Morning news brief: Biden calls out Putin's 'mistake', UN chief condemns Russia and more
Wion morning news brief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has taken a shot at Russia, ahead of the one-year anniversary of its invasion on Ukraine. The statement by Guterres comes in the backdrop of General Assembly debating a motion backed by Kyiv and its allies calling for a "just and lasting peace". In other news,United States President Joe Biden called out his Russian counterpart for pulling from thenuclear arms control treaty.
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Ahead of one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, UN chief condemns Russian 'affront'
Just days before completion of a year to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced his displeasure against what he termed was an 'affront'.
‘Big mistake’: Biden says Putin’s decision to withdraw from nuclear treaty ‘not very responsible’
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Why Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar missed India’s Oscar entry; FFI jury member reveals what happened
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US And Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump announces expanded military presence
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India seeks to build a full semiconductor supply chain
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Trump signs Russia sanctions law: India faces fresh 100% tariff threat over Russian oil
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US hiding troop deaths in Iran war? Toll higher than Pentagon count, claims report
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Ukraine plans record $109 bn defence spending, nearly two thirds of budget amid Russia war
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Trump's Greenland dream comes true? POTUS announces 'Infinite Life' deal with Denmark, claims permanent US control
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China may have gained access to US's classified F-35 jets; parts meant for repairs diverted to Hong Kong, sparking Pentagon inquiry
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Flying cars in UAE: Ras Al Khaimah signs deal with Chinese company to test new transport
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‘Will go to any extent’: Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
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Pentagon revives mandatory testosterone testing for male troops aged 30 and above
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Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton gives US lawmakers a one-year warning on AI
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NASA research plane reaches 61,000 feet over Panama
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Google’s Gemini AI hacks real systems by guessing passwords during security test
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Indian activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan's post brings focus on ‘conflict of interest’ appointments of ex-govt officials at Reliance, Adani groups
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Brigitte Bardot’s private collection set for Paris auction; key items and prices revealed
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Africa is splitting, and a lot sooner than estimated, giving way to a new ocean
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Three labourers killed as DU student loses control of his car, rams into them on Dwarka Expressway
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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over ‘FAKE NEWS’
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Indian Cinema bets big on mythology, brings ancient stories to modern audiences
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Pyongyang dismisses US, western pressure over nuclear programme
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Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war
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Fast bowler Brydon Carse faces no charges over Derby nightclub incident
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Tirupati Laddu ghee adulterated with chemicals, says ED, supplier arrested
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Who is Khalilur Rahman? All you need to know about 81st UN General Assembly President
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Trump 2.0: Dark days ahead for America’s ‘imperial presidency’
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IIT Bombay student dies by suicide, was caught seeking AI help during exams
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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, targets Moscow’s energy sector
United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday condemned the decision of Russian president Vladimir Putin to suspend Moscow’s participation in the US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, calling it a “big mistake”.
Regions in Tajikistan near border with China hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reportedon Thursday (February 23) that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Tajikistan in early hours of the day. The agency said that the earthquake struck at 5:37 am local time (0037 GMT) and the epicentre was at the depth of about 20.5 kilometres.
An Australian regulator that has already put pressure on global tech firms has now sent legal letters to Twitter and Google askingthem to hand over information about their efforts to stop 'online child abuse'.
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