In the latest, voting for phase 1 for Lok Sabha elections has concluded.&nbsp;The final results will be announced on June 4. In other news,&nbsp;French police arrested a man in Paris who threatened to blow himself up&nbsp;at the Iranian consulate. Separately, Tesla has announced a 10 percent staff reduction globally to aid in its growth.

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The&nbsp;Indian general election began with voting taking place in 102 constituencies on Friday (Apr 19). The final results will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel&nbsp;launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran.

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French police on Friday (Apr 19) arrested a man in Paris who had threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate, reported Reuters.

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For the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian long-range bomber used&nbsp;for launching cruise missiles into its territory.

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Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (Apr 19) reserved the order on a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Jail Authorities to administer insulin.&nbsp;

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Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying.

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United States President Joe Biden took the world by surprise and left the White House in the lurch after claiming that his uncle&nbsp;was most likely eaten&nbsp;by cannibals in&nbsp;Papua New Guinea&nbsp;during World War II.

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NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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A 14-year-old girl passed away due to a heart attack after her school initiated a lockdown in response to a knife attack in a nearby primary school in eastern France, media reports said. A man reportedly stabbed two girls aged 7 and 11 outside a neighbouring primary school.

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An Indian woman in the US shared on LinkedIn how she was suddenly laid off by Tesla, where she worked as a Business Process Analyst. She mentioned being one of the 10 per cent&nbsp;of employees let go this week and described the experience as "disheartening and distressing." She asked for help finding her next job.

In the latest, voting for phase 1 for Lok Sabha elections has concluded. The final results will be announced on June 4. In other news, French police arrested a man in Paris who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate.

In the latest, voting for phase 1 for Lok Sabha elections has concluded. The final results will be announced on June 4. In other news, French police arrested a man in Paris who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate. Separately, Tesla has announced a 10 percent staff reduction globally to aid in its growth. Click on the headlines to read more. Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: 60% voter turnout in phase 1 till 7pm The Indian general election began with voting taking place in 102 constituencies on Friday (Apr 19). The final results will be announced on June 4. US says ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ after Israel carries out retaliatory attacks against Iran United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Apr 19) said that America was "not involved in any offensive operation" and declined to comment on reports of Israel launching a retaliatory offensive against Iran. French police arrest man after he threatens to blow himself up at Iranian consulate in Paris French police on Friday (Apr 19) arrested a man in Paris who had threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate, reported Reuters. Ukraine’s strike sends Russian bomber into tailspin For the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian long-range bomber used for launching cruise missiles into its territory. Arvind Kejriwal health: Court reserves order on plea moved by Delhi CM Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (Apr 19) reserved the order on a plea moved by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Jail Authorities to administer insulin. West Asia crisis: Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel after attack near Isfahan Iran is not planning any retaliation against Israel after Friday (Apr 19) attacks, a top Iranian official was quoted by Reuters as saying. Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle, White House fact-checks United States President Joe Biden took the world by surprise and left the White House in the lurch after claiming that his uncle was most likely eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War II. NATO countries to give more air defence systems to Ukraine, says Stoltenberg NATO allies, on Friday (Apr 19) agreed to provide Ukraine with additional air defence systems, said the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg after a special meeting of defence ministers of the member countries, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. French teen dies of heart attack after lockdown amid knife attack at nearby school A 14-year-old girl passed away due to a heart attack after her school initiated a lockdown in response to a knife attack in a nearby primary school in eastern France, media reports said. A man reportedly stabbed two girls aged 7 and 11 outside a neighbouring primary school. Tesla layoffs: Indian woman in US among 10% affected, calls the process 'distressing' An Indian woman in the US shared on LinkedIn how she was suddenly laid off by Tesla, where she worked as a Business Process Analyst. She mentioned being one of the 10 per cent of employees let go this week and described the experience as "disheartening and distressing." She asked for help finding her next job.

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A day after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will 'make its own decisions' when responding to Iran's weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reported. The cause is currently unknown but airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the reported explosion.

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A suicide attack is reported in Karachi's Landi area, the attack took place on a moving van of a private company that was reportedly carrying foreign employees. Police said, one suicide bomber detonated himself. All foreigners are reported to be safe.

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A devastating fire that tore through copenhagen's historic 400-year-old stock exchange on Tuesday has taken a turn for the worse. Two days later, significant portions of the outer walls have crumbled, raising concerns about the building's structural integrity. Firefighters battled the blaze for two nights, eventually extinguishing the flames but leaving the building severely damaged.

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Iranians in Tehran took to the streets after prayers on Friday (April 19) in response to an apparent Israeli attack on Iran.

Earlier on Friday, explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources described to be&nbsp;an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

The limited scale of the attack and Iran's muted response appeared to signal a successful effort by diplomats who have been working to avert all-out war since an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday (April 13).

Iranian media and officials described a small number of explosions, which they said resulted from air defences hitting three drones over the central Iranian city. Notably, they referred to the incident as an attack by "infiltrators", rather than by Israel, obviating the need for retaliation.

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However, speaking before Friday prayers in Tehran, the Iranian army ground forces commander Kiumars Heydari said, "The Zionist regime should know that if it makes a mistake, this time it will be punished harder and more severely."

Violence between Israel and Iranian proxies across the Middle East has intensified throughout six months of bloodshed in Gaza, raising fears that the longstanding foes' shadow war could spiral into a direct conflict.

Israel had said it would retaliate after Saturday's strikes, the first-ever direct attack on Israel by Iran, which caused no deaths after Israel and its allies shot down hundreds of missiles and drones.

Tehran launched those attacks in response to a presumed Israeli airstrike on April 1 that destroyed a building in Iran's embassy compound in Damascus and killed several Iranian officers including a top general.

Iranians in Tehran took to the streets after prayers on Friday (April 19) in response to an apparent Israeli attack on Iran. Earlier on Friday, explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources described to be an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

Iranians in Tehran took to the streets after prayers on Friday (April 19) in response to an apparent Israeli attack on Iran. Earlier on Friday, explosions echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources described to be an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war. The limited scale of the attack and Iran's muted response appeared to signal a successful effort by diplomats who have been working to avert all-out war since an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday (April 13). Iranian media and officials described a small number of explosions, which they said resulted from air defences hitting three drones over the central Iranian city. Notably, they referred to the incident as an attack by "infiltrators", rather than by Israel, obviating the need for retaliation. Also read: US says ‘not involved in any offensive operation’ after Israel carries out retaliatory attacks against Iran However, speaking before Friday prayers in Tehran, the Iranian army ground forces commander Kiumars Heydari said, "The Zionist regime should know that if it makes a mistake, this time it will be punished harder and more severely." Violence between Israel and Iranian proxies across the Middle East has intensified throughout six months of bloodshed in Gaza, raising fears that the longstanding foes' shadow war could spiral into a direct conflict. Israel had said it would retaliate after Saturday's strikes, the first-ever direct attack on Israel by Iran, which caused no deaths after Israel and its allies shot down hundreds of missiles and drones. Tehran launched those attacks in response to a presumed Israeli airstrike on April 1 that destroyed a building in Iran's embassy compound in Damascus and killed several Iranian officers including a top general.

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Ukraine said it shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first time on Friday (April 19), destroying a warplane capable of carrying long-range missiles used to attack Ukrainian cities.

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Karachi police shot down a suicide bomber and a militant on Friday (April 19) as they attacked a vehicle carrying five Japanese nationals, all of whom survived the attack, a police spokesperson said.

One suicide bomber detonated himself and the suicide attack was followed by firing which led to the killing of at least two&nbsp;terrorists, as per&nbsp;the police officials.

No injuries to the Japanese nationals were reported and they&nbsp;have been moved to a safe place in police custody, police spokesperson&nbsp;Abrar Hussain Baloch&nbsp;said.

"The police mobile unit, which was nearby, responded to the attackers quickly and the security guards of the foreign guests responded immediately," Baloch added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and said the timely action of the police was crucial in saving lives.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack by any militant group.

The identities of the Japanese nationals were not immediately clear.

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Karachi police shot down a suicide bomber and a militant on Friday (April 19) as they attacked a vehicle carrying five Japanese nationals, all of whom survived the attack, a police spokesperson said.

Karachi police shot down a suicide bomber and a militant on Friday (April 19) as they attacked a vehicle carrying five Japanese nationals, all of whom survived the attack, a police spokesperson said. One suicide bomber detonated himself and the suicide attack was followed by firing which led to the killing of at least two terrorists, as per the police officials. No injuries to the Japanese nationals were reported and they have been moved to a safe place in police custody, police spokesperson Abrar Hussain Baloch said. "The police mobile unit, which was nearby, responded to the attackers quickly and the security guards of the foreign guests responded immediately," Baloch added. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and said the timely action of the police was crucial in saving lives. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack by any militant group. The identities of the Japanese nationals were not immediately clear. More to follow

Pakistan: Suicide attack hits vehicle carrying five Japanese nationals in Karachi

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The January 6th capitol riots case against Trump, How the case against another accused with the same charges is banning tells us what's to come for Trump. Conservative judges on U.S. Supreme Court appeared to side with an accused January 6th rioter in his obstruction case on Tuesday. The case could possibly affect the prosecution of Donald Trump who faces the same charge for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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