Morning news brief: Russia blocks Twitter and Facebook, ground report from Lviv, and more
Morning news brief
Here are some of the top stories to start your day:Russia has blocked Facebook and Twitter on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (March 4) reacted sharply to the decision of NATO to reject the no-fly zone over Ukraine.Also watch WION's ground report from Lviv.
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'Green light for bombing': Zelensky lashes out at NATO for ruling out Ukraine no-fly zone
Amid heightened tensions in eastern Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (March 4) reacted sharply to the decision of NATO to reject the no-fly zone over Ukraine.
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Did India risk its US trade deal despite softer stance at BRICS?
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Pakistan puts Pak Rs 70 lakh bounty on UN terrorist Masood Azhar; move draws skepticism in Delhi
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First naval drone battle? Ukraine says Sargan 3000 sank Russian unmanned boat
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Practical Magic 2 breaks Spidey spell over North American box office
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'Huge destructive power': North Korea calls its latest missile launches 'live-fire drill' even as US dismisses 'immediate threat'
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‘Let’s go’: Newly declassified videos show dramatic rescue of US Air Force officers downed in Iran
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Devotees throng the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai
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Delhi’s balancing act: BRICS serves as a stage for West Asia diplomacy
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Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets
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Iran, India agree to deepen humanitarian and political ties, President Pezeshkian says
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‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister
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Trump says Canada eager to reach a deal, it could come ‘fairly soon’ if Ottawa treats US farmers better
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Turkish Airlines plane flies through a storm three times, triggering severe turbulence
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Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors
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Orlando Bloom addresses Pirates of the Caribbean comeback and reunion with Johnny Depp
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China thinned Himalayan troop presence in 2025, India defence report says; terms border situation 'stable'
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Russia proposes to build 360 kmph Ivolga FG trains in India: What happened on sidelines of BRICS
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800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
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Israeli minister calls to strip Gaza film directors of citizenship
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Natural caffeine sources gain popularity; matcha & botanicals offer calm energy
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China discovers vast gold and silver 'mine' in the Pacific with unheard-of deposits
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Russian drone hits Warsaw-bound train near Polish border, Zelensky accuses Moscow of ‘deliberate’ targeting
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Plane carrying prominent figure crashes at Libya’s Misrata airport: Report
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Veteran Bollywood actress Nafisa Ali shares health update as Stage 4 cancer progresses, starts targeted therapy
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New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Liam Neeson sparks romance rumours after holding hands with Stella Stocker at TIFF 2026
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Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region
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Indian importers urge Bangladesh to lift export ban on 'Hilsa' fish ahead of Durga Puja
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Video of Pakistani lawmaker struggling to read English tribute to Jinnah goes viral - WATCH
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Did China give Iran intel before US base strike that killed 3 troops? Trump says, 'You’re right...'
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Crude oil prices jump more than $107 per barrel following Houthi attacks on Saudi
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Women's Asia Cup 2026: India denied trophy once again despite winning the title
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Humans may lose control of AI: Anthropic CEO calls for slowdown, Altman, Musk back him
‘Cyber Armageddon’ in Europe: Thousands go offline following Russia-Ukraine war, says report
Many parts of Europe have been knocked off the internet after it encountered massive “cyberattacks” at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, news agency AFP reports.
At least three plots to assassinate Ukrainian President Zelensky foiled, say reports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived at least three alleged assassination attempts in the last week, The Times reported.
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