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<p>Super Tuesday, an important phase of primaries in the 2024 US Presidential Election race, is all set to begin. On Tuesday (March 5), voters from multiple states will cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what to expect from the GOP Primaries</strong></h2>

<p>In the GOP (Grand Old Party) aka Republican primaries, Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner. As of now, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is trailing far behind her rival Trump.</p>

<p>To clinch the Republican nomination, a candidate must secure a minimum of 1,215 delegates out of the overall 2,429. Haley has 43 delegates and needs another 1,172. On the other hand, Trump already has 273 (230 more than Haley) delegates and needs 942.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-the-significance-of-super-tuesday-heres-all-you-need-to-know-695887">What is Super Tuesday and why does it matter? Here's all you need to know</a></strong></p>

<p>As per predictions, Trump is set to win a significant number of delegates in Super Tuesday. As per Politico, "while he won't get there (to 942) on Super Tuesday alone, he'll be a lot closer when the night ends."</p>

<p>RealClearPolitics, which keeps track of all national polls, shows that across national polls, Trump is leading by more than 60 percentage points on average.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what to expect from the Democrat Primaries</strong></h2>

<p>Unsurprisingly, Joe Biden is the frontrunner in the Democrat party primaries. To win the Democratic nomination, a candidate must secure a minimum of 1,969 delegates out of the overall 3,979.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Super Tuesday: Everything you need to know</strong></p>

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<p>Biden has already won 206 delegates and requires 1,763 more. Trailing him in second place with two delegates is 'uncommitted'.</p>

<p>RealClearPolitics data shows that across national polls, Biden is leading by more than 60 percentage points on average.</p>

<h2><strong>Which states go to primaries on Super Tuesday?</strong></h2>

<p>On Super Tuesday, Republican presidential primaries are being held in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-polls-2024-supreme-court-allows-trump-to-remain-on-colorado-ballot-696538">US presidential polls 2024: Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on Colorado ballot</a></strong></p>

<p>With these, more than a third (865) of all the Republican delegates are at stake, the biggest haul of any date on the primary calendar.</p>

<p>It will also hold caucuses in Alaska and Utah.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Democrats are holding primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia. There are 1,420 delegates up for grabs.<br />
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Furthermore, the Democratic Party will hold caucuses in the US territory of American Samoa.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Super Tuesday, an important phase of primaries in the 2024 US Presidential Election race, is all set to begin. On Tuesday (March 5), voters from multiple states will cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date.

Super Tuesday, an important phase of primaries in the 2024 US Presidential Election race, is all set to begin. On Tuesday (March 5), voters from multiple states will cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date. Here's what to expect from the GOP Primaries In the GOP (Grand Old Party) aka Republican primaries, Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner. As of now, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is trailing far behind her rival Trump. To clinch the Republican nomination, a candidate must secure a minimum of 1,215 delegates out of the overall 2,429. Haley has 43 delegates and needs another 1,172. On the other hand, Trump already has 273 (230 more than Haley) delegates and needs 942. Also read | What is Super Tuesday and why does it matter? Here's all you need to know As per predictions, Trump is set to win a significant number of delegates in Super Tuesday. As per Politico, "while he won't get there (to 942) on Super Tuesday alone, he'll be a lot closer when the night ends." RealClearPolitics, which keeps track of all national polls, shows that across national polls, Trump is leading by more than 60 percentage points on average. Here's what to expect from the Democrat Primaries Unsurprisingly, Joe Biden is the frontrunner in the Democrat party primaries. To win the Democratic nomination, a candidate must secure a minimum of 1,969 delegates out of the overall 3,979. Watch | Super Tuesday: Everything you need to know Biden has already won 206 delegates and requires 1,763 more. Trailing him in second place with two delegates is 'uncommitted'. RealClearPolitics data shows that across national polls, Biden is leading by more than 60 percentage points on average. Which states go to primaries on Super Tuesday? On Super Tuesday, Republican presidential primaries are being held in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia. Also read | US presidential polls 2024: Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on Colorado ballot With these, more than a third (865) of all the Republican delegates are at stake, the biggest haul of any date on the primary calendar. It will also hold caucuses in Alaska and Utah. On the other hand, Democrats are holding primaries in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia. There are 1,420 delegates up for grabs. Furthermore, the Democratic Party will hold caucuses in the US territory of American Samoa. (With inputs from agencies)

Super Tuesday showdown: Trump and Biden lead the pack. Who will win presidential nominations?

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<p>UK-owned Rubymar cargo ship, which was damaged in an attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in February, has reportedly sunk in the Red Sea, Yemen's government said on Saturday (March 2).</p>

<p>The government further warned of an "environmental catastrophe" from the vessel's cargo of fertilizer.</p>

<p>"The MV Rubymar sank last night, coinciding with weather factors and strong winds at sea," said a crisis cell of Yemen's internationally recognised government in charge of the case.</p>

<p>Roy Khoury, chief executive of the ship's operator Blue Fleet, according to news agency AFP stated that he was unaware of the sinking.</p>

<p>"We have nobody on board to check if it's true or not," he said.</p>

<p>A Yemeni government team on Monday (Feb 26) had visited the Rubymar and said that the vessel was partially submerged. A government statement on Saturday also said that the ship had sunk in the southern Red Sea on Friday night.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Environmental catastrophe'</strong></h2>

<p>Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, foreign minister in Yemen's Aden-based government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, said in a post on X: "The sinking of the Rubymar is an environmental catastrophe that Yemen and the region have never experienced before.</p>

<p>"It is a new tragedy for our country and our people. Every day we pay the price for the adventures of the Houthi militia ..."</p>

<p>The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency on Saturday reported a ship sinking, however, did not identify it.</p>

<p>The ship was hit by missiles fired by the Houthis on Feb 18 and the crew onboard was immediately evacuated.</p>

<p>The US military had previously said that the Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tons of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick.</p>

<p>“The Houthis continue to demonstrate a disregard for the regional impact of their indiscriminate attacks, threatening the fishing industry, coastal communities, and imports of food supplies,” United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement, warning that the ship’s cargo “could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster.”</p>

<p>Earlier, the Yemen's Iran-backed rebel group had vowed to prevent the rescue of the leaking ship until people in the war-torn Gaza Strip were provided with access to food, water, and medicine.</p>

<p>“The sinking British ship might be hauled in return for delivering aid vehicles to Gaza,” Al-Houthi said on X. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


UK-owned Rubymar cargo ship, which was damaged in an attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in February, has reportedly sunk in the Red Sea, Yemen's government said on Saturday (March 2).

UK-owned Rubymar cargo ship, which was damaged in an attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in February, has reportedly sunk in the Red Sea, Yemen's government said on Saturday (March 2). The government further warned of an "environmental catastrophe" from the vessel's cargo of fertilizer. "The MV Rubymar sank last night, coinciding with weather factors and strong winds at sea," said a crisis cell of Yemen's internationally recognised government in charge of the case. Roy Khoury, chief executive of the ship's operator Blue Fleet, according to news agency AFP stated that he was unaware of the sinking. "We have nobody on board to check if it's true or not," he said. A Yemeni government team on Monday (Feb 26) had visited the Rubymar and said that the vessel was partially submerged. A government statement on Saturday also said that the ship had sunk in the southern Red Sea on Friday night. Also read: Middle East crisis: Satellite images show leaking UK ship Rubymar abandoned in Red Sea after Houthi attack 'Environmental catastrophe' Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, foreign minister in Yemen's Aden-based government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, said in a post on X: "The sinking of the Rubymar is an environmental catastrophe that Yemen and the region have never experienced before. "It is a new tragedy for our country and our people. Every day we pay the price for the adventures of the Houthi militia ..." The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency on Saturday reported a ship sinking, however, did not identify it. The ship was hit by missiles fired by the Houthis on Feb 18 and the crew onboard was immediately evacuated. The US military had previously said that the Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tons of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick. “The Houthis continue to demonstrate a disregard for the regional impact of their indiscriminate attacks, threatening the fishing industry, coastal communities, and imports of food supplies,” United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement, warning that the ship’s cargo “could spill into the Red Sea and worsen this environmental disaster.” Earlier, the Yemen's Iran-backed rebel group had vowed to prevent the rescue of the leaking ship until people in the war-torn Gaza Strip were provided with access to food, water, and medicine. “The sinking British ship might be hauled in return for delivering aid vehicles to Gaza,” Al-Houthi said on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Rubymar: UK cargo ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, raising environmental concerns

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<p>An unknown number of prisoners have escaped after armed gangs stormed the main prison in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Saturday (Mar 2) evening, reported news agency AFP citing the French embassy and local media. This comes after the armed groups stormed Haiti’s largest prison and two of the country’s main police unions called for assistance on Saturday to stop inmates.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Prisoners escape from Haiti’s largest prison</strong></h2>

<p>Armed groups, on Saturday (Mar 2) evening stormed Haiti’s largest prison defying police forces days after a major gang leader called on criminal groups to unite and overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Haiti Violence: Haitian gang leader 'barbeque' vows to oust PM</strong></p>

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<p>“This Saturday evening, bandits stormed the national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince and allowed a number of inmates to escape,” the French embassy said in a note sent to AFP.</p>

<p>It added, “Pending clarification of the situation, the embassy of France advises against all travel in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Gazette Haiti, “a significant number of prisoners released” by the armed gangs are “important members of very powerful gangs.”</p>

<p>The prison in Port-au-Prince was holding several high-profile criminals including gang leaders and those charged with the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise, reported Haitian daily Le Nouvelliste.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Le Nouvelliste, the prison was being “spied on” by the gangs from Thursday (Feb 29) before it was stormed on Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officers assigned to the prison reportedly vacated the premises on Saturday, reported local media AyiboPost.</p>

<p>The attack, on Saturday, came after reports that armed men had attempted to take control of the capital’s main container port and threatened to attack more of the city’s police stations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In recent days, heavy gunfire in Haiti has caused panic as Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer turned gang leader who heads an alliance of gangs and faces sanctions from the United Nations and the United States called on criminal groups to unite.</p>

<p>Cherizier had warned locals to keep children from going to school to “avoid collateral damages” as violence continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Haiti’s biggest prison was built to hold 700 prisoners but held nearly 3,700 inmates as of February last year, according to the rights group RNDDH.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Police unions call for help</strong></h2>

<p>The Haitian National Police Union SNPH-17 in a post on X asked all police and military personnel with cars, weapons and ammunition to go to the prison as reinforcements.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-at-least-five-killed-in-clashes-with-police-pm-breaks-silence-amid-violent-protests-688316">Haiti protests: At least five killed in clashes with police, PM breaks silence</a></strong></p>

<p>Two of Haiti’s main police unions had appealed for assistance to stop prisoners. “They need help,” said one of the unions representing Haitian police in a post on social media. It added, “Let’s mobilize the army and the police to prevent the bandits from breaking into the prison.”</p>

<h2><strong>Where is the PM?</strong></h2>

<p>Henry, who assumed power after the assassination of Haiti’s last president in 2021, was said to be in Kenya to salvage the proposed security mission in the country which would be led by that East African nation and backed by the UN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government has yet to comment on the situation that unfolded on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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An unknown number of prisoners have escaped after armed gangs stormed the main prison in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Saturday (Mar 2) evening, reported news agency AFP citing the French embassy and local media.

An unknown number of prisoners have escaped after armed gangs stormed the main prison in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Saturday (Mar 2) evening, reported news agency AFP citing the French embassy and local media. This comes after the armed groups stormed Haiti’s largest prison and two of the country’s main police unions called for assistance on Saturday to stop inmates. Prisoners escape from Haiti’s largest prison Armed groups, on Saturday (Mar 2) evening stormed Haiti’s largest prison defying police forces days after a major gang leader called on criminal groups to unite and overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry. WATCH | Haiti Violence: Haitian gang leader 'barbeque' vows to oust PM “This Saturday evening, bandits stormed the national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince and allowed a number of inmates to escape,” the French embassy said in a note sent to AFP. It added, “Pending clarification of the situation, the embassy of France advises against all travel in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area.” According to Gazette Haiti, “a significant number of prisoners released” by the armed gangs are “important members of very powerful gangs.” The prison in Port-au-Prince was holding several high-profile criminals including gang leaders and those charged with the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise, reported Haitian daily Le Nouvelliste. According to Le Nouvelliste, the prison was being “spied on” by the gangs from Thursday (Feb 29) before it was stormed on Saturday evening. The police officers assigned to the prison reportedly vacated the premises on Saturday, reported local media AyiboPost. The attack, on Saturday, came after reports that armed men had attempted to take control of the capital’s main container port and threatened to attack more of the city’s police stations. Also Read | Gun battles rage in Haiti as gang leader pushes for PM's ouster In recent days, heavy gunfire in Haiti has caused panic as Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer turned gang leader who heads an alliance of gangs and faces sanctions from the United Nations and the United States called on criminal groups to unite. Cherizier had warned locals to keep children from going to school to “avoid collateral damages” as violence continued. Haiti’s biggest prison was built to hold 700 prisoners but held nearly 3,700 inmates as of February last year, according to the rights group RNDDH. Police unions call for help The Haitian National Police Union SNPH-17 in a post on X asked all police and military personnel with cars, weapons and ammunition to go to the prison as reinforcements. Also Read | Haiti protests: At least five killed in clashes with police, PM breaks silence Two of Haiti’s main police unions had appealed for assistance to stop prisoners. “They need help,” said one of the unions representing Haitian police in a post on social media. It added, “Let’s mobilize the army and the police to prevent the bandits from breaking into the prison.” Where is the PM? Henry, who assumed power after the assassination of Haiti’s last president in 2021, was said to be in Kenya to salvage the proposed security mission in the country which would be led by that East African nation and backed by the UN. The government has yet to comment on the situation that unfolded on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies)

Haiti: Several prisoners escape after gangs storm main jail in Port-au-Prince

<p>Alisa Bajraktarevic, a police officer in the United States has sued the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after her nude pictures were shared among her colleagues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 34-year-old had shared the pictures with her former lieutenant boyfriend 12 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year in May, Bajraktarevic remained in the headlines after she tried to protect her alleged drug dealer boyfriend from an arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The narcotics detectives said they were on the brink of busting a drug dealer during a car stop when she stepped out and caused a scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had identified herself as a police officer impeding the arrest of the suspect. She faced an internal investigation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, she is suing the department claiming her career has been jeopardised after her topless image was repeatedly shared among colleagues, the New York Post reported citing a lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit, she said that she joined the department in 2012 and sent the snap to Lt Mark Rivera, whom she dated for a few months that year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rivera allegedly shared the photo in a group text with other cops, which quickly circulated, but she claims union representatives advised her not to file a complaint.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"You are not the first or last woman this has happened to or would happen to," one allegedly told her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The photo reappeared in April, during the drug bust incident when she was out with her then-boyfriend, Kelvin Hernandez in the Bronx.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was suspended for 30 days without pay but claimed in the litigation that Hernandez was not a drug dealer. She was ordered to stop associating with him after an Internal Affairs probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's pretty repulsive. For 12 years they decided to keep this on their phone? It spread like wildfire," Bajraktarevic told The Post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's bullying. I'm not the first and I'm definitely not the last but, when is it going to be enough Because someone is definitely going to harm themselves over it. It feels like everything was swept under the rug," she added.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Alisa Bajraktarevic, a police officer in the United States has sued the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after her nude pictures were shared among her colleagues.

Alisa Bajraktarevic, a police officer in the United States has sued the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after her nude pictures were shared among her colleagues. The 34-year-old had shared the pictures with her former lieutenant boyfriend 12 years ago. Last year in May, Bajraktarevic remained in the headlines after she tried to protect her alleged drug dealer boyfriend from an arrest. The narcotics detectives said they were on the brink of busting a drug dealer during a car stop when she stepped out and caused a scene. She had identified herself as a police officer impeding the arrest of the suspect. She faced an internal investigation. Also read: US presidential elections 2024: Poll shows Trump more favoured over Biden Now, she is suing the department claiming her career has been jeopardised after her topless image was repeatedly shared among colleagues, the New York Post reported citing a lawsuit. In her Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit, she said that she joined the department in 2012 and sent the snap to Lt Mark Rivera, whom she dated for a few months that year. Rivera allegedly shared the photo in a group text with other cops, which quickly circulated, but she claims union representatives advised her not to file a complaint. Also read: US presidential hopeful Trump wins caucuses in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho "You are not the first or last woman this has happened to or would happen to," one allegedly told her. The photo reappeared in April, during the drug bust incident when she was out with her then-boyfriend, Kelvin Hernandez in the Bronx. She was suspended for 30 days without pay but claimed in the litigation that Hernandez was not a drug dealer. She was ordered to stop associating with him after an Internal Affairs probe. "It's pretty repulsive. For 12 years they decided to keep this on their phone? It spread like wildfire," Bajraktarevic told The Post. "It's bullying. I'm not the first and I'm definitely not the last but, when is it going to be enough Because someone is definitely going to harm themselves over it. It feels like everything was swept under the rug," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

New York City cop sues NYPD over decade-old nude photo shared among colleagues

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<p>South Korea's Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, announced on Monday (Mar&nbsp;4) that authorities would begin inspecting hospitals to take legal action against trainee doctors who have persisted in a walkout against government plans to increase medical school admissions even after the Feb 29 deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Approximately 9,000 resident and intern doctors, constituting around 70 per cent of the country's total doctors, have been on strike since February 20 over increase in medical seats which they said would burden the system without addressing the systemic issues.</p>

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<p>Despite warnings from the government about potential administrative and legal penalties, including the suspension of medical licenses and fines or imprisonment, the protesting trainee physicians have not returned to work as of the end of last month.</p>

<p>Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said during a televised briefing on Monday, "From today, we plan to conduct on-site inspections to confirm trainee doctors who have not returned and take action according to the law and principle without exception."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;South Korea Doctors' Protest: Over 30,000 doctors protest against medical reforms in Seoul</strong></p>

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<p>He added, "Please keep in mind that doctors who have not returned may experience serious problems in their personal career path."</p>

<p>For those doctors who decide to return to their duties, the government stated that it would consider specific circumstances when contemplating any action against them.</p>

<p>Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo further announced that the government would take steps to suspend the medical licenses of approximately 7,000 trainee doctors who had left their jobs to protest.</p>

<p>The protesting doctors have shown little indication of returning to work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Medical Association, a group representing physicians globally, issued a statement on Sunday (March 3) in which they condemned the Korean government's attempt to stifle the voices of doctors.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the doctors demanding?</strong></h2>

<p>The striking doctors argue that the government should address pay and working conditions before attempting to increase the number of physicians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government, however, contends that the plan to increase medical school admissions by 2,000 starting in the 2025 academic year is essential in a rapidly ageing society, where the doctor-to-patient ratio remains one of the lowest among developed economies at 2.6 doctors per 1,000 people.</p>

<p>While the plan to boost medical school admissions enjoys public support, with around 76 per cent of respondents in favour, critics accuse President Yoon Suk Yeol's government of insufficient consultation and of picking a fight on this issue ahead of parliamentary elections in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


South Korea's Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, announced on Monday (Mar 4) that authorities would begin inspecting hospitals to take legal action against trainee doctors who have persisted in a walkout against government plans to increase medical school admissions even after the Feb 29 deadline.

South Korea's Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, announced on Monday (Mar 4) that authorities would begin inspecting hospitals to take legal action against trainee doctors who have persisted in a walkout against government plans to increase medical school admissions even after the Feb 29 deadline. Approximately 9,000 resident and intern doctors, constituting around 70 per cent of the country's total doctors, have been on strike since February 20 over increase in medical seats which they said would burden the system without addressing the systemic issues. Also read | The Capitals: Delhi's template for Big Cat diplomacy; Korean doctors take to Seoul streets; and more Despite warnings from the government about potential administrative and legal penalties, including the suspension of medical licenses and fines or imprisonment, the protesting trainee physicians have not returned to work as of the end of last month. Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said during a televised briefing on Monday, "From today, we plan to conduct on-site inspections to confirm trainee doctors who have not returned and take action according to the law and principle without exception." Also watch | South Korea Doctors' Protest: Over 30,000 doctors protest against medical reforms in Seoul × He added, "Please keep in mind that doctors who have not returned may experience serious problems in their personal career path." For those doctors who decide to return to their duties, the government stated that it would consider specific circumstances when contemplating any action against them. Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo further announced that the government would take steps to suspend the medical licenses of approximately 7,000 trainee doctors who had left their jobs to protest. The protesting doctors have shown little indication of returning to work. The World Medical Association, a group representing physicians globally, issued a statement on Sunday (March 3) in which they condemned the Korean government's attempt to stifle the voices of doctors. What are the doctors demanding? The striking doctors argue that the government should address pay and working conditions before attempting to increase the number of physicians. The government, however, contends that the plan to increase medical school admissions by 2,000 starting in the 2025 academic year is essential in a rapidly ageing society, where the doctor-to-patient ratio remains one of the lowest among developed economies at 2.6 doctors per 1,000 people. While the plan to boost medical school admissions enjoys public support, with around 76 per cent of respondents in favour, critics accuse President Yoon Suk Yeol's government of insufficient consultation and of picking a fight on this issue ahead of parliamentary elections in April. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea threatens legal action against doctors protesting medical reforms

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<p>US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner and former president Donald Trump came closer to clinching the respective presidential nominations after 15 states and one US territory cast votes on Super Tuesday. Biden easily won most contests on the Democratic side, while Donald Trump won all but the Vermont state which was claimed by his last remaining rival Nikki Haley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In early results, Biden and Trump captured wins in their respective primaries in California, Virginia, North Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado and Minnesota.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also won the Democratic caucus in Iowa and Vermont but lost American Samoa.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump 'determined to destroy democracy': Joe Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Both Biden and Trump took shots at each other on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said Trump was focused on "revenge and retribution" and "determined to destroy democracy".</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Super Tuesday: Trump compares US to ‘third-world country’ in victory speech</strong></p>

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<p>"Tonight's results leave the American people with a clear choice: are we going to keep moving forward or will we allow Donald Trump to drag us backward into the chaos, division, and darkness that defined his term in office?," Biden said.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden 'worse president in US history': Trump</strong></h2>

<p>In his&nbsp;victory speech at Mar-a-Lago, Trump hailed the foreign policy record during his presidential years and doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric.</p>

<p>Trump decried the 'horrible, horrible withdrawal' by the US forces in Afghanistan in August 2021, and described it as a "surrender".</p>

<p>"I got rid of ISIS 100 per cent," Trump said, referring to the Islamic State terror group, shortly after stating that during his presidential years, Washington got along "very well" with China and North Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-decries-horrible-us-surrender-in-afghanistan-doubles-down-on-immigration-rhetoric-697073">Super Tuesday: Trump decries 'horrible US surrender' in Afghanistan, doubles down on immigration rhetoric</a></strong></p>

<p>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".</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Haley campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas said that her victory in Vermont made her the first Republican woman to win two presidential primary contests.</p>

<p>The result demonstrated deep fractures in the Republican party, Haley's spokesperson added.</p>

<p>"Unity is not achieved by simply claiming 'we're united'," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, in state after state, there remains a large block of Republican primary voters who are expressing deep concerns about Donald Trump. That is not the unity our party needs for success. Addressing those voters' concerns will make the Republican Party and America better."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner and former president Donald Trump came closer to clinching the respective presidential nominations after 15 states and one US territory cast votes on Super Tuesday.

US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner and former president Donald Trump came closer to clinching the respective presidential nominations after 15 states and one US territory cast votes on Super Tuesday. Biden easily won most contests on the Democratic side, while Donald Trump won all but the Vermont state which was claimed by his last remaining rival Nikki Haley. In early results, Biden and Trump captured wins in their respective primaries in California, Virginia, North Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Colorado and Minnesota. Biden also won the Democratic caucus in Iowa and Vermont but lost American Samoa. Trump 'determined to destroy democracy': Joe Biden Both Biden and Trump took shots at each other on Tuesday evening. Biden said Trump was focused on "revenge and retribution" and "determined to destroy democracy". Also watch | Super Tuesday: Trump compares US to ‘third-world country’ in victory speech × "Tonight's results leave the American people with a clear choice: are we going to keep moving forward or will we allow Donald Trump to drag us backward into the chaos, division, and darkness that defined his term in office?," Biden said. Biden 'worse president in US history': Trump In his victory speech at Mar-a-Lago, Trump hailed the foreign policy record during his presidential years and doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric. Trump decried the 'horrible, horrible withdrawal' by the US forces in Afghanistan in August 2021, and described it as a "surrender". "I got rid of ISIS 100 per cent," Trump said, referring to the Islamic State terror group, shortly after stating that during his presidential years, Washington got along "very well" with China and North Korea. Also read | Super Tuesday: Trump decries 'horrible US surrender' in Afghanistan, doubles down on immigration rhetoric 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. Meanwhile, Haley campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas said that her victory in Vermont made her the first Republican woman to win two presidential primary contests. The result demonstrated deep fractures in the Republican party, Haley's spokesperson added. "Unity is not achieved by simply claiming 'we're united'," she said. "Today, in state after state, there remains a large block of Republican primary voters who are expressing deep concerns about Donald Trump. That is not the unity our party needs for success. Addressing those voters' concerns will make the Republican Party and America better." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US officials said early Wednesday (Mar 6) that a US destroyer effectively defended itself against an assault launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, reported a news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The targeted vessel was identified as the USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer actively participating in the American campaign against the Houthi insurgency. According to the US military's Central Command, the Houthi attack involved both bomb-laden drones and an anti-ship ballistic missile.</p>

<p>However, the US destroyer swiftly responded, shooting down the incoming threats. Subsequently, the US military launched an airstrike, destroying three anti-ship missiles and three bomb-laden drone boats.</p>

<p>A spokesman for the Houthi military Yahya Saree confirmed the attack. However, he claimed that the Houthi forces targeted two American warships. Although specifics were not provided about the incident. The spokesperson for the Iran-backed militia Saree said that the group “will not stop until the aggression is stopped and the siege on the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip is lifted."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beaten-attacked-by-dogs-raped-un-report-alleges-palestinians-suffering-horrible-abuse-in-israeli-detention-697167">Beaten, attacked by dogs, raped: UN report alleges Palestinians suffering horrible abuse in Israeli detention</a></p>

<p>In another related development, the Indian Navy swiftly reacted&nbsp;to a maritime emergency in the Gulf of Aden. A Liberian-flagged vessel, MV MSC Sky II, approximately 90 nautical miles southeast of Aden, came under attack from drones or missiles, resulting in a fire on the evening of March 4.</p>

<p>Responding promptly to the distress call, INS Kolkata, deployed in the region for maritime security operations, reached the scene by 22:30 hours. Later, a specialised firefighting team comprising 12 personnel from INS Kolkata boarded the vessel in the early hours of March 5 to aid in extinguishing the flames.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-plunges-into-further-crisis-as-armed-gangs-rampage-through-capital-697175">Haiti plunges into further crisis as armed gangs rampage through capital</a></p>

<p>The missile strike caused a minor fire on the vessel, but fortunately, no crew members were harmed.&nbsp;Additionally, a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team also boarded the vessel to assist in assessing residual risks.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/over-12000-people-displaced-in-flood-hit-brazilian-state-697159">Over 12,000 people displaced in flood-hit Brazilian state</a></strong></p>

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<p>The MSC Sky II was en route from Singapore to Djibouti when the attack occurred. The incident comes as the ongoing tensions in the region and the persistent threat posed by Houthi rebels continue to remain a threat to maritime security in the Red Sea and surrounding waters.</p>
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US officials said early Wednesday (Mar 6) that a US destroyer effectively defended itself against an assault launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, reported a news agency.

US officials said early Wednesday (Mar 6) that a US destroyer effectively defended itself against an assault launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, reported a news agency. The targeted vessel was identified as the USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer actively participating in the American campaign against the Houthi insurgency. According to the US military's Central Command, the Houthi attack involved both bomb-laden drones and an anti-ship ballistic missile. However, the US destroyer swiftly responded, shooting down the incoming threats. Subsequently, the US military launched an airstrike, destroying three anti-ship missiles and three bomb-laden drone boats. A spokesman for the Houthi military Yahya Saree confirmed the attack. However, he claimed that the Houthi forces targeted two American warships. Although specifics were not provided about the incident. The spokesperson for the Iran-backed militia Saree said that the group “will not stop until the aggression is stopped and the siege on the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip is lifted." Also Read | Beaten, attacked by dogs, raped: UN report alleges Palestinians suffering horrible abuse in Israeli detention In another related development, the Indian Navy swiftly reacted to a maritime emergency in the Gulf of Aden. A Liberian-flagged vessel, MV MSC Sky II, approximately 90 nautical miles southeast of Aden, came under attack from drones or missiles, resulting in a fire on the evening of March 4. Responding promptly to the distress call, INS Kolkata, deployed in the region for maritime security operations, reached the scene by 22:30 hours. Later, a specialised firefighting team comprising 12 personnel from INS Kolkata boarded the vessel in the early hours of March 5 to aid in extinguishing the flames. Also Read | Haiti plunges into further crisis as armed gangs rampage through capital The missile strike caused a minor fire on the vessel, but fortunately, no crew members were harmed. Additionally, a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team also boarded the vessel to assist in assessing residual risks. Watch | Over 12,000 people displaced in flood-hit Brazilian state × The MSC Sky II was en route from Singapore to Djibouti when the attack occurred. The incident comes as the ongoing tensions in the region and the persistent threat posed by Houthi rebels continue to remain a threat to maritime security in the Red Sea and surrounding waters. (With inputs from agencies)

US destroyer successfully intercepts Houthi drone attack in Red Sea

<p>Amid the deepening crisis in the Caribbean island nation of Haiti stoked by gang violence,&nbsp;Prime Minister Ariel Henry landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday (March 5). But his return to Haiti remains uncertain.</p>

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<h2>Haiti is in turmoil, so why was the PM in Kenya?</h2>

<p>The purpose of Prime Minister Henry's trip to Kenya was to finalise a deal for the establishment of a UN-backed multinational security force aimed at combating escalating gang violence in Haiti.</p>

<p>But the initiative triggered unrest, with a prominent gang leader demanding his resignation and urging him to stay away from the country.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, reports surfaced that the Dominican Republic, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, initially denied authorisation for Henry's plane to land. Although unconfirmed by Dominican officials, Puerto Rico's governor's office later confirmed his arrival in the capital, San Juan, Reuters reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Why has Haiti declared a state of emergency?</strong></p>

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<p>Haiti plunged into a state of emergency on Sunday (March 3)&nbsp;following two major prison breaks.</p>

<p>Recent days have witnessed intense gunfire near airports.</p>

<p>The United Nations' immigration office reported over the weekend that the violence had displaced at least 15,000 people, with armed gangs forcing residents out of their homes. The situation has led to a surge in migration from the capital to Artibonite, traditionally Haiti's breadbasket farming region, which now faces food shortages due to the expanding conflict.</p>

<p>Against this backdrop, neighbouring countries have withdrawn embassy staff and advised their citizens to leave the region. The Dominican Republic, with a historically complex relationship with Haiti, has strengthened its border security and declared it will not establish refugee camps for fleeing Haitians.</p>

<h2><strong>Limited international support for Haiti</strong></h2>

<p>International support for Haiti has been limited, with the UN authorising a security mission last year whose&nbsp;deployment date remains uncertain.</p>

<p>As of late February, only five nations had formally pledged troops, with less than $11 million deposited into the fund.</p>

<p>The UN&nbsp;estimates that the conflict has displaced around 300,000 people, with gangs responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths and almost 2,500 kidnappings last year.</p>

<p>Some kidnappers have reportedly used videos of rape and torture to extort costly ransoms from victims' friends and families.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid the deepening crisis in the Caribbean island nation of Haiti stoked by gang violence, Prime Minister Ariel Henry landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday (March 5).

Amid the deepening crisis in the Caribbean island nation of Haiti stoked by gang violence, Prime Minister Ariel Henry landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday (March 5). But his return to Haiti remains uncertain. Also read | Haiti: Gangs try to seize control of main airport in Port-au-Prince amid new attacks on govt sites Haiti is in turmoil, so why was the PM in Kenya? The purpose of Prime Minister Henry's trip to Kenya was to finalise a deal for the establishment of a UN-backed multinational security force aimed at combating escalating gang violence in Haiti. But the initiative triggered unrest, with a prominent gang leader demanding his resignation and urging him to stay away from the country. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that the Dominican Republic, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, initially denied authorisation for Henry's plane to land. Although unconfirmed by Dominican officials, Puerto Rico's governor's office later confirmed his arrival in the capital, San Juan, Reuters reported. Also watch | Why has Haiti declared a state of emergency? × Haiti plunged into a state of emergency on Sunday (March 3) following two major prison breaks. Recent days have witnessed intense gunfire near airports. The United Nations' immigration office reported over the weekend that the violence had displaced at least 15,000 people, with armed gangs forcing residents out of their homes. The situation has led to a surge in migration from the capital to Artibonite, traditionally Haiti's breadbasket farming region, which now faces food shortages due to the expanding conflict. Against this backdrop, neighbouring countries have withdrawn embassy staff and advised their citizens to leave the region. The Dominican Republic, with a historically complex relationship with Haiti, has strengthened its border security and declared it will not establish refugee camps for fleeing Haitians. Limited international support for Haiti International support for Haiti has been limited, with the UN authorising a security mission last year whose deployment date remains uncertain. As of late February, only five nations had formally pledged troops, with less than $11 million deposited into the fund. The UN estimates that the conflict has displaced around 300,000 people, with gangs responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths and almost 2,500 kidnappings last year. Some kidnappers have reportedly used videos of rape and torture to extort costly ransoms from victims' friends and families. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least 100 Palestinians are said to have been killed and several injured trying to get desperately needed aid in Gaza.

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Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu said he will testify on his corruption charges once the Gaza war ends. He has also asked the Jerusalem court to cut down the frequency of testimony hearings of six witnesses in the trial.

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