Yemen is hoping for a breakthrough as the region's neighbors, Oman and Saudi Arabia, begin peace talks. Additionally, two rebel groups supported by Iran have agreed to hold the negotiations in Sanaa for years.

Saudi and Omani delegations hold peace talks with Houthis

After a driverless Cruise Car collided with a San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority bus on March 23, General Motors Cruise LLC is recalling the automated driving software in 300 vehicles. The crash was caused by a cruise autonomous vehicle's software error, which incorrectly predicted the bus's movement.

General Motors' cruise recalls RobotAXI software in 300 vehicles after crash

Reports: Saudi and Houthis have agreed to a six-month truce

A Chinese warship began conducting live-fire training in waters near the Taiwan Strait as Beijing launched military drills it describes as a warning to what it sees as pro-independence forces in Taiwan. Taiwan and China have begun their war simulations. Not only one, two, or three vessels, but at least nine and more than 70 military aircraft from China encircled Taiwan.

China Military Exercises: Last day of 'joint sword' drills near Taiwan

Over 300 protesters took to the streets in Tunisia's capital. They demanded the release of about 20 opponents of President Kais Saied, who are under arrest since February. The protests were reportedly organised by the national salvation front, the main opposition coalition in the country.

Opposition party in Tunisia protests against President Saied

China Military Exercises: Taiwan releases video showing its forces in action

Twitter owner Elon Musk started following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the list of 195 people Musk follows, PM Modi's name appeared on Monday. The screenshot of the list shared on the microblogging platform soon gained traction, raising questions if Tesla will soon make its way to India.

Elon Musk starts following PM Modi on Twitter

Global average sea surface temperature has hit a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius, which could lead to fiercer hurricanes and typhoons.

Ocean surface temperatures hit record high

Kyiv on Monday alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" in its assault on Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut. As per a Reuters report, Moscow's forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The aggressor Russia is reportedly focusing on two cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where it is pounding Ukrainian positions with air strikes and artillery barrages.&nbsp;

Ukraine's ground forces commander Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi on Monday said that the defence of Bakhmut continued and that the situation is "difficult but controllable."

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Syrskyi as per Ukraine's Media Military Centre, claimed that Moscow is sending in special forces and airborne assaults as a backup for the Russian mercenary Wagner group, whose members as per the Ukrainian commander are exhausted.

He said that "the enemy switched to the so-called scorched earth tactics from Syria. It is destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire."

Scorched-earth policy refers to a military strategy wherein everything that could be useful to the 'enemy' or the opposite side is destroyed or 'scorched.

Ukraine claims that Russian forces made "unsuccessful advances" on areas west of Bakhmut and that around 10 villages and towns in the area have so far come under Russian shelling. Reportedly, Russia has also failed in its advances on Avdiivka.

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However, Denis Pushilin, the Russia-installed head of the eastern Ukrainian Donetsk region on Monday, announced that he had visited Bakhmut; a move that, as per AFP, suggests Russia has made significant gains. Pushilin published a video of the visit on Telegram.

Last week Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner, had claimed that his mercenaries had "in a legal sense" captured Bakhmut because the group had taken control of city hall. However, the Russian army had reported no such gains.&nbsp;The battle of Bakhmut as per analysts holds little strategic value but has taken on a "huge symbolic" importance.

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Kyiv on Monday alleged that Russia is using so-called "scorched earth" in its assault on Ukraine's besieged Bakhmut. As per a Reuters report, Moscow's forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The aggressor Russia is reportedly focusing on two cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where it is pounding Ukrainian positions with air strikes and artillery barrages. Ukraine's ground forces commander Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi on Monday said that the defence of Bakhmut continued and that the situation is "difficult but controllable." Also read | Pentagon leak says Russia almost shot down UK spy plane, Kyiv's air defences on verge of depletion Syrskyi as per Ukraine's Media Military Centre, claimed that Moscow is sending in special forces and airborne assaults as a backup for the Russian mercenary Wagner group, whose members as per the Ukrainian commander are exhausted. He said that "the enemy switched to the so-called scorched earth tactics from Syria. It is destroying buildings and positions with air strikes and artillery fire." Scorched-earth policy refers to a military strategy wherein everything that could be useful to the 'enemy' or the opposite side is destroyed or 'scorched. Ukraine claims that Russian forces made "unsuccessful advances" on areas west of Bakhmut and that around 10 villages and towns in the area have so far come under Russian shelling. Reportedly, Russia has also failed in its advances on Avdiivka. Also read | US intel leak includes Ukraine war, Mossad details: Is America spying on allies? However, Denis Pushilin, the Russia-installed head of the eastern Ukrainian Donetsk region on Monday, announced that he had visited Bakhmut; a move that, as per AFP, suggests Russia has made significant gains. Pushilin published a video of the visit on Telegram. Last week Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner, had claimed that his mercenaries had "in a legal sense" captured Bakhmut because the group had taken control of city hall. However, the Russian army had reported no such gains. The battle of Bakhmut as per analysts holds little strategic value but has taken on a "huge symbolic" importance. (With inputs from agencies) 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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According to a report by home security Heroes, artificial intelligence is already capable of cracking passwords. In less than a minute, it can assist hackers in gaining access to your credentials.

AI Experiment: Watch as Over 50% of Passwords are Cracked in Less Than a Minute

King Charles' coronation is approaching soon. The king will be crowned during the main event, which will be on a smaller scale. Royal carriages in which the monarch and his wife will travel are being prepared by royal servants. The event is planned to take place at the Royal Church of Westminster Abbey on May 9th.

Royal workers in the UK are preparing coaches for the coronation ceremony of King Charles

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of two British Israeli sisters who died in a gunfight in the West Bank on Sunday. As civilians continue to perish in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, their deaths were mourned.

Israel: Funeral held at Kfar Etzion for 2 sisters killed in shootout in West Bank

There will soon be a significant bilateral development between India and Ukraine. Emine Dzhaparova, the deputy foreign minister of Ukraine, arrived in Delhi today to begin a four-day tour to India. She is the first senior Ukrainian official to travel to India since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova lands in New Delhi

Today is the last day of the three-day military exercises dubbed as joint sword launched by China around the Taiwan strait. The drills which Beijing has called a stern warning to the self-governing island are a response to Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-Wen meeting with the US House speaker Kevin McCarthy last week in California.

China Military Exercises | Taiwan: 59 Chinese planes detected today

China Military Exercises: China encircles Taiwan with warships, jets

A group of leading Indian CEOs will be led by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the India France Business Summit in Paris on Tuesday. The upcoming trip is expected to improve trade ties with France, the second-largest economy in the European Union.

India talks business and trade with France

In a landmark move, Narendra Modi government approved a project to build an advanced gravitational-wave detector in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore. In the US, there are already two such ligo observatories. The third such cutting-edge gravitational-wave observatory will be ligo-India. The facility is expected to be completed by 2030.

Observatory in Maharashtra to study gravitational waves

Continuing on a 'U-turn' from his previous allegations against the United States, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said that the nation's 'regime change conspiracy' was hatched in Pakistan, and not the US. As per an ARY News report the PTI chief&nbsp;alleged that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) parties were involved in the conspiracy and that&nbsp;the Shehbaz Khan government tried to assassinate him.&nbsp;

Addressing his supporters, PTI party's workers one year after the regime change Khan levied heavy charges against the current government.

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"The performance of this government is witnessed by everyone," he said adding "We [PTI] went from terrorism to tourism and the situation has worsened again."

ARY news further quotes him as saying that "the current rulers removed their names from the exit control list (ECL) and later destroyed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)."

Imran Khan further alleged that the FIA "was tasked to lodge cases against PTI and now, overall 144 cases including 40 terrorism cases were lodged against me."

He also claimed that the Shehbaz Khan government tried to assassinate him.&nbsp;

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"The government was bound to give me security but it failed. They issued a warrant for Bani Gala's residence and the DIG raided Zaman Park. They tried to assassinate me like Salman Taseer," alleged the PTI chief.&nbsp;

Khan went on to say that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the assassination attempt on him was sabotaged and that later his residence was attacked in an attempt &nbsp;to "kill me like Murtaza Bhutto."

In a Tweet, the former Pakistan prime minister&nbsp;also expressed concern about the current government's actions and said that "dangerous ruling buffoons" are making a mockery of Pakistan "abroad."

"The dangerous ruling buffoons don't realise the damage they are doing to Pak's image abroad by sham FIRs &amp; absurd sedition charges against a former PM for using terms 'Dirty Harry' &amp; 'psycopath'! They are making a mockery of Pakistan," he wrote.

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Referring to the recent Supreme Court order in the Punjab polls delay&nbsp;case, he asked "what msg is being sent to foreign investors when govt itself is not accepting SC decisions? Investors need the security of contracts &amp; that means faith in judicial system. What confidence can they have when govt itself casting aside SC orders? This happens in a banana republic."

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Continuing on a 'U-turn' from his previous allegations against the United States, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said that the nation's 'regime change conspiracy' was hatched in Pakistan, and not the US.

Continuing on a 'U-turn' from his previous allegations against the United States, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Sunday said that the nation's 'regime change conspiracy' was hatched in Pakistan, and not the US. As per an ARY News report the PTI chief alleged that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) parties were involved in the conspiracy and that the Shehbaz Khan government tried to assassinate him. Addressing his supporters, PTI party's workers one year after the regime change Khan levied heavy charges against the current government. Also read | Wait, what? Imran Khan appeared in court with head covered in a 'black bucket' as protection? "The performance of this government is witnessed by everyone," he said adding "We [PTI] went from terrorism to tourism and the situation has worsened again." ARY news further quotes him as saying that "the current rulers removed their names from the exit control list (ECL) and later destroyed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)." Imran Khan further alleged that the FIA "was tasked to lodge cases against PTI and now, overall 144 cases including 40 terrorism cases were lodged against me." He also claimed that the Shehbaz Khan government tried to assassinate him. Also read | Pakistan: Imran Khan ready to wait till October if ruling coalition discloses plan for general elections "The government was bound to give me security but it failed. They issued a warrant for Bani Gala's residence and the DIG raided Zaman Park. They tried to assassinate me like Salman Taseer," alleged the PTI chief. Khan went on to say that the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the assassination attempt on him was sabotaged and that later his residence was attacked in an attempt to "kill me like Murtaza Bhutto." In a Tweet, the former Pakistan prime minister also expressed concern about the current government's actions and said that "dangerous ruling buffoons" are making a mockery of Pakistan "abroad." "The dangerous ruling buffoons don't realise the damage they are doing to Pak's image abroad by sham FIRs & absurd sedition charges against a former PM for using terms 'Dirty Harry' & 'psycopath'! They are making a mockery of Pakistan," he wrote. The dangerous ruling buffoons don't realise the damage they are doing to Pak's image abroad by sham FIRs & absurd sedition charges against a former PM for using terms "Dirty Harry" & "psycopath"! They are making a mockery of Pakistan. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 7, 2023 × Referring to the recent Supreme Court order in the Punjab polls delay case, he asked "what msg is being sent to foreign investors when govt itself is not accepting SC decisions? Investors need the security of contracts & that means faith in judicial system. What confidence can they have when govt itself casting aside SC orders? This happens in a banana republic." Also, what msg is being sent to foreign investors when govt itself is not accepting SC decisions? Investors need security of contracts & that means faith in judicial system. What confidence can they have when govt itself casting aside SC orders? This happens in a banana republic. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 7, 2023 × (With inputs from agencies) 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.

One year since the regime change Imran Khan levies heavy charges against Shehbaz Sharif govt

Even as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, more than 30 children who were transported to Russian Allied territories have been reunited with their family in Ukraine. Ukrainian leader The emphasis has been on obtaining Western weaponry supplies because soldiers have realised how crucial they are to winning the battle.

Emotions run high as children return from Russian-allied areas

In a landmark move, Narendra Modi government approved a project to build an advanced gravitational-wave detector in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 2,600 crore. In the US, there are already two such Ligo observatories. The third such cutting-edge gravitational-wave observatory will be Ligo-India. The facility is expected to be completed by 2030.

In a landmark decision, India gives nod to LIGO

Four people, including a child, were shot dead inside a home in Florida. As per reports, the suspect shot three victims inside a home, before getting shot down by the police, who were responding to a domestic violence report early Sunday morning.

As per the AP news agency, officers heard gunshots inside the home. Soon after the suspect exited and shot at officers around 2.25 am, the Orlando Police Department said in a statement.&nbsp;

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Inside the home, police found three gunshot victims, including one child. The victims were transported to the hospital where they died of their injuries, said the Orlando police.&nbsp;The suspect too died of injuries after being transported to the hospital. Identities of the suspect and the three victims are yet to be released.

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AP reports that the two unidentified officers involved in the shooting were not injured and have been placed on administrative leave.

This comes as Florida recently allowed&nbsp;residents to carry concealed guns without a permit.&nbsp;Starting July 1, Floridians who legally own a gun will be able to carry it without requiring a permit, i.e., carrying a concealed weapon in public will now no longer require any training or background checks.

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Four people, including a child, were shot dead inside a home in Florida. As per reports, the suspect shot three victims inside a home, before getting shot down by the police, who were responding to a domestic violence report early Sunday morning.

Four people, including a child, were shot dead inside a home in Florida. As per reports, the suspect shot three victims inside a home, before getting shot down by the police, who were responding to a domestic violence report early Sunday morning. As per the AP news agency, officers heard gunshots inside the home. Soon after the suspect exited and shot at officers around 2.25 am, the Orlando Police Department said in a statement. Also read | Amid spike in US gun violence, Florida teacher asks students to write their own obituaries; gets fired Inside the home, police found three gunshot victims, including one child. The victims were transported to the hospital where they died of their injuries, said the Orlando police. The suspect too died of injuries after being transported to the hospital. Identities of the suspect and the three victims are yet to be released. Also read | Amidst increasing mass shootings, Florida allows concealed guns without permit in public AP reports that the two unidentified officers involved in the shooting were not injured and have been placed on administrative leave. This comes as Florida recently allowed residents to carry concealed guns without a permit. Starting July 1, Floridians who legally own a gun will be able to carry it without requiring a permit, i.e., carrying a concealed weapon in public will now no longer require any training or background checks. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Three including a child killed in Florida home shooting, assailant shot by cops

6 rockets have been launched by Syria towards Israel, three on the Saturday night while three more within hours according to Israeli military. The Army has said that it was retaliating with artillery strikes on the areas in Syria from where rockets were fired.

Israeli Army: 6 rockets fired in two separate barrages

According to reports, Tehran has now taken additional steps to monitor women with surveillance cameras. The cameras are purportedly used to catch women who disobey the oppressive headscarf regulation.

Draconian hijab law, every Iranian woman's nightmare?

The island nation of Sri Lanka has finally made the decision to create a legal framework to combat corruption. A new anti-corruption bill was notified early this week that is in line with its commitment to the IMF as part of the bailout deal. The bill aims to prevent and eradicate bribery and corruption as well as to improve government transparency, increase State accountability, and increase public confidence in the democratic system.

Sri Lanka looks to prevent bribery and eradicate corruption

Taiwan and China have begun their war simulations. Not only one, two, or three vessels, but at least nine and more than 70 military aircraft from China have encircled Taiwan.

9 warships and 71 jets encircle Taiwan

A school teacher in Florida, United States, has been fired for asking students to write their own obituaries. Jeffrey Keene, the dismissed teacher, taught psychology at Dr Phillips high school in the Orlando area. As per a Guardian report, the assignment didn't have malicious intent, rather the teacher just wanted his students to reflect on their own lives as they participate in an active shooter drill. In Florida, a state that in recent days has been plagued by mass shootings, preparations for gun attacks have become commonplace.

Keene had assigned his 11th and 12th-grade students to write their biographical obituaries. As per the 63-year-old teacher, while giving them the assignment, he told the students, "This isn't a way to upset you or anything like that."

Talking to NBC News, Keene said "It wasn't to scare them or make them feel like they were going to die, but just to help them understand what’s important in their lives and how they want to move forward with their lives and how they want to pursue things in their journey."

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Keene, who had been hired in January and was still in his probationary period, was fired&nbsp;by the end of the day.&nbsp;He has no recourse to reverse the termination.

"If you can't talk real to them, then what's happening in this environment?" he said, adding, "in my mind, I've done nothing wrong."

Vowing to not change his teaching methods, Keene said that he hopes to find another job.

"I don't think I did anything incorrectly," Keene said. "I know hindsight is 20/20, but I honestly didn't think a 16, 17, 18-year-old would be offended or upset by talking about something we're already talking about."

However, a representative for the Orange County School District labelled the assignment "inappropriate".

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Talking to NBC, the district spokesperson said, "Dr Phillips High School families were informed that a teacher gave an inappropriate assignment about school violence. Administration immediately investigated and the probationary employee has been terminated."

In Governor Ron DeSantis' Florida, carrying a concealed weapon in public without a permit has been made legal. This, as per experts, can potentially lead to an exponential increase in shootings and gun violence, that has in recent years claimed the lives of many. Among the most heart-wrenching and notorious massacres that Florida has witnessed are the 2016 Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland shooting.

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A school teacher in Florida, United States, has been fired for asking students to write their own obituaries. Jeffrey Keene, the dismissed teacher, taught psychology at Dr Phillips high school in the Orlando area. As per a Guardian report, the assignment didn't have malicious intent, rather the teacher just wanted his students to reflect on their own lives as they participate in an active shooter drill. In Florida, a state that in recent days has been plagued by mass shootings, preparations for gun attacks have become commonplace. Keene had assigned his 11th and 12th-grade students to write their biographical obituaries. As per the 63-year-old teacher, while giving them the assignment, he told the students, "This isn't a way to upset you or anything like that." Talking to NBC News, Keene said "It wasn't to scare them or make them feel like they were going to die, but just to help them understand what’s important in their lives and how they want to move forward with their lives and how they want to pursue things in their journey." Also read | Amidst increasing mass shootings, Florida allows concealed guns without permit in public Keene, who had been hired in January and was still in his probationary period, was fired by the end of the day. He has no recourse to reverse the termination. "If you can't talk real to them, then what's happening in this environment?" he said, adding, "in my mind, I've done nothing wrong." Vowing to not change his teaching methods, Keene said that he hopes to find another job. "I don't think I did anything incorrectly," Keene said. "I know hindsight is 20/20, but I honestly didn't think a 16, 17, 18-year-old would be offended or upset by talking about something we're already talking about." However, a representative for the Orange County School District labelled the assignment "inappropriate". Also read | In Pics | From Nashville to Sandy Hook, deadliest US school shootings which shook the world Talking to NBC, the district spokesperson said, "Dr Phillips High School families were informed that a teacher gave an inappropriate assignment about school violence. Administration immediately investigated and the probationary employee has been terminated." In Governor Ron DeSantis' Florida, carrying a concealed weapon in public without a permit has been made legal. This, as per experts, can potentially lead to an exponential increase in shootings and gun violence, that has in recent years claimed the lives of many. Among the most heart-wrenching and notorious massacres that Florida has witnessed are the 2016 Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland shooting. (With inputs from agencies) 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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In Leicester, England, a British-Indian city councillor has been selected as the Conservative party's candidate for mayor for the upcoming local elections in May. Sanjay Modhwadia, who as per a BBC report, is the city councillor for North Evington,&nbsp;will stand against Sir Peter Soulsby, who has held the mayoral role since it was created 12 years ago.

Following a by-election which resulted in the Conservatives winning their second of the 54 council seats, Modhwadia, who has served on the council since October of last year, was chosen to represent his ward.

As per Guardian, Modhwadia is a local businessman who has pushed for a Made in Leicester brand to bolster the city's global name and has advocated for the support of the city's textile&nbsp;factories.

The announcement comes as conservative and labour members in recent days have pledged to remove the role Modhwadia would be contesting for.&nbsp;

Rita Patel, a former Labour councillor of Indian descent, also declared that she will abolish the office.&nbsp;Patel will now run as an independent in the election, along with Padmini Chamund, Nita Solanki, and Mahendra&nbsp;Valand.

Patel was reportedly one of seven council members of Indian descent who were omitted by the Labour Party when Hindu-Muslim rioting broke out in August and September of last year.&nbsp;

Hemant Rae Bhati and Rashmikant Joshi, also&nbsp;among the labour&nbsp;candidates who were deselected, have joined the Conservative Party. 
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In Leicester, England, a British-Indian city councillor has been selected as the Conservative party's candidate for mayor for the upcoming local elections in May.

In Leicester, England, a British-Indian city councillor has been selected as the Conservative party's candidate for mayor for the upcoming local elections in May. Sanjay Modhwadia, who as per a BBC report, is the city councillor for North Evington, will stand against Sir Peter Soulsby, who has held the mayoral role since it was created 12 years ago. Following a by-election which resulted in the Conservatives winning their second of the 54 council seats, Modhwadia, who has served on the council since October of last year, was chosen to represent his ward. As per Guardian, Modhwadia is a local businessman who has pushed for a Made in Leicester brand to bolster the city's global name and has advocated for the support of the city's textile factories. The announcement comes as conservative and labour members in recent days have pledged to remove the role Modhwadia would be contesting for. Rita Patel, a former Labour councillor of Indian descent, also declared that she will abolish the office. Patel will now run as an independent in the election, along with Padmini Chamund, Nita Solanki, and Mahendra Valand. Patel was reportedly one of seven council members of Indian descent who were omitted by the Labour Party when Hindu-Muslim rioting broke out in August and September of last year. Hemant Rae Bhati and Rashmikant Joshi, also among the labour candidates who were deselected, have joined the Conservative Party. Leicester, as per IANS, witnessed communal unrest in August and September 2022. Last year, the area saw tensions between British-Indian Hindus and British-Pakistani Muslims. While a singular cause of the unrest remains unclear, community leaders and analysts have pointed to the 28 August 2022 Asia Cup match between Pakistan and India as the catalyst. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

British-Indian Sanjay Modhwadia confirmed as Leicester mayoral candidate for Conservatives

Three people were hurt in a shooting at a mall in the state of Delaware. Police are investigating the shooting incident at Christiana Mall, which claims that three people were shot at in the food court of this mall. People have been evacuated, and the mall has been closed.

US: Three injured in shooting incident in Delaware

Easter Sunday liturgy will be said by Pope Francis on Sunday morning in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Tens of thousands are anticipated to attend the festivities once more. According to the Vatican's gendarmerie, last weekend's Palm Sunday mass was attended by some 60,000 people. Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the consequent triumph of life over death on Easter Sunday.

Vatican: Pope Francis expected to take part in the mass

With the installation of cameras in public spaces to catch women who violate the law, Iran has taken another step to impose its draconian hijab regulation on women. The move comes as numerous women have stopped wearing the hijab in protest of its imposition.

Iran to install surveillance cameras in public places to nab unveiled women

A meeting of the working group on tourism will be held in Srinagar from May 22 to May 24. India has modified its G20 calendar to reflect this. Srinagar is located in the Indian Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

India: Major revamp in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar gets smart city treatment

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