Morning news brief: International students targeted in Kyrgyzstan; Ukraine war updates, and more
Morning brief
Major attacks have happened against international students in the Central Asian nation ofKyrgyzstan and Indian embassy there has advised Indian students to stay indoors.In another world news, Ukrainian President Zelensky has acknowledged that his military needsmore men to boost the forces' morale and said Russia was all set to intensify its offensive.Zelensky also repeated pleas for allies to send more air defence and fighter jets. Meanwhile, the Israeli forces recovered three dead bodies of hostages kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 last year. Among the three victims was also Shani Louk, of Israeli and German descent anda tattoo artist.
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Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students advised to 'stay indoors' amid attacks
The IndianEmbassy in the capital city ofBishkek,Kyrgyzstan has asked Indian students to "stay indoors" amid reports of mob violence which istargeting international students.
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