An Israeli strike killed several people delivering food aid to the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday. The foreign nationals -- reported to be from Poland, Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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On Gotland in the Baltic Sea, Swedish troops are training to defend the country's largest island, once of critical importance to the Nordic nation and now a strategic outpost for NATO since Sweden joined the alliance.

Swedish troops train to defend NATO’s new strategic Baltic outpost on Gotland

Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines. The strongest tremor to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years caused massive landslides in the eastern mountainous county of Hualien. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Earthquake: No damage recorded in Taipei, rail functionalities back on track

The US and the UK have signed an MOU which will see the two nations work together in testing for the most advanced AI models. Watch in for more details!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. Former US President Donald Trump fires harsh rhetoric on migrants. Indonesia's new leader Prabowo Subianto visits Japan. PM Albanese outraged over killing of Australian aid worker in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Earthquake: At least 7 killed, 700 injured in 7.4 magnitude earthquake

The Reserve Bank of India is taking steps to tackle illegal lending apps in the country by setting up a digital India trust agency. Watch in for more details!

RBI to form 'Digital India Trust Agency' to vet digital loan apps

Russia President Vladimir Putin has appointed new Navy Commanders - Admiral Alexander Moiseev is the new Navy Chief of Russia.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with France's Minister of Defense in Paris. Both the leaders discussed the ongoing collaboration with Europe in supporting Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

NATO mulls 'Trump-proof' aid package for Kyiv, Blinken renews calls for Congress to release aid

US President Joe Biden & China President Xi Jinping engaged in a crucial phone call. While, China state-agency described the call as candid and in-depth, there were a lot of things on cards as they discussed bilateral ties and global issues.

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China's housing market slump shows no signs of abating. New home sales by the nation's 100 biggest developers plunged 46% in march compared to last year. This ongoing drought is squeezing major builders like country garden, which missed a deadline for reporting annual results, and china Vanke, whose net income tumbled 46% last year. Watch in for more details!

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Nigeria's defence chief general says the military was being fed bad intelligence by informants, hampering the fight against armed kidnapping gangs who continue to abduct students and residents in the north of the country.

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A strong wind swept through several states in the United States causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power in Southern Ohio as winds raged. Watch in for more details!

Windstorms in US: Thousands without power, at least 1 dead, tornadoes spawned

Windstorm in US: At least one dead, tornadoes spawned; thousands left without power

Taiwan Earthquake: At least seven killed, over 700 injured in Taiwan post quake

The world famous 'Menton' lemon from France is facing an uncertain future. It only has a small number of producers and the warming climate is threatening its existence. Watch in for more details!

Warming climate, development threaten once-dominant 'French Menton' lemon

The United States has up until now mantained that it had warned Russia about an impening attack by extremists a week before the Crocus City Hall massacre.

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A hiker clung onto a gravel rock face in California as rescuers flew down in a helicopter to save him, shows a video.

Others present in the recreation area spotted the hiker and heard him shouting for help in the Alexander Battery area in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said on Instagram.

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It was quite dark on the cliffside when rescuers arrived and spotted him using the helicopter’s thermal imaging camera, an official said.

The video shows the view from the thermal imaging camera and then switches to the rescuer’s point of view. The helicopter shines a spotlight near the hiker clinging to the cliff. The hiker was about 50 to 60 feet below the trail — hanging on for life, the video shows.

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The helicopter landed nearby, and a tactical flight officer lowered down to the hiker to help him get into a rescue device, officials said.&nbsp;

“Don’t let go!” the rescuer says repeatedly to the hiker as he lands near him on the cliff. The rescuer carefully guides the hiker’s hands through a sling, one at a time.

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“I got you, brother,” the rescuer says as the helicopter lifts them off the cliff and flies them on a long line up to the top, where a rescue team is waiting. Several people commented about how intense the rescue was, with some mentioning they even held their breath.

“That was terrifying. I barely breathed until I heard the three words, ‘I’ve got you,’” said one Instagram user.

(With inputs from agencies)

A hiker clung onto a gravel rock face in California as rescuers flew down in a helicopter to save him, shows a video. Others present in the recreation area spotted the hiker and heard him shouting for help in the Alexander Battery area in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said on Instagram.

A hiker clung onto a gravel rock face in California as rescuers flew down in a helicopter to save him, shows a video. Others present in the recreation area spotted the hiker and heard him shouting for help in the Alexander Battery area in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said on Instagram. Also read: People on Earth will soon be able to calculate Moon Standard Time. Here's how It was quite dark on the cliffside when rescuers arrived and spotted him using the helicopter’s thermal imaging camera, an official said. The video shows the view from the thermal imaging camera and then switches to the rescuer’s point of view. The helicopter shines a spotlight near the hiker clinging to the cliff. The hiker was about 50 to 60 feet below the trail — hanging on for life, the video shows. × The helicopter landed nearby, and a tactical flight officer lowered down to the hiker to help him get into a rescue device, officials said. “Don’t let go!” the rescuer says repeatedly to the hiker as he lands near him on the cliff. The rescuer carefully guides the hiker’s hands through a sling, one at a time. Also read: James Webb Telescope spots extraterrestrial light outside our solar system. Here's what NASA has to say “I got you, brother,” the rescuer says as the helicopter lifts them off the cliff and flies them on a long line up to the top, where a rescue team is waiting. Several people commented about how intense the rescue was, with some mentioning they even held their breath. “That was terrifying. I barely breathed until I heard the three words, ‘I’ve got you,’” said one Instagram user. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Hiker clings to rock face during daring rescue in California

India is the fastest growing major economy in the world but government policies and spending have failed to kick start rural demand post the pandemic. With India's elections just round the corner and campaigning in full swing the question being can rural demand get a much needed boost? Watch in for more details!

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Turkey's electoral authorities have denied the newly elected mayor from a pro- Kurdish political party the right to hold office in an eastern city and replaced him with his runner up in the race a contestant from Turkish President Erdogan's ruling party. Watch in for more details!

Turkey elections: Turkiye denies post to newly elected pro-kurdish mayor

The Indian government has taken steps to address concerns over information security. An internal advisory has been issued by officials on the threat of information leakage through CCTV cameras. Watch in for more details!

India: Government issues internal advisory on CCTV security to Ministries

The BJP has urged the election commission to order lodging of a FIR against TMC leader Piyush Panda and ban him from campaigning. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP seeks EC action against TMC leader Piyush Panda

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role.

Her appointment ends weeks of uncertainty. Tshisekedi's inauguration for a second term in January kickstarted a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed.

"I am aware of the great responsibility ... We will work for peace and the development of the country," Suminwa said on national television.

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The authorities face a raft of challenges including a worsening conflict and humanitarian crisis in eastern regions and the management of Congo's considerable mineral wealth.

In his first term, Tshisekedi promised to root out endemic corruption, rebuild the economy, tackle deep inequalities and curb the eastern insecurity, but critics say he fell short on all counts.

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role.

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role. Her appointment ends weeks of uncertainty. Tshisekedi's inauguration for a second term in January kickstarted a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed. "I am aware of the great responsibility ... We will work for peace and the development of the country," Suminwa said on national television. Also read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Indian crew to stay onboard ship till end of probe The authorities face a raft of challenges including a worsening conflict and humanitarian crisis in eastern regions and the management of Congo's considerable mineral wealth. In his first term, Tshisekedi promised to root out endemic corruption, rebuild the economy, tackle deep inequalities and curb the eastern insecurity, but critics say he fell short on all counts.

DR Congo president appoints country's first female prime minister

OpenAI has restructured the governance of its venture capital fund, as revealed in a filing with the US Securities and exchange commission. The change, documented on march 29th, sees a shift away from Sam Altman's control of the fund.

Sam Altman looses control of OpenAI startup fund

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