The PML-N and PPP are technically the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats respectively, because the candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had to run as independents.

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President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.

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Drought conditions and heatwaves have caused an unprecedented number of fires this year. Thereby, the estimated carbon emissions in three south american countries - Brazil, Venezuela and Bolivia - in February this year have been the highest for the month in 21 years.

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Harmful waste produced by the public is set to surge by 2050. The United Nations Environment Programme has warned in its report that the rise in waste will cause hundreds of billions of dollars in damage through biodiversity loss, adding that it will potentially cause climate change with rise in pollution levels.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, confirmed on Friday that he had sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding that it hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad.

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South Korea's government has threatened to arrest thousands of striking junior doctors and revoke their medical licences if they do not return to work on Thursday.

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French citizens will soon have access to abortion as consitutional right. The French Senate has voted overwhemingly to enshrine the right to abortion in the Constitution.

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A report by United Nations Nuclear Watchdog claims that Iran's stock of Uranium enriched to near weapons grade has shrunk and this reduces the threshold at which Iran could produce three nuclear bombs.

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Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its Playstation unit and shutting a studio in London. The job cuts come at a time when the videogame industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump.

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Country garden holdings is embroiled in a financial storm. With a liquidation petition looming over its head due to a $205 million loan default, the company's shares plummeted by 12%.

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Maersk, one of the world's largest container shipping companies, issues a stark warning amidst ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea. With delays expected to stretch into the second half of the year, the company advises customers to brace for higher costs and longer transit times.

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In the latest, supporters of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny have disclosed that his funeral service is set to be held at a church located in the southern part of Moscow on Friday (March 1). In India,&nbsp;a train accident occurred at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara, a city situated in the Indian state of Jharkhand, resulting in the death of a minimum of 12 people&nbsp;as the train ran over passengers. In other news, Pope Francis skipped his weekly audience citing prolonged cold symptoms.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalnys-funeral-to-take-place-on-friday-in-moscow-his-team-confirms-694722">Alexei Navalny’s funeral to take place on March 1 in Moscow, his team confirms</a>

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Allies of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny announced that his funeral ceremony is scheduled to take place at a church in southern Moscow this Friday (March 1).&nbsp;"Alexei's funeral will be held in a church ... in Maryino on 1 March at 14:00 (1100 GMT). Come in advance," his team said in a social media post, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/express-train-runs-over-people-in-indias-jamtara-at-least-12-dead-694858">Express train runs over people in India's Jamtara, at least 12 dead</a>

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A train ran over the passengers at Kalajharia railway station on Wednesday (Feb 28) in Jamtara, a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand, killing at least 12 people.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-skips-weekly-audience-citing-lingering-cold-symptoms-694790">Pope Francis skips weekly audience, citing lingering cold symptoms</a>

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Pope Francis recently skipped readings at his weekly audience on Wednesday (Feb 28), indicating ongoing health struggles. Delegating tasks to an aide, he addressed the faithful, expressing his continued unwellness.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-slams-dmk-government-for-controversial-china-rocket-in-newspaper-ad-and-insulting-isro-scientists-694736">PM Modi slams DMK government for ‘China rocket’ in newspaper ad, calls it ‘insult’ of ISRO scientists</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 28) slammed the ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu for allegedly using a 'China rocket' picture in a newspaper advertisement aimed at promoting the proposed second launch pad of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the state.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-slams-completely-unacceptable-errors-made-by-gemini-ai-694743">Google CEO Sundar Pichai slams ‘completely unacceptable’ errors made by Gemini AI</a>

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly criticised the significant errors made by the Gemini AI, deeming them "completely unacceptable." These errors, which included generating historically inaccurate images such as ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops, led to the suspension of users' ability to create people's pictures. The controversy arose shortly after Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style AI chatbot Bard as "Gemini," aiming to enhance its prominence in its products and compete with industry rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marianne-williamson-democratic-long-shot-unsuspends-us-presidential-election-campaign-694851">Marianne Williamson: Democratic long-shot ‘unsuspends’ US presidential election campaign</a>

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Self-help author Marianne Williamson, on Wednesday (Feb 28) announced that she is “unsuspending” her presidential campaign and restarting her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/urgent-global-action-needed-to-stop-surge-of-polluting-trash-un-warns-694825">Urgent global action needed to stop surge of polluting trash, UN warns</a>

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Last year, the global generation of municipal waste reached 2.3 billion tonnes and the United Nations cautioned on Wednesday (Feb 28) that this garbage heap is projected to increase by two-thirds by 2050, posing severe consequences for health, economies, and the environment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/use-frozen-russian-profits-for-ukrainian-military-says-eus-von-der-leyen-694754">Use frozen Russian profits for Ukrainian military, says EU's von der Leyen</a>

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that the 27-nation bloc should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine. She was speaking in the European Parliament and urged the EU to take more steps on defence policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-barrier-reef-authority-plans-full-survey-after-observing-extensive-coral-bleaching-694810">Great Barrier Reef authority plans full survey after observing extensive coral bleaching</a>

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The management authority of The Great Barrier Reef is planning to carry out aerial survey across the full length of the world's biggest coral reef after mass bleaching of corals was reported in the southern section. As reported in various media reports, the bleaching was seen in corals from Lizard Island to Keppel Islands in the south. This southern stretch is 1100 kilometres long. It is feared that a seventh mass bleaching event may be unfolding in The Great Barrier Reef.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doctors-association-in-south-korea-accuses-government-of-intimidation-694782">Doctors’ association in South Korea accuses government of ‘intimidation’</a>

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A South Korean doctors' association has accused the government of employing intimidation tactics on Wednesday (Feb 28), just before the imminent deadline for almost 10,000 protesting trainee medical professionals to either return to work or face consequences.

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In the latest, supporters of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny have disclosed that his funeral service is set to be held at a church located in the southern part of Moscow on Friday (March 1).

In the latest, supporters of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny have disclosed that his funeral service is set to be held at a church located in the southern part of Moscow on Friday (March 1). In India, a train accident occurred at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara, a city situated in the Indian state of Jharkhand, resulting in the death of a minimum of 12 people as the train ran over passengers. In other news, Pope Francis skipped his weekly audience citing prolonged cold symptoms. Click on the headlines to read more. Alexei Navalny’s funeral to take place on March 1 in Moscow, his team confirms Allies of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny announced that his funeral ceremony is scheduled to take place at a church in southern Moscow this Friday (March 1). "Alexei's funeral will be held in a church ... in Maryino on 1 March at 14:00 (1100 GMT). Come in advance," his team said in a social media post, as reported by AFP. Express train runs over people in India's Jamtara, at least 12 dead A train ran over the passengers at Kalajharia railway station on Wednesday (Feb 28) in Jamtara, a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand, killing at least 12 people. Pope Francis skips weekly audience, citing lingering cold symptoms Pope Francis recently skipped readings at his weekly audience on Wednesday (Feb 28), indicating ongoing health struggles. Delegating tasks to an aide, he addressed the faithful, expressing his continued unwellness. PM Modi slams DMK government for ‘China rocket’ in newspaper ad, calls it ‘insult’ of ISRO scientists Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb 28) slammed the ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu for allegedly using a 'China rocket' picture in a newspaper advertisement aimed at promoting the proposed second launch pad of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the state. Google CEO Sundar Pichai slams ‘completely unacceptable’ errors made by Gemini AI Google CEO Sundar Pichai has strongly criticised the significant errors made by the Gemini AI, deeming them "completely unacceptable." These errors, which included generating historically inaccurate images such as ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops, led to the suspension of users' ability to create people's pictures. The controversy arose shortly after Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style AI chatbot Bard as "Gemini," aiming to enhance its prominence in its products and compete with industry rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft. Marianne Williamson: Democratic long-shot ‘unsuspends’ US presidential election campaign Self-help author Marianne Williamson, on Wednesday (Feb 28) announced that she is “unsuspending” her presidential campaign and restarting her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Joe Biden. Urgent global action needed to stop surge of polluting trash, UN warns Last year, the global generation of municipal waste reached 2.3 billion tonnes and the United Nations cautioned on Wednesday (Feb 28) that this garbage heap is projected to increase by two-thirds by 2050, posing severe consequences for health, economies, and the environment. Use frozen Russian profits for Ukrainian military, says EU's von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that the 27-nation bloc should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine. She was speaking in the European Parliament and urged the EU to take more steps on defence policy. Great Barrier Reef authority plans full survey after observing extensive coral bleaching The management authority of The Great Barrier Reef is planning to carry out aerial survey across the full length of the world's biggest coral reef after mass bleaching of corals was reported in the southern section. As reported in various media reports, the bleaching was seen in corals from Lizard Island to Keppel Islands in the south. This southern stretch is 1100 kilometres long. It is feared that a seventh mass bleaching event may be unfolding in The Great Barrier Reef. Doctors’ association in South Korea accuses government of ‘intimidation’ A South Korean doctors' association has accused the government of employing intimidation tactics on Wednesday (Feb 28), just before the imminent deadline for almost 10,000 protesting trainee medical professionals to either return to work or face consequences.

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Moscow court has imprisoned human rights activist Oleg Orlov to 30 months of jail. He has been charged for 'discrediting' Russian military and voicing his opinion on the Russia-Ukraine war.

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San Francisco residents could soon spot drones in the sky and all thanks to a new proposed law and if passed the drones will come under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Police.

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Top Biden administration officials spent last weekend in Europe trying to soothe jitters over the prospect of U.S. military aid to Ukraine ending, assuring counterparts from Paris, Berlin and Kyiv as the war enters its third year that Washington will somehow come through.

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Nigeria's inflation rate accelerated further in January and reached almost 30% in annual terms, driven by soaring food costs and the fall of the country's naira currency to record lows. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerians protest against soaring inflation after rate reaches 30%

New Zealand is set to repeal its law prohibiting tobacco sales to future generations. This decision comes despite concerns raised by experts regarding risks to public health.

New Zealand: Anti-tobacco law to be scrapped despite warnings, concerns raised

The political spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan, where the presidential primary is now in its last leg. President Joe Biden faces protest over Gaza in the Michigan primary contest which is home to a large Arab-American population.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (February 26) that France could not rule out sending troops on the ground to Ukraine and that he would maintain a strategic ambiguity on the subject.

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Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it had withdrawn from two more villages near Avdiivka. The eastern town of Avdiivka was captured earlier this month by Russian forces. Watch this video for all details.

Russia-Ukraine war: Another setback for Ukraine as it withdraws from two villages near Avdiivka

The suspension of funding by a growing number of Western countries for UNRWA for Palestinians has raised questions about the fate of the refugees it serves. WION tells you more in this report.

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