Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for an attack on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, where more than a million people displaced from elsewhere in the territory have sought shelter, officials in Israel have said. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu says, Rafah operation will take place

Thousands of Israelis in Tel Aviv called for an "election now" during a protest against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday. Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for an attack on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, where more than a million people displaced from elsewhere in the territory have sought shelter, officials in Israel have said. Watch this video to know more.

Israeli PM Netanyahu says calls for a new election is wholly inappropriate

In the latest, the Taliban criticised the air strikes conducted by Pakistan, asserting that these attacks within Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of women and children. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Vladimir Putin for his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Additionally,&nbsp;Israeli forces launched an overnight raid at Gaza’s largest hospital.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-condemn-reckless-air-strikes-by-pakistan-that-killed-eight-including-women-and-children-701533">Taliban condemn 'reckless' air strikes by Pakistan that it claims killed eight, including women and children</a>

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The Taliban on Monday (Mar 18) condemned the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-pakistan-launches-airstrikes-against-ttp-deep-inside-afghanistan-sources-tell-wion-701395">air strikes by Pakistan</a>, claiming that the attacks inside Afghanistan killed women and children. It also said that&nbsp;Afghanistan does not allow anyone to "compromise security" by using Afghan territory.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-congratulates-russian-president-vladimir-putin-on-his-re-election-701516">PM Modi congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election</a>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 18) congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/complaint-filed-against-pm-modi-over-use-of-iaf-helicopter-for-election-rally-what-do-rules-say-701572">Complaint filed against PM Modi over use of IAF helicopter for election rally. What do rules say?</a>

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Saket Gokhale, an Indian Member of Parliament, on Monday (Mar 18) filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-forces-launch-overnight-raid-at-gazas-al-shifa-hospital-several-casualties-reported-701387">Israeli forces launch raid at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital, several casualties reported</a>

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Israeli forces launched an overnight raid at Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa with reports of tanks and heavy gunfire triggering panic inside the medical complex.&nbsp;Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the raid and said that troops were conducting a “high-precision operation in limited areas” of the hospital.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-20-year-old-from-andhra-pradesh-killed-in-us-report-701495">A 20-year-old engineering student from India’s Andhra Pradesh killed in US: Report</a>

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Paruchuri Abhijit, who hailed from Burripalem of district Guntur in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was murdered in the United States, media reported.&nbsp;

Massachusetts police found his body in a car in a forest.&nbsp;

The 20-year-old was studying engineering at Boston University and was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charter-flight-carrying-30-us-citizens-arrives-in-miami-from-gang-violence-hit-haiti-701434">With only one hospital operating, Haiti's healthcare system collapses amid raging gang violence</a>

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Haiti’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse as gang violence has left no hope for the treatment of victims. According to media reports, several hospitals were set on fire and doctors murdered by gang members, while medical supplies were also snapped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-shopkeeper-attacked-alleges-asked-to-stop-bhajan-for-azaan-701539">WATCH: India shopkeeper attacked in Bengaluru, alleges ‘asked to stop bhajan for azaan’</a>

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In Bengaluru, a shopkeeper was attacked by a group of men as he was playing a bhajan dedicated to Lord Hanuman during the Islamic call to prayer, known as azaan. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred in the city's Siddanna Layout area on Sunday (Mar 17).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-ji-twisting-shakti-remark-rahul-gandhi-clears-stance-on-pm-modis-jaan-ki-baazi-attack-701555">'Modi ji twisting 'Shakti' remark': Rahul Gandhi clears stance on PM Modi's 'jaan ki baazi' attack</a>

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked controversy on Monday (Mar 18) with his "Shakti" remarks during the closing ceremony of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai. With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections looming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly denounced Gandhi's comments. Responding to the backlash, Gandhi issued a clarification, blaming PM Modi for&nbsp;“twisting" his remarks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-delegation-to-head-to-doha-for-temporary-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-talks-reports-701290">Israeli delegation to head to Doha for temporary Gaza ceasefire, hostage release talks: Reports</a>

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An Israeli delegation is expected to head to Doha, Qatar on Monday (Mar 18) for indirect talks about a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave, reported the Israeli media. This comes after Israel’s security cabinet reportedly approved the dispatch of the delegation led by the head of Israeli intelligence the night prior.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uber-agrees-to-pay-178-million-settlement-to-australian-taxi-drivers-report-701318">Uber agrees to pay $178 million settlement to Australian taxi drivers: Report</a>

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In the latest, the Taliban criticised the air strikes conducted by Pakistan, asserting that these attacks within Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of women and children.

In the latest, the Taliban criticised the air strikes conducted by Pakistan, asserting that these attacks within Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of women and children. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Vladimir Putin for his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Additionally, Israeli forces launched an overnight raid at Gaza’s largest hospital. Click on the headlines to read more. Taliban condemn 'reckless' air strikes by Pakistan that it claims killed eight, including women and children The Taliban on Monday (Mar 18) condemned the air strikes by Pakistan, claiming that the attacks inside Afghanistan killed women and children. It also said that Afghanistan does not allow anyone to "compromise security" by using Afghan territory. PM Modi congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 18) congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Complaint filed against PM Modi over use of IAF helicopter for election rally. What do rules say? Saket Gokhale, an Indian Member of Parliament, on Monday (Mar 18) filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Israeli forces launch raid at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital, several casualties reported Israeli forces launched an overnight raid at Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa with reports of tanks and heavy gunfire triggering panic inside the medical complex. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the raid and said that troops were conducting a “high-precision operation in limited areas” of the hospital. A 20-year-old engineering student from India’s Andhra Pradesh killed in US: Report Paruchuri Abhijit, who hailed from Burripalem of district Guntur in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, was murdered in the United States, media reported. Massachusetts police found his body in a car in a forest. The 20-year-old was studying engineering at Boston University and was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants. With only one hospital operating, Haiti's healthcare system collapses amid raging gang violence Haiti’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse as gang violence has left no hope for the treatment of victims. According to media reports, several hospitals were set on fire and doctors murdered by gang members, while medical supplies were also snapped. WATCH: India shopkeeper attacked in Bengaluru, alleges ‘asked to stop bhajan for azaan’ In Bengaluru, a shopkeeper was attacked by a group of men as he was playing a bhajan dedicated to Lord Hanuman during the Islamic call to prayer, known as azaan. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred in the city's Siddanna Layout area on Sunday (Mar 17). 'Modi ji twisting 'Shakti' remark': Rahul Gandhi clears stance on PM Modi's 'jaan ki baazi' attack Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked controversy on Monday (Mar 18) with his "Shakti" remarks during the closing ceremony of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai. With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections looming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly denounced Gandhi's comments. Responding to the backlash, Gandhi issued a clarification, blaming PM Modi for “twisting" his remarks. Israeli delegation to head to Doha for temporary Gaza ceasefire, hostage release talks: Reports An Israeli delegation is expected to head to Doha, Qatar on Monday (Mar 18) for indirect talks about a temporary truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the Palestinian enclave, reported the Israeli media. This comes after Israel’s security cabinet reportedly approved the dispatch of the delegation led by the head of Israeli intelligence the night prior. Uber agrees to pay $178 million settlement to Australian taxi drivers: Report Uber, has reached a landmark settlement agreement to pay A$271.8 million (US$178 million) to resolve a class-action lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers on Monday. According to Reuters, this settlement, described as the fifth-largest in Australia's legal history, marks the culmination of a protracted legal battle initiated in 2019.

Top 10 world news: Taliban slam Pak air strikes; Modi congratulates Putin on re-election, and more

Israel war: Olaf Scholz to Netanyahu, says, 'can't stand by as Palestinians risk starvation'

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US, Jordan jointly drop aid into war-torn Gaza. Putin claims landslide victory in Russian Presidential polls, secures historic six year-term. North Korea fires ballistic missile as Antony Blinken visits Seoul. Watch to know more!

Israel war: Aid deliveries continue in Gaza | Tensions in Korean Peninsula

During the meeting, New Delhi and Male reviewed the ongoing deputation of Indian technical experts in order to enable the ongoing operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide the people of Maldives with humanitarian and medvac services, said India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.

India, Maldives hold 3rd core group meet, review withdrawal of Indian military personnel

Israel war: Forces will continue military campaign against Hamas: Israeli PM

Israel-Hamas war: Israel PM Netanyahu vows to push ahead with Rafah assault

In the latest, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha polls schedule.&nbsp;The elections will start on April 19th&nbsp;and continue till 1 June. In other news,&nbsp;a Ukrainian missile strike resulted in the loss of two lives in western Russia, while a separate drone attack caused a fire at an oil refinery. Separately, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule.

Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner&nbsp;(CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the elections will start on April 19th&nbsp;and continue till 1 June.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missile-attack-hits-belgorod-on-second-day-of-russian-elections-700900">Missile attack hits Belgorod on second day of Russian elections</a>

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A Ukrainian missile strike claimed two lives in western Russia on Saturday (March 16), while a separate drone attack ignited an oil refinery, marking the second day of an election that President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of seeking to disrupt.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navys-marcos-action-underway-against-somali-pirates-on-board-vessel-mv-ruen-700894">Indian Navy's MARCOS completes op against Somali pirates on board vessel MV Ruen</a>

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In a bold display of maritime security, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates. On March 15, an Indian Navy warship successfully intercepted the MV Ruen, marking a significant step in combating piracy on the high seas. However, the operation was met with resistance as the pirates onboard the vessel opened fire on the warship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/assembly-elections-2024-andhra-pradesh-odisha-arunachal-pradesh-sikkim-set-for-polls-starting-april-19-700873">Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim set for polls starting April 19</a>

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chief-election-commissioner-weaves-wit-poetry-into-poll-announcement-herere-top-3-moments-700895">Chief Election Commissioner weaves wit, poetry into poll announcement. Here're TOP 3 moments...</a>

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The speech of India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, while announcing the election schedule for state by-polls, assembly elections, and parliamentary elections on Saturday (Mar 16), was filled with humour and a dash of poetry. While speaking over the weighty matters at hand, Kumar's witty remarks and playful wordplay elicited hearty laughter from everyone in attendance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-spacex-is-building-spy-satellite-network-for-us-intelligence-agency-reports-700906">Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency: Reports</a>

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SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a US&nbsp;intelligence agency, five sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company and national security agencies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-rides-in-limousine-gifted-by-putin-his-sister-hails-ties-between-north-korea-and-russia-700748">Kim Jong Un rides in limousine gifted by Putin, his sister hails ties between North Korea and Russia</a>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took his first ride in the&nbsp;Russian-made high-end luxury car that was gifted by President Vladimir Putin, said Kim’s sister, on Saturday (Mar 16) as she hailed the deepening bilateral ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-airlines-boeing-737-filled-with-139-passengers-loses-external-panel-mid-air-700651">United Airlines Boeing 737, filled with 139 passengers, loses external panel mid-air</a>

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A Boeing 737-800, operated by United Airlines, lost its external panel mid-air on Friday (Mar 15), adding to the list of issues concerning&nbsp;the manufacturing of the planes.&nbsp;

As per the officials, they were able to discover the loss of the external panel only after the plane landed safely at an Oregon airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-abstains-vote-on-islamophobia-in-unga-claims-others-also-affected-by-religiophobia-700684">India abstains from voting on Islamophobia in UNGA, claims ‘others also affected by religiophobia’</a>

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India on Friday (Mar 15) said that the phobia against any faith or religion is not restricted to the Abrahamic religions as the nation abstained from voting on a draft resolution aimed at adopting 'Measures to combat Islamophobia' in the UN General Assembly.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-anything-happens-to-me-its-not-suicide-deceased-boeing-whistleblower-before-death-700741">'If anything happens to me, it's not suicide': Deceased Boeing whistleblower before death</a>

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A family friend of the now-deceased&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-whistleblower-john-barnett-found-dead-days-after-giving-evidence-against-company-699176">Boeing whistleblower John Barnett&nbsp;</a>has said that the 62-year-old did not die by suicide, American media reported on Friday (Mar 15). Barnett, who worked at Boeing for 32 years, was found dead by&nbsp;apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. On Tuesday, the Charleston County coroner's office said that Barnett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation into the matter is underway.

In the latest, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha polls schedule. The elections will start on April 19th and continue till 1 June.

In the latest, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha polls schedule. The elections will start on April 19th and continue till 1 June. In other news, a Ukrainian missile strike resulted in the loss of two lives in western Russia, while a separate drone attack caused a fire at an oil refinery. Separately, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates. Click on the headlines to read more. Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (March 16) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule. Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said the elections will start on April 19th and continue till 1 June. Missile attack hits Belgorod on second day of Russian elections A Ukrainian missile strike claimed two lives in western Russia on Saturday (March 16), while a separate drone attack ignited an oil refinery, marking the second day of an election that President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of seeking to disrupt. Indian Navy's MARCOS completes op against Somali pirates on board vessel MV Ruen In a bold display of maritime security, the Indian Navy has intercepted and engaged with the hijacked vessel MV Ruen, which was under the control of Somali pirates. On March 15, an Indian Navy warship successfully intercepted the MV Ruen, marking a significant step in combating piracy on the high seas. However, the operation was met with resistance as the pirates onboard the vessel opened fire on the warship. Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim set for polls starting April 19 The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling. Chief Election Commissioner weaves wit, poetry into poll announcement. Here're TOP 3 moments... The speech of India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, while announcing the election schedule for state by-polls, assembly elections, and parliamentary elections on Saturday (Mar 16), was filled with humour and a dash of poetry. While speaking over the weighty matters at hand, Kumar's witty remarks and playful wordplay elicited hearty laughter from everyone in attendance. Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency: Reports SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a US intelligence agency, five sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company and national security agencies. Kim Jong Un rides in limousine gifted by Putin, his sister hails ties between North Korea and Russia North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took his first ride in the Russian-made high-end luxury car that was gifted by President Vladimir Putin, said Kim’s sister, on Saturday (Mar 16) as she hailed the deepening bilateral ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. United Airlines Boeing 737, filled with 139 passengers, loses external panel mid-air A Boeing 737-800, operated by United Airlines, lost its external panel mid-air on Friday (Mar 15), adding to the list of issues concerning the manufacturing of the planes. As per the officials, they were able to discover the loss of the external panel only after the plane landed safely at an Oregon airport. India abstains from voting on Islamophobia in UNGA, claims ‘others also affected by religiophobia’ India on Friday (Mar 15) said that the phobia against any faith or religion is not restricted to the Abrahamic religions as the nation abstained from voting on a draft resolution aimed at adopting 'Measures to combat Islamophobia' in the UN General Assembly. 'If anything happens to me, it's not suicide': Deceased Boeing whistleblower before death A family friend of the now-deceased Boeing whistleblower John Barnett has said that the 62-year-old did not die by suicide, American media reported on Friday (Mar 15). Barnett, who worked at Boeing for 32 years, was found dead by apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. On Tuesday, the Charleston County coroner's office said that Barnett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation into the matter is underway.

Top 10 world news: India's EC announces election dates; Indian Navy completes MV Ruen rescue op; and more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 17) slammed the international community for their stand against the war and also trying to stop the war now before Israel "achieves" all of its goals. In other news, Yulia Navalnaya, wife of deceased Russian opposition member Alexei Navalny arrived at the Russian embassy in Berlin on Sunday (Mar 17) to cast her vote in Russia's presidential election.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 17) slammed the international community for their stand against the war and also trying to stop the war now before Israel "achieves" all of its goals.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-presidential-election-navalnys-wife-arrives-at-embassy-in-berlin-to-cast-vote-701182">Russia election: Navalny’s wife arrives at embassy in Berlin to cast vote</a>

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Yulia Navalnaya, wife of deceased Russian opposition member Alexei Navalny arrived at the Russian embassy in Berlin on Sunday (Mar 17) to cast her vote in Russia's presidential election.&nbsp;She was welcomed with loud cheers from the crowds when she joined them outside the polling station on the final day of voting, before erupting into a chant of her name.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mob-assaults-foreign-students-at-gujarat-university-hostel-over-namaaz-mea-monitoring-situation-701127">Mob assaults foreign students in Gujarat over location for Ramadan prayers</a>

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A group of four foreign students residing at Gujarat University's international boys' hostel in Ahmedabad were assaulted by a mob on Saturday night, allegedly due to their observance of namaaz in the campus ground, media reports said. Two students were injured in the incident, including one sustaining severe injuries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-property-dealer-shot-then-beaten-in-suspected-gang-rivalry-at-highway-eatery-near-pune-701215">VIDEO: Property dealer in India shot, then beaten in 'gang rivalry' at eatery</a>

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A property dealer met a gruesome end at a highway restaurant near Pune, as captured by CCTV cameras. Avinash Balu Dhanve (34) fell victim to a fatal attack orchestrated by assailants suspected to be part of a rival gang, leading to a horrifying scene on the Pune-Solapur highway. The place of the incident was nearly 140 kilometres from Pune.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/crash-involving-passenger-bus-fuel-truck-kills-21-injures-38-in-afghanistan-701107">Afghanistan: 21 killed, 38 injured in crash involving bus, fuel truck and bike</a>

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A horrific collision of a passenger bus with an oil tanker and a motorbike killed 21 people and injured 38 others on Sunday (Mar 17) in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province.&nbsp;In a post on social media platform X, the provincial information department said: "On (March 17), 21 people were killed and 38 people were injured due to a collision between a tanker, a motorcycle and a passenger bus."&nbsp;

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Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong&nbsp;and her partner Sophie Allouache have exchanged vows in a ceremony held in Adelaide after being together for nearly 20 years.&nbsp;Penny Wong is a prominent Australian politician, belonging to the Australian Labor Party (ALP). She held various ministerial positions, including minister for finance, and minister for climate change.&nbsp;

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India’s World Cup winner&nbsp;Kirti Azad’s latest social media post has created quite a stir in the cricket circuit surrounding speculations on Virat Kohli’s future in T20I cricket. Taking to the micro-blogging website X (previously known as Twitter), Azad revealed that BCCI secretary Jay Shah had asked chief selector Ajit Agarkar to convince others to drop Kohli for the T20 World Cup (to be held in June in the Caribbean and the USA).

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An ongoing manhunt for a suspect involved in the fatal shootings of three people outside a Philadelphia-area suburb ended after authorities arrested 26-year-old Andre Gordon from New Jersey. The man reportedly barricaded himself after killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, his 13-year-old sister Kera Gordon and the mother of his children, 25-year-old Taylor Daniel, authorities said, who had launched the search operation Saturday morning (Mar 16).

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The third meeting of the India-Maldives High-Level Core Group was held in Male on Sunday (March 17).&nbsp;During the meeting, New Delhi and Male reviewed the ongoing deputation of Indian technical experts in order to enable the ongoing operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide the people of Maldives with humanitarian and medvac services, said India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement.

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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s rally 'Prajagalam' was briefly disrupted on Sunday evening (March 17) after a group of people ascended a light tower to listen to their leaders speak.&nbsp;However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotted people climbing atop the structure with lights attached to it and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan in the middle of his speech urging them to get down.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 17) slammed the international community for their stand against the war and also trying to stop the war now before Israel "achieves" all of its goals.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 17) slammed the international community for their stand against the war and also trying to stop the war now before Israel "achieves" all of its goals. In other news, Yulia Navalnaya, wife of deceased Russian opposition member Alexei Navalny arrived at the Russian embassy in Berlin on Sunday (Mar 17) to cast her vote in Russia's presidential election. Click on the headlines to read more: Netanyahu asks ‘friends’ in international community: ‘Did you forget Oct 7?’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Mar 17) slammed the international community for their stand against the war and also trying to stop the war now before Israel "achieves" all of its goals. Russia election: Navalny’s wife arrives at embassy in Berlin to cast vote Yulia Navalnaya, wife of deceased Russian opposition member Alexei Navalny arrived at the Russian embassy in Berlin on Sunday (Mar 17) to cast her vote in Russia's presidential election. She was welcomed with loud cheers from the crowds when she joined them outside the polling station on the final day of voting, before erupting into a chant of her name. Mob assaults foreign students in Gujarat over location for Ramadan prayers A group of four foreign students residing at Gujarat University's international boys' hostel in Ahmedabad were assaulted by a mob on Saturday night, allegedly due to their observance of namaaz in the campus ground, media reports said. Two students were injured in the incident, including one sustaining severe injuries. VIDEO: Property dealer in India shot, then beaten in 'gang rivalry' at eatery A property dealer met a gruesome end at a highway restaurant near Pune, as captured by CCTV cameras. Avinash Balu Dhanve (34) fell victim to a fatal attack orchestrated by assailants suspected to be part of a rival gang, leading to a horrifying scene on the Pune-Solapur highway. The place of the incident was nearly 140 kilometres from Pune. Afghanistan: 21 killed, 38 injured in crash involving bus, fuel truck and bike A horrific collision of a passenger bus with an oil tanker and a motorbike killed 21 people and injured 38 others on Sunday (Mar 17) in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province. In a post on social media platform X, the provincial information department said: "On (March 17), 21 people were killed and 38 people were injured due to a collision between a tanker, a motorcycle and a passenger bus." Australian foreign minister Penny Wong ties knot with partner Sophie Allouache Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her partner Sophie Allouache have exchanged vows in a ceremony held in Adelaide after being together for nearly 20 years. Penny Wong is a prominent Australian politician, belonging to the Australian Labor Party (ALP). She held various ministerial positions, including minister for finance, and minister for climate change. Rohit refuses to drop Kohli for T20 World Cup, sends clear message to Jay Shah – Reports India’s World Cup winner Kirti Azad’s latest social media post has created quite a stir in the cricket circuit surrounding speculations on Virat Kohli’s future in T20I cricket. Taking to the micro-blogging website X (previously known as Twitter), Azad revealed that BCCI secretary Jay Shah had asked chief selector Ajit Agarkar to convince others to drop Kohli for the T20 World Cup (to be held in June in the Caribbean and the USA). Ongoing manhunt in Philadelphia ends with police arresting killer of three An ongoing manhunt for a suspect involved in the fatal shootings of three people outside a Philadelphia-area suburb ended after authorities arrested 26-year-old Andre Gordon from New Jersey. The man reportedly barricaded himself after killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, his 13-year-old sister Kera Gordon and the mother of his children, 25-year-old Taylor Daniel, authorities said, who had launched the search operation Saturday morning (Mar 16). India and Maldives hold third high-level core group meeting, review deputation of Indian technical personnel The third meeting of the India-Maldives High-Level Core Group was held in Male on Sunday (March 17). During the meeting, New Delhi and Male reviewed the ongoing deputation of Indian technical experts in order to enable the ongoing operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide the people of Maldives with humanitarian and medvac services, said India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement. Watch: PM Modi urges people to climb down from light tower during rally in Andhra Pradesh The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s rally 'Prajagalam' was briefly disrupted on Sunday evening (March 17) after a group of people ascended a light tower to listen to their leaders speak. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotted people climbing atop the structure with lights attached to it and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan in the middle of his speech urging them to get down.

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The intelligence agencies of the United States said that the country has been facing an “increasingly fragile world order" amid regional conflicts, transnational challenges and great power competition within countries, as per a report released as leaders of the agency testified in the Senate.

“An ambitious but anxious China, a confrontational Russia, some regional powers, such as Iran, and more capable non-state actors are challenging longstanding rules of the international system as well as US primacy within it,” said the agencies&nbsp;in their 2024 Annual Threat Assessment.

The report mainly emphasises threats from Russia and China and also talks about the risks of broader conflict in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

The report claims that China has been extending economic and security assistance to Russia as it wages war against Ukraine by supporting the industrial base of Moscow.

The report further warned that China can use the technology to influence the US elections this year.

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“[China] may attempt to influence the US elections in 2024 at some level because of its desire to sideline critics of China and magnify US societal divisions,” said the report.

The report further noted that&nbsp;trade between China and Russia has been increasing since the Ukraine war started and that Chinese exports of goods which can be used by the military increased by more than threefold since 2022.

<h2>Importance of US&nbsp;assistance to Ukraine&nbsp;</h2>

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines appealed to lawmakers to allow more military assistance to Ukraine. She added that it was “hard to imagine how Ukraine” could hold the territory which it had recaptured from Russia without any assistance from Washington.

Haines said that it is “absolutely critical” for the bill, which provides Kyiv $60 billion in new military assistance, to be passed by Congress.&nbsp;

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday (Mar 10) said that former US president Donald Trump would “not give a penny” to Ukraine if he becomes the president again.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Few US adults want a Biden-Trump rematch, says survey

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As per Orban, Trump has sketched a “detailed plan” for ending the Ukraine war.

Speaking at the Senate, CIA director William Burns said that the US intelligence assessed that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not intend to negotiate to end&nbsp;the conflict, even though the economic consequences are “fast making Russia the economic vassal to China.”

Burns also appealed for continued support to Ukraine. “It is our assessment that [Chinese leader] Xi Jinping was sobered, you know, by what happened … He didn’t expect that Ukraine would resist with the courage and tenacity the Ukrainians demonstrated,” he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The intelligence agencies of the United States said that the country has been facing an “increasingly fragile world order" amid regional conflicts, transnational challenges and great power competition within countries, as per a report released as leaders of the agency testified in the Senate.

The intelligence agencies of the United States said that the country has been facing an “increasingly fragile world order" amid regional conflicts, transnational challenges and great power competition within countries, as per a report released as leaders of the agency testified in the Senate. “An ambitious but anxious China, a confrontational Russia, some regional powers, such as Iran, and more capable non-state actors are challenging longstanding rules of the international system as well as US primacy within it,” said the agencies in their 2024 Annual Threat Assessment. The report mainly emphasises threats from Russia and China and also talks about the risks of broader conflict in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The report claims that China has been extending economic and security assistance to Russia as it wages war against Ukraine by supporting the industrial base of Moscow. The report further warned that China can use the technology to influence the US elections this year. Also Read: Houthi rebels target US ship 'Pinocchio' in Red Sea as 11 killed in US-British airstrikes “[China] may attempt to influence the US elections in 2024 at some level because of its desire to sideline critics of China and magnify US societal divisions,” said the report. The report further noted that trade between China and Russia has been increasing since the Ukraine war started and that Chinese exports of goods which can be used by the military increased by more than threefold since 2022. Importance of US assistance to Ukraine Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines appealed to lawmakers to allow more military assistance to Ukraine. She added that it was “hard to imagine how Ukraine” could hold the territory which it had recaptured from Russia without any assistance from Washington. Haines said that it is “absolutely critical” for the bill, which provides Kyiv $60 billion in new military assistance, to be passed by Congress. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday (Mar 10) said that former US president Donald Trump would “not give a penny” to Ukraine if he becomes the president again. Watch: Few US adults want a Biden-Trump rematch, says survey As per Orban, Trump has sketched a “detailed plan” for ending the Ukraine war. Speaking at the Senate, CIA director William Burns said that the US intelligence assessed that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not intend to negotiate to end the conflict, even though the economic consequences are “fast making Russia the economic vassal to China.” Burns also appealed for continued support to Ukraine. “It is our assessment that [Chinese leader] Xi Jinping was sobered, you know, by what happened … He didn’t expect that Ukraine would resist with the courage and tenacity the Ukrainians demonstrated,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

US facing ‘increasingly fragile world order’ amid growing threat from Russia, China: Report

Palestinians are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan in the shadow of the ongoing war in Gaza. Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of Jerusalem where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Watch to know more!

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