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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public. He also dismissed concerns about German communications systems being compromised.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Individual’s operational mistake’</h2>

In an incident which has caused an outcry and massive embarrassment for Germany, Russian media, last week released a 38-minute audio recording of a discussion among four senior German air force officials discussing how and if Ukraine could use Taurus long-range cruise missiles against invading Russian forces.&nbsp;

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“Our communication systems have not been compromised,” Pistorius told reporters in Berlin speaking about the initial results of an ongoing investigation into the wiretap incident.&nbsp;

He added, “The reason the air force call could nonetheless be recorded was because of an individual’s operational mistake.”

Pistorius said that one of the participants had accidentally joined the official meeting from a non-secure line which had likely been intercepted by chance by Russia via its widespread surveillance.&nbsp;

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The German defence minister also noted that the use of Webex for calls up to a certain security grade was authorised. The version of Webex is not some off-the-shelf software, said Pistorius, but a specially certified one with servers in the Bundeswehr’s computing centres in Germany.

<h2>About the wiretap</h2>

In the audio recording, posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist and head of Russia Today (RT) channel, Margarita Simonyan, German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz was purportedly heard discussing possible delivery of Taurus missiles to Kyiv with three high-ranking Luftwaffe officials. &nbsp;

The German officials also discussed the training of Ukrainian soldiers and potential military targets for the cruise missiles including the Crimea bridge – which links occupied Crimea to the Russian mainland.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the German defence minister said Russia had leaked the call in a bid to create divisions in Berlin and between the country and its allies.&nbsp;

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This comes as the leaked discussion about possibly delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv which Chancellor Olaf Scholz has publicly rejected, fuelled a public debate.&nbsp;

When asked if the leak would affect Gerhartz’s position, Pistorius said if nothing emerged from the probe then “I am not going to sacrifice one of my best officers to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s games”.&nbsp;

The German defence minister also said that Berlin would take measures so that such an incident would not happen again.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public. He also dismissed concerns about German communications systems being compromised. ‘Individual’s operational mistake’ In an incident which has caused an outcry and massive embarrassment for Germany, Russian media, last week released a 38-minute audio recording of a discussion among four senior German air force officials discussing how and if Ukraine could use Taurus long-range cruise missiles against invading Russian forces. WATCH | Germany probes military security leak after Russia wiretap “Our communication systems have not been compromised,” Pistorius told reporters in Berlin speaking about the initial results of an ongoing investigation into the wiretap incident. He added, “The reason the air force call could nonetheless be recorded was because of an individual’s operational mistake.” Pistorius said that one of the participants had accidentally joined the official meeting from a non-secure line which had likely been intercepted by chance by Russia via its widespread surveillance. One of the four participants joined the meeting held on the Webex platform from a hotel in Singapore, as the city-state at the time, was hosting an air show which saw the participation of many high-ranking military officials from across the world. Also Read | Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship near Crimea using sea drones The German defence minister also noted that the use of Webex for calls up to a certain security grade was authorised. The version of Webex is not some off-the-shelf software, said Pistorius, but a specially certified one with servers in the Bundeswehr’s computing centres in Germany. About the wiretap In the audio recording, posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist and head of Russia Today (RT) channel, Margarita Simonyan, German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz was purportedly heard discussing possible delivery of Taurus missiles to Kyiv with three high-ranking Luftwaffe officials. The German officials also discussed the training of Ukrainian soldiers and potential military targets for the cruise missiles including the Crimea bridge – which links occupied Crimea to the Russian mainland. On Tuesday, the German defence minister said Russia had leaked the call in a bid to create divisions in Berlin and between the country and its allies. Also Read | Ukraine war: Germany alleges Putin seeking to 'destabilise' country through wiretap This comes as the leaked discussion about possibly delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv which Chancellor Olaf Scholz has publicly rejected, fuelled a public debate. When asked if the leak would affect Gerhartz’s position, Pistorius said if nothing emerged from the probe then “I am not going to sacrifice one of my best officers to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s games”. The German defence minister also said that Berlin would take measures so that such an incident would not happen again. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany blames military recording leak on one participant’s error leading to Russian intercept

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Gunmen thought to be linked to the Islamic State group in Syria killed 18 people searching for truffles in the desert Wednesday, a war monitor said.

More than 50 people remained missing after the attack that saw heavy clashes with pro-government forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

"Eighteen people were confirmed killed, including four pro-government fighters ... while more than 50 are still missing, after an attack launched by gunmen likely affiliated with IS," it said.

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The jihadists attacked the group with machine guns, said the Britain-based monitoring group with a network of sources inside Syria. The clashes left about a dozen cars burnt, it added.

The Syrian desert is renowned for producing some of the world's best quality truffles, which fetch high prices in a country battered by 13 years of war and a crushing economic crisis.

Every year between February and April, foragers risk their lives, defying official warnings, to collect the delicacies in the vast northern Syrian desert, or Badia – a known hideout for jihadists that is also littered with landmines.

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Last month, a blast from a landmine left by the IS group killed 14 people foraging for desert truffles, state media said.

IS lost its last scraps of territory&nbsp;in Syria in March 2019, following a military campaign backed by a US-led coalition, but jihadist remnants continue to hide in the desert and launch deadly attacks.

They have ambushed civilians as well as Kurdish-led forces, Syrian government troops and pro-Iran fighters, while also mounting attacks in neighbouring Iraq.

Syria's war has killed more than half a million people and displaced millions more since it broke out in March 2011 with Damascus's brutal repression of anti-government protests.

Gunmen thought to be linked to the Islamic State group in Syria killed 18 people searching for truffles in the desert Wednesday, a war monitor said. More than 50 people remained missing after the attack that saw heavy clashes with pro-government forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Gunmen thought to be linked to the Islamic State group in Syria killed 18 people searching for truffles in the desert Wednesday, a war monitor said. More than 50 people remained missing after the attack that saw heavy clashes with pro-government forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. "Eighteen people were confirmed killed, including four pro-government fighters ... while more than 50 are still missing, after an attack launched by gunmen likely affiliated with IS," it said. Also Read | US destroyer successfully intercepts Houthi drone attack in Red Sea The jihadists attacked the group with machine guns, said the Britain-based monitoring group with a network of sources inside Syria. The clashes left about a dozen cars burnt, it added. The Syrian desert is renowned for producing some of the world's best quality truffles, which fetch high prices in a country battered by 13 years of war and a crushing economic crisis. Every year between February and April, foragers risk their lives, defying official warnings, to collect the delicacies in the vast northern Syrian desert, or Badia – a known hideout for jihadists that is also littered with landmines. Also Read | UN agency for migration declares 2023 as the most fatal year for migrants Last month, a blast from a landmine left by the IS group killed 14 people foraging for desert truffles, state media said. IS lost its last scraps of territory in Syria in March 2019, following a military campaign backed by a US-led coalition, but jihadist remnants continue to hide in the desert and launch deadly attacks. They have ambushed civilians as well as Kurdish-led forces, Syrian government troops and pro-Iran fighters, while also mounting attacks in neighbouring Iraq. Syria's war has killed more than half a million people and displaced millions more since it broke out in March 2011 with Damascus's brutal repression of anti-government protests.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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<h2>Allegations against Russian commanders</h2>

The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”.&nbsp;

It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.”

The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive.&nbsp;

However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges.&nbsp;

In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights.

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The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. &nbsp;

At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC.&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine, rights group&nbsp;welcome arrest warrants</h2>

“Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants.&nbsp;

He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.”

The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC.&nbsp;

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“By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement.&nbsp;

She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia.&nbsp;

“In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. WATCH | Ukraine claims sinking yet another Russian warship in the Black Sea Allegations against Russian commanders The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”. It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.” The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive. However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges. In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights. Also Read | Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship near Crimea using sea drones The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC. Ukraine, rights group welcome arrest warrants “Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants. He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.” The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC. Also Read | India asks nationals to relocate to safe areas in Israel after Kerala-based man dies in missile attack “By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement. She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia. “In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over suspected war crimes in Ukraine

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On Super Tuesday 2024, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured significant wins in the GOP and Democratic primaries across several US states, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential showdown.

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The United States military on Tuesday (March 5) carried out a fresh round of airdrop&nbsp;of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, delivering over 36,800 meals. This effort, as per Reuters, comes as the Joe Biden administration pushed&nbsp;for increased aid access during discussions with top Israeli officials in Washington.

<h2>Air dropped aid</h2>

The situation in Gaza is dire, with over 2.3 million people displaced due to the ongoing Israeli offensive, which is supported by the US. Already there are reports of people dying of malnutrition. As per the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza, at least 15 children died in one hospital alone.&nbsp;

America made its first airdrop to Gaza on Saturday. The humanitarian aid was dropped over the coast of southwestern Gaza. &nbsp;

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While air-dropped aid helps, US officials, as per Reuters, have warned that it is costly and not enough to meet the scale of the crisis.&nbsp;

The Biden administration is advocating for increased land access to provide humanitarian assistance.

Matt Miller, the US State Department spokesperson, described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "horrific",&nbsp;with aid supplies dwindling to almost nothing over the past month.

Recently, during a meeting at the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, to support increased humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza.

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Speaking of the meeting, Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder said: "Secretary (Austin) expressed strong concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and requested Minister Gantz’s support in enabling more humanitarian assistance and distribution into Gaza."

While Gantz did not comment at the Pentagon, he described his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as "very good".

<h2>Aid supplies running out</h2>

As per Reuters, aid supplies in Gaza have been sharply curtailed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, and have dwindled to almost nothing&nbsp;in the past month.

In a post on X, President Joe Biden reiterated the US' commitment to providing aid to Gaza, and said his country is "committed to pulling out every stop to get more aid to those in Gaza who desperately need it."

"We won't stand by. We won't let up," he added.

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As per the report, the United States has repeatedly urged Israel to do more to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli assault launched in response to the&nbsp;Hamas attacks.

There is interest in establishing a maritime corridor for aid delivery to Gaza, however, logistical challenges remain, including how aid would be facilitated without a US military presence on the ground.

Pentagon spokesperson Ryder indicated that there are currently "no plans" to deploy US forces in Gaza for aid distribution purposes.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States military on Tuesday (March 5) carried out a fresh round of airdrop of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, delivering over 36,800 meals. This effort, as per Reuters, comes as the Joe Biden administration pushed for increased aid access during discussions with top Israeli officials in Washington.

The United States military on Tuesday (March 5) carried out a fresh round of airdrop of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, delivering over 36,800 meals. This effort, as per Reuters, comes as the Joe Biden administration pushed for increased aid access during discussions with top Israeli officials in Washington. Air dropped aid The situation in Gaza is dire, with over 2.3 million people displaced due to the ongoing Israeli offensive, which is supported by the US. Already there are reports of people dying of malnutrition. As per the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza, at least 15 children died in one hospital alone. America made its first airdrop to Gaza on Saturday. The humanitarian aid was dropped over the coast of southwestern Gaza. Also read | UN finds 'credible' evidence of sexual violence, including gang rapes, during Hamas attack on Israel While air-dropped aid helps, US officials, as per Reuters, have warned that it is costly and not enough to meet the scale of the crisis. The Biden administration is advocating for increased land access to provide humanitarian assistance. Matt Miller, the US State Department spokesperson, described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as "horrific", with aid supplies dwindling to almost nothing over the past month. Recently, during a meeting at the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, to support increased humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: 4 Nations airdrop aid, Gaza suffering persists Speaking of the meeting, Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder said: "Secretary (Austin) expressed strong concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and requested Minister Gantz’s support in enabling more humanitarian assistance and distribution into Gaza." While Gantz did not comment at the Pentagon, he described his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as "very good". Aid supplies running out As per Reuters, aid supplies in Gaza have been sharply curtailed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, and have dwindled to almost nothing in the past month. In a post on X, President Joe Biden reiterated the US' commitment to providing aid to Gaza, and said his country is "committed to pulling out every stop to get more aid to those in Gaza who desperately need it." "We won't stand by. We won't let up," he added. Also read | Kamala Harris issues US' sharpest rebuke yet, calls out Israel for the 'catastrophe', says it 'must do more' As per the report, the United States has repeatedly urged Israel to do more to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli assault launched in response to the Hamas attacks. There is interest in establishing a maritime corridor for aid delivery to Gaza, however, logistical challenges remain, including how aid would be facilitated without a US military presence on the ground. Pentagon spokesperson Ryder indicated that there are currently "no plans" to deploy US forces in Gaza for aid distribution purposes. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: US airdrops fresh round of humanitarian aid to Gaza; 36,800 meals delivered

Super Tuesday: Donald Trump hailed his foreign policy record as former Us president and doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric in what could be seen as the divisive presidential hopeful's appeal to his core Republican conservative support base.&nbsp;

Trump is projected to win the Republican primary race in all 16 states except Vermont where his fellow Republican opponent Nikki Haley pulled off a surprise win on Super Tuesdayy.

On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden is cruising to win the primary race in all 16 states.

While neither of the two have secured the presidential nominations, they are on course to win it for their respective parties in the coming two weeks.

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Describing Joe Biden as the "worst president in the US history", Trump echoed Adolf Hitler by saying that immigrants entering the US illegally were "poisoning the blood of our country".

"We have people coming in from such, such bad places and we are going to have to get them out. We have murderers that are being deposited into our country. We have drug dealers at the biggest highest levels that coming into our country," he said.

Trump also said that he would affectionately like to describe Covid as the "Chinese virus".

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Speaking from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump decried the 'horrible, horrible withdrawal' by the US forces in Afghanistan in August 2021, and described it as a "surrender".

Speaking on his own foreign policy record, Trump hailed the Abraham Accords — a series of treaties signed in 2020 that normalise diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco — and said he "never got his due" credit for it.&nbsp;

"I got rid of ISIS 100 per cent," Trump said, referring to Islamic State terror group, shortly after stating that during his presidential years, Washington got along "very well" with China and North Korea.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump doubles down on immigration rhetoric</h2>

"We have millions of people invading our country," through the southern border, Donald Trump said in his speech.&nbsp; "This is an invasion. This is the worst invasion probably."

"The number today could be 15 million people. And they’re coming from rough places and dangerous places," he said, without providing any evidence for the number.

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Super Tuesday: Donald Trump hailed his foreign policy record as former Us president and doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric in what could be seen as the divisive presidential hopeful's appeal to his core Republican conservative support base.

Super Tuesday: Donald Trump hailed his foreign policy record as former Us president and doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric in what could be seen as the divisive presidential hopeful's appeal to his core Republican conservative support base. Trump is projected to win the Republican primary race in all 16 states except Vermont where his fellow Republican opponent Nikki Haley pulled off a surprise win on Super Tuesdayy. On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden is cruising to win the primary race in all 16 states. While neither of the two have secured the presidential nominations, they are on course to win it for their respective parties in the coming two weeks. Also read | Super Tuesday 2024: Trump, Biden win biggest prize of night — California Describing Joe Biden as the "worst president in the US history", Trump echoed Adolf Hitler by saying that immigrants entering the US illegally were "poisoning the blood of our country". "We have people coming in from such, such bad places and we are going to have to get them out. We have murderers that are being deposited into our country. We have drug dealers at the biggest highest levels that coming into our country," he said. Trump also said that he would affectionately like to describe Covid as the "Chinese virus". Also watch | Super Tuesday: 1,439 Democratic delegates, 874 Republican delegates × Speaking from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump decried the 'horrible, horrible withdrawal' by the US forces in Afghanistan in August 2021, and described it as a "surrender". Speaking on his own foreign policy record, Trump hailed the Abraham Accords — a series of treaties signed in 2020 that normalise diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco — and said he "never got his due" credit for it. "I got rid of ISIS 100 per cent," Trump said, referring to Islamic State terror group, shortly after stating that during his presidential years, Washington got along "very well" with China and North Korea. Trump doubles down on immigration rhetoric "We have millions of people invading our country," through the southern border, Donald Trump said in his speech. "This is an invasion. This is the worst invasion probably." "The number today could be 15 million people. And they’re coming from rough places and dangerous places," he said, without providing any evidence for the number. (With inputs from agencies)

Super Tuesday: Trump decries 'horrible US surrender' in Afghanistan, doubles down on immigration rhetoric

President Biden has won the Iowa Democratic presidential caucus, the Iowa Democratic Party announced Tuesday evening. Watch the video to know more.

Iowa caucus results: Joe Biden gets first Super Tuesday win in Iowa

China is planning to install chilling all-seeing surveillance on the moon to spy on its citizens and protect its forthcoming lunar base. Watch in for more details!

China plans to install ‘all-seeing’ Skynet CCTV on the Moon

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday (March 1) that Americans who test positive for Covid would no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday (March 1) that Americans who test positive for Covid would no longer need to stay in isolation for five days. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, the CDC said that people can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it’s been a day since they’ve had fever. The decision comes as the pandemic is no longer a public health menace it was earlier. The US had been one of the worst-affected countries. The report said that most citizens have some degree of immunity to the virus from vaccinations or infections. Experts said that many people were not following the five-day isolation guidance anyway. CDC's Director Dr Mandy Cohen said, "Our goal here is to continue to protect those at risk for severe illness while also reassuring folks that these recommendations are simple, clear, easy to understand, and can be followed." Also read | Research finds connection between long Covid brain fog and leaky blood vessels The CDC originally advised 10 days of isolation, but in late 2021 cut it to five days for people who were infected and had no symptoms or only brief illnesses. A look at the new guidelines As per the CDC, if you have symptoms, stay home until they are mild and improving and it’s been a day since you’ve had fever. You can remain cautious by wearing a mask and keeping a distance from others. The CDC has emphasised that people should still try to prevent getting infected with Covid in the first place, by getting vaccinated, washing hands, and taking steps to bring in more outdoor fresh air. Also watch | New Covid vaccine study links jab to heart and brain conditions × The agency's guidelines for workers at nursing homes and other healthcare facilities have not changed, the report added. The concerns Some experts have expressed concerns about the CDC's decision. They worry that a change in isolation rules may increase the risk of infection for older people and others who are more vulnerable to getting seriously ill. Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health, said, "My biggest worry in all of this is that employers will take this change in guidance to require employees to come back to work ... before they are ready to before they feel well enough, and before they are not likely to pose harm to their co-workers." (With inputs from agencies)

Americans who test Covid positive don't need to isolate for five days anymore: US CDC

United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on&nbsp;camera as he announced his&nbsp;country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip.

The remarks were made by Biden while speaking with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"In the coming days, we're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies", said the president, adding that the United States will "seek to open up other avenues, including possibly a marine corridor".

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However, Biden twice made the mistake of saying that airdrops would be made in Ukraine, which forced White House officials to clarify that he was actually talking about Gaza.

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"We're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops of, additional food and supplies into Ukraine (Gaza) and, seek to continue to open up other avenues in Ukraine (Gaza), including the possibility of a marine corridor, deliver large amounts of humanitarian assistance in addition to expanding deliveries by land," the president said.&nbsp;

<h2>White House clarifies Joe Biden's gaffe&nbsp;</h2>

Later, White House spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters, said that Joe Biden was "referring to Gaza" in his remarks.&nbsp;

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Another goof-up was made by Biden earlier this month when he called Egyptian President Abd el-Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi the "President of Mexico".&nbsp;

The mistake happened while he was speaking about convincing El-Sisi to open Rafah Border Crossing's gates that Egypt shares with Gaza for more humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian region.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel War: 'Massacre' in Gaza as Israeli forces kill dozens of aid seekers

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Immediately, he made the mistake of angrily denying special counsel Robert Hur's claims that his memory is "poor" and "faulty". The health of Joe Biden has often been under scrutiny because of his frequent goof-ups.&nbsp;

However, Biden's doctor on February 29 said that the US president went through an annual physical examination and "continues to be fit for duty".

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United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on camera as he announced his country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip.

United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on camera as he announced his country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made by Biden while speaking with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "In the coming days, we're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies", said the president, adding that the United States will "seek to open up other avenues, including possibly a marine corridor". Also Read: US to start airdrops of aid into Gaza in days ahead: Biden However, Biden twice made the mistake of saying that airdrops would be made in Ukraine, which forced White House officials to clarify that he was actually talking about Gaza. 🇺🇸🚨‼️ Biden wants to air drop supplies into Ukraine … 🤷‍♂️ Send it to Gaza … pic.twitter.com/hy9EPeYseL — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 1, 2024 × "We're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops of, additional food and supplies into Ukraine (Gaza) and, seek to continue to open up other avenues in Ukraine (Gaza), including the possibility of a marine corridor, deliver large amounts of humanitarian assistance in addition to expanding deliveries by land," the president said. White House clarifies Joe Biden's gaffe Later, White House spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters, said that Joe Biden was "referring to Gaza" in his remarks. John Kirby immediately walks back Biden's announcement of air drops "into Ukraine": "He was referring to Gaza." pic.twitter.com/E6x6j9ealL — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 1, 2024 × Another goof-up was made by Biden earlier this month when he called Egyptian President Abd el-Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi the "President of Mexico". The mistake happened while he was speaking about convincing El-Sisi to open Rafah Border Crossing's gates that Egypt shares with Gaza for more humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian region. Watch: Israel War: 'Massacre' in Gaza as Israeli forces kill dozens of aid seekers Immediately, he made the mistake of angrily denying special counsel Robert Hur's claims that his memory is "poor" and "faulty". The health of Joe Biden has often been under scrutiny because of his frequent goof-ups. However, Biden's doctor on February 29 said that the US president went through an annual physical examination and "continues to be fit for duty". (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Biden makes another gaffe, mixes up Ukraine and Gaza in aid airdrop announcement

Former president Donald Trump addressed his supporters after winning a majority of the primaries. Watch the video to know more.

Super Tuesday 2024: Trump addresses supporters on Super Tuesday at his election headquarters

Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Wednesday (Mar 6) formally announced she was ending her presidential campaign. Haley's exit paves the way for Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination. In other news, a&nbsp;30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia after he&nbsp;was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine.&nbsp;

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A 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia, officials said on Wednesday (Mar 6). He was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Mar 6) met the women who have alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.&nbsp;

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A Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh confirmed on Wednesday (March 6) that Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the party, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has represented multiple times since 2002, till he lost it in 2019.&nbsp;

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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, was hanged in 1979 after being convicted of murder, but he didn't get a fair trial, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (Mar 6).&nbsp;

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OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, refuted Elon Musk's accusations of a betrayal of its original mission and announced its intention to seek the dismissal of the claims in court.

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In a significant development resonating within both the international chess community and political circles, Russia's financial watchdog officially included Garry Kasparov, the Soviet-born chess grandmaster and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, in its list of terrorists and extremists on Wednesday (March 6).

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A 45-year-old Australian man has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly tied three Aboriginal children with cable ties to restrain them, on Tuesday (Mar 5).&nbsp;

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a cash reward of ₹10 lakh ($13k) for any information regarding the perpetrator of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru city of India's Karnataka state.

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The 96th Academy Awards is around the corner.&nbsp;While Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, the clear favourite, is leading with 13 nominations, the other favourite is Martin Scorsese's Killer Of The Flower Moon which has earned 10 nods.&nbsp;

Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Wednesday (Mar 6) formally announced she was ending her presidential campaign. Haley's exit paves the way for Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination.

Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Wednesday (Mar 6) formally announced she was ending her presidential campaign. Haley's exit paves the way for Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination. In other news, a 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia after he was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more: Nikki Haley formally announces end of her US presidential campaign Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Wednesday (Mar 6) formally announced she was ending her presidential campaign. Haley's exit paves the way for Donald Trump to win the Republican nomination as well as a possible rematch between him and the incumbent President Joe Biden. Indian national dies in Russia, he was forced to fight during Ukraine war A 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Mohammed Asfan, died in Russia, officials said on Wednesday (Mar 6). He was allegedly forced to fight with the Russian Army against Ukraine in the ongoing war. PM Modi meets Sandeshkhali women who allege sexual assault, being threatened by Sheikh Shahjahan Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Mar 6) met the women who have alleged sexual assault by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi and Wayanad, Priyanka to debut from Rae Bareli A Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh confirmed on Wednesday (March 6) that Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the party, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has represented multiple times since 2002, till he lost it in 2019. Ex-Pakistan PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, hanged in 1979, didn’t get a fair trial Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, was hanged in 1979 after being convicted of murder, but he didn't get a fair trial, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (Mar 6). OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s accusations of betrayal OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, refuted Elon Musk's accusations of a betrayal of its original mission and announced its intention to seek the dismissal of the claims in court. Russian authorities include chess icon Garry Kasparov in 'terrorists and extremists' list In a significant development resonating within both the international chess community and political circles, Russia's financial watchdog officially included Garry Kasparov, the Soviet-born chess grandmaster and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, in its list of terrorists and extremists on Wednesday (March 6). Australian man charged with assault after allegedly using cable ties to detain children A 45-year-old Australian man has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly tied three Aboriginal children with cable ties to restrain them, on Tuesday (Mar 5). Rameshwaram cafe blast: India’s NIA announces $13k (₹10 lakh) reward for information on bomber The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a cash reward of ₹10 lakh ($13k) for any information regarding the perpetrator of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru city of India's Karnataka state. Oscar Awards 2024 Best Picture Nominee: Why Killers Of The Flower Moon is already a winner The 96th Academy Awards is around the corner. While Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, the clear favourite, is leading with 13 nominations, the other favourite is Martin Scorsese's Killer Of The Flower Moon which has earned 10 nods.

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Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants.

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this figure surpassed the previous record set in 2016, when 8,084 people lost their lives, emphasising the alarming escalation in migrant fatalities.

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Furthermore, the grim statistics revealed a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022.

The IOM's Missing Migrants Project, an initiative monitoring migrant deaths and disappearances since 2014, compiled these distressing numbers. The data underscored the persistent dangers faced by migrants, urging a renewed commitment to comprehensive actions ensuring the safety of all individuals engaged in migration.

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Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director General of the IOM, conveyed the urgency of this commitment, emphasising that these harrowing figures should serve as a poignant reminder of the imperative to create conditions that allow for safe migration.

Highlighting the specific challenges, the Missing Migrants Project revealed that the Mediterranean crossing remained the deadliest route, with at least 3,129 recorded deaths and disappearances in the past year alone.

This sombre reality underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to address the root causes of migration and implement measures that prioritise the well-being and safety of those seeking refuge or a better life.

The hope is that proactive measures can be taken to prevent a continuation of this devastating trend, ensuring that future generations do not have to endure the perilous journey in search of improved circumstances.

(With inputs from agencies)

Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants.

Last year marked a tragic milestone in global migration as the United Nations migration agency reported a staggering death toll of 8,565 individuals on migration routes, rendering 2023 the deadliest year on record for migrants. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), this figure surpassed the previous record set in 2016, when 8,084 people lost their lives, emphasising the alarming escalation in migrant fatalities. Also read: US seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging migration Furthermore, the grim statistics revealed a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022. The IOM's Missing Migrants Project, an initiative monitoring migrant deaths and disappearances since 2014, compiled these distressing numbers. The data underscored the persistent dangers faced by migrants, urging a renewed commitment to comprehensive actions ensuring the safety of all individuals engaged in migration. Watch: Migrant crisis in US: New York evacuates migrants to school × Ugochi Daniels, the Deputy Director General of the IOM, conveyed the urgency of this commitment, emphasising that these harrowing figures should serve as a poignant reminder of the imperative to create conditions that allow for safe migration. Highlighting the specific challenges, the Missing Migrants Project revealed that the Mediterranean crossing remained the deadliest route, with at least 3,129 recorded deaths and disappearances in the past year alone. This sombre reality underscores the urgent need for collective efforts to address the root causes of migration and implement measures that prioritise the well-being and safety of those seeking refuge or a better life. The hope is that proactive measures can be taken to prevent a continuation of this devastating trend, ensuring that future generations do not have to endure the perilous journey in search of improved circumstances. (With inputs from agencies)

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