlands announced Thursday that they will jointly donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to the nation battling Russian forces on its soil. The Leopard 2A4 tanks will be bought from a third party and refurbished before being sent to Ukraine. They are likely to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024, the two countries said in a joint statement. Pakistan purchases first cargo of discounted Russian oil Pakistan has made its first order for discounted Russian crude oil, according to an agreement between Islamabad and Moscow, the country's petroleum minister said. As Moscow diverts oil from western markets due to the Ukraine war, the purchase of Pakistan gives Moscow a new market, boosting its sales to India and China, said an exclusive Reuters report.

Top 10 world news: Terror attack in J&K's Poonch, Starship blows up after blast off, and more

In the latest, Finland has become the newest member of the North Atlantic Treaty organisation (NATO).&nbsp;In a tragic incident, at least seven tourists died while 20 tourists were injured, when they were hit by an avalanche in India's Sikkim on Tuesday afternoon. In other news, Florida has allowed concealed&nbsp;guns without permit in public.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-signs-accession-documents-becomes-31st-nato-member-579043">Finland signs accession documents, becomes 31st NATO member</a>

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Finland is now the 31st member of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. Finland's Foreign Minister signed the accession document and gave it to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, following which the country's flag will soon be raised at the NATO headquarters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/avalanche-in-sikkim-six-tourists-including-one-child-dead-several-feared-trapped-578997">Avalanche in Sikkim: Seven tourists including one child dead, several feared trapped</a>

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Tsongmo, a well-known tourist spot in Sikkim, close to Nathula Pass&nbsp;has been hit by a major avalanche on Tuesday. According to&nbsp;PTI, seven&nbsp;people, including a child have&nbsp;died as a result of the natural disaster.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-indictment-live-da-alvin-bragg-arrives-at-manhattan-court-for-arraignment-proceedings-579050">Donald Trump indictment LIVE | Arraignment proceedings to begin soon</a>

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Things are heating up in New York. Former US president Donald Trump&nbsp;arrived in New York on Monday (April 3rd)&nbsp;for an arraignment hearing in the hush money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels. The businessman will be surrendering today&nbsp;(Tuesday,&nbsp;April 4th).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amidst-increasing-mass-shootings-florida-allows-concealed-guns-without-permit-in-public-579113">Amidst increasing mass shootings, Florida allows concealed guns without permit in public</a>

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Even as the United States reels under the burden of copious amounts of mass shootings and deaths due to firearms, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill, allowing residents to carry concealed guns without a permit. The bill as per ABC News gives the Republican a legislative victory as he prepares to run for US president next year. The governor reportedly signed the bill in a private ceremony in his ceremony.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/credit-suisse-chairman-apologises-for-banks-demise-in-last-shareholders-meeting-579096">Credit Suisse chairman apologises for bank's demise in last shareholders' meeting</a>

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Chairman of Credit Suisse apologised to shareholders in their final meeting on Tuesday (April 4). Axel Lehmann, the chairman faced shareholder anger over demise of the bank that was among symbols of Switzerland.

The hastily arranged takeover by Zurich-based UBS, for which Switzerland invoked emergency legislation, bypassed Credit Suisse shareholders, who would otherwise have had a say, and all but wiped them out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealands-jacinda-ardern-to-tackle-online-extremism-as-special-envoy-for-christchurch-call-579047">New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to tackle online extremism as special envoy for Christchurch Call</a>

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Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, will assume a new position where she will work with other governments and social media companies to combat extremist and terrorist content online.&nbsp;

Ardern was named special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position, by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday night, reported the Guardian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-telecoms-firm-virgin-media-suffers-major-outages-across-uk-cause-still-unclear-578958">British telecoms firm Virgin Media suffers major outages across UK, cause still unclear</a>

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Virgin Media, a British telecom company, announced on Tuesday that there was an issue affecting its broadband services after hundreds of users reported widespread internet connectivity disruptions and the company's website seemed to be down.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-pharma-fda-claims-indian-company-linked-to-eye-drop-deaths-violated-us-safety-standards-579082">Global Pharma: FDA claims Indian company linked to eye drop deaths violated US safety standards</a>

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The United State's top regulator has alleged that the Indian manufacturer of eye drops connected to three deaths and serious infections in the country&nbsp;violated a number of safety standards.&nbsp;

After visiting the Global Pharma plant in Chennai, India, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report last week. as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;After an FDA suggestion, the company recalled the drops in February.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/richard-bransons-virgin-orbit-files-for-bankruptcy-578950">Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy</a>

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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US on Tuesday. The satellite launch company failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed in January. The California-based company had stopped operations weeks ago and lodged the filing in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It is trying to secure a buyer for its assets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-rishabh-pant-gets-grandstand-welcome-in-dcs-first-home-game-fans-unveil-special-banner-579119">IPL 2023: Rishabh Pant gets grandstand welcome in DC's first home game; fans unveil special banner</a>

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Delhi Capitals’ injured skipper Rishabh Pant was given a grandstand welcome by the fans as he made his way to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for his team’s first home clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant, injured in a near-fatal crash in December, has been ruled out of the season while David Warner takes charge of the side. Fans were also seen unveiling a special banner that saw Pant’s remembered fondly by the fans in Delhi.

In the latest, Finland has become the newest member of the North Atlantic Treaty organisation (NATO). In a tragic incident, at least seven tourists died while 20 tourists were injured, when they were hit by an avalanche in India's Sikkim on Tuesday afternoon.

In the latest, Finland has become the newest member of the North Atlantic Treaty organisation (NATO). In a tragic incident, at least seven tourists died while 20 tourists were injured, when they were hit by an avalanche in India's Sikkim on Tuesday afternoon. In other news, Florida has allowed concealed guns without permit in public. Finland signs accession documents, becomes 31st NATO member Finland is now the 31st member of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. Finland's Foreign Minister signed the accession document and gave it to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, following which the country's flag will soon be raised at the NATO headquarters. Avalanche in Sikkim: Seven tourists including one child dead, several feared trapped Tsongmo, a well-known tourist spot in Sikkim, close to Nathula Pass has been hit by a major avalanche on Tuesday. According to PTI, seven people, including a child have died as a result of the natural disaster. Donald Trump indictment LIVE | Arraignment proceedings to begin soon Things are heating up in New York. Former US president Donald Trump arrived in New York on Monday (April 3rd) for an arraignment hearing in the hush money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels. The businessman will be surrendering today (Tuesday, April 4th). Amidst increasing mass shootings, Florida allows concealed guns without permit in public Even as the United States reels under the burden of copious amounts of mass shootings and deaths due to firearms, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill, allowing residents to carry concealed guns without a permit. The bill as per ABC News gives the Republican a legislative victory as he prepares to run for US president next year. The governor reportedly signed the bill in a private ceremony in his ceremony. Credit Suisse chairman apologises for bank's demise in last shareholders' meeting Chairman of Credit Suisse apologised to shareholders in their final meeting on Tuesday (April 4). Axel Lehmann, the chairman faced shareholder anger over demise of the bank that was among symbols of Switzerland. The hastily arranged takeover by Zurich-based UBS, for which Switzerland invoked emergency legislation, bypassed Credit Suisse shareholders, who would otherwise have had a say, and all but wiped them out. New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to tackle online extremism as special envoy for Christchurch Call Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, will assume a new position where she will work with other governments and social media companies to combat extremist and terrorist content online. Ardern was named special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position, by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday night, reported the Guardian. British telecoms firm Virgin Media suffers major outages across UK, cause still unclear Virgin Media, a British telecom company, announced on Tuesday that there was an issue affecting its broadband services after hundreds of users reported widespread internet connectivity disruptions and the company's website seemed to be down. Global Pharma: FDA claims Indian company linked to eye drop deaths violated US safety standards The United State's top regulator has alleged that the Indian manufacturer of eye drops connected to three deaths and serious infections in the country violated a number of safety standards. After visiting the Global Pharma plant in Chennai, India, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report last week. as reported by the BBC. After an FDA suggestion, the company recalled the drops in February. Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US on Tuesday. The satellite launch company failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed in January. The California-based company had stopped operations weeks ago and lodged the filing in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It is trying to secure a buyer for its assets. IPL 2023: Rishabh Pant gets grandstand welcome in DC's first home game; fans unveil special banner Delhi Capitals’ injured skipper Rishabh Pant was given a grandstand welcome by the fans as he made his way to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for his team’s first home clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant, injured in a near-fatal crash in December, has been ruled out of the season while David Warner takes charge of the side. Fans were also seen unveiling a special banner that saw Pant’s remembered fondly by the fans in Delhi.

Top 10 world news: Finland becomes newest NATO member, Sikkim hit by major avalanche, and more

In the latest,&nbsp;Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30.&nbsp;These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target. In other news, Chile detected its first human case of bird flu. In the realm of science, astronomers have discovered the biggest black hole in the universe which can fit approximately 30 million suns.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-a-number-of-missiles-at-syrias-damascus-577132">Two injured as Israel launches 'a number of missiles' at Syria's Damascus</a>

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Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chile-confirms-first-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-53-year-old-man-577138">Chile confirms first human case of bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms</a>

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The first human case of bird flu has been discovered in Chile, the nation's health ministry announced on Wednesday.&nbsp;According to a statement released by the ministry, the case was found in a 53-year-old man who had severe influenza symptoms but was otherwise stable, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

The government is also looking into how the infection spread and who else came into contact with the patient.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-ultramassive-black-hole-that-can-fit-30-billion-suns-577144">Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns</a>

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Astronomers have discovered the largest black hole in the universe. The black hole is so big that it can fit a whopping 30 million suns. It is located in the centre of a galaxy hundreds of millions of light-years from Earth. While most black holes are usually called supermassive black holes, this one is so gigantic that it is called, an ultramassive black hole.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30. These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target.

In the latest, Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30. These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target. In other news, Chile detected its first human case of bird flu. In the realm of science, astronomers have discovered the biggest black hole in the universe which can fit approximately 30 million suns. Click on the headlines to read more. Two injured as Israel launches 'a number of missiles' at Syria's Damascus Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report. Chile confirms first human case of bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms The first human case of bird flu has been discovered in Chile, the nation's health ministry announced on Wednesday. According to a statement released by the ministry, the case was found in a 53-year-old man who had severe influenza symptoms but was otherwise stable, reported Reuters. The government is also looking into how the infection spread and who else came into contact with the patient. Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns Astronomers have discovered the largest black hole in the universe. The black hole is so big that it can fit a whopping 30 million suns. It is located in the centre of a galaxy hundreds of millions of light-years from Earth. While most black holes are usually called supermassive black holes, this one is so gigantic that it is called, an ultramassive black hole. WATCH: Climate Change: UN votes to ask world court to rule on countries' climate duties WATCH : Our regulatory system failed: Fed vice chairperson on Silicon Valley collapse

Morning news brief: Israel launches missiles at Syria, Chile's first case of human bird flu, & more

In an overnight post on his Truth Social website, former president Donald Trump stepped up his criticism of the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a hush money payment made during his 2016 campaign, threatening "possible death and destruction" if he is charged in the case. In other news, The&nbsp;US and Canada vowed to work together to fight authoritarian governments "both at home and abroad." The commitment was made during a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden while the latter was on a visit to Canada.

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Former US president Donald Trump issued a dire warning about possible "death &amp; destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors looking into his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated.&nbsp;

The early Friday post on Trump's Truth Social media site was the most recent in a spate of verbal attacks directed at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg since last Saturday, when Trump incorrectly predicted that he would be arrested three days later.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-doesnt-mean-they-wont-but-china-has-not-yet-delivered-arms-to-russia-575485">Biden says 'doesn't mean they won't' but China has not 'yet' delivered arms to Russia</a>

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United States President Joe Biden on Friday told the press that he believes China is yet to send arms to Russia for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during his Canada visit, Biden said that while Beijing hasn't yet sent arms to Moscow, it "doesn't mean they won't" and that he doesn't take Russia or China "lightly."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-who-supplied-guns-in-haitian-president-moises-assassination-pleads-guilty-575483">Man who supplied guns for Haitian president Moise's assassination pleads guilty</a>

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A dual Haitian-Chilean citizen has pleaded guilty to being part of the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who gunned down in his home in 2021. Rodolphe Jaar, one of 11 defendants in the case, has pleaded guilty to three charges. As per a plea statement signed by him on Friday, Jaar supplied arms and provided personnel to kidnap the slain president Moise. However, the initial plan turned into a murder plot. The statement revealed that a portion of the money provided by Jaar was spent on bribing some members of the president's security team and to purchase arms.

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In an overnight post on his Truth Social website, former president Donald Trump stepped up his criticism of the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a hush money payment made during his 2016 campaign, threatening "possible death and destruction" if he is charged in the case.

In an overnight post on his Truth Social website, former president Donald Trump stepped up his criticism of the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a hush money payment made during his 2016 campaign, threatening "possible death and destruction" if he is charged in the case. In other news, The US and Canada vowed to work together to fight authoritarian governments "both at home and abroad." The commitment was made during a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Joe Biden while the latter was on a visit to Canada. Click on the headlines to read more. Donald Trump threatens 'death and destruction', says his arrest would be 'catastrophic' for US Former US president Donald Trump issued a dire warning about possible "death & destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors looking into his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated. The early Friday post on Trump's Truth Social media site was the most recent in a spate of verbal attacks directed at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg since last Saturday, when Trump incorrectly predicted that he would be arrested three days later. Biden says 'doesn't mean they won't' but China has not 'yet' delivered arms to Russia United States President Joe Biden on Friday told the press that he believes China is yet to send arms to Russia for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during his Canada visit, Biden said that while Beijing hasn't yet sent arms to Moscow, it "doesn't mean they won't" and that he doesn't take Russia or China "lightly." Man who supplied guns for Haitian president Moise's assassination pleads guilty A dual Haitian-Chilean citizen has pleaded guilty to being part of the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, who gunned down in his home in 2021. Rodolphe Jaar, one of 11 defendants in the case, has pleaded guilty to three charges. As per a plea statement signed by him on Friday, Jaar supplied arms and provided personnel to kidnap the slain president Moise. However, the initial plan turned into a murder plot. The statement revealed that a portion of the money provided by Jaar was spent on bribing some members of the president's security team and to purchase arms. WATCH | Joe Biden-Justin Trudeau meet: 'American, Canadians are two people sharing one heart,' says Biden WATCH | Comparing US-China military strength: US military transitioning to new era of 'great power' rivalry

Morning brief: Trump warns of 'death and destruction' if arrested, Biden-Trudeau Canada meet, & more

Here we bring you a quick round-up of top headlines - Xi Jinping has secured a precedent-breaking third five-year term as China’s president.

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In the latest, Ukrainian&nbsp;resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the&nbsp;British&nbsp;Ministry of Defence&nbsp;(MoD) has said. The World Bank has committed a total sum of US$ 1 billion to support India's public healthcare sector.&nbsp;Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised for poisoning.&nbsp;

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British military intelligence said on Saturday (March 4) that Ukrainian forces were under severe increasing pressure defending Bakhkmut against Russian attacks. Intense fighting is taking place in and around the city. Russian army, aided by private military troops from Wagner group have made advances in Bakhmut's northern suburbs. Ukraine is reinforcing the area with elite military troops, said British Defence Ministry in its daily intelligence bulletin.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-bank-commits-1-billion-to-support-indias-public-healthcare-infrastructure-568498">World Bank commits $1 billion to support India’s public healthcare infrastructure</a>

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The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4)&nbsp;totaling US$&nbsp;500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;

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A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five other people were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday (March 3). According to a police statement, Roel Degamo, 56, the governor of the Negros Oriental province and some civilians were hospitalised with unspecified injuries. The shooting took place at Degamo's residence in Pamplona town, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-schoolgirls-across-five-provinces-hospitalised-in-new-wave-of-poisoning-attacks-568579">Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks</a>

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Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition. Iran has been seeing a series of poisoning attacks which come over five months into nationwide protests following the death in custody of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for incorrectly wearing her hijab.&nbsp;

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Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers.

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The Russian authorities have opened up a probe after a top scientist who worked on the development of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines was strangled to death in his Moscow apartment on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-may-issue-alert-on-marion-cough-syrup-exports-as-lab-tests-find-toxins-568554">India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports as lab tests find toxins</a>

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India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in&nbsp;Uzbekistan, as&nbsp;testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-blast-six-killed-after-huge-explosion-rocked-sitakunda-oxygen-plant-568608">Bangladesh: Six killed, several injured in explosion, blaze at Sitakunda oxygen plant</a>

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A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero.&nbsp;

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Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron,&nbsp;Avatar: The Way of Water&nbsp;broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's&nbsp;Avatar, The Way of Water&nbsp;continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Ukrainian resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

In the latest, Ukrainian resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. The World Bank has committed a total sum of US$ 1 billion to support India's public healthcare sector. Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised for poisoning. Click on the headlines for more. Ukraine forces under severe pressure defending Bakhmut, says UK British military intelligence said on Saturday (March 4) that Ukrainian forces were under severe increasing pressure defending Bakhkmut against Russian attacks. Intense fighting is taking place in and around the city. Russian army, aided by private military troops from Wagner group have made advances in Bakhmut's northern suburbs. Ukraine is reinforcing the area with elite military troops, said British Defence Ministry in its daily intelligence bulletin. World Bank commits $1 billion to support India’s public healthcare infrastructure The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4) totaling US$ 500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports. Philippines: Provincial governor, five others shot dead by unknown gunmen A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five other people were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday (March 3). According to a police statement, Roel Degamo, 56, the governor of the Negros Oriental province and some civilians were hospitalised with unspecified injuries. The shooting took place at Degamo's residence in Pamplona town, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday. Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition. Iran has been seeing a series of poisoning attacks which come over five months into nationwide protests following the death in custody of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for incorrectly wearing her hijab. US: Woman sets Guinness World Record; runs ultramarathon for 23 consecutive days Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers. Russian scientist who developed Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine 'strangled' to death in his apartment The Russian authorities have opened up a probe after a top scientist who worked on the development of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines was strangled to death in his Moscow apartment on Friday. India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports as lab tests find toxins India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in Uzbekistan, as testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report. Bangladesh: Six killed, several injured in explosion, blaze at Sitakunda oxygen plant A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero. Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's Avatar, The Way of Water continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar. WPL 2023 | MI-W vs GG-W, LIVE UPDATES: Gujarat rattled by early wickets The first match of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) gets underway as Mumbai Indians face Gujarat Titans at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Get all the live updates here.

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In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi. On the India front, the Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP)&nbsp;&nbsp;raced ahead in Nagaland and Tripura as votes were counted in three northeastern states.&nbsp;In Meghalaya, the BJP's estranged ally Conrad Sangma's Natonal People's Party (NPP) is leading.&nbsp;Sushmita Sen, an Indian actress, revealed that she suffered&nbsp;a heart attack a few days ago.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-and-lavrov-hold-brief-meeting-first-in-person-since-ukraine-war-567675">Blinken and Lavrov hold 'brief' meeting, first in-person since Ukraine war</a>

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The Secretary of State Antony Blinken met briefly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (March 2) in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign minister's meeting, sources told WION. It was their first such encounter since the start of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nagaland-elections-results-2023-bjp-gains-sizeable-lead-in-the-state-per-early-trends-567469">Northeast election results 2023: BJP set to retain Nagaland, Tripura; NPP leads in Meghalaya</a>

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The early election trends suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained a sizeable lead in Nagaland while retaining the top spot in Tripura. However, it was trailing behind in Meghalaya where Conrad Sangma's National People's Party (NPP) was in the driving seat.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/adani-hindenburg-supreme-court-constitutes-expert-panel-issues-two-month-deadline-to-sebi-567516">Adani-Hindenburg: Supreme Court constitutes expert panel, issues two-month deadline to SEBI</a>

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The Supreme Court of India on Thursday constituted an expert-level committee headed by&nbsp;Justice AM Sapre, a retired judge of the apex court to look into&nbsp;the allegations made in the Hindenburg report&nbsp;against the Adani group. The court also directed market regulator&nbsp;Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to conclude the investigation in two months and submit a status report.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-divide-over-ukraine-persists-no-joint-statement-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meet-jaishankar-567671">'Differences' over Ukraine conflict, no joint statement for G20 foreign ministers' meet: Jaishankar&nbsp;</a>

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As the West and Russia divide continues to cast a shadow on India's G20 presidency, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said Thursday that in view of "differences" that "could not be reconciled" there will be no joint statement of the meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"There were issues and very frankly they were concerned with the Ukraine conflict. There were divergences. There were differences, which we could not be reconciled," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;

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Popular Indian online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato have expressed their displeasure at the latest changes in the regulation of bike-taxis services in capital Delhi. The platforms say that the changes have caused confusion and disruption of their services as their delivery persons are being issued fines amounting to thousands of rupees. This, say the companies, has created panic among the delivery executives

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Nagaland&nbsp;elected its first female Member of the Legislative Assembly&nbsp;(MLA) on Thursday (March 2). Hekani Jakhalu, a member of the&nbsp;Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, a regional political party in the Indian state of Nagaland&nbsp;(NDPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has won the Dimapur-III seat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carbon-dioxide-emissions-hit-record-high-in-2022-says-a-report-567697">Carbon dioxide emissions hit record high in 2022, says a report</a>

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on March 2 (Thursday) that global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year. It added that more clean technology such as solar power and electric vehicles helped in limiting the impact of increased coal and oil use.&nbsp;

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Day 2 of the third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, saw Australia get dismissed for 197 -- resuming the day from 156 for 4 -- after dismissing Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. for 109 on Day 1. In their second essay, India only managed 163 all-out , setting a paltry 76-run target for the visitors. The third day will commence, on Friday (March 03), with Australia needing only 76 to make the four-match series scoreline 2-1.

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The year 2022 saw sequels of several hit franchises, but no film created a defining impact as much as Top Gun: Maverick&nbsp;did on viewers, critics, and the box office. The film 'saved' Hollywood, as Steven Spielberg rightly said, and provided a wholesome experience for viewers who were craving a quintessential Hollywood actioner in a space overcrowded by superheroes and live-action films in the post-pandemic era. &nbsp;The film's success also reiterated the fact that Tom Cruise the true blue superstar, who knows how to make a defining comeback. The film has earned six nominations at the upcoming Oscars, which may have come as a surprise to a lot of conventional cine lovers but most feel it was well earned.&nbsp;

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Indian actress Sushmita Sen&nbsp;suffered a heart attack a few days ago and had to undergo an angioplasty. The former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she had suffered a heart attack a few days back but assured to fans that she was doing fine now. Sen quoted her cardiologist and said she has a 'big heart'.&nbsp;

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In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi.

In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi. On the India front, the Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP) raced ahead in Nagaland and Tripura as votes were counted in three northeastern states. In Meghalaya, the BJP's estranged ally Conrad Sangma's Natonal People's Party (NPP) is leading. Sushmita Sen, an Indian actress, revealed that she suffered a heart attack a few days ago. Click on the headlines to read more Blinken and Lavrov hold 'brief' meeting, first in-person since Ukraine war The Secretary of State Antony Blinken met briefly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (March 2) in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign minister's meeting, sources told WION. It was their first such encounter since the start of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Northeast election results 2023: BJP set to retain Nagaland, Tripura; NPP leads in Meghalaya The early election trends suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained a sizeable lead in Nagaland while retaining the top spot in Tripura. However, it was trailing behind in Meghalaya where Conrad Sangma's National People's Party (NPP) was in the driving seat. Adani-Hindenburg: Supreme Court constitutes expert panel, issues two-month deadline to SEBI The Supreme Court of India on Thursday constituted an expert-level committee headed by Justice AM Sapre, a retired judge of the apex court to look into the allegations made in the Hindenburg report against the Adani group. The court also directed market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to conclude the investigation in two months and submit a status report. 'Differences' over Ukraine conflict, no joint statement for G20 foreign ministers' meet: Jaishankar As the West and Russia divide continues to cast a shadow on India's G20 presidency, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said Thursday that in view of "differences" that "could not be reconciled" there will be no joint statement of the meeting. "There were issues and very frankly they were concerned with the Ukraine conflict. There were divergences. There were differences, which we could not be reconciled," Jaishankar said. India: Zomato, Swiggy say delivery boys facing police harassment in Delhi Popular Indian online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato have expressed their displeasure at the latest changes in the regulation of bike-taxis services in capital Delhi. The platforms say that the changes have caused confusion and disruption of their services as their delivery persons are being issued fines amounting to thousands of rupees. This, say the companies, has created panic among the delivery executives Nagaland election results 2023: Hekani Jakhalu becomes first woman MLA of the state Nagaland elected its first female Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) on Thursday (March 2). Hekani Jakhalu, a member of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, a regional political party in the Indian state of Nagaland (NDPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has won the Dimapur-III seat. Carbon dioxide emissions hit record high in 2022, says a report The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on March 2 (Thursday) that global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year. It added that more clean technology such as solar power and electric vehicles helped in limiting the impact of increased coal and oil use. WATCH: Steve Smith pulls off a stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 2 of Indore Test Day 2 of the third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, saw Australia get dismissed for 197 -- resuming the day from 156 for 4 -- after dismissing Rohit Sharma & Co. for 109 on Day 1. In their second essay, India only managed 163 all-out , setting a paltry 76-run target for the visitors. The third day will commence, on Friday (March 03), with Australia needing only 76 to make the four-match series scoreline 2-1. Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: What made Top Gun: Maverick a favourite with the jury? The year 2022 saw sequels of several hit franchises, but no film created a defining impact as much as Top Gun: Maverick did on viewers, critics, and the box office. The film 'saved' Hollywood, as Steven Spielberg rightly said, and provided a wholesome experience for viewers who were craving a quintessential Hollywood actioner in a space overcrowded by superheroes and live-action films in the post-pandemic era. The film's success also reiterated the fact that Tom Cruise the true blue superstar, who knows how to make a defining comeback. The film has earned six nominations at the upcoming Oscars, which may have come as a surprise to a lot of conventional cine lovers but most feel it was well earned. Sushmita Sen suffers a heart attack, assures she is fine now Indian actress Sushmita Sen suffered a heart attack a few days ago and had to undergo an angioplasty. The former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she had suffered a heart attack a few days back but assured to fans that she was doing fine now. Sen quoted her cardiologist and said she has a 'big heart'.

Top 10 world news: Blinken, Lavrov meet in person after Ukraine war, India's northeast elections, & more

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes.&nbsp;Nigeria began the vote-counting process,&nbsp;after a closely contested election on Saturday that was plagued by lengthy delays and had three front-runners for the position of president of the country, Nigeria began the vote-counting process.&nbsp;

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Russia has accused the West of “destabilising” the G20 finance chiefs’ meeting that took place in India’s southern Bengaluru city. It blamed the US, EU, and G7 nations for trying to impose their “diktat” as the talks concluded with differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

“We regret that the activities of the G20 continue to be destabilised by the Western collective and used in an anti-Russian... way," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, reports AFP news agency.

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Nigeria started the vote counting after conducting a tightly contested election on Saturday, as three frontrunners competed for the country's presidency in a ballot hit by long delays.

Around 90 million citizens were eligible to cast vote for the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari, as many Nigerians expected that the new leader will tackle issues of increasing poverty, the sluggish economy and a widening security crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-central-turkey-region-emsc-565843">Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes central Turkey region: EMSC</a>

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The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Central Turkey on Saturday. EMSC said that the quake was at a depth of 10 km.&nbsp;

The latest tremors were felt after the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that struck both nations earlier this month surpassed 50,000. Turkey declared more than 44,000 people died.&nbsp;

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Chinese fighter jet confronted a US Navy plane amid simmering tension between Washington and Beijing, US media outlets reported on Friday (February 24).&nbsp;

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The reports stated that the US Navy plane received a warning over the radio when it had been in the air over the South China Sea for a few hours.&nbsp;

The US plane was 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, which is a group of about 130 small atolls - a disputed archipelago. CNN reported that the biggest of which is home to Chinese military bases.&nbsp;

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes.

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes. Nigeria began the vote-counting process, after a closely contested election on Saturday that was plagued by lengthy delays and had three front-runners for the position of president of the country, Nigeria began the vote-counting process. Click on the headlined to read more. Russia accuses West of 'destabilising' G20 finance chiefs’ meet in India Russia has accused the West of “destabilising” the G20 finance chiefs’ meeting that took place in India’s southern Bengaluru city. It blamed the US, EU, and G7 nations for trying to impose their “diktat” as the talks concluded with differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “We regret that the activities of the G20 continue to be destabilised by the Western collective and used in an anti-Russian... way," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, reports AFP news agency. Nigeria elections | Nation counts votes after tightly contested poll Nigeria started the vote counting after conducting a tightly contested election on Saturday, as three frontrunners competed for the country's presidency in a ballot hit by long delays. Around 90 million citizens were eligible to cast vote for the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari, as many Nigerians expected that the new leader will tackle issues of increasing poverty, the sluggish economy and a widening security crisis. Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes central Turkey region: EMSC The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Central Turkey on Saturday. EMSC said that the quake was at a depth of 10 km. The latest tremors were felt after the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that struck both nations earlier this month surpassed 50,000. Turkey declared more than 44,000 people died. WATCH | Taiwan attempts to boost its economy after removing Covid curbs WATCH: US Navy plane confronted and warned by Chinese fighter jet over South China Sea Chinese fighter jet confronted a US Navy plane amid simmering tension between Washington and Beijing, US media outlets reported on Friday (February 24). This was my view of a Chinese J11 fighter jet about 500ft off the wing of a U.S. Navy surveillance plane…that was intercepted today over the South China Sea after stern radio warnings from #China’s PLA. We’ll take you on board the P8 on @NBCNightlyNews @NBCNews… pic.twitter.com/knbl4CC7V9 — Janis Mackey Frayer (@janisfrayer) February 24, 2023 × The reports stated that the US Navy plane received a warning over the radio when it had been in the air over the South China Sea for a few hours. The US plane was 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, which is a group of about 130 small atolls - a disputed archipelago. CNN reported that the biggest of which is home to Chinese military bases.

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In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000. In Tunisia, members of Tunisia’s leading political force,&nbsp;Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail&nbsp;(UGTT) also known as the&nbsp;Tunisian General Labour Union have taken&nbsp;to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines to read more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-15-killed-after-israeli-missile-strikes-syrian-building-563540">Russia slams Emmanuel Macron for his remarks, says Moscow remembers Napoleon’s fate</a>

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Russia on Sunday slammed France President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks about wanting to see Russia defeated in the war against Ukraine and reminded him of the fate of&nbsp;Napoleon Bonaparte while accusing the French president of duplicitous diplomacy with the Kremlin.&nbsp;Macron had told the aper Le Journal du Dimanche that France wanted Russia to be defeated in Ukraine but had never wanted to "crush" it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-15-killed-after-israeli-missile-strikes-syrian-building-563540">Syria: At least 15 killed as Israeli missile strikes building in Damascus</a>

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An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday.&nbsp;The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;"At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the&nbsp;Israeli enemy carried out an&nbsp;aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity,&nbsp;including residential neighbourhoods,"&nbsp;Syria's defence ministry said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-says-it-fired-icbm-as-a-warning-us-seoul-conduct-joint-military-drill-in-retaliation-563630">North Korea says it fired ICBM as a warning; US, South Korea conduct joint military drill in retaliation</a>

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North Korea announced on Sunday (February 19) that it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang claimed the successful "surprise" drill showed Pyongyang's capability to carry out a "fatal nuclear counterattack." The "sudden launching drill" was ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at 8:00 am Saturday (2300 GMT Friday), and a Hwasong-15 missile — a weapon originally tested by the North in 2017 — was fired from Pyongyang airport that afternoon, according to the official KCNA.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-warns-chinas-wang-yi-that-spy-balloon-incident-must-never-again-occur-563538">Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi that spy balloon incident ‘must never occur again’</a>

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Amid the ongoing balloon controversy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing that the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated.&nbsp;The two leaders' highly anticipated meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference as tensions continue to grow between Beijing and Washington. US security officials have been in a state of alarm after they spotted a huge white balloon, which allegedly belonged to China, flying over various secretive nuclear weapons sites of the country after which it was shot down on February 4.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-syria-earthquake-death-toll-surpasses-46000-ankara-to-stop-rescue-efforts-on-sunday-563571">Turkey-Syria earthquake toll surpasses 46,000, Ankara to stop rescue efforts on Sunday night</a>

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The death toll in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria has surpassed the 46,000 mark, even as rescue operations continue&nbsp;in full swing. It is estimated that the death toll is expected to soar further in the coming days.&nbsp;According to authorities, the death toll in Turkey stands at 40,642 while neighbouring Syria has reported more than 5,800 deaths, a figure that has not changed for days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tunisia-thousands-protests-against-pres-policies-govt-expels-european-trade-union-chief-for-participating-563644">Tunisia: Thousands protest against pres’ policies; govt expels European trade union chief for participating</a>

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Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force,&nbsp;Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail&nbsp;(UGTT) also known as the&nbsp;Tunisian General Labour Union&nbsp;took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-news-channel-suspends-anchor-for-running-planted-stories-at-behest-of-israeli-disinformation-unit-563603">French news channel suspends anchor for running planted stories at behest of Israeli disinformation unit</a>

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France's leading TV news channel has suspended one of its most senior journalists who is accused of planting multiple stories on his show at the behest of an Israeli disinformation unit.&nbsp;Rachid M’Barki, an anchor at BFMTV since its launch in 2005, was suspended last month even as an internal inquiry into multiple stories broadcast on his show, Le journal de la nuit, is underway.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-pushes-us-lawmakers-for-f-16-fighter-jets-france-to-send-light-tanks-to-kyiv-end-of-next-week-563674">Ukraine pushes US lawmakers for F-16s; France to send ‘light tanks’ to Kyiv by ‘end of next week’</a>

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A report by Reuters citing United States lawmakers said that Ukrainian officials have urged them on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), late Saturday to press President Joe Biden’s administration for sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. This comes weeks after Ukraine’s allies in the West,&nbsp;after months of discussion, approved sending tanks to Kyiv amid its conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, France, on Sunday (February 19) said that it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles promised to Ukraine by next weekend.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-azerbaijan-president-tells-wion-strange-things-that-happened-after-embassy-was-attacked-in-iran-563504">Exclusive: Azerbaijan President shares with WION his doubts on embassy attack in Iran, wants fair probe</a>

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An attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on January 27, left one dead and two others injured. WION spoke with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and asked him on whom the onus lies for the tension&nbsp;between Azerbaijan and Iran.&nbsp;Speaking exclusively to WION, the Azerbaijan president said, the attack on the embassy "was an organised act of terror against Azerbaijan."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/iran-freedom-struggle-stars-at-berlin-film-fest-563560">Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest</a>

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The Berlin film festival, long a champion of Iran's embattled independent directors, is spotlighting its citizens' fight for basic rights with a series of screenings, events and a red-carpet protest.

French-Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani, who is serving on the jury for the top prizes with president Kristen Stewart, said as the festival kicked off Thursday that cinema was a crucial fuel for the freedom movement.

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In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000.

In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000. In Tunisia, members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union have taken to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia slams Emmanuel Macron for his remarks, says Moscow remembers Napoleon’s fate Russia on Sunday slammed France President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks about wanting to see Russia defeated in the war against Ukraine and reminded him of the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte while accusing the French president of duplicitous diplomacy with the Kremlin. Macron had told the aper Le Journal du Dimanche that France wanted Russia to be defeated in Ukraine but had never wanted to "crush" it. Syria: At least 15 killed as Israeli missile strikes building in Damascus An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday. The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters. "At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity, including residential neighbourhoods," Syria's defence ministry said in a statement. North Korea says it fired ICBM as a warning; US, South Korea conduct joint military drill in retaliation North Korea announced on Sunday (February 19) that it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang claimed the successful "surprise" drill showed Pyongyang's capability to carry out a "fatal nuclear counterattack." The "sudden launching drill" was ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at 8:00 am Saturday (2300 GMT Friday), and a Hwasong-15 missile — a weapon originally tested by the North in 2017 — was fired from Pyongyang airport that afternoon, according to the official KCNA. Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi that spy balloon incident ‘must never occur again’ Amid the ongoing balloon controversy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing that the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated. The two leaders' highly anticipated meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference as tensions continue to grow between Beijing and Washington. US security officials have been in a state of alarm after they spotted a huge white balloon, which allegedly belonged to China, flying over various secretive nuclear weapons sites of the country after which it was shot down on February 4. Turkey-Syria earthquake toll surpasses 46,000, Ankara to stop rescue efforts on Sunday night The death toll in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria has surpassed the 46,000 mark, even as rescue operations continue in full swing. It is estimated that the death toll is expected to soar further in the coming days. According to authorities, the death toll in Turkey stands at 40,642 while neighbouring Syria has reported more than 5,800 deaths, a figure that has not changed for days. Tunisia: Thousands protest against pres’ policies; govt expels European trade union chief for participating Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights. French news channel suspends anchor for running planted stories at behest of Israeli disinformation unit France's leading TV news channel has suspended one of its most senior journalists who is accused of planting multiple stories on his show at the behest of an Israeli disinformation unit. Rachid M’Barki, an anchor at BFMTV since its launch in 2005, was suspended last month even as an internal inquiry into multiple stories broadcast on his show, Le journal de la nuit, is underway. Ukraine pushes US lawmakers for F-16s; France to send ‘light tanks’ to Kyiv by ‘end of next week’ A report by Reuters citing United States lawmakers said that Ukrainian officials have urged them on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), late Saturday to press President Joe Biden’s administration for sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. This comes weeks after Ukraine’s allies in the West, after months of discussion, approved sending tanks to Kyiv amid its conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, France, on Sunday (February 19) said that it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles promised to Ukraine by next weekend. Exclusive: Azerbaijan President shares with WION his doubts on embassy attack in Iran, wants fair probe An attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on January 27, left one dead and two others injured. WION spoke with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and asked him on whom the onus lies for the tension between Azerbaijan and Iran. Speaking exclusively to WION, the Azerbaijan president said, the attack on the embassy "was an organised act of terror against Azerbaijan." Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest The Berlin film festival, long a champion of Iran's embattled independent directors, is spotlighting its citizens' fight for basic rights with a series of screenings, events and a red-carpet protest. French-Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani, who is serving on the jury for the top prizes with president Kristen Stewart, said as the festival kicked off Thursday that cinema was a crucial fuel for the freedom movement.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France. Kyiv hoped the video message would be broadcast before the final but FIFA appears unlikely to allow such a move.

CNN reported on Friday that Zelenskiy had asked world soccer's governing body FIFA to let him share a message of peace before the final.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-launch-satellites-in-coming-months-says-minister-544258">Iran gearing up to launch two satellites in coming months, says minister</a>

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Iran's Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is preparing to launch "at least two satellites" into space by late March. His statement has come just a month after successful test of a launcher.&nbsp;The United States has in past repeatedly voiced its disapproval over such plans as it feels that such launches can boost Iran's ballistic missile technology, extending to the potential delivery of nuclear warheads.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-appoint-musicians-at-front-lines-of-its-ukraine-war-to-boost-morale-544261">Russia to deploy musicians at front lines of Ukraine war to boost morale of troops</a>

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Russia announced that musicians will be deployed at the front lines of its ongoing Ukraine war so as to boost the morale of fighting soldiers.&nbsp;This week, the formation of a "front-line creative brigade" was announced by the defence ministry, which it said would include both musicians and vocalists.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-2-killed-3-injured-in-shootout-at-apartment-in-atlanta-say-police-544228">US: Two teens killed, three injured in shootout at apartment in Atlanta, say police</a>

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Two teenagers were shot dead while three others were injured in a shootout in an apartment complex in Atlanta on Saturday. According to the police, officers responded to the apartment in Atlanta's southwest shortly after 5 pm.&nbsp;The two teenage boys killed were aged 14 and 16 and the injured were two boys- aged 11 and 15 and a 15-year-old girl, Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr said on Saturday while addressing a press conference, a report by news agency Associated Press said on Sunday.

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Condemning Belgium's corruption investigation as well as the suspension imposed on its access to the parliament of the European Union (EU), Qatar said that this could leave a “negative” impact on its relations and disturb natural gas supplies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-uses-troops-to-manage-christmas-strikes-544294">UK PM Rishi Sunak uses troops to manage Christmas strikes</a>

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Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, rebuked trade unions on Sunday for their "particularly cruelly timed" strikes during the Christmas holiday season, saying they had put millions of people through hardship. The government also announced plans to use about 1,200 troops to cover for the striking workers and maintain essential services.

Over the course of the upcoming weeks, there will be a wave of winter strikes that will include train employees, healthcare professionals, and border security personnel who are all calling for improved compensation and working conditions.

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In Afghanistan's high-altitude Salang pass, an oil tanker overturned and caught fire, killing 19 people and wounding dozens, according to authorities on Sunday. The accident&nbsp; occurred late on Saturday in the Parwan province, which is north of Kabul, and trapped travellers on both sides of the mountain pass. According to Hamidullah Misbah, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, at least 19 individuals were killed and 37 others were injured in the accident. He also noted that the number of casualties was likely to climb.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-president-gives-one-week-deadline-to-parties-to-form-new-government-544275">Nepal president grants one-week time to parties for forming new government</a>

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Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday asked the political parties of the country to complete the formation of a new government in a week after the national elections were held last month which produced inconclusive results.&nbsp;

The country's ruling alliance, headed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress and the main opposition party, Nepal Communist Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), will require the support of smaller groups for the new government's formation.

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Zelensky proposes global peace summit, hopes message will be broadcast in FIFA final Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France.

Zelensky proposes global peace summit, hopes message will be broadcast in FIFA final Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a global peace summit this winter in a video message recorded just ahead of FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France. Kyiv hoped the video message would be broadcast before the final but FIFA appears unlikely to allow such a move. CNN reported on Friday that Zelenskiy had asked world soccer's governing body FIFA to let him share a message of peace before the final. Iran gearing up to launch two satellites in coming months, says minister Iran's Telecommunications Minister Issa Zarepour said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is preparing to launch "at least two satellites" into space by late March. His statement has come just a month after successful test of a launcher. The United States has in past repeatedly voiced its disapproval over such plans as it feels that such launches can boost Iran's ballistic missile technology, extending to the potential delivery of nuclear warheads. Russia to deploy musicians at front lines of Ukraine war to boost morale of troops Russia announced that musicians will be deployed at the front lines of its ongoing Ukraine war so as to boost the morale of fighting soldiers. This week, the formation of a "front-line creative brigade" was announced by the defence ministry, which it said would include both musicians and vocalists. US: Two teens killed, three injured in shootout at apartment in Atlanta, say police Two teenagers were shot dead while three others were injured in a shootout in an apartment complex in Atlanta on Saturday. According to the police, officers responded to the apartment in Atlanta's southwest shortly after 5 pm. The two teenage boys killed were aged 14 and 16 and the injured were two boys- aged 11 and 15 and a 15-year-old girl, Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr said on Saturday while addressing a press conference, a report by news agency Associated Press said on Sunday. EU parliament's corruption investigation can 'negatively' impact relations: Qatar Condemning Belgium's corruption investigation as well as the suspension imposed on its access to the parliament of the European Union (EU), Qatar said that this could leave a “negative” impact on its relations and disturb natural gas supplies. UK PM Rishi Sunak uses troops to manage Christmas strikes Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, rebuked trade unions on Sunday for their "particularly cruelly timed" strikes during the Christmas holiday season, saying they had put millions of people through hardship. The government also announced plans to use about 1,200 troops to cover for the striking workers and maintain essential services. Over the course of the upcoming weeks, there will be a wave of winter strikes that will include train employees, healthcare professionals, and border security personnel who are all calling for improved compensation and working conditions. Afghanistan: At least 19 killed as oil tanker overturns in Salang tunnel, catches fire, traps travellers In Afghanistan's high-altitude Salang pass, an oil tanker overturned and caught fire, killing 19 people and wounding dozens, according to authorities on Sunday. The accident occurred late on Saturday in the Parwan province, which is north of Kabul, and trapped travellers on both sides of the mountain pass. According to Hamidullah Misbah, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, at least 19 individuals were killed and 37 others were injured in the accident. He also noted that the number of casualties was likely to climb. Nepal president grants one-week time to parties for forming new government Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday asked the political parties of the country to complete the formation of a new government in a week after the national elections were held last month which produced inconclusive results. The country's ruling alliance, headed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress and the main opposition party, Nepal Communist Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), will require the support of smaller groups for the new government's formation. Watch | US: Donald Trump introduces NFT digital cards ahead of holiday season Watch | FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina; Lionel Messi will be playing his last WC match

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Balenciaga's latest ad campaign has created an uproar on social media as many felt the ads sexualised children. The ads that were removed later after backlash featured little girls holding teddy bears in bondage gear. This is not the first time that Balenciaga has hit headlines for its bizarre fashion choices. Here have a look at the number of times that Balenciaga created headlines for its bizarre fashion products. This is not the first time that Balenciaga has hit headlines for its bizarre fashion choices. Here have a look at the number of times that Balenciaga created headlines for its bizarre fashion products.

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In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad. Six members of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its leader Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha, sustained injuries in the attack.&nbsp;A&nbsp;bigger tragedy was averted because one man had the presence of mind to tackle the gunman with bare hands. He is being hailed as a ‘hero’ by many Pakistanis.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is&nbsp;Ibtisam Hassan?</h2>

Supporters of Khan are hailing the man who fought off the armed assailant as a hero. Ibtisam Hassan, who is reportedly in his early thirties, has been named by some as the "saviour". According to reports, he was scooped up on the shoulders and lavished with compliments for his bravery.

According to Ibtisam, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-assassination-bid-music-played-during-call-for-prayer-among-reasons-given-by-attacker-531121">shooter attacked</a> while he was 10 to 12 feet away from the vehicle transporting Khan with a container mounted on it. He spotted a man loading his gun and keeping an eye on the 70-year-old PTI leader.

Ibtisam claimed that after the alleged shooter fired one <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-vows-not-to-bow-down-following-assassination-attempt-continue-protest-march-531156">shot at Khan</a>, he&nbsp;lunged at the assailant, seized his hand, and forced it down towards the ground. The gunman&nbsp;fired again, but this time he struck another man. He apparently dropped the gun in the midst of the tussle.

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“I saw him open fire and tackled him before he could fire another round. He dropped the gun and started fleeing. I chased and caught him... Khan sahab, jab tak hum zinda hain, aanch nahi aa sakti. (Khan sir, till the time I am alive, you will not be harmed),” the supporter of the former PM said, according to a report in&nbsp;India Today.

Ibtisam claimed to have pursued the suspect and apprehended him with the aid of other marchers.

<h2>The attacker</h2>

Naveed Mohammad Basheer has been named as the shooter who attacked Khan. In addition to admitting his crime, he charged the former PM&nbsp;with blasphemy, claiming that this was what drove him to attack Khan.

“<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-first-visuals-of-pak-ex-pm-imran-khan-from-hospital-after-assassination-bid-531077">Imran Khan</a> is misleading the people so I thought to kill him. He is doing blasphemy, playing music, and dancing when Azaan happens, I just want to kill Imran Khan. I will not leave him. There is no one behind me. I am alone," Basheer, a resident of Sodhra in the Wazirabad district, can be heard saying in a viral confessional video soon after he was arrested by the cops. He was caught with a 9mm pistol and two empty magazines.

Basheer was nabbed by the police and later taken to an “undisclosed location”.&nbsp;

Also WATCH |&nbsp;Imran Khan stable after suffering bullet injury; Pakistan PM, politicians slam assassination bid

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In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad.

In Pakistan, political figures have previously been attacked. Fortunately, Imran Khan, the former prime minister, very narrowly escaped and sustained bullet shots in his right leg during his long march for "real freedom" on Thursday in Wazirabad. Six members of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including its leader Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha, sustained injuries in the attack. A bigger tragedy was averted because one man had the presence of mind to tackle the gunman with bare hands. He is being hailed as a ‘hero’ by many Pakistanis. Who is Ibtisam Hassan? Supporters of Khan are hailing the man who fought off the armed assailant as a hero. Ibtisam Hassan, who is reportedly in his early thirties, has been named by some as the "saviour". According to reports, he was scooped up on the shoulders and lavished with compliments for his bravery. According to Ibtisam, the shooter attacked while he was 10 to 12 feet away from the vehicle transporting Khan with a container mounted on it. He spotted a man loading his gun and keeping an eye on the 70-year-old PTI leader. Ibtisam claimed that after the alleged shooter fired one shot at Khan, he lunged at the assailant, seized his hand, and forced it down towards the ground. The gunman fired again, but this time he struck another man. He apparently dropped the gun in the midst of the tussle. Just found this video of the shooter. Ibtisam Hassan, a youth worker of PTI was brave enough to catch him & hold his gun down otherwise it would be have been even worse! These terror tactics by the criminals in office won’t hold us back. #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/kwPu8847PD — Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) November 3, 2022 × “I saw him open fire and tackled him before he could fire another round. He dropped the gun and started fleeing. I chased and caught him... Khan sahab, jab tak hum zinda hain, aanch nahi aa sakti. (Khan sir, till the time I am alive, you will not be harmed),” the supporter of the former PM said, according to a report in India Today. Ibtisam claimed to have pursued the suspect and apprehended him with the aid of other marchers. The attacker Naveed Mohammad Basheer has been named as the shooter who attacked Khan. In addition to admitting his crime, he charged the former PM with blasphemy, claiming that this was what drove him to attack Khan. “Imran Khan is misleading the people so I thought to kill him. He is doing blasphemy, playing music, and dancing when Azaan happens, I just want to kill Imran Khan. I will not leave him. There is no one behind me. I am alone," Basheer, a resident of Sodhra in the Wazirabad district, can be heard saying in a viral confessional video soon after he was arrested by the cops. He was caught with a 9mm pistol and two empty magazines. Basheer was nabbed by the police and later taken to an “undisclosed location”. Also WATCH | Imran Khan stable after suffering bullet injury; Pakistan PM, politicians slam assassination bid (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The recent Conservative Party leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss on Tuesday&nbsp;was abruptly ended when TV host Kate McCann fainted live. The debate was immediately taken off the air after the host fainted in the middle of the programme. In other news, Microsoft, the US tech giant reported that its latest quarter’s profits fell short of expectations due to weak demand and supply disruptions from China, affecting sales of personal computers. Finally, after a poorly attended referendum in which President Kais Saied won unrestrained power, the electoral commission in Tunisia said that it had accepted the new constitution that grants Saied unfettered power.<o:p></o:p>

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The race to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is heating up with both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss not wasting any opportunity to push their agenda in front of the general public. However, the latest Conservative Party leadership debate on Tuesday came to an abrupt end after TV presenter Kate McCann fainted on air. The host lost consciousness in the middle of the broadcast as a loud crash was heard and the debate was taken off air instantly. TalkTV has released a statement that McCann is “doing fine” at the moment and even apologised to all of its viewers.

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The tech firm beat market expectations with a $16.7 billion profit on $51.9 billion in revenue but fell short of the same quarter year earlier. As per the firm its sales were harmed by the high US currency which made its products more expensive in overseas markets. Prior to a pandemic, the personal computer market had been steadily declining as more people switched to smartphones and tablets, AFP reported.

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The electoral commission said that Tunisia had adopted a new constitution that gives President Kais Saied unrestricted power following a thinly attended referendum in which voters largely supported the text. Rivals of Saied claimed the referendum he organised on Monday was invalid and accused the Saied-controlled electoral body of "fraud."

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The recent Conservative Party leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss on Tuesday was abruptly ended when TV host Kate McCann fainted live. The debate was immediately taken off the air after the host fainted in the middle of the programme.

The recent Conservative Party leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss on Tuesday was abruptly ended when TV host Kate McCann fainted live. The debate was immediately taken off the air after the host fainted in the middle of the programme. In other news, Microsoft, the US tech giant reported that its latest quarter’s profits fell short of expectations due to weak demand and supply disruptions from China, affecting sales of personal computers. Finally, after a poorly attended referendum in which President Kais Saied won unrestrained power, the electoral commission in Tunisia said that it had accepted the new constitution that grants Saied unfettered power. Click on headlines to read more: Rishi Sunak-Liz Truss debate abandoned after TV presenter faints on air The race to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is heating up with both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss not wasting any opportunity to push their agenda in front of the general public. However, the latest Conservative Party leadership debate on Tuesday came to an abrupt end after TV presenter Kate McCann fainted on air. The host lost consciousness in the middle of the broadcast as a loud crash was heard and the debate was taken off air instantly. TalkTV has released a statement that McCann is “doing fine” at the moment and even apologised to all of its viewers. Microsoft’s earnings suffer as computer sales decline The tech firm beat market expectations with a $16.7 billion profit on $51.9 billion in revenue but fell short of the same quarter year earlier. As per the firm its sales were harmed by the high US currency which made its products more expensive in overseas markets. Prior to a pandemic, the personal computer market had been steadily declining as more people switched to smartphones and tablets, AFP reported. Despite low voter turnout, Tunisia adopts new constitution leading towards autocracy The electoral commission said that Tunisia had adopted a new constitution that gives President Kais Saied unrestricted power following a thinly attended referendum in which voters largely supported the text. Rivals of Saied claimed the referendum he organised on Monday was invalid and accused the Saied-controlled electoral body of "fraud." Watch | 3 UN peacemakers in Democratic Republic of Congo killed by mob Watch Ukraine to begin grain shipments from Black Sea Port | Odessa blockade to ease soon

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Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), blamed ‘dumb bets’ made by Sri Lanka on China for the country’s current economic crisis. Since Sri Lanka ran out of foreign currency to import necessities, the South Asia Island has experienced log blackout, food, and fuel shortages, and soaring prices. In other news, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are scheduled to speak in the next 10 days. Currently, there is a lot of friction between the US and China particularly related to Taiwan. Finally, numerous influential figures from Central America have been added to a list of ‘corrupt and undemocratic’ people in the US. The names include former and current politicians, legislators, and business tycoons.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/cia-chief-bill-burns-says-sri-lanka-made-dumb-bets-on-heavy-chinese-investment-499310">CIA chief Bill Burns says Sri Lanka made 'dumb bets' on heavy Chinese investment</a>

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Now, Burns said that high-debt Chinese investment by Sri Lanka's leaders was one of the major factors that led to the South Asian country's economic collapse. He noted that the Chinese have a lot of weight to throw around and they can make a very appealing case for their investments.&nbsp;

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After returning from a trip to Massachusetts, Biden told reporters: "I think I'll be talking to President Xi within the next 10 days." During his Massachusetts trip, Biden weighed in on climate change and its impact.&nbsp;

Foreign relations experts have claimed that it is extremely important for US and China to maintain cordial relations. But last month, Washington even called China a security challenge.&nbsp;

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El Salvadorians, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Nicaraguans who Washington charges with wrongdoing are included on the so-called Engel List, which was established under a statute that Eliot Engel, a then-US Representative, sponsored.&nbsp;The State Department publishes the list every year. Those on the list will have their US visas cancelled and won't be allowed to enter the country.

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Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), blamed ‘dumb bets’ made by Sri Lanka on China for the country’s current economic crisis. Since Sri Lanka ran out of foreign currency to import necessities, the South Asia Island has experienced log blackout, food, and fuel shortages, and soaring prices.

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), blamed ‘dumb bets’ made by Sri Lanka on China for the country’s current economic crisis. Since Sri Lanka ran out of foreign currency to import necessities, the South Asia Island has experienced log blackout, food, and fuel shortages, and soaring prices. In other news, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are scheduled to speak in the next 10 days. Currently, there is a lot of friction between the US and China particularly related to Taiwan. Finally, numerous influential figures from Central America have been added to a list of ‘corrupt and undemocratic’ people in the US. The names include former and current politicians, legislators, and business tycoons. Click on headlines to read more: CIA chief Bill Burns says Sri Lanka made 'dumb bets' on heavy Chinese investment Now, Burns said that high-debt Chinese investment by Sri Lanka's leaders was one of the major factors that led to the South Asian country's economic collapse. He noted that the Chinese have a lot of weight to throw around and they can make a very appealing case for their investments. US President Joe Biden plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping After returning from a trip to Massachusetts, Biden told reporters: "I think I'll be talking to President Xi within the next 10 days." During his Massachusetts trip, Biden weighed in on climate change and its impact. Foreign relations experts have claimed that it is extremely important for US and China to maintain cordial relations. But last month, Washington even called China a security challenge. Judges, lawmakers and more, US adds dozens of Central American big-wigs to a list of 'corrupt' people El Salvadorians, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Nicaraguans who Washington charges with wrongdoing are included on the so-called Engel List, which was established under a statute that Eliot Engel, a then-US Representative, sponsored. The State Department publishes the list every year. Those on the list will have their US visas cancelled and won't be allowed to enter the country. Watch | Gravitas: Did the CIA kill Lal Bahadur Shastri? Watch | United Kingdom: Fight between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss for 10 Downing street

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