The India government has refused to ban Russian-state media RT, according to a report in&nbsp;The Hindu,&nbsp;despite the US pressuring the allies to take action. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shifted the war objectives as the one-year anniversary of the conflict with Hamas nears.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.

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Ryan Routh (58), the suspect arrested for an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida, laid in wait for nearly 12 hours, suggest reports.&nbsp;A day after, he was spotted with a rifle in the vicinity of the former US president, Routh, on Monday (Sep 16) was charged with two gun-related crimes.

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The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's efforts to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally.&nbsp;While the Ministry of External Affairs is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether.

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Officials in Texas on Monday (Sep 16) designated a Venezuelan gang called the Tren de Aragua as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the United States were released from prisons in Latin America.

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The India government has refused to ban Russian-state media RT, according to a report in The Hindu, despite the US pressuring the allies to take action. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shifted the war objectives as the one-year anniversary of the conflict with Hamas nears.

The India government has refused to ban Russian-state media RT, according to a report in The Hindu, despite the US pressuring the allies to take action. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shifted the war objectives as the one-year anniversary of the conflict with Hamas nears. Click on headlines to read more: Gaza conflict: Israel updates its 'goals of war' as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight 'long war' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah. Trump assassination attempt: Suspect laid in wait for 12hrs; police release bodycam footage of arrest. Watch! Ryan Routh (58), the suspect arrested for an attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida, laid in wait for nearly 12 hours, suggest reports. A day after, he was spotted with a rifle in the vicinity of the former US president, Routh, on Monday (Sep 16) was charged with two gun-related crimes. India refuses to budge while US, Meta ban Russian state media network RT The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's efforts to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether. Texas declares Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang a 'terrorist' group Officials in Texas on Monday (Sep 16) designated a Venezuelan gang called the Tren de Aragua as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the United States were released from prisons in Latin America. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah tensions: US says it will be crazy to replace Gallant ×

Morning news brief: India's position on RT ban; Israel-Hamas 'long war', and more

The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that&nbsp;the&nbsp;matter “does not pertain to India” altogether.

Notably, the issue was discussed at a meeting between US Embassy officials and the MEA in the past fortnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kanwal Sibal, former Indian ambassador to Russia said banning media organisations showed “double standards” by the Western countries.

“This will be viewed as double standards by the Global South that they are trying to target. India will obviously not be responsive to such American pressure," Sibal told the publication.&nbsp;

Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against RT stating that the&nbsp;Russian state-backed media company was&nbsp;“functioning like a de facto arm" of Moscow's intelligence apparatus.&nbsp;

“Today, we’re exposing how Russia deploys similar tactics around the world,” Blinken said. “Russian weaponisation of disinformation to subvert and polarise free and open societies extends to every part of the world.”

“We urge every ally, every partner to start by treating RT’s activities as they do other intelligence activities by Russia within their borders,” Blinken added, with the UK and Canada launching the 'joint diplomatic campaign&nbsp;alongside.&nbsp;

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While New Delhi has seemingly refused to comply, Facebook owner Meta on Monday (Sep 16) said it was banning&nbsp;RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company said these outlets had employed&nbsp;deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.

"After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," the social media company said in a written statement.

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Meta added that enforcement of the ban would roll out over the coming days. In addition to Facebook, Meta's apps include Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It remains interesting to see if RT is blacklisted on Indian Meta platforms.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;RT criticised the US move and accused the White House of trying to prevent the broadcaster from operating as a journalistic organisation.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether.

The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether. Notably, the issue was discussed at a meeting between US Embassy officials and the MEA in the past fortnight. Kanwal Sibal, former Indian ambassador to Russia said banning media organisations showed “double standards” by the Western countries. “This will be viewed as double standards by the Global South that they are trying to target. India will obviously not be responsive to such American pressure," Sibal told the publication. Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against RT stating that the Russian state-backed media company was “functioning like a de facto arm" of Moscow's intelligence apparatus. “Today, we’re exposing how Russia deploys similar tactics around the world,” Blinken said. “Russian weaponisation of disinformation to subvert and polarise free and open societies extends to every part of the world.” “We urge every ally, every partner to start by treating RT’s activities as they do other intelligence activities by Russia within their borders,” Blinken added, with the UK and Canada launching the 'joint diplomatic campaign alongside. Watch | India-Russia Summit: PM Modi calls Russia 'India's all-weather friend' × While New Delhi has seemingly refused to comply, Facebook owner Meta on Monday (Sep 16) said it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company said these outlets had employed deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online. "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," the social media company said in a written statement. Also read | Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Meta added that enforcement of the ban would roll out over the coming days. In addition to Facebook, Meta's apps include Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It remains interesting to see if RT is blacklisted on Indian Meta platforms. Meanwhile, RT criticised the US move and accused the White House of trying to prevent the broadcaster from operating as a journalistic organisation. (With inputs from agencies)

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