A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The&nbsp;earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT).&nbsp;The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including&nbsp;Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday,&nbsp;the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-slips-into-recession-as-gdp-fell-01-per-cent-in-the-march-quarter-604574">New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter</a>

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New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction.

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Click on the headlines to read more Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila. Music publishers sue Musk's Twitter for copyright infringement, and 'fueling its business' with stolen content A group of music publishers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Twitter. The case filed in a federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, accuses the social media giant of fueling its business with numerous copyright music infringements. New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction. Bill Gates to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday arrived in China first time since 2019 and is expected to have a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting could take place on Friday, and the agenda of the meeting is still unknown. Watch | Great Wall of Doubt: China's Real Estate sector on shaky ground

Morning news brief: New Zealand in recession, Twitter hit with copyright lawsuit, and more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (June 12) that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the US would solidify the New Delhi-Washington relationship.&nbsp;“We’re here almost literally, on the eve of what we believe will be a historic state visit by Prime Minister Modi – one that will further solidify what President Biden has called a ‘defining relationship’ of the 21st century,” Blinken said at the&nbsp;annual India Ideas Summit of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington.&nbsp;

Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled plans for Twitter 2.0, saying the social media giant is on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source.&nbsp;

And the Indian government&nbsp;has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country&nbsp;after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests.&nbsp;

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Calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US as “historic”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the visit will solidify the “defining relationship’ of the 21st century.”&nbsp;Blinken made these remarks at the annual India Ideas Summit of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington on Monday ahead of Modi’s visit.

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Twitter's new boss Linda Yaccarino has unveiled her plans for "Twitter 2.0" after taking over the social media giant from Elon Musk. In a series of tweets late Monday (June 12), Yaccarino said that Twitter is on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source and a global town square for communication.&nbsp;

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The Indian government has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests.&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (June 12) that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the US would solidify the New Delhi-Washington relationship. “We’re here almost literally, on the eve of what we believe will be a historic state visit by Prime Minister Modi – one that will further solidify what President Biden has called a ‘defining relationship’ of the 21st century,” Blinken said at the annual India Ideas Summit of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington. Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled plans for Twitter 2.0, saying the social media giant is on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source. And the Indian government has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests. Click on the headlines to read more: PM Modi's ‘historic visit’ will solidify India-US relationship, says Antony Blinken Calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US as “historic”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the visit will solidify the “defining relationship’ of the 21st century.” Blinken made these remarks at the annual India Ideas Summit of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in Washington on Monday ahead of Modi’s visit. New Twitter boss Linda Yaccarino unveils plans for Twitter 2.0. Details here Twitter's new boss Linda Yaccarino has unveiled her plans for "Twitter 2.0" after taking over the social media giant from Elon Musk. In a series of tweets late Monday (June 12), Yaccarino said that Twitter is on a mission to become the world's most accurate real-time information source and a global town square for communication. Indian govt calls Dorsey's claims about 'pressure' during farmers' protest 'outright lies' The Indian government has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests. Japan to contemplate pushing back defence spending tax hike to 2025 or beyond Watch | Ukraine takes 90 sq km of area from Russia, seven settlements taken over in last week ×

Morning brief: Blinken on Indian PM Modi's US visit, Yaccarino unveils plans for Twitter 2.0, & more

Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of&nbsp;top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their&nbsp;indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days.

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The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House.

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Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days. Click on the headlines to read more Trump in trouble: Unsealed indictment accuses him of hiding nuclear secrets at Mar-a-Lago The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House. 'Joy for whole country' four Colombian children rescued from dense jungle five weeks after plane crash Canada: Official probing Chinese meddling in elections quits Breaking Bad actor Mike Batayeh dies from heart attack Watch | Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way

Morning news brief:Trump's illegal possession of nuclear docs, Colombia's miraculous rescue, and more

Yevgeny Prigozhin - the leader of the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group -&nbsp; has claimed that Moscow may face more setbacks if it persists with the current tactics. In other news, the US&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission on Monday reached a multi-million dollar settlement with Microsoft after it was found that the company was illegally harvesting&nbsp;data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console.

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Leader of Wagner mercenary forces Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday (June 5) said that Russia's tactics would lead to more setbacks within two weeks. He decried Ukrainian victory at a village near Bakhmut.&nbsp;

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Microsoft has decided to pay $20 million to reach a settlement after it was found to be illegally collecting and retaining the data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console.

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The US state of Oklahoma on Monday approved the country's first publically funded religious charter school where Catholic teachings will be imparted into lessons.&nbsp;

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Vastly intelligent artificial intelligence&nbsp;(AI) systems may have the capability to "kill humans" within the next two years, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's adviser on AI has warned.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin - the leader of the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group - has claimed that Moscow may face more setbacks if it persists with the current tactics.

Yevgeny Prigozhin - the leader of the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group - has claimed that Moscow may face more setbacks if it persists with the current tactics. In other news, the US Federal Trade Commission on Monday reached a multi-million dollar settlement with Microsoft after it was found that the company was illegally harvesting data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console. Click on headlines to read more: Russian strategy will cause 'significant' defeats near Bakhmut, warns Wagner boss Leader of Wagner mercenary forces Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday (June 5) said that Russia's tactics would lead to more setbacks within two weeks. He decried Ukrainian victory at a village near Bakhmut. Microsoft agrees to pay $20m after found illegally storing kids’ Xbox account data Microsoft has decided to pay $20 million to reach a settlement after it was found to be illegally collecting and retaining the data of children who signed up to use its Xbox video game console. USA: First taxpayer-funded religious charter school approved in Oklahoma The US state of Oklahoma on Monday approved the country's first publically funded religious charter school where Catholic teachings will be imparted into lessons. Tick tock! AI could 'kill humans' within two years, warns Sunak's adviser Vastly intelligent artificial intelligence (AI) systems may have the capability to "kill humans" within the next two years, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's adviser on AI has warned. WATCH | Aviation Industry's profitability reaches new altitudes, soars toward $9.8 billion net profit ×

Morning news brief: Wagner boss warns of 'defeats', Microsoft agrees to pay fine, and more

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10.

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A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288&nbsp;individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the&nbsp;railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates.

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Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated.

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Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/09/337627-000339b87p.jpg?imwidth=1920" />US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict.

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In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.&nbsp;

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured.

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10. Click on the headlines to read more LIVE three-train crash in India's Odisha: Death toll rises; at least 288 dead, 900 injured A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288 individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates. India train tragedy: Locals in Odisha's Balasore queue up all-night to donate blood for wounded Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated. Senegal: Death toll rises to 10 as clashes continue Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory. US-China talks 'essential' to eliminate chance of conflict: Austin US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict. 'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.

Morning news brief: Odisha train tragedy, US defence secretary on importance of US-China talks, & more

The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of&nbsp;$31.4 trillion&nbsp;as the bill raising its debt ceiling&nbsp;sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives. President Joe Biden will have to sign the bill before it becomes law. In other news, the US President&nbsp;said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finally,&nbsp;air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital.

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Just days before the United States was set to default on its debt for the first time, the US Congress approved a deal to lift the nation's borrowing limit. The bill, which is well on its way to becoming a law, will spare the US from a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion in debt.

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Despite Turkey and Hungary’s opposition, US President Joe Biden said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

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Russia-Ukraine war showed no signs of de-escalation on Friday (June 2) as air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn east European nation including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital.

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The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of $31.4 trillion as the bill raising its debt ceiling sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives.

The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of $31.4 trillion as the bill raising its debt ceiling sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives. President Joe Biden will have to sign the bill before it becomes law. In other news, the US President said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finally, air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital. Click on the headlines to read more: US narrowly avoids its first-ever default as Congress approves debt-ceiling suspension Just days before the United States was set to default on its debt for the first time, the US Congress approved a deal to lift the nation's borrowing limit. The bill, which is well on its way to becoming a law, will spare the US from a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion in debt. Sweden ‘will soon’ join NATO, says US President Joe Biden Despite Turkey and Hungary’s opposition, US President Joe Biden said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Kyiv alarmed by air raid sirens as Russia launches fresh wave of attacks Russia-Ukraine war showed no signs of de-escalation on Friday (June 2) as air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn east European nation including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital. Three killed, one missing as heavy rain batters China; 30 million tonnes of bumper wheat harvest impacted As higher-than-normal rain batters various areas of China, at least three people have died while one was reported missing from southwestern China, reports Anadolu citing local media. As of Thursday, authorities have reportedly evacuated some 32,200 people from flood-affected regions. Arrest warrant against Putin overshadows BRICS FMs meeting in South Africa | All you need to know

Morning news brief: US debt-ceiling raised, Kyiv rings with air raid sirens, and more

North Korea launched a space object but the mission failed. The South Korean military claimed on Wednesday (May 31) that it had located and was rescuing a suspected piece of a North Korean spy satellite that had crashed shortly after launch due to a rocket malfunction. Meanwhile the US military claimed that a Chinese fighter pilot performed a "unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre" around an American surveillance aircraft flying over the South China Sea.&nbsp;In an unexpected turn of events, a woman who claimed that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 has applied for Russian citizenship.&nbsp;

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The South Korean military said on Wednesday (May 31) that it had located and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-space-launch-vehicle-japan-issues-missile-alert-598529">was salvaging a suspected part of a North Korean spy satellite</a>&nbsp;that crashed soon after launch because of a rocket failure. "At around 08:05 today, our military identified an object presumed to be part of North Korea's claimed 'Space Launch Vehicle' in waters 200km (124 miles) west of Eocheong Island and is salvaging it," Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

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Under heat from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked&nbsp;frantically on Tuesday (May 30)&nbsp;to persuade other Republicans to support the debt ceiling and budget agreement he signed&nbsp;with President Joe Biden in order to avoid a potentially catastrophic US&nbsp;default.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-chinese-fighter-plane-performs-unnecessarily-aggressive-manoeuvre-near-us-jet-598545">WATCH | Chinese fighter plane performs 'unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre' near US jet</a>

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The United States military stated that a Chinese fighter pilot carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” around an American surveillance aircraft which was flying over the South China Sea last week.

The incident, which the Pentagon called as a common behaviour of China, occurred at a time when tensions had already escalated between Beijing and Washington after the latter shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon which was spotted traversing the skies of the United States. The ties were further strained over the issue of Taiwan as China increased its military aggression against the island.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-sexual-assault-accuser-calls-on-putin-for-russian-citizenship-598539">Biden's sexual assault accuser calls on Putin for Russian citizenship</a>

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A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden&nbsp;sexually assaulted her in 1993, in a dramatic turn of events, has sought Russian citizenship. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post.

WATCH |&nbsp;UN pushes Russia &amp; Ukraine to protect Europe's largest nuclear power facility

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North Korea launched a space object but the mission failed. The South Korean military claimed on Wednesday (May 31) that it had located and was rescuing a suspected piece of a North Korean spy satellite that had crashed shortly after launch due to a rocket malfunction.

North Korea launched a space object but the mission failed. The South Korean military claimed on Wednesday (May 31) that it had located and was rescuing a suspected piece of a North Korean spy satellite that had crashed shortly after launch due to a rocket malfunction. Meanwhile the US military claimed that a Chinese fighter pilot performed a "unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre" around an American surveillance aircraft flying over the South China Sea. In an unexpected turn of events, a woman who claimed that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 has applied for Russian citizenship. Click on the headlines to read more. South Korea 'salvaging suspected part' of crashed N. Korean spy satellite The South Korean military said on Wednesday (May 31) that it had located and was salvaging a suspected part of a North Korean spy satellite that crashed soon after launch because of a rocket failure. "At around 08:05 today, our military identified an object presumed to be part of North Korea's claimed 'Space Launch Vehicle' in waters 200km (124 miles) west of Eocheong Island and is salvaging it," Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, the news agency AFP reported. Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy seeks Republican approval Under heat from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked frantically on Tuesday (May 30) to persuade other Republicans to support the debt ceiling and budget agreement he signed with President Joe Biden in order to avoid a potentially catastrophic US default. WATCH | Chinese fighter plane performs 'unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre' near US jet The United States military stated that a Chinese fighter pilot carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” around an American surveillance aircraft which was flying over the South China Sea last week. The incident, which the Pentagon called as a common behaviour of China, occurred at a time when tensions had already escalated between Beijing and Washington after the latter shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon which was spotted traversing the skies of the United States. The ties were further strained over the issue of Taiwan as China increased its military aggression against the island. Biden's sexual assault accuser calls on Putin for Russian citizenship A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993, in a dramatic turn of events, has sought Russian citizenship. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post. WATCH | UN pushes Russia & Ukraine to protect Europe's largest nuclear power facility

Morning brief: North Korea 'space launch' fails, debt limit deal heads to vote in full House, and more

Japan is hosting the&nbsp;G7 Summit&nbsp;in Hiroshima, the home town of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, from May 19 -21, welcoming leaders form Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union is a ‘non-enumerated member’. Additionally, the United Kingdom will impose fresh sanctions on Russia, including a ban on diamonds and copper. In other news,&nbsp;Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has&nbsp;introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden over his handling of migrant crossings along the United States-Mexico border.&nbsp;

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The G7 summit is being hosted by Japan's G7 presidency&nbsp;this year in Hiroshima, Japan.&nbsp;The&nbsp;summit in Hiroshima&nbsp;provides an opportunity for G7 leaders to demonstrate their strong commitment to upholding the international order based on the rule of law, as well as to expand their outreach to the Global South.

The United States and the rest of the "Group of Seven" major economies will announce additional sanctions and export limits targeting Russia for its war in Ukraine, a US official said ahead of a G7 summit in Japan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rip-youtube-elon-musk-rolls-out-game-changing-new-feature-for-twitter-blue-subscribers-593898">RIP YouTube? Elon Musk rolls out game-changing new feature for Twitter Blue subscribers</a>

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Twitter is continuously evolving and introducing new features over time and on Thursday Elon Musk announced yet another feature that will allow Twitter Blue subscribers to be able to upload two-hour-long videos. Taking to Twitter, Musk said, "Twitter Blue Verified subscribers can now upload 2-hour videos (8GB)!" This is a big change as Twitter Blue earlier provided 60 minutes to Twitter Blue subscribers. Meanwhile, non-Blue subscribers will only be able to upload videos up to a length of 140 seconds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-imposes-new-russian-sanctions-including-ban-on-diamonds-copper-593877">UK unveils new Russian sanctions, including ban on diamonds, copper</a>

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The United Kingdom on Friday (May 19) unveiled new sanctions against Russia's minerals sector. In the latest round, Britain has targeted imports of aluminium, diamonds, copper, and nickel.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the margins of a G7 summit in Japan, said, "As today's sanctions announcements demonstrate, the G7 remains unified in the face of the threat from Russia and steadfast in our support for Ukraine."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-congresswoman-announces-impeachment-articles-against-president-joe-biden-593860">Republican congresswoman announces impeachment articles against President Joe Biden</a>

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Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Thursday introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden over his handling of migrant crossings along the United States-Mexico border.&nbsp;

In a statement, Greene said: "It is with the highest amount of solemnity that I announce my intention to introduce articles of impeachment today on the head of this America-at-last Executive Branch that has been working since January 20th, 2021, to systematically destroy this country: the President of the United States, Joseph Robinette Biden."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-made-an-accounting-error-it-overvalued-ukraines-weapons-aid-by-3-billion-593869">Pentagon made an accounting error. It overvalued Ukraine's weapons aid by $3 billion</a>

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The United States, among other Western nations, sent million-dollar worth of military aid to Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia in the ongoing war which began after Moscow launched a "special military" operation on February 24 last year.&nbsp;

But the Pentagon overestimated the value of the ammunition, missiles and other equipment it sent to Ukraine, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday citing a Senate aide and a defence official.&nbsp;

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Japan is hosting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, the home town of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, from May 19 -21, welcoming leaders form Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Japan is hosting the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, the home town of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, from May 19 -21, welcoming leaders form Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union is a ‘non-enumerated member’. Additionally, the United Kingdom will impose fresh sanctions on Russia, including a ban on diamonds and copper. In other news, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden over his handling of migrant crossings along the United States-Mexico border. Click on the headlines to read more. G7 summit LIVE 2023: US, 'Group of Seven' to announce further sanctions against Russia over Ukraine The G7 summit is being hosted by Japan's G7 presidency this year in Hiroshima, Japan. The summit in Hiroshima provides an opportunity for G7 leaders to demonstrate their strong commitment to upholding the international order based on the rule of law, as well as to expand their outreach to the Global South. The United States and the rest of the "Group of Seven" major economies will announce additional sanctions and export limits targeting Russia for its war in Ukraine, a US official said ahead of a G7 summit in Japan. RIP YouTube? Elon Musk rolls out game-changing new feature for Twitter Blue subscribers Twitter is continuously evolving and introducing new features over time and on Thursday Elon Musk announced yet another feature that will allow Twitter Blue subscribers to be able to upload two-hour-long videos. Taking to Twitter, Musk said, "Twitter Blue Verified subscribers can now upload 2-hour videos (8GB)!" This is a big change as Twitter Blue earlier provided 60 minutes to Twitter Blue subscribers. Meanwhile, non-Blue subscribers will only be able to upload videos up to a length of 140 seconds. UK unveils new Russian sanctions, including ban on diamonds, copper The United Kingdom on Friday (May 19) unveiled new sanctions against Russia's minerals sector. In the latest round, Britain has targeted imports of aluminium, diamonds, copper, and nickel. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the margins of a G7 summit in Japan, said, "As today's sanctions announcements demonstrate, the G7 remains unified in the face of the threat from Russia and steadfast in our support for Ukraine." Republican congresswoman announces impeachment articles against President Joe Biden Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Thursday introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden over his handling of migrant crossings along the United States-Mexico border. In a statement, Greene said: "It is with the highest amount of solemnity that I announce my intention to introduce articles of impeachment today on the head of this America-at-last Executive Branch that has been working since January 20th, 2021, to systematically destroy this country: the President of the United States, Joseph Robinette Biden." Pentagon made an accounting error. It overvalued Ukraine's weapons aid by $3 billion The United States, among other Western nations, sent million-dollar worth of military aid to Ukraine to help in its fight against Russia in the ongoing war which began after Moscow launched a "special military" operation on February 24 last year. But the Pentagon overestimated the value of the ammunition, missiles and other equipment it sent to Ukraine, news agency Reuters reported on Thursday citing a Senate aide and a defence official.

Morning brief: Japan hosts G7 meet in Hiroshima, impeachment articles against Biden, and more

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that it would file First Information Reports (FIRs) against Punjab Rangers and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) about the high drama that followed on May 9, when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of Khan. The PTI said that paramilitary forces were apparently vying for Khan's abduction from the grounds of the Islamabad High Court.

As the general election concluded in Thailand on Sunday (May 14), the opposition parties trumped the ruling military-backed government, setting the stage for coalition talks to start. The election results showed the liberal Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party were well ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s United Thai Nation party.

And in Mexico, at least 26 people were killed after a tractor-trailer and a van collided in Tamaulipas.&nbsp;

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Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said they will file FIRs against the Punjab Rangers and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in relation to the high drama that followed on 9 May when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of the former prime minister.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-opposition-parties-rout-military-backed-govt-all-eyes-on-coalition-talks-592461">Thailand election results 2023: Opposition parties rout military-backed govt, all eyes on coalition talks</a>

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Thai voters delivered a clear mandate on Monday as the pro-democracy opposition parties trumped the ruling military-backed government, setting the stage for coalition talks to begin.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-26-killed-in-tractor-trailer-van-crash-in-northern-mexico-592444">At least 26 killed as tractor trailer and van collide in northern Mexico</a>

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In a tragic incident on Sunday, a tractor trailer and a van collided killing 26 people on a highway in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, according to local police, reported Reuters.&nbsp;The two vehicles collided and caught fire about 30 minutes outside of Ciudad Victoria.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-tube-tragedy-legal-fund-for-ex-marine-daniel-penny-surpassed-16-million-592439">New York tube tragedy: Legal fund for ex-Marine Daniel Penny crosses $1.6 million</a>

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A crowdfunding campaign in favour of the man charged in the chokehold death&nbsp;of a homeless person in New York has garnered more than $1.6 million on a platform notorious for enabling fundraising of far-right people.&nbsp;

WATCH | IMF: No change in Pakistan's financial requirements

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that it would file First Information Reports (FIRs) against Punjab Rangers and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) about the high drama that followed on May 9, when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of Khan.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that it would file First Information Reports (FIRs) against Punjab Rangers and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) about the high drama that followed on May 9, when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of Khan. The PTI said that paramilitary forces were apparently vying for Khan's abduction from the grounds of the Islamabad High Court. As the general election concluded in Thailand on Sunday (May 14), the opposition parties trumped the ruling military-backed government, setting the stage for coalition talks to start. The election results showed the liberal Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party were well ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s United Thai Nation party. And in Mexico, at least 26 people were killed after a tractor-trailer and a van collided in Tamaulipas. Click on the headlines to read more PTI to file FIRs against Rangers, NAB over Imran’s ‘abduction’ on 9 May Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said they will file FIRs against the Punjab Rangers and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in relation to the high drama that followed on 9 May when the country witnessed violent protests following the arrest of the former prime minister. Thailand election results 2023: Opposition parties rout military-backed govt, all eyes on coalition talks Thai voters delivered a clear mandate on Monday as the pro-democracy opposition parties trumped the ruling military-backed government, setting the stage for coalition talks to begin. At least 26 killed as tractor trailer and van collide in northern Mexico In a tragic incident on Sunday, a tractor trailer and a van collided killing 26 people on a highway in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, according to local police, reported Reuters. The two vehicles collided and caught fire about 30 minutes outside of Ciudad Victoria. New York tube tragedy: Legal fund for ex-Marine Daniel Penny crosses $1.6 million A crowdfunding campaign in favour of the man charged in the chokehold death of a homeless person in New York has garnered more than $1.6 million on a platform notorious for enabling fundraising of far-right people. WATCH | IMF: No change in Pakistan's financial requirements × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months. Moscow has accepted that Ukraine's spring offensive has made some of the Russian troops have fallen back to defensive positions. Meanwhile, social media companies are facing the wrath of the 2022 mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. A lawsuit has been filed by the victims' families alleging that some of these social media firms facilitated the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.”&nbsp;

In other news, the Portuguese&nbsp;parliament, after a protracted battle, on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people over 18. However, it comes with certain constraints and is only allowed only for people who are suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses.&nbsp;

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Russia, on Friday (May 12) acknowledged that some of its forces had fallen back from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut following a new Ukrainian offensive. Russia-installed officials in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk said that missiles fired by Kyiv hit two disused factories and several houses in the main city. It also injured six children and a Russian parliamentarian, said Leonid Pasechnik, head of the region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-social-media-companies-sued-over-buffalo-grocery-store-mass-shooting-591854">US: Social media companies sued over Buffalo grocery store mass shooting</a>

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A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.”&nbsp;

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Portuguese&nbsp;parliament on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people who are aged 18 and suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. With this, Portugal joins the list of a small number of other nations that have made&nbsp;euthanasia or assisted suicide legal. It includes the Benelux nations and Portugal's neighbor, Spain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-jaishankar-flags-need-for-adherence-respect-for-constitution-of-the-oceans-unclos-591885">EXCLUSIVE: Jaishankar flags need for adherence, respect for 'constitution of the oceans' UNCLOS</a> 
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On the sidelines of the two-day 6th Indian Ocean Conference being held in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an exclusive conversation with WION's Sidhant Sibal, underscored the need for upholding the Law of the Seas. The foreign minister highlighted that the countries in the region should have "orderly, acceptable consensus on maritime activities" and there must be adherence and respect for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

WATCH | Police in Russia debuts anti-drone unit following Kremlin incident

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The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months.

The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months. Moscow has accepted that Ukraine's spring offensive has made some of the Russian troops have fallen back to defensive positions. Meanwhile, social media companies are facing the wrath of the 2022 mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. A lawsuit has been filed by the victims' families alleging that some of these social media firms facilitated the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.” In other news, the Portuguese parliament, after a protracted battle, on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people over 18. However, it comes with certain constraints and is only allowed only for people who are suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. Click on the headlines to read more: Several reported injured after Ukrainian missiles strike in Luhansk; Russia admits retreat north of Bakhmut Russia, on Friday (May 12) acknowledged that some of its forces had fallen back from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut following a new Ukrainian offensive. Russia-installed officials in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk said that missiles fired by Kyiv hit two disused factories and several houses in the main city. It also injured six children and a Russian parliamentarian, said Leonid Pasechnik, head of the region. US: Social media companies sued over Buffalo grocery store mass shooting A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.” Portuguese parliament legalises euthanasia for people over 18 Portuguese parliament on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people who are aged 18 and suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. With this, Portugal joins the list of a small number of other nations that have made euthanasia or assisted suicide legal. It includes the Benelux nations and Portugal's neighbor, Spain. EXCLUSIVE: Jaishankar flags need for adherence, respect for 'constitution of the oceans' UNCLOS On the sidelines of the two-day 6th Indian Ocean Conference being held in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an exclusive conversation with WION's Sidhant Sibal, underscored the need for upholding the Law of the Seas. The foreign minister highlighted that the countries in the region should have "orderly, acceptable consensus on maritime activities" and there must be adherence and respect for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). WATCH | Police in Russia debuts anti-drone unit following Kremlin incident ×

Morning news brief: Russian troops fall back to defensive positions in Bakhmut, & more

An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight. The change is expected to drastically alter several years of US immigration policy. In Pakistan, a senior PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was arrested from her Islamabad house at pre-dawn hours on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leila de Lima, a former justice minister in the Philippines, was cleared of drug charges on Friday after several key witnesses admitted they had lied about her role in drug trafficking.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-illegal-migrants-rush-to-us-mexico-border-as-title-42-rule-ends-591498">Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends</a> 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/05/12/351236-afp.jpg?imwidth=1920" />On Thursday midnight, the Trump-era ‘Title 42’ rule—imposed during the pandemic to expel those entering the country unlawfully—expired, paving the way for more tougher regulations to take effect. 
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In yet another arrest of Pakistan's PTI opposition leader, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was detained by the Islamabad Police in the early hours of Friday.&nbsp;

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Leila De Lima, the Philippine’s former justice minister and one the fiercest critics of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, was acquitted by a court on Friday in a case in which she was alleged to have taken kickbacks from drug dealers.

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An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight.

An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight. The change is expected to drastically alter several years of US immigration policy. In Pakistan, a senior PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was arrested from her Islamabad house at pre-dawn hours on Friday. Leila de Lima, a former justice minister in the Philippines, was cleared of drug charges on Friday after several key witnesses admitted they had lied about her role in drug trafficking. Click on the headlines to read more: Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends On Thursday midnight, the Trump-era ‘Title 42’ rule—imposed during the pandemic to expel those entering the country unlawfully—expired, paving the way for more tougher regulations to take effect. PTI leader Shireen Mazari arrested, CCTV footage shows armed cops entering her Islamabad house In yet another arrest of Pakistan's PTI opposition leader, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was detained by the Islamabad Police in the early hours of Friday. Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s critic De Lima acquitted in drug case Leila De Lima, the Philippine’s former justice minister and one the fiercest critics of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, was acquitted by a court on Friday in a case in which she was alleged to have taken kickbacks from drug dealers. Watch | Governments across the world race to regulate AI tools × Watch | Borders 'not open': Trump-era border curbs end | US reverts to Title 8 with new, stringent rules ×

Morning news brief: Migrants influx at US-Mexico border, another PTI leader arrested, & more

The jurors have found that Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar. But he has slamed&nbsp;the sex assault sase verdict.&nbsp;

Violent protests across the country after former Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday during a court appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against him.&nbsp;

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Former US Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar, the jurors decided on Tuesday.&nbsp;The nine-member jury in Manhattan&nbsp;federal court awarded about $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Carroll.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamabad-court-declares-ex-pm-imran-khans-arrest-legal-violent-protests-across-pakistan-590806">Islamabad court declares ex-PM Imran Khan’s arrest legal, violent protests across Pakistan</a> 
Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was arrested on Tuesday (May 9) during a court appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-voting-begins-in-224-assembly-constituencies-590810">Karnataka assembly election 2023: BJP will win 130-135 seats, says ex-CM Yediyurappa</a> 
The voting for Karnataka assembly elections 2023 started on Wednesday morning amid tight security. Voting is being held in a single phase for 224 assembly constituencies.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-hails-ukraine-as-beating-heart-of-todays-european-values-590802">EU hails Ukraine as ‘beating heart of today’s European values’</a> 
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War II Victory Day.&nbsp;

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Turkey Election 2023: Stiff challenge to Erdogan's reign 
Millions will head to the polls next week to vote in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections, which observers expect will provide the toughest test to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year stronghold.&nbsp;

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The jurors have found that Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar. But he has slamed the sex assault sase verdict.

The jurors have found that Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar. But he has slamed the sex assault sase verdict. Violent protests across the country after former Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday during a court appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against him. Click on headlines to read the full report: US jury holds Trump guilty of sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, orders him to pay $5mn damages Former US Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by calling her a liar, the jurors decided on Tuesday. The nine-member jury in Manhattan federal court awarded about $5 million in compensatory and punitive damages to Carroll. Islamabad court declares ex-PM Imran Khan’s arrest legal, violent protests across Pakistan Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was arrested on Tuesday (May 9) during a court appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Karnataka assembly election 2023: BJP will win 130-135 seats, says ex-CM Yediyurappa The voting for Karnataka assembly elections 2023 started on Wednesday morning amid tight security. Voting is being held in a single phase for 224 assembly constituencies. EU hails Ukraine as ‘beating heart of today’s European values’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War II Victory Day. Turkey Election 2023: Stiff challenge to Erdogan's reign Millions will head to the polls next week to vote in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections, which observers expect will provide the toughest test to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year stronghold. ×

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

In US, a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, resulted in at least nine fatalities and seven injuries. Allen police chief Brian Harvey said the gunman who is thought to have acted alone, had been slain. In other news, another mass shooting occurred on Saturday in Chico, Northern California, when a 17-year-old girl was killed and five people were injured at a huge party close to a college campus.

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Ahead of&nbsp;Hiroshima G7 summit scheduled from 19 May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making his first visit to Seoul on Sunday in more than ten years as Seoul and Tokyo work to repair their fraught ties amid shared concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

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In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday.&nbsp;

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At least nine people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday (May 6). Addressing a press conference, Allen police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes. In US, a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, resulted in at least nine fatalities and seven injuries. Allen police chief Brian Harvey said the gunman who is thought to have acted alone, had been slain. In other news, another mass shooting occurred on Saturday in Chico, Northern California, when a 17-year-old girl was killed and five people were injured at a huge party close to a college campus. Click on the headlines to read more: Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul for landmark summit with Yoon Ahead of Hiroshima G7 summit scheduled from 19 May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making his first visit to Seoul on Sunday in more than ten years as Seoul and Tokyo work to repair their fraught ties amid shared concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. USA: Teenager girl killed, five other injured after shooting at party in California In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday. US: At least nine people killed in shooting at Texas mall; gunman killed by police At least nine people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday (May 6). Addressing a press conference, Allen police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall, the news agency Reuters reported. Watch | Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system × Watch | Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that injured pro-Putin novelist Zakhar Prilepin, killed driver ×

Morning brief: Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul, teen killed in California party shooting, & more

In the latest,&nbsp;The coronation of Charles III and his wife,&nbsp;Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today&nbsp;at Westminster Abbey in London. Former president Donald Trump's deposition video in E Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit had been made available to the public. In other news, over&nbsp;13,000 have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada&nbsp;after a week-long&nbsp;record-hot weather.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/king-charles-iiis-coronation-live-updates-589428">King Charles III's Coronation LIVE UPDATES: Buckingham Palace gears up for the big day</a>

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King Charles III will officially be crowned the British monarch. Following the passing of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year Charles ascended to the throne. Today, amidst a backdrop of tradition, pageantry, and centuries-old customs, the royal crown will be placed upon his head, signifying, officially, the start of his reign. The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, which has been the venue of coronations in the UK since 11th century. Dignitaries from across the globe have gathered to pay their respects and witness the moment.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-a-matter-of-time-was-bill-clinton-aware-of-putins-plan-to-attack-ukraine-589461">'Just a matter of time': Was Bill Clinton aware of Putin's plan to attack Ukraine?</a>

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Russian president&nbsp;Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack&nbsp;on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President.&nbsp;The disclosure&nbsp;raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas&nbsp;and annexed Crimea.

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A video showing former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public on Friday. Written transcripts&nbsp;had been made public but it is the first time that the video from the October 2022 deposition has been released which shows Trump vehemently denying the allegations of having raped journalist E. Jean Carroll.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-forced-to-flee-after-wildfire-and-floods-across-western-canada-589455">Thousands forced to flee after wildfire and floods across western Canada</a>

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More than 13,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada, as of Friday (May 5), after a week of record-hot weather, exceeding seasonal averages by as much as 10 degrees Celsius, which have since triggered wildfires. On the other hand, rapid snow melt has trigged flooding across interior British Columbia.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fresh-encounter-underway-in-jks-baramulla-a-day-after-five-indian-army-soldiers-were-killed-589456">Fresh encounter underway in J&amp;K's Baramulla, a day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed</a>

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A day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector, another encounter has broken out in the Baramulla region of the union territory. The encounter started in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla and one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist had already been killed.&nbsp;

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In the latest, The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today at Westminster Abbey in London.

In the latest, The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is to take place today at Westminster Abbey in London. Former president Donald Trump's deposition video in E Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit had been made available to the public. In other news, over 13,000 have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada after a week-long record-hot weather. Click on the headlines to read more. King Charles III's Coronation LIVE UPDATES: Buckingham Palace gears up for the big day King Charles III will officially be crowned the British monarch. Following the passing of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year Charles ascended to the throne. Today, amidst a backdrop of tradition, pageantry, and centuries-old customs, the royal crown will be placed upon his head, signifying, officially, the start of his reign. The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, which has been the venue of coronations in the UK since 11th century. Dignitaries from across the globe have gathered to pay their respects and witness the moment. 'Just a matter of time': Was Bill Clinton aware of Putin's plan to attack Ukraine? Russian president Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President. The disclosure raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas and annexed Crimea. Trump's deposition video in E. Jean Carroll’s rape lawsuit made public A video showing former US president Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public on Friday. Written transcripts had been made public but it is the first time that the video from the October 2022 deposition has been released which shows Trump vehemently denying the allegations of having raped journalist E. Jean Carroll. Thousands forced to flee after wildfire and floods across western Canada More than 13,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada, as of Friday (May 5), after a week of record-hot weather, exceeding seasonal averages by as much as 10 degrees Celsius, which have since triggered wildfires. On the other hand, rapid snow melt has trigged flooding across interior British Columbia. Fresh encounter underway in J&K's Baramulla, a day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed A day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector, another encounter has broken out in the Baramulla region of the union territory. The encounter started in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla and one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist had already been killed.

Morning news brief: King Charles III's coronation, Trump's deposition video in rape trial goes public, & more

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

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a&nbsp;Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama. In another shocking development,&nbsp;Semafor news outlet has suggested that there could be a link between Tucker Carlson's exit from&nbsp;Fox News&nbsp;and a meeting between&nbsp;Rupert Murdoch and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the news of Ugandan minister, Retired Colonel Charles Engola, being shot and killed by his bodyguard also made global headlines.&nbsp;

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China under Xi Jinping has been preventing millions of people from leaving the country, according to a new report by Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. Speaking to WION after the release of the report, the NGO said the so-called exit bans are preventing Tibetans from getting passports to visit the Dalai Lama in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-ukraines-volodymyr-zelensky-behind-tucker-carlsons-exit-from-fox-news-588245">Is Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky behind Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News?</a>
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Media baron Rupert Murdoch reportedly had a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky weeks before firing Fox News' star anchor Tucker Carlson, according to Semafor news outlet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ugandan-minister-charles-engola-shot-and-killed-by-bodyguard-reports-588200">Ugandan minister Charles Engola shot and killed by bodyguard: Reports</a>
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A minister in Uganda was shot and killed by his bodyguard on Tuesday (May 2). Retired Colonel Charles Engola served in the government of President Yoweri Museveni as the junior minister in charge of labour, employment and industrial relations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-100000-refugees-have-fled-into-neighbouring-countries-number-could-rise-to-800000-un-588196">Sudan: 100,000 refugees have fled into neighbouring countries, number could rise to 800,000 - UN</a>
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The ongoing fighting in Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands of people within the country, and a high number of Sudanese escaped across&nbsp;the borders and into neighbouring nations. As per a United Nations estimate released on Tuesday, the fighting has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, and over 100,000 people have crossed into neighbouring countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environmental-groups-in-us-sue-faa-over-spacex-starship-explosion-588089">Environmental groups in US sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion</a>
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a transportation agency of the US government that regulates all aspects of civil aviation, was sued by environmental and cultural heritage organisations for allowing SpaceX to launch a rocket without a comprehensive environmental review.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ibm-pauses-hiring-as-it-looks-to-replace-7800-jobs-with-ai-know-what-positions-are-at-stake-588270">IBM pauses hiring as it looks to replace 7800 jobs with AI; Know what positions are at stake</a>
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The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-high-court-refuses-to-entertain-rahul-gandhis-plea-for-interim-protection-reserves-order-on-stay-588241">Gujarat High Court refuses to entertain Rahul Gandhi’s plea for interim protection, reserves order on stay</a>
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The Gujarat High Court Tuesday rejected the plea filed for interim protection for Rahul Gandhi, India’s top opposition leader from Congress, regarding his conviction in the 'Modi-thieves' remark case. The Bench of Justice Hemant Prachchhak also reserved its order in the plea filed by Gandhi in which he sought a stay on his conviction.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/thailand-indian-gambling-kingpin-chikoti-praveen-in-net-after-bust-in-pattaya-588257">Thailand: Indian gambling kingpin Chikoti Praveen in net after bust in Pattaya</a>
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Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand. He was one among at least 83 Indian tourists caught during the raid. The arrest took place in early hours of Monday (May 1) at Asia Pattaya Hotel in Bang Lamung District.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/canadian-singing-legend-gordon-lightfoot-dies-at-81-president-justin-trudeau-pays-tribute-588141">Canadian singing legend Gordon Lightfoot dies at 81; President Justin Trudeau pays tribute</a>
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Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 81. The news of his demise was announced by his longtime publicist Victoria Lord. He was known for his poetic lyrics, beautiful melodies, and intricate guitar work.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-rankings-india-dethrone-australia-to-become-no-1-test-team-ahead-of-wtc-final-face-off-588203">ICC Rankings: India dethrone Australia to become No. 1 Test team ahead of WTC final face-off</a>
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Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India dethroned Australia to become the No. 1 Test team in the latest ICC Rankings released on Tuesday (May 02).&nbsp;

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama.

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama. In another shocking development, Semafor news outlet has suggested that there could be a link between Tucker Carlson's exit from Fox News and a meeting between Rupert Murdoch and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the news of Ugandan minister, Retired Colonel Charles Engola, being shot and killed by his bodyguard also made global headlines. Click on the headlines to read more. Exclusive: China's exit bans prevent Tibetans from visiting Dalai Lama in India - Safeguard Defenders to WION China under Xi Jinping has been preventing millions of people from leaving the country, according to a new report by Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. Speaking to WION after the release of the report, the NGO said the so-called exit bans are preventing Tibetans from getting passports to visit the Dalai Lama in India. Is Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky behind Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News? Media baron Rupert Murdoch reportedly had a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky weeks before firing Fox News' star anchor Tucker Carlson, according to Semafor news outlet. Ugandan minister Charles Engola shot and killed by bodyguard: Reports A minister in Uganda was shot and killed by his bodyguard on Tuesday (May 2). Retired Colonel Charles Engola served in the government of President Yoweri Museveni as the junior minister in charge of labour, employment and industrial relations. Sudan: 100,000 refugees have fled into neighbouring countries, number could rise to 800,000 - UN The ongoing fighting in Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands of people within the country, and a high number of Sudanese escaped across the borders and into neighbouring nations. As per a United Nations estimate released on Tuesday, the fighting has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, and over 100,000 people have crossed into neighbouring countries. Environmental groups in US sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a transportation agency of the US government that regulates all aspects of civil aviation, was sued by environmental and cultural heritage organisations for allowing SpaceX to launch a rocket without a comprehensive environmental review. IBM pauses hiring as it looks to replace 7800 jobs with AI; Know what positions are at stake The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries. Gujarat High Court refuses to entertain Rahul Gandhi’s plea for interim protection, reserves order on stay The Gujarat High Court Tuesday rejected the plea filed for interim protection for Rahul Gandhi, India’s top opposition leader from Congress, regarding his conviction in the 'Modi-thieves' remark case. The Bench of Justice Hemant Prachchhak also reserved its order in the plea filed by Gandhi in which he sought a stay on his conviction. Thailand: Indian gambling kingpin Chikoti Praveen in net after bust in Pattaya Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand. He was one among at least 83 Indian tourists caught during the raid. The arrest took place in early hours of Monday (May 1) at Asia Pattaya Hotel in Bang Lamung District. Canadian singing legend Gordon Lightfoot dies at 81; President Justin Trudeau pays tribute Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 81. The news of his demise was announced by his longtime publicist Victoria Lord. He was known for his poetic lyrics, beautiful melodies, and intricate guitar work. ICC Rankings: India dethrone Australia to become No. 1 Test team ahead of WTC final face-off Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India dethroned Australia to become the No. 1 Test team in the latest ICC Rankings released on Tuesday (May 02).

Top 10 world news: China's exit ban on Tibetans, Ugandan minister assassinated, and more

The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that the Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December last year, claiming the stunning figure showed that Russia's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has backfired. The estimate also said that over 20,000 Russian troops died and another 80,000 were injured in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Bakhmut. In the US, Mohamed Khairullah, a Muslim mayor said he was stunned after being stopped from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

And in Syria, at least one soldier was killed after Israel launched airstrikes targeting the Aleppo province. Seven people were injured.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-military-suffered-100000-casualties-in-last-five-months-white-house-588028">Russia's military suffered 100,000 casualties in last five months: White House</a>

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The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that Russia's military has suffered 100,000 casualties since December. The US claims that the "stunning" number shows that Moscow's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has "backfired".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/muslim-mayor-turned-away-from-bidens-eid-celebrations-by-secret-service-588024">Muslim mayor turned away from Biden's Eid celebrations by Secret Service</a>

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A Muslim mayor in the US has said he was stunned after being stopped from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.&nbsp;Mohamed Khairullah, the longest-serving mayor in New Jersey was reportedly blocked by the US Secret Service from attending the meet.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israeli-airstrike-kills-one-soldier-injures-seven-people-puts-aleppo-airport-out-of-service-says-syria-587974">Israeli airstrike kills one soldier, puts Aleppo airport out of service, says Syria</a>

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At least one soldier was killed after Israel launched airstrikes targeting north Syria's Aleppo province late Monday (May 1), reported the Syrian state media. The report citing a military source also said that seven people were injured including two civilians and the supposed strike had since put the area’s international airport out of service.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-denies-donald-trumps-motion-for-mistrial-in-rape-and-defamation-case-587914">Judge denies Donald Trump’s motion for mistrial in&nbsp;rape and defamation case</a>

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Former US president Donald Trump’s motion seeking a mistrial in a civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed by columnist E Jean Carroll was denied by Judge Lewis Kaplan who is overseeing the case.

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The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that the Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December last year, claiming the stunning figure showed that Russia's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has backfired.

The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that the Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December last year, claiming the stunning figure showed that Russia's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has backfired. The estimate also said that over 20,000 Russian troops died and another 80,000 were injured in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Bakhmut. In the US, Mohamed Khairullah, a Muslim mayor said he was stunned after being stopped from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. And in Syria, at least one soldier was killed after Israel launched airstrikes targeting the Aleppo province. Seven people were injured. Click on the headlines to read more Russia's military suffered 100,000 casualties in last five months: White House The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that Russia's military has suffered 100,000 casualties since December. The US claims that the "stunning" number shows that Moscow's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has "backfired". Muslim mayor turned away from Biden's Eid celebrations by Secret Service A Muslim mayor in the US has said he was stunned after being stopped from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Mohamed Khairullah, the longest-serving mayor in New Jersey was reportedly blocked by the US Secret Service from attending the meet. Israeli airstrike kills one soldier, puts Aleppo airport out of service, says Syria At least one soldier was killed after Israel launched airstrikes targeting north Syria's Aleppo province late Monday (May 1), reported the Syrian state media. The report citing a military source also said that seven people were injured including two civilians and the supposed strike had since put the area’s international airport out of service. Judge denies Donald Trump’s motion for mistrial in rape and defamation case Former US president Donald Trump’s motion seeking a mistrial in a civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed by columnist E Jean Carroll was denied by Judge Lewis Kaplan who is overseeing the case. WATCH | Sudan: Another refugee crisis looms ×

Morning brief: US estimates Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December 2022, & more

A pro-Taiwan candidate of Paraguay's right-wing party Colorado party, Santiago Pena, sealed the victory in the presidential elections on Sunday. He defeated rival Efrain Alegre by a significant margin. In Mexico, a tourist bus crashed into a ravine killing at least 18 people while 33 are left injured. All passengers onboard were Mexican nationals.&nbsp;

In other news, Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT killed a suspected ISIS chief in an operation it carried out on Saturday in Syria. The target was neutralised at an abandoned farm which was used as an Islamic school.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-taiwan-candidate-santiago-pena-wins-paraguays-presidential-polls-587662">Pro-Taiwan candidate Santiago Pena wins Paraguay's presidential polls</a> 
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The 44-year-old Santiago Pena of Paraguay's long-ruling Colorado party secured a decisive victory in the nation's presidential vote on Sunday. Pena secured 42.93% of the vote, leading his centre-left opponent Efrain Alegre, who received just 27.52% votes.&nbsp;

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At least&nbsp;18 died and 33 are left injured in a tourist bus accident in western Mexico, Reuters reported citing local officials. A bus plunged into a ravine on Saturday night while travelling between Tepic, the state capital, and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, according to the prosecutor's office in Nayarit, the region where the tragedy took place.

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The suspected ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) chief has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday.

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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General &nbsp;Antonio Guterres was sending an envoy to Sudan amid the "unprecedented" situation in the conflict-torn country, his spokesperson said on Sunday (April 30), the news agency AFP reported early Monday. UN emergency relief coordinator Martin Griffiths would serve as the envoy. Announcing Griffiths' deployment, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the envoy would travel to the region immediately. "The scale and speed of what is unfolding is unprecedented in Sudan," Dujarric said in a statement, adding the UN was extremely concerned.&nbsp;

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A pro-Taiwan candidate of Paraguay's right-wing party Colorado party, Santiago Pena, sealed the victory in the presidential elections on Sunday. He defeated rival Efrain Alegre by a significant margin. In Mexico, a tourist bus crashed into a ravine killing at least 18 people while 33 are left injured. All passengers onboard were Mexican nationals. In other news, Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT killed a suspected ISIS chief in an operation it carried out on Saturday in Syria. The target was neutralised at an abandoned farm which was used as an Islamic school. Click on the headlines to read more: Pro-Taiwan candidate Santiago Pena wins Paraguay's presidential polls The 44-year-old Santiago Pena of Paraguay's long-ruling Colorado party secured a decisive victory in the nation's presidential vote on Sunday. Pena secured 42.93% of the vote, leading his centre-left opponent Efrain Alegre, who received just 27.52% votes. At least 18 dead, dozens injured as tourist bus in Mexico plunges into ravine At least 18 died and 33 are left injured in a tourist bus accident in western Mexico, Reuters reported citing local officials. A bus plunged into a ravine on Saturday night while travelling between Tepic, the state capital, and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, according to the prosecutor's office in Nayarit, the region where the tragedy took place. Suspected ISIS chief, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, killed in Syria: Turkey president The suspected ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) chief has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday. Sudan conflict: UN chief sending envoy to nation as fighting continues United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was sending an envoy to Sudan amid the "unprecedented" situation in the conflict-torn country, his spokesperson said on Sunday (April 30), the news agency AFP reported early Monday. UN emergency relief coordinator Martin Griffiths would serve as the envoy. Announcing Griffiths' deployment, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the envoy would travel to the region immediately. "The scale and speed of what is unfolding is unprecedented in Sudan," Dujarric said in a statement, adding the UN was extremely concerned. Watch | Philippines President Marcos arrives in US to meet President Biden at White House ×

Morning brief: Pro-Taiwan candidate Pena wins Paraguay polls, 18 killed in Mexico bus crash, & more

A ship of the Indian Navy&nbsp;carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan landed in&nbsp;Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night, marking the first successful&nbsp;segment carried under&nbsp;Operation Kaveri launched by the central government.&nbsp;The White House announced on Tuesday (April 25) that United States President Joe Biden would be participating in the G7 leaders summit that would be held in Hiroshima from May 19-21. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that during the summit, Biden would be discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine, global climate and food crises, and securing inclusive and resilient economic growth.

The Taliban killed an ISIS cell leader who was behind the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport that left 183 people dead. And in Singapore, the government on Wednesday executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis. Tangaraju Suppiah, a 46-year-old Indian-origin man, had his capital sentence carried out at Changi Prison Complex.&nbsp; 
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An Indian Navy Ship carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan landed in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night. The INS Sumedha's docking in Jeddah marks first successful segment carried under&nbsp;Operation Kaveri, a rescue operation launched by New Delhi to evacuate Indians and neighbouring South Asian nationals stuck in Sudan.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden will be participating in the G7 leaders' summit which will be held in Hiroshima, Japan from May 19-21, announced the White House on Tuesday.&nbsp;The world leaders will gather for G7 summit in Hiroshima which is the place where the world's first nuclear attack took place

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The Islamic State cell leader, who reportedly planned the deadly August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport that left 183 people dead, was killed by the Taliban, the US National Security Council said on Tuesday, April 25.

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A ship of the Indian Navy carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan landed in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night, marking the first successful segment carried under Operation Kaveri launched by the central government.

A ship of the Indian Navy carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan landed in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night, marking the first successful segment carried under Operation Kaveri launched by the central government. The White House announced on Tuesday (April 25) that United States President Joe Biden would be participating in the G7 leaders summit that would be held in Hiroshima from May 19-21. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that during the summit, Biden would be discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine, global climate and food crises, and securing inclusive and resilient economic growth. The Taliban killed an ISIS cell leader who was behind the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport that left 183 people dead. And in Singapore, the government on Wednesday executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis. Tangaraju Suppiah, a 46-year-old Indian-origin man, had his capital sentence carried out at Changi Prison Complex. Click on the headlines to read more 'Operation Kaveri unfolds': Indians evacuated from Sudan reach Jeddah An Indian Navy Ship carrying 278 passengers evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan landed in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah Tuesday late night. The INS Sumedha's docking in Jeddah marks first successful segment carried under Operation Kaveri, a rescue operation launched by New Delhi to evacuate Indians and neighbouring South Asian nationals stuck in Sudan. US President Biden to participate in G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan United States President Joe Biden will be participating in the G7 leaders' summit which will be held in Hiroshima, Japan from May 19-21, announced the White House on Tuesday. The world leaders will gather for G7 summit in Hiroshima which is the place where the world's first nuclear attack took place Taliban kill ISIS leader behind deadly Kabul airport attack of August 2021 The Islamic State cell leader, who reportedly planned the deadly August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul international airport that left 183 people dead, was killed by the Taliban, the US National Security Council said on Tuesday, April 25. Singapore executes man for conspiring to traffic cannabis WATCH | 'Situation deadlocked': Russia slams the West over imperiled grain deal × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In other news, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War.

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The two warring sides in Sudan, country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM, Greenwich Mean Time (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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At the United Nations Security Council meeting, on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Meanwhile, Western diplomats accused Moscow, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the council, of hypocrisy while some also condemned its invasion of Kyiv.&nbsp;

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Residents in Haiti's capital city Port-au-Prince lynched and set fire to over a dozen suspected gang members on Monday (April 24), according to police and witnesses. In a statement, the police said that during a search of a minibus in which there were armed individuals, the police confiscated weapons and other equipment.

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Indonesia's earthquake-sensitive Sumatra Island was hit by an earthquake of a devastating scale on Monday, April 4. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning from Indonesia's geophysics agency. A number of aftershocks were detected later, and some registered about 4 magnitude, the data showed. 
 
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The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In other news, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Click on the headlines to read more: Sudan's warring factions agree to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Tuesday The two warring sides in Sudan, country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM, Greenwich Mean Time (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Russia’s Lavrov warns about world being on ‘dangerous threshold’, gets criticised by the West at UN At the United Nations Security Council meeting, on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Meanwhile, Western diplomats accused Moscow, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the council, of hypocrisy while some also condemned its invasion of Kyiv. Haiti: Over dozen suspected gang members lynched, burned alive by residents Residents in Haiti's capital city Port-au-Prince lynched and set fire to over a dozen suspected gang members on Monday (April 24), according to police and witnesses. In a statement, the police said that during a search of a minibus in which there were armed individuals, the police confiscated weapons and other equipment. Indonesia: Sumatra Island hit by 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning issued Indonesia's earthquake-sensitive Sumatra Island was hit by an earthquake of a devastating scale on Monday, April 4. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning from Indonesia's geophysics agency. A number of aftershocks were detected later, and some registered about 4 magnitude, the data showed. WATCH | Pakistan: Fire in a munitions cache at police station | At least 12 killed, over 50 injured

Morning news brief: Sudan's warring factions agree to a 72-hour ceasefire, Russia’s Lavrov at UNSC & more

A&nbsp;massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands,&nbsp;off the northeastern coast of New Zealand.&nbsp;All&nbsp;coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait&nbsp;for the tsunami warning.&nbsp;In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation.&nbsp;

In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine.&nbsp;

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An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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In an incident of gun shooting at an after-prom party in Texas at least 9 minors were left injured, media reports said citing officials. However, the victims' wounds are not life-threatening.&nbsp;

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Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov served in Ukraine with the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) known for providing mercenary services to Russia.&nbsp;

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Candidates representing the ruling party led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida clinched victory over four of the five parliamentary seats up in the by-elections on Sunday, stated the domestic media, in what looked like a sign of increasing support for the premier.

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A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, off the northeastern coast of New Zealand. All coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait for the tsunami warning. In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation. In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more: Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far In an incident of gun shooting at an after-prom party in Texas at least 9 minors were left injured, media reports said citing officials. However, the victims' wounds are not life-threatening. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's son served in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov served in Ukraine with the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) known for providing mercenary services to Russia. Japan's ruling party clinches four of five seats in by-elections Candidates representing the ruling party led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida clinched victory over four of the five parliamentary seats up in the by-elections on Sunday, stated the domestic media, in what looked like a sign of increasing support for the premier. Watch | Sudan conflict: Foreign nationals and diplomats of several nations evacuated ×

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Fox News on Tuesday (April 18) reached a &nbsp;$787.5 million settlement in a defamation case brought by voting technology firm Dominion that alleged the media network knowingly aired false claims linking its machines to a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 US presidential election. In a statement, Fox News said it was pleased to have ended the dispute and acknowledged the court's rulings which found claims about Dominion to be false. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un ordered officials to go ahead with the launch of the first spy satellite as planned. Kim said the satellite launch would boost North Korea's capability of military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features to counter threats from the United States and South Korea. And Brazilian President&nbsp;Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been accused of parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda, condemned the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity by Russia and again called for mediation to end the war.&nbsp;

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Fox News and the voting equipment company Dominion settled a defamation lawsuit which accused Fox of knowingly broadcasting contested information that Dominion was involved in a plot to steal the 2020 election.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-orders-spy-satellite-launch-as-planned-583897">North Korean leader Kim Jong Un orders spy satellite launch as planned</a>

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Kim demanded that the satellite be launched on time and that other reconnaissance satellites be launched in various orbits to improve the nation's monitoring capabilities.&nbsp;

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday (April 18) condemned the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity by Russia and again called for mediation to end the war, a peace initiative that has been criticised by Kyiv. Lula insisted that while his government condemned Russia's offensive, it also defended a negotiated political solution to the conflict.

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Fox News on Tuesday (April 18) reached a $787.5 million settlement in a defamation case brought by voting technology firm Dominion that alleged the media network knowingly aired false claims linking its machines to a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 US presidential election.

Fox News on Tuesday (April 18) reached a $787.5 million settlement in a defamation case brought by voting technology firm Dominion that alleged the media network knowingly aired false claims linking its machines to a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 US presidential election. In a statement, Fox News said it was pleased to have ended the dispute and acknowledged the court's rulings which found claims about Dominion to be false. North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un ordered officials to go ahead with the launch of the first spy satellite as planned. Kim said the satellite launch would boost North Korea's capability of military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features to counter threats from the United States and South Korea. And Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been accused of parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda, condemned the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity by Russia and again called for mediation to end the war. Click on the headlines to read more Fox News-Dominion avoid trial, settle $1.6bn lawsuit over on-air 'stolen' election claim for $787.5m Fox News and the voting equipment company Dominion settled a defamation lawsuit which accused Fox of knowingly broadcasting contested information that Dominion was involved in a plot to steal the 2020 election. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un orders spy satellite launch as planned Kim demanded that the satellite be launched on time and that other reconnaissance satellites be launched in various orbits to improve the nation's monitoring capabilities. Brazilian President Lula condemns invasion of Ukraine, again calls for mediation to end war Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday (April 18) condemned the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity by Russia and again called for mediation to end the war, a peace initiative that has been criticised by Kyiv. Lula insisted that while his government condemned Russia's offensive, it also defended a negotiated political solution to the conflict. USA: Teacher arrested for encouraging students to fight inside classroom WATCH | Saudi Foreign Minister meets Syria's Assad on first trip to Damascus since war ×

Morning brief: Fox News, Dominion settle defamation lawsuit, Kim orders spy satellite launch as planned

Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights. About 600 are injured.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a train with hazardous items onboard derailed and caught fire Saturday in US state of Maine. Authorities cited track washout as the reason behind the incident.

In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation, which has lent its full support to the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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Amid a power struggle, the fatal clashes between the military led by army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary resulted in the killing of at least 56 civilians, while injuring 595 others.

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A train carrying hazardous items derailed and caught fire Saturday in a village in the northern US state of Maine, officials said adding it may have been caused due to track washout.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation on Sunday (April 16). TASS reported that both exchanged Easter gifts during the holiday service.&nbsp;

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Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights.

Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights. About 600 are injured. Meanwhile, a train with hazardous items onboard derailed and caught fire Saturday in US state of Maine. Authorities cited track washout as the reason behind the incident. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation, which has lent its full support to the Ukraine war. Click on the headlines to read more: Sudan: Army and RSF clashes leave 56 civilians, dozens of fighters dead Amid a power struggle, the fatal clashes between the military led by army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary resulted in the killing of at least 56 civilians, while injuring 595 others. US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine due to track washout A train carrying hazardous items derailed and caught fire Saturday in a village in the northern US state of Maine, officials said adding it may have been caused due to track washout. Russia's Vladimir Putin attends midnight Orthodox Easter service in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation on Sunday (April 16). TASS reported that both exchanged Easter gifts during the holiday service. Watch | What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World × Watch | Auto-GPT: The new tool that gives you a peek into the AI future | This World ×

Morning news brief: Death toll in Sudan clashes rises, train derails in Maine, and more

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in&nbsp;Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian&nbsp;city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler. Meanwhile, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has&nbsp;approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people attempting to dodge military service. Finally, Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon be launching its most powerful ever rocket named Starship.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/15/345448-untitled-design-22.png?imwidth=1920" />Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack with a smoke bomb when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama. The prime minister has now been evacuated safely and the attacker is apprehended, as per reports. Several explosions were heard and the officers while responding to the situation quickly rushed Kishida out of the scene.&nbsp;

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/15/345451-new-wion-72.png?imwidth=1920" />A Russian shelling on a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler on Friday. The strike on the quiet Ukraine neighbourhood came as Russia put its naval fleet on high alert during a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon carry out its first test flight of 'Starship,' a rocket&nbsp;which, as per AFP, is touted as the company's most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to ferry humans to the Moon and beyond. The launch which is scheduled for Monday, as per a Reuters report, comes after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave it a green flag.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people who are eligible for military service but try to dodge it by not showing up at their enlistment office.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netherlands-backs-extending-euthanasia-laws-to-include-terminally-ill-children-aged-1-to-12-years-582605">Netherlands backs extending euthanasia laws to include terminally ill children aged 1 to 12 years</a>

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The Netherlands which was the first in the world to legalise euthanasia is now looking to extend the scope of its present legislation to include doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children who are between 1 to 12 years of age, media reports said Friday quoting the Dutch government.&nbsp;

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler. Meanwhile, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people attempting to dodge military service. Finally, Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon be launching its most powerful ever rocket named Starship. Click on the headlines to read more: WATCH: Japan PM Fumio Kishida attacked with smoke bomb, evacuated after blast during stump speech in Wakayama Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack with a smoke bomb when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama. The prime minister has now been evacuated safely and the attacker is apprehended, as per reports. Several explosions were heard and the officers while responding to the situation quickly rushed Kishida out of the scene. Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills eight; Moscow puts naval forces on high alert for drills A Russian shelling on a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler on Friday. The strike on the quiet Ukraine neighbourhood came as Russia put its naval fleet on high alert during a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet. Up, Up, and Away!: Elon Musk's SpaceX to try and launch 'Starship,' its most powerful rocket 'ever' on Monday Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon carry out its first test flight of 'Starship,' a rocket which, as per AFP, is touted as the company's most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to ferry humans to the Moon and beyond. The launch which is scheduled for Monday, as per a Reuters report, comes after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave it a green flag. Putin approves electronic call-up bill, clamps down on Russians who dodge military service Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people who are eligible for military service but try to dodge it by not showing up at their enlistment office. Netherlands backs extending euthanasia laws to include terminally ill children aged 1 to 12 years The Netherlands which was the first in the world to legalise euthanasia is now looking to extend the scope of its present legislation to include doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children who are between 1 to 12 years of age, media reports said Friday quoting the Dutch government.

Morning news brief: Attack on Japanese PM, Russian strikes on Ukraine's Sloviansk, and more

Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 
Some 18,000 cows were killed in a big explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas, making it apparently the worst such fire incident in American history.

In other news, the wreckage of two ships that vanished into Lake Superior in 1914 were discovered by researchers in Michigan. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society disclosed the finds this month.&nbsp;

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts, that include Russia, India, China, and South Africa other than Brazil, to replace the US dollar with their own currencies. Lula's comments come amid efforts by India, China, and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism to trade amongst themselves.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/18000-cows-killed-in-massive-explosion-at-us-dairy-farm-582281">18,000 cows killed in massive explosion at US dairy farm</a> 
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A massive explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas state has claimed the lives of more than 18,000 cows, reportedly making it the deadliest blaze on record in the United States. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-michigan-researchers-find-shipwrecks-from-1914-in-lake-superior-582273">US: Michigan Researchers find shipwrecks from 1914 in Lake Superior</a> 
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Researchers in Michigan found the wreckage of two ships that disappeared into Lake Superior in 1914. According to a report by the Associated Press on Wednesday (April 12), the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discoveries this month after confirming details with other researchers. Ric Mixter, a board member of the society, called the discoveries a career highlight.&nbsp;

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A hippo belonging to the private collection of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar died in Colombia after being struck by a car, according to a statement from local authorities, reported CNN. The incident took place on a route between Medelln city and the Colombian capital Bogota on Tuesday night. While the hippo died on the spot, the driver of the car was sent for medical assistance by emergency personnel.

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Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition.

Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Some 18,000 cows were killed in a big explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas, making it apparently the worst such fire incident in American history. In other news, the wreckage of two ships that vanished into Lake Superior in 1914 were discovered by researchers in Michigan. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society disclosed the finds this month. Click on the headlines to read more: Brazil's President Lula assents to common BRICS currency to counter US dollar's dominance Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts, that include Russia, India, China, and South Africa other than Brazil, to replace the US dollar with their own currencies. Lula's comments come amid efforts by India, China, and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism to trade amongst themselves. 18,000 cows killed in massive explosion at US dairy farm A massive explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas state has claimed the lives of more than 18,000 cows, reportedly making it the deadliest blaze on record in the United States. US: Michigan Researchers find shipwrecks from 1914 in Lake Superior Researchers in Michigan found the wreckage of two ships that disappeared into Lake Superior in 1914. According to a report by the Associated Press on Wednesday (April 12), the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discoveries this month after confirming details with other researchers. Ric Mixter, a board member of the society, called the discoveries a career highlight. One of Pablo Escobar's ‘cocaine hippo’ gets struck by car, dies A hippo belonging to the private collection of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar died in Colombia after being struck by a car, according to a statement from local authorities, reported CNN. The incident took place on a route between Medelln city and the Colombian capital Bogota on Tuesday night. While the hippo died on the spot, the driver of the car was sent for medical assistance by emergency personnel. Watch | WION Wideangle | America at Gunpoint: No Control ×

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After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area. No untoward incident was reported. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for the Indian state of Kolkata as it became the first state in the country to have a Metro which runs under a river. As Kolkata scripts history, the authorities shared a video on Wednesday where a Metro rake can be seen running below river Hooghly.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;a Minnesota man has been sent to two years in prison for aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft.&nbsp;Judge Conley termed aiming a laser at an aircraft "incredibly dangerous and reckless."&nbsp;

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The Japanese government early Thursday (April 13) urged residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take shelter after North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile. As per the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's military said that North Korea fired the missile toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indias-kolkata-metro-takes-underwater-leap-service-to-be-operational-soon-581909">India's Kolkata Metro successfully conducts historic underwater trial</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/13/345011-untitled-design-62.jpg?imwidth=1920" />

India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dangerous-reckless-man-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-aiming-laser-at-delta-airlines-plane-581920">'Dangerous, reckless': Man sentenced to two years in prison for aiming laser at Delta airlines plane</a> 
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For his dangerous manoeuvres of aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft, 43-year-old Nicholas James Link of Rochester city in the US state of Minnesota is sentenced to two years in prison, as per a press release by the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Wisconsin.&nbsp;

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, the news agency ANI reported on Thursday (April 13) citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at UTC+05:30 at a depth of 70.2 kilometres.&nbsp; 
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After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area.

After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area. No untoward incident was reported. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for the Indian state of Kolkata as it became the first state in the country to have a Metro which runs under a river. As Kolkata scripts history, the authorities shared a video on Wednesday where a Metro rake can be seen running below river Hooghly. In other news, a Minnesota man has been sent to two years in prison for aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft. Judge Conley termed aiming a laser at an aircraft "incredibly dangerous and reckless." Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan warns Hokkaido residents The Japanese government early Thursday (April 13) urged residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take shelter after North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile. As per the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's military said that North Korea fired the missile toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. India's Kolkata Metro successfully conducts historic underwater trial India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday. 'Dangerous, reckless': Man sentenced to two years in prison for aiming laser at Delta airlines plane For his dangerous manoeuvres of aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft, 43-year-old Nicholas James Link of Rochester city in the US state of Minnesota is sentenced to two years in prison, as per a press release by the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Wisconsin. Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands: Report An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, the news agency ANI reported on Thursday (April 13) citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at UTC+05:30 at a depth of 70.2 kilometres. Watch | Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missile; Vladimir Putin unleashes new ICBM in test launch ×

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The major leak of classified US documents, which has caused concerns among international governments, might have started in a chatroom on a social media platform popular with games. According to a report by the Associated Press on Tuesday (April 11), a discussion held on Discord originally to talk about a range of topics turned to the ongoing war in Ukraine. In other news,&nbsp;United States President Joe Biden on Monday (April 10) again hinted that he may run for the next presidential election, but also said that he was not prepared to announce it yet.&nbsp; 
 
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The major leak of classified US documents, which has caused concerns among international governments, might have started in a chatroom on a social media platform popular with games. According to a report by the Associated Press on Tuesday (April 11), a discussion held on Discord originally to talk about a range of topics turned to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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United States President Joe Biden on Monday (April 10) again hinted that he may run for the next presidential election, but also said that he was not prepared to announce it yet.&nbsp;

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During his recent remarks, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the expansion of the country’s war deterrence capabilities in a “more practical and offensive” way, reported the state media, on Tuesday (April 11). This was said in the context of what Kim has called “frantic” aggression by the United States and South Korea.&nbsp;

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A video of Pakistan ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, stopping a journalist from airing a question and her response about allegedly possessing a BMW car is making waves on social media platforms.

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The major leak of classified US documents, which has caused concerns among international governments, might have started in a chatroom on a social media platform popular with games.

The major leak of classified US documents, which has caused concerns among international governments, might have started in a chatroom on a social media platform popular with games. According to a report by the Associated Press on Tuesday (April 11), a discussion held on Discord originally to talk about a range of topics turned to the ongoing war in Ukraine. In other news, United States President Joe Biden on Monday (April 10) again hinted that he may run for the next presidential election, but also said that he was not prepared to announce it yet. Click on the headlines to read more: Major leak of classified US documents may have started in chatroom for gamers: Report The major leak of classified US documents, which has caused concerns among international governments, might have started in a chatroom on a social media platform popular with games. According to a report by the Associated Press on Tuesday (April 11), a discussion held on Discord originally to talk about a range of topics turned to the ongoing war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden says he plans to run for re-election in 2024 United States President Joe Biden on Monday (April 10) again hinted that he may run for the next presidential election, but also said that he was not prepared to announce it yet. North Korea’s Kim calls for more ‘practical, offensive’ war deterrence to counter US, South Korea During his recent remarks, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the expansion of the country’s war deterrence capabilities in a “more practical and offensive” way, reported the state media, on Tuesday (April 11). This was said in the context of what Kim has called “frantic” aggression by the United States and South Korea. Watch | Pak ex-PM’s daughter Maryam Nawaz asks interviewer to stop airing when asked about BMW car A video of Pakistan ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, stopping a journalist from airing a question and her response about allegedly possessing a BMW car is making waves on social media platforms. WATCH | Israel PM Netanyahu reinstates Defence Minister Gallant amid rising security tensions

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A British surveillance plane was on the verge of being shot down by a Russian fighter jet last year, &nbsp;as per the leaked Pentagon documents which propelled the US officials to spy on its allies and adversaries in a bid to find where things went southwards. In other news,&nbsp;At least four people were killed and nine others were injured after an avalanche in the southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, said the country’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on Sunday (April 9). 
 
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At least four people were killed and nine others were injured after an avalanche in the southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, said the country’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on Sunday (April 9).&nbsp; 
 
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A fire broke out at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon after the Easter service, as per reports. According to the pastor of the church Rev. Robin Lutjohann, the place was empty at the time fire broke out.&nbsp; 
 
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The city of Seattle, in the US, recently passed a law that bans discrimination based on caste. Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American, was the driving force behind the legislation.&nbsp;In an exclusive interaction with WION's Manas Joshi, Sawant explained how the issue is fast becoming a concern in the US where there are thousands of Indian Americans. 
 
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A British surveillance plane was on the verge of being shot down by a Russian fighter jet last year, as per the leaked Pentagon documents which propelled the US officials to spy on its allies and adversaries in a bid to find where things went southwards.

A British surveillance plane was on the verge of being shot down by a Russian fighter jet last year, as per the leaked Pentagon documents which propelled the US officials to spy on its allies and adversaries in a bid to find where things went southwards. In other news, At least four people were killed and nine others were injured after an avalanche in the southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, said the country’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on Sunday (April 9). Click on the headlines to read more: Pentagon leak says Russia almost shot down UK spy plane, Kyiv's air defences on verge of depletion A British surveillance plane was on the verge of being shot down by a Russian fighter jet last year, as per the leaked Pentagon documents which propelled the US officials to spy on its allies and adversaries in a bid to find where things went southwards. At least four killed, nine others injured after avalanche in French Alps At least four people were killed and nine others were injured after an avalanche in the southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, said the country’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on Sunday (April 9). Video | Massive fire engulfs Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge after Easter service A fire broke out at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon after the Easter service, as per reports. According to the pastor of the church Rev. Robin Lutjohann, the place was empty at the time fire broke out. Exclusive: Meet the Indian-American behind anti-caste discrimination law in Seattle The city of Seattle, in the US, recently passed a law that bans discrimination based on caste. Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American, was the driving force behind the legislation. In an exclusive interaction with WION's Manas Joshi, Sawant explained how the issue is fast becoming a concern in the US where there are thousands of Indian Americans. WATCH | China to launch Taiwan live-fire drills on 3rd day of military exercises

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Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. &nbsp;Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights. There have been no casualties reported so far. Meanwhile, Delaware State Police confirmed that three people had been shot at Christiana Mall on Saturday evening. There was a significant response from local first responders and law enforcement. Two were reported in critical condition.&nbsp;

In other news, US State Department raised various nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees with effect from May 30, 2023, increasing the cost of student and tourist visas.

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Israel is “currently striking” southern Syria, in retaliation for the launches against Israeli-controlled territory, said the country’s military, early Sunday (April 9). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that the area in&nbsp;Syria which is currently being hit&nbsp;is also where&nbsp;the rockets were fired the night before. This came hours after a total of six rockets were fired from Syria near Golan Heights.&nbsp;

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In an incident of gun violence in the US state of Delaware Saturday evening, at least three people are reportedly injured at Christiana Mall, a shopping place outside of the port city of Wilmington, reports said citing state police.&nbsp;

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With effect from 30 May 2023, the United States increased some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing costs, making student and tourist visas more expensive, as per US State Department.&nbsp;

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Abdulnasser Alshaali, the ambassador of UAE to India, expressed his country's honour at being invited to the G20 Summit by the Indian government. As the president of the grouping, India has extended the invitation to UAE, and Ambassador Alshaali praised the Indian government's efforts in organizing the summit.

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Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights.

Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights. There have been no casualties reported so far. Meanwhile, Delaware State Police confirmed that three people had been shot at Christiana Mall on Saturday evening. There was a significant response from local first responders and law enforcement. Two were reported in critical condition. In other news, US State Department raised various nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees with effect from May 30, 2023, increasing the cost of student and tourist visas. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel strikes southern Syria after six rockets launched at Golan Heights; explosions heard near Damascus Israel is “currently striking” southern Syria, in retaliation for the launches against Israeli-controlled territory, said the country’s military, early Sunday (April 9). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that the area in Syria which is currently being hit is also where the rockets were fired the night before. This came hours after a total of six rockets were fired from Syria near Golan Heights. Three injured in shooting at Christiana Mall in US state of Delaware: Police In an incident of gun violence in the US state of Delaware Saturday evening, at least three people are reportedly injured at Christiana Mall, a shopping place outside of the port city of Wilmington, reports said citing state police. US hikes tourist, student visa fee effective 30 May, check details With effect from 30 May 2023, the United States increased some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing costs, making student and tourist visas more expensive, as per US State Department. UAE envoy Abdulnasser Alshaali praises India's G20 leadership, says honoured by New Delhi's invitation Abdulnasser Alshaali, the ambassador of UAE to India, expressed his country's honour at being invited to the G20 Summit by the Indian government. As the president of the grouping, India has extended the invitation to UAE, and Ambassador Alshaali praised the Indian government's efforts in organizing the summit. Watch | Russia welcomes Finland's NATO membership with nuclear Iskander missiles ×

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To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war. Meanwhile, China announced on Saturday that it would begin three days of military drills called "United Sharp Sword" from April 8 to 10. These exercises would include police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan.&nbsp;

In other news, a US federal judge paused approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, a medication which accounts for over half of all abortions in the country.

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North Korea claims to have conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, reported the state media, on Saturday (April 8). The drone in question was the so-called ‘Haeil-2’ which was Pyongyang’s third test and follows the new underwater drone system dubbed ‘Haeil-1’, which translates to “tsunami” in Korean and was unveiled on March 23.

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China announced on Saturday (April 8) that it was launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait. According to the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, "United Sharp Sword" would run April 8 to 10 for "combat preparedness." In a PLA statement, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command, said the drill would involve police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, "to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan".

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A federal judge in the United States on Friday (April 7) halted the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The 67-page ruling by US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas&nbsp;allows the Joe Biden administration one week to appeal the decision, according to court documents.

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A man in China was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday (April 7) for abusing and unlawfully detaining his wife, according to a report by the news agency Associated Press. Five other human traffickers were also sent to prison. The abuse of the woman “Xiaohuamei,” or Little Plum Blossom, raised widespread awareness in the country in February 2022. The story appeared on Chinese social media despite digital and human censors and prompted commentators to exhort national media to highlight the scandal.Also Read | 
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To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war.

To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war. Meanwhile, China announced on Saturday that it would begin three days of military drills called "United Sharp Sword" from April 8 to 10. These exercises would include police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan. In other news, a US federal judge paused approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, a medication which accounts for over half of all abortions in the country. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea claims to have tested another nuclear-capable underwater drone North Korea claims to have conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, reported the state media, on Saturday (April 8). The drone in question was the so-called ‘Haeil-2’ which was Pyongyang’s third test and follows the new underwater drone system dubbed ‘Haeil-1’, which translates to “tsunami” in Korean and was unveiled on March 23. China announces three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait China announced on Saturday (April 8) that it was launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait. According to the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, "United Sharp Sword" would run April 8 to 10 for "combat preparedness." In a PLA statement, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command, said the drill would involve police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, "to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan". Texas federal judge halts US approval of abortion pill mifepristone A federal judge in the United States on Friday (April 7) halted the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The 67-page ruling by US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas allows the Joe Biden administration one week to appeal the decision, according to court documents. Husband, five others jailed in chained woman case in China A man in China was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday (April 7) for abusing and unlawfully detaining his wife, according to a report by the news agency Associated Press. Five other human traffickers were also sent to prison. The abuse of the woman “Xiaohuamei,” or Little Plum Blossom, raised widespread awareness in the country in February 2022. The story appeared on Chinese social media despite digital and human censors and prompted commentators to exhort national media to highlight the scandal.Also Read | Watch | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari talks on India's road construction ×

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According to the IMF chief, India and China, the two Asian heavyweights, will drive 50% of global growth in 2023. Also, she predicted that economic growth over the next five years will be less than 3%, prolonging the current slowdown. Meanwhile, the New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's arraignment and his family have received threats, as per reports. Stormy Daniels also earlier claimed that she had received "suicide bomber" threats amid the hush money case.

In other news,&nbsp;Israeli Army carried out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. The Israeli military said rockets have struck targets, including terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hamas in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that a sharp slowdown will continue in 2023, with India and China remaining to be the only bright spots.

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The judge, who presided over Donald Trump's arraignment, and his family have received multiple threats in form of calls, emails and letters following the former president's historic arrest in New York, as per media reports.

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The Israeli Army said on Friday (April 7) that it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. In a statement issued at 4.07 am (01.07 GMT), the army said it was striking in Lebanon without providing any further details, the news agency AFP reported. At least three explosions were heard in Lebanon's Tyre region. Speaking to AFP, a resident from a Palestinian refugee camp near Tyre said at least two shells fell near the camp, adding, he heard explosions.&nbsp;

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Buckingham Palace said on Thursday that King Charles has given his approval to research that will look into the British monarchy's connections to slavery. This comes following a revelation made in an archival document that the British monarchy had linkages to transatlantic slavery.

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According to the IMF chief, India and China, the two Asian heavyweights, will drive 50% of global growth in 2023. Also, she predicted that economic growth over the next five years will be less than 3%, prolonging the current slowdown.

According to the IMF chief, India and China, the two Asian heavyweights, will drive 50% of global growth in 2023. Also, she predicted that economic growth over the next five years will be less than 3%, prolonging the current slowdown. Meanwhile, the New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's arraignment and his family have received threats, as per reports. Stormy Daniels also earlier claimed that she had received "suicide bomber" threats amid the hush money case. In other news, Israeli Army carried out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. The Israeli military said rockets have struck targets, including terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hamas in southern Lebanon. Click on the headlines to read more: India, China to account for half of global growth in 2023, as IMF chief warns of ‘sharp slowdown’ International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that a sharp slowdown will continue in 2023, with India and China remaining to be the only bright spots. Judge, who presided over Trump's arraignment, receives multiple threats The judge, who presided over Donald Trump's arraignment, and his family have received multiple threats in form of calls, emails and letters following the former president's historic arrest in New York, as per media reports. Israeli army strikes Lebanon as promised retaliatory measure The Israeli Army said on Friday (April 7) that it was carrying out strikes in Lebanon from where 34 rockets were fired at Israel on Thursday. In a statement issued at 4.07 am (01.07 GMT), the army said it was striking in Lebanon without providing any further details, the news agency AFP reported. At least three explosions were heard in Lebanon's Tyre region. Speaking to AFP, a resident from a Palestinian refugee camp near Tyre said at least two shells fell near the camp, adding, he heard explosions. King Charles backs research to investigate links between royal family and slavery Buckingham Palace said on Thursday that King Charles has given his approval to research that will look into the British monarchy's connections to slavery. This comes following a revelation made in an archival document that the British monarchy had linkages to transatlantic slavery. Watch | Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first high-level talks in seven years ×

Morning news brief: IMF chief says India and China to account for half of global growth in 2023, and more

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