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Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said on Sunday as jihadist violence flares in the junta-ruled country.

On that same day, February 25, separate attacks on a mosque in eastern Burkina and a Catholic church in the north left dozens more dead.

Aly Benjamin Coulibaly said he had received reports of the attacks on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soroe in Yatenga province on February 25, with a provisional toll of "around 170 people executed".

The attacks left others wounded and caused material damage, the prosecutor for the northern town of Ouahigouya added in a statement, without apportioning blame to any group.

He said his office ordered an investigation and appealed to the public for information.

Survivors of the attacks told AFP that dozens of women and young children were among the victims.

Local security sources said the attacks were separate from deadly incidents that happened on the same day at a mosque in the rural community of Natiaboani and a church in the village of Essakane.

Authorities have yet to release an official death toll for those attacks but a senior church official said at the time that at least 15 civilians were killed in that attack.

Burkina Faso has been grappling with a jihadist insurgency waged by rebels affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group that spilled over from neighbouring Mali in 2015.

The violence has killed almost 20,000 people and displaced more than two million in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries situated in the Sahel, a region wracked by instability.

Anger at the state's inability to end the insecurity played a major role in two military coups in 2022. Current strongman Ibrahim Traore has made the fight against rebel groups a priority.

<h2>'Co-ordinated' attacks</h2>

There were a number of attacks on February 25, notably against a military detachment in Tankoualou in the east, a rapid response battalion in Kongoussi in the north and soldiers in the northern region of Ouahigouya.

In response, the army and members of the Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland (VDP), a civilian force that supports the military, launched operations that were able "to neutralise several hundred terrorists", according to security sources.

At the beginning of the week, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana described the wave of attacks as "co-ordinated".

"This change in the enemy's tactical approach is because terrorist bases have been destroyed as well as training camps and actions were carried out to dry up the enemy's source of financing, as well as its supply corridors," said Sana.

Mosques and imams have in the past been the target of attacks blamed on jihadists.

Churches in Burkina have also at times been targeted and Christians have been kidnapped.

The ACLED analysis group says that 439 people were killed in such violence in January alone.

Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said on Sunday as jihadist violence flares in the junta-ruled country.

Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said on Sunday as jihadist violence flares in the junta-ruled country. On that same day, February 25, separate attacks on a mosque in eastern Burkina and a Catholic church in the north left dozens more dead. Aly Benjamin Coulibaly said he had received reports of the attacks on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soroe in Yatenga province on February 25, with a provisional toll of "around 170 people executed". The attacks left others wounded and caused material damage, the prosecutor for the northern town of Ouahigouya added in a statement, without apportioning blame to any group. He said his office ordered an investigation and appealed to the public for information. Survivors of the attacks told AFP that dozens of women and young children were among the victims. Local security sources said the attacks were separate from deadly incidents that happened on the same day at a mosque in the rural community of Natiaboani and a church in the village of Essakane. Authorities have yet to release an official death toll for those attacks but a senior church official said at the time that at least 15 civilians were killed in that attack. Burkina Faso has been grappling with a jihadist insurgency waged by rebels affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group that spilled over from neighbouring Mali in 2015. The violence has killed almost 20,000 people and displaced more than two million in Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries situated in the Sahel, a region wracked by instability. Anger at the state's inability to end the insecurity played a major role in two military coups in 2022. Current strongman Ibrahim Traore has made the fight against rebel groups a priority. 'Co-ordinated' attacks There were a number of attacks on February 25, notably against a military detachment in Tankoualou in the east, a rapid response battalion in Kongoussi in the north and soldiers in the northern region of Ouahigouya. In response, the army and members of the Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland (VDP), a civilian force that supports the military, launched operations that were able "to neutralise several hundred terrorists", according to security sources. At the beginning of the week, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana described the wave of attacks as "co-ordinated". "This change in the enemy's tactical approach is because terrorist bases have been destroyed as well as training camps and actions were carried out to dry up the enemy's source of financing, as well as its supply corridors," said Sana. Mosques and imams have in the past been the target of attacks blamed on jihadists. Churches in Burkina have also at times been targeted and Christians have been kidnapped. The ACLED analysis group says that 439 people were killed in such violence in January alone.

'170 people executed' in attacks on Burkina villages: Prosecutor

Shehbaz Sharif, a top leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is set to become the 33rd prime minister of Pakistan in a coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as prime minister for second term

Islamabad has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shehbaz-sharif-elected-pakistan-pm-weeks-after-disputed-elections-696118">returned</a> to a Sharif's premiership after Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the prime minister by the lawmakers of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Pakistan Peoples' Party, and others. Sharif won&nbsp;202 votes of the lawmakers against 92 secured by Omar Ayub Khan, the prime ministerial candidate supported by PTI-backed members of the national assembly.&nbsp;

Returning to the top job for the second time with purported support from the country's powerful military, Sharif has to helm over the challenge of Pakistan's persistent economic crisis with inflation&nbsp;hovering around 30 per cent.

Meanwhile, in Moscow, staunch Putin-critic Alexei Navalny was laid to rest.

In New Delhi and Dhaka, the moments of animal conservation emerged as developments of significance.

Read this and more in The Capitals this week:

<h2>Doha, Qatar</h2>

For a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-paris-and-doha-set-frame-for-ramadan-gaza-truce-and-more-693787">second week</a> in a row, The Capitals is reporting on Doha's vital role in mediating between the nation-states and the purported non-state actors. This week, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right nationalist who was arrested in Afghanistan last May, arrived in the Qatari capital.&nbsp;

The Taliban had held Herbert Fritz in a prison in Kabul over alleged suspicions of spying.&nbsp;

In Vienna, the Austrian foreign ministry said it was working to secure Fritz's release since May, and thanked Qatar and the European Union representation in Kabul for assisting its efforts to bring about his return to Austria.

"The State of Qatar has proven, regionally and globally, that it is a trusted international partner in various important issues," Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "It spares no effort in harnessing its energy and ability in the areas of mediation, preventive diplomacy, and settling disputes through peaceful means."

<h2>Washington DC, United States of America</h2>

A US airman died in the US capital earlier this week after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy at the weekend in protest over the war in Gaza.&nbsp;

The man had filmed himself shouting "Free Palestine" as he lit himself on fire, according to footage shared on social media.

In the video, he declared that he would "not be complicit in genocide" before dousing himself in liquid, lighting himself on fire, and crying "Free Palestine!" until he collapsed. 
 
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Palestinian militant group Hamas described it as "an expression of the growing state of anger among the American people" over the Israel-Hamas war.

The war which began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7 to massacre nearly 1200 Israelis has pushed the region into turmoil.

Israel's military launched a devastating response, aimed at destroying Hamas, that in less than five months has killed nearly 30,000 people in the Gaza Strip, most of them women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.

<h2>Seoul, South Korea</h2>

Thousands of South Korean doctors have been protesting in Seoul in an escalating standoff with the government over medical training reforms, which has seen junior doctors quit en masse, throwing hospitals into chaos.

The medical personnel in South Korea are protesting the government's plans to sharply increase medical school admissions to cope with shortages and an ageing society. 
 
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The striking professionals have already defied a February 29 government deadline for them to return to work or face legal action, including potential arrests or suspensions of their medical licenses.

Doctors fear that reforms will erode the quality of service and medical education.

But most South Koreans support the reforms, the latest poll shows.&nbsp;

With legislative elections in April, President Yoon Suk Yeol's party is looking to win back a parliamentary majority. The government has shown no signs of compromising quickly.

But doctors have also vowed not to back down, stating that the government's reforms do not address the country's medical sector's real problems.

<h2>Dhaka, Bangladesh</h2>

In a major win for Animal Rights in South Asia, a High Court in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka issued a comprehensive ban on the adoption of critically endangered wild elephants and has implemented measures to safeguard them from exploitation. The move suspends all licenses that previously allowed the capture and captivity of young Asian elephants.

The court's decision addresses the distressing practices of utilising these majestic creatures for purposes such as begging, circuses, and street performances. With only approximately 200 wild elephants remaining in Bangladesh, and half of them currently living in captivity, the need for protective measures has been widely felt.&nbsp;

Bangladesh, once a thriving habitat for the Asian elephant, has witnessed a dramatic decline in their population due to rampant poaching and habitat loss.&nbsp;

<h2>New Delhi, India</h2>

Much of the news cycle from India comprised of developments related to a surprising 8.4 per cent GDP growth in the last quarter of 2023 as well as the first list of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

But another crucial development with far-reaching consequences came in the form of formalisation of the International Big Cat Alliance.&nbsp;The Modi cabinet allotted a&nbsp;one-time grant of ₹150 crore to be utilised till 2028.

As many as 16 countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, and, Malaysia, have formally joined the newly formed big cat alliance — a culmination of New Delhi's yearslong diplomatic effort to ensure multinational cooperation for Big Cat conservation.

Launched in April 2023 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of India's flagship Tiger conservation initiative Project Tiger, IBCA's&nbsp;main objective of the alliance is to ensure cooperation for the conservation of seven big cats: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah, Snow Leopard, Jaguar, and Puma.

The IBCA "has been conceived as a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of 96 big cat range countries". The alliance will also include "non-range countries interested in big cat conservation, conservation partners, and scientific organisations working in the field of big cat conservation".

Islamabad has returned to a Sharif's premiership after Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the prime minister by the lawmakers of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Pakistan Peoples' Party, and others.

Islamabad has returned to a Sharif's premiership after Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the prime minister by the lawmakers of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Pakistan Peoples' Party, and others. Sharif won 202 votes of the lawmakers against 92 secured by Omar Ayub Khan, the prime ministerial candidate supported by PTI-backed members of the national assembly. Returning to the top job for the second time with purported support from the country's powerful military, Sharif has to helm over the challenge of Pakistan's persistent economic crisis with inflation hovering around 30 per cent. Meanwhile, in Moscow, staunch Putin-critic Alexei Navalny was laid to rest. In New Delhi and Dhaka, the moments of animal conservation emerged as developments of significance. Read this and more in The Capitals this week: Doha, Qatar For a second week in a row, The Capitals is reporting on Doha's vital role in mediating between the nation-states and the purported non-state actors. This week, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right nationalist who was arrested in Afghanistan last May, arrived in the Qatari capital. The Taliban had held Herbert Fritz in a prison in Kabul over alleged suspicions of spying. In Vienna, the Austrian foreign ministry said it was working to secure Fritz's release since May, and thanked Qatar and the European Union representation in Kabul for assisting its efforts to bring about his return to Austria. "The State of Qatar has proven, regionally and globally, that it is a trusted international partner in various important issues," Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "It spares no effort in harnessing its energy and ability in the areas of mediation, preventive diplomacy, and settling disputes through peaceful means." Washington DC, United States of America A US airman died in the US capital earlier this week after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy at the weekend in protest over the war in Gaza. The man had filmed himself shouting "Free Palestine" as he lit himself on fire, according to footage shared on social media. In the video, he declared that he would "not be complicit in genocide" before dousing himself in liquid, lighting himself on fire, and crying "Free Palestine!" until he collapsed. A memorial to Aaron Bushnell is setup near the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2024 | AFP Palestinian militant group Hamas described it as "an expression of the growing state of anger among the American people" over the Israel-Hamas war. The war which began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7 to massacre nearly 1200 Israelis has pushed the region into turmoil. Israel's military launched a devastating response, aimed at destroying Hamas, that in less than five months has killed nearly 30,000 people in the Gaza Strip, most of them women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. Seoul, South Korea Thousands of South Korean doctors have been protesting in Seoul in an escalating standoff with the government over medical training reforms, which has seen junior doctors quit en masse, throwing hospitals into chaos. The medical personnel in South Korea are protesting the government's plans to sharply increase medical school admissions to cope with shortages and an ageing society. A doctor holds a placard reading "Stop populist medical policy!" during a rally to protest against the government’s plan to raise the annual enrolment quota at medical schools | AFP The striking professionals have already defied a February 29 government deadline for them to return to work or face legal action, including potential arrests or suspensions of their medical licenses. Doctors fear that reforms will erode the quality of service and medical education. But most South Koreans support the reforms, the latest poll shows. With legislative elections in April, President Yoon Suk Yeol's party is looking to win back a parliamentary majority. The government has shown no signs of compromising quickly. But doctors have also vowed not to back down, stating that the government's reforms do not address the country's medical sector's real problems. Dhaka, Bangladesh In a major win for Animal Rights in South Asia, a High Court in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka issued a comprehensive ban on the adoption of critically endangered wild elephants and has implemented measures to safeguard them from exploitation. The move suspends all licenses that previously allowed the capture and captivity of young Asian elephants. The court's decision addresses the distressing practices of utilising these majestic creatures for purposes such as begging, circuses, and street performances. With only approximately 200 wild elephants remaining in Bangladesh, and half of them currently living in captivity, the need for protective measures has been widely felt. Bangladesh, once a thriving habitat for the Asian elephant, has witnessed a dramatic decline in their population due to rampant poaching and habitat loss. New Delhi, India Much of the news cycle from India comprised of developments related to a surprising 8.4 per cent GDP growth in the last quarter of 2023 as well as the first list of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. But another crucial development with far-reaching consequences came in the form of formalisation of the International Big Cat Alliance. The Modi cabinet allotted a one-time grant of ₹150 crore to be utilised till 2028. As many as 16 countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, and, Malaysia, have formally joined the newly formed big cat alliance — a culmination of New Delhi's yearslong diplomatic effort to ensure multinational cooperation for Big Cat conservation. Launched in April 2023 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of India's flagship Tiger conservation initiative Project Tiger, IBCA's main objective of the alliance is to ensure cooperation for the conservation of seven big cats: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah, Snow Leopard, Jaguar, and Puma. The IBCA "has been conceived as a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of 96 big cat range countries". The alliance will also include "non-range countries interested in big cat conservation, conservation partners, and scientific organisations working in the field of big cat conservation".

The Capitals: Delhi's template for Big Cat diplomacy; Korean doctors take to Seoul streets; and more

Protesters in the United States (US) demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have dismissed the Joe Biden administration's airdrop of humanitarian aid in&nbsp;the Palestinian territory on Saturday (Mar 2). The protesters, who gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, said that the Biden administration should stop supplying military weapons&nbsp;to Israel.

Former US president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday.

In other news from around the world, the Indian Navy is set to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands.

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Former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Indian Navy is poised to bolster its operational prowess with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at the Minicoy islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, a significant stride towards fortifying security infrastructure in the wider region.&nbsp;

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Weeks after late former Indian prime minister Charan Singh was conferred Bharat Ratna by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, the party founded by his son Ajit Singh — Rashtriya Lok Dal — formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Protesters in the United States (US) demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have dismissed the Joe Biden administration's airdrop of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territory on Saturday (Mar 2).

Protesters in the United States (US) demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have dismissed the Joe Biden administration's airdrop of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territory on Saturday (Mar 2). The protesters, who gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, said that the Biden administration should stop supplying military weapons to Israel. Former US president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday. In other news from around the world, the Indian Navy is set to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands. Click on the headlines to read more: We're dropping some food and we're dropping bombs: Protesters in US dismiss Washington's aid airdrop in Gaza Protesters in the United States demanding a ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza dismissed Washington's airdrop of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territory on Saturday. US presidential hopeful Trump wins caucuses in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho Former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday. Indian Navy to boost security, set to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands amid Male row Indian Navy is poised to bolster its operational prowess with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at the Minicoy islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, a significant stride towards fortifying security infrastructure in the wider region. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: RLD enters NDA fold as BJP aims big gains in western UP Weeks after late former Indian prime minister Charan Singh was conferred Bharat Ratna by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, the party founded by his son Ajit Singh — Rashtriya Lok Dal — formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance on Saturday. Watch | US President Biden’s disapproval rating reaches new high, according to new poll ×

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A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain&nbsp;momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. In other news, a&nbsp;German minister on Sunday (Mar 3) claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin was seeking to destabilise the country using the wiretap leak. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said, "It is about using this recording to destabilise and unsettle us," adding that he "hoped that Putin will not succeed".

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A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain&nbsp;momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group.

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In what comes as a massive embarrassment for Berlin, alleged call recordings of the German defence forces over the Ukraine war were posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist. Margarita Simonyan, the head of the Russia Today (RT) channel, posted the audio clip on her telegram channel, allegedly featuring German officers “discussing how to strike the Crimea bridge”, which links Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula.

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During the last formal meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections, on Sunday (Mar 3) the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a brainstorming session on the document ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047,’ reported news agencies citing sources from the Government of India.

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Weeks after the contentious February 8 elections and the political crisis that followed, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) leader and brother of the three-time ex-PM Nawaz Sharif won enough votes in the country’s National Assembly to retake the premiership.

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A Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, becoming one of Malaysia's deadliest aviation incidents.&nbsp;Ten years after the tragic incident, relatives of passengers on Sunday (Mar 3) pushed for a new search as they spoke of enduring grief and the struggle to find closure.&nbsp;

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins says that he'll quit the captaincy the day ace spinner Nathan Lyon retires. Cummins, however, backs Lyon to continue for four more years, given the spinner takes care of his body. The Aussie skipper made the remarks following Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, March 3. Notably, Lyon took a six-fer in second innings to help Australia win - his 24th in the Tests.

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The death toll after a Russian drone strike on an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa rose to 10, on Sunday (Mar 3) after rescuers found two more bodies of a woman and her eight-month-old baby. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president called on Western countries to ramp up the delivery of air defence systems after a barrage of Russian strikes.

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India's former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday (March 3) announced his decision to quit politics stating that his clinic awaits his return.&nbsp;The development comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (March 2) announced its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections that are set to take place in the month of May.

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.&nbsp;"Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the war game ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on March 12 which is likely to coincide with the Election Commission of India's announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule.&nbsp;The top brass of the tri-services, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, are also scheduled to attend the warfare event.

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works.

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. In other news, a German minister on Sunday (Mar 3) claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin was seeking to destabilise the country using the wiretap leak. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said, "It is about using this recording to destabilise and unsettle us," adding that he "hoped that Putin will not succeed". Click on the headlines to read more. Gaza war: Israel boycotts Cairo talks with Hamas over unknown fate of hostages A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group. Ukraine war: Russia demands explanation from Berlin over ‘call recording’ leak In what comes as a massive embarrassment for Berlin, alleged call recordings of the German defence forces over the Ukraine war were posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist. Margarita Simonyan, the head of the Russia Today (RT) channel, posted the audio clip on her telegram channel, allegedly featuring German officers “discussing how to strike the Crimea bridge”, which links Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula. PM Modi chairs brainstorming session to discuss ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ plan During the last formal meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections, on Sunday (Mar 3) the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a brainstorming session on the document ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047,’ reported news agencies citing sources from the Government of India. Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif announces aim to join G20, rakes up Kashmir: Top points Weeks after the contentious February 8 elections and the political crisis that followed, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) leader and brother of the three-time ex-PM Nawaz Sharif won enough votes in the country’s National Assembly to retake the premiership. 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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says will continue sinking British ships after Rubymar attack Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea. "Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X. India: PM Modi set to attend ‘Bharat Shakti’ war game in Pokhran exhibiting indigenous capabilities Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the war game ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on March 12 which is likely to coincide with the Election Commission of India's announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. The top brass of the tri-services, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, are also scheduled to attend the warfare event.

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A 50-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was&nbsp;stabbed and was left critically wounded in Zurich's Selnau area in Switzerland, media reports said. The incident occurred shortly after the conclusion of Shabbat, a holy day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation observed by Jewish people every week from Friday evening to Saturday evening.&nbsp;

Zurich city police reportedly disclosed that a 15-year-old assailant was responsible for the attack which took place Saturday (Mar 2) evening. He has since been apprehended. An investigation into the matter has been initiated by the authorities.

Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling moment when the assailant was arrested, with one noting that "the perpetrator laughed when he was arrested." Initial reports also suggested that during the assault, the attacker screamed "death to the Jews" or "death to Israel."

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In the wake of this alarming incident, the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG) announced that security measures within the Jewish community are under review. Despite assurances that there is no immediate threat, members of the Jewish community are urged to exercise caution.

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"The SIG is deeply shocked that a community member fell victim to such an attack. Physical attacks on Jewish people in Switzerland are very rare. The Jewish community has been spared from such life-threatening attacks for the past two decades. However, there has been a significant increase in such physical attacks since October 7th," the federation said adding, "The SIG's thoughts are with the victim and his relatives. We pray for a full and speedy recovery."

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Last month, Pope Francis rebuked the "terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world" and flagged concerns over the increase in anti-Semitism ever since the Israel-Hamas war started in Gaza on the fateful day of October 7.

"We, Catholics, are very concerned about the terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world," the pope wrote.&nbsp;

Moreover, a study in 2016 conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights revealed that events in the Middle East can provoke antisemitic sentiments within the EU.&nbsp;When reports of the fatal attack on Israel circulated, it triggered incidents of individuals rejoicing over the killings in certain European countries, such as Sweden and the UK.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 50-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and was left critically wounded in Zurich's Selnau area in Switzerland, media reports said. The incident occurred shortly after the conclusion of Shabbat, a holy day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation observed by Jewish people every week from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

A 50-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed and was left critically wounded in Zurich's Selnau area in Switzerland, media reports said. The incident occurred shortly after the conclusion of Shabbat, a holy day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation observed by Jewish people every week from Friday evening to Saturday evening. Zurich city police reportedly disclosed that a 15-year-old assailant was responsible for the attack which took place Saturday (Mar 2) evening. He has since been apprehended. An investigation into the matter has been initiated by the authorities. Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling moment when the assailant was arrested, with one noting that "the perpetrator laughed when he was arrested." Initial reports also suggested that during the assault, the attacker screamed "death to the Jews" or "death to Israel." Also Read | US presidential hopeful Trump wins caucuses in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho In the wake of this alarming incident, the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG) announced that security measures within the Jewish community are under review. Despite assurances that there is no immediate threat, members of the Jewish community are urged to exercise caution. Also Read | We're dropping some food and we're dropping bombs: Protesters in US dismiss Washington's aid airdrop in Gaza "The SIG is deeply shocked that a community member fell victim to such an attack. Physical attacks on Jewish people in Switzerland are very rare. The Jewish community has been spared from such life-threatening attacks for the past two decades. However, there has been a significant increase in such physical attacks since October 7th," the federation said adding, "The SIG's thoughts are with the victim and his relatives. We pray for a full and speedy recovery." Watch | Thousands protest against the socio-economic crisis in Tunisia × Last month, Pope Francis rebuked the "terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world" and flagged concerns over the increase in anti-Semitism ever since the Israel-Hamas war started in Gaza on the fateful day of October 7. "We, Catholics, are very concerned about the terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world," the pope wrote. Moreover, a study in 2016 conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights revealed that events in the Middle East can provoke antisemitic sentiments within the EU. When reports of the fatal attack on Israel circulated, it triggered incidents of individuals rejoicing over the killings in certain European countries, such as Sweden and the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

Switzerland: Jewish man wounded in Zurich after rare stabbing attack, hate crime suspected

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.

"Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X.

"It is a rogue state that attacks Yemen and partners with America in sponsoring ongoing crimes against civilians in Gaza."

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اليمن ستواصل إغراق المزيد من السفن البريطانية وأي تداعيات أوأضرار أخرى سيتم إضافتها لفاتورةبريطانيا باعتبارها دولةمارقة تعتدي عل اليمن وتشارك امريكا في رعايةالجريمةالمستمرة بحق المدنيين في غزة 
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The US military on Saturday confirmed that Rubymar had sunk after being hit by an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in February.

After the attack by the Iran-backed militant group, the crew onboard was immediately evacuated.

Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick in the sea.

Watch | British cargo Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile Sinks in Red Sea

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<h2>‘Environmental catastrophe’</h2>

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 ..."

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Earlier, 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted international commercial shipping since November dubbing the attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

The Houthis' strikes are forcing ships to take a longer, more expensive route around Africa, disrupting the strategically important Suez Canal shortcut that accounts for nearly 12 per cent of global maritime traffic.

The United States and Britain began launching retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in January.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea. "Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X. "It is a rogue state that attacks Yemen and partners with America in sponsoring ongoing crimes against civilians in Gaza." اليمن ستواصل إغراق المزيد من السفن البريطانية وأي تداعيات أوأضرار أخرى سيتم إضافتها لفاتورةبريطانيا باعتبارها دولةمارقة تعتدي عل اليمن وتشارك امريكا في رعايةالجريمةالمستمرة بحق المدنيين في غزة (لايمكنك العبث في بلادي ثم الذهاب لقضاءسهرتك في الفابريك من يؤذي اليمن سنؤذيه too much) — حسين العزي (@hussinalezzi5) March 3, 2024 × The US military on Saturday confirmed that Rubymar had sunk after being hit by an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in February. After the attack by the Iran-backed militant group, the crew onboard was immediately evacuated. Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick in the sea. Watch | British cargo Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile Sinks in Red Sea × ‘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 ..." Also read: UK cargo ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, raises environmental concerns Earlier, 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. Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted international commercial shipping since November dubbing the attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The Houthis' strikes are forcing ships to take a longer, more expensive route around Africa, disrupting the strategically important Suez Canal shortcut that accounts for nearly 12 per cent of global maritime traffic. The United States and Britain began launching retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in January. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says it will continue attacking British ships after Rubymar sinks

Strong voter disapproval of Joe Biden’s job performance has reached 47% – the highest negative polling number at any point in his presidency, according to a survey published on Saturday.

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Days after a massacre by Israeli troops in Gaza City triggered fears of complicating ceasefire negotiations Cairo is hosting a critical round of talks between the two sides but the conversation reached a dead end before it could even begin. In the latest development an Israeli official had said that the country will not be sending its delegation to the Egyptian Capital for ceasefire talks. Watch to know more!

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More than four weeks after Pakistan held elections, the country finally has a new Prime ministerial face amid protests and poll rigging accusations Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif secured a majority vote in Parliament but an uphill task on reviving Pakistan's economy awaits the incoming leader. Watch to know more!

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Former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday (Mar 2).

Former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump inched closer in his quest to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee after he won internal party elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho on Saturday (Mar 2). According to a report by the news agency AFP, Trump, 77, has now won every state nominating contest heading into next week's "Super Tuesday," when voters in 15 US states choose their preferred candidate for each party. The internal elections in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho had differing rules, in some cases reflecting rifts and tensions despite Trump's formidable sway. Missouri In Missouri, Trump swamped his main rival, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, winning every county caucus in the state. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that voters lined up outside a church in Columbia before the caucus began. Once they got inside, they heard appeals from supporters of the candidates. Also read | US elections: Biden calls on Trump to work together on immigration bill as both visit border The supporters quickly moved to one side of the room or the other, depending on whether they favoured Trump or Haley. There was little discussion between caucus goers after they picked a side. Trump had prevailed twice under Missouri’s old presidential primary system. Michigan In Michigan, Republicans at their convention in Grand Rapids began allocating 39 of the state’s 55 GOP presidential delegates. Trump won all 39 delegates allocated. However, a significant portion of the Republican Party's grassroots force was skipping the gathering due to the lingering effects of a months-long dispute over the party’s leadership. Trump handily won Michigan primary this past Tuesday with 68 per cent of the vote compared with Haley’s 27 per cent. Idaho Meanwhile in Idaho, the 77-year-old cruised to victory in the Republican caucuses. A report by Fox News said that 32 delegates in total are up for grabs in Idaho, all of which will go to any candidate winning more than 50 per cent of the vote statewide. Earlier, the state lawmakers planned to push the presidential primary from March to May but passed a bill that ended up cancelling the March primary and never rescheduled it to a later date. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential hopeful Trump wins caucuses in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce get momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group.

Earlier on Saturday, talks involving Israeli officials took place in the Qatari city of Doha. Hamas is expected to submit its response on Sunday or Monday, as time to finalise a truce deal runs out before the said deadline of March 10, when the holy month of Ramadan starts.

<h2>Mixed hints from Hamas and Palestine</h2>

Earlier in the day, a Hamas official was quoted by AFP news agency as saying that if Israel withdrew its military from the Gaza Strip and stepped up humanitarian assistance in the besieged territory, it would “pave the way for an agreement within the next 24-48 hours”.

On the truce talks, however, a Palestinian official warned that the deal was still not imminent as “we’re not there yet.”

<h2>Israel seeking details about hostages</h2>

Israel will reportedly be absent from the Sunday meeting in Cairo as the Jewish nation demands reassurances on the fate of hostages held by Hamas.

However, according to a senior US official quoted by Reuters, Israel has “more or less accepted” the truce deal drafted by mediators.

Israeli media say Hamas is refusing to say which of its hostages are still alive, so Israel will not attend.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war | New demand: High-level prisoners should be deported to Qatar

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According to Egyptian officials, representatives from both Israel and Hamas were expected to join the meeting.

<h2>Pressure grows on Israel</h2>

Pressure for a ceasefire has grown after Feb 29&nbsp;incident outside Gaza City in the north of the territory where at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed an aid convoy.

Hamas has accused the Jewish nation of shooting at civilians as they attempted to get food, a claim Israel vehemently denies. Israel said an investigation was launched into the incident.

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The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Sunday underscored the need to protect civilians in Gaza, while expressing deep concerns over the deadly episode.

Hamas claims more than 30,000 people have lost their lives in Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza enclave launched after the Oct 7 terror attacks.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce get momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works.

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce get momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group. Earlier on Saturday, talks involving Israeli officials took place in the Qatari city of Doha. Hamas is expected to submit its response on Sunday or Monday, as time to finalise a truce deal runs out before the said deadline of March 10, when the holy month of Ramadan starts. Mixed hints from Hamas and Palestine Earlier in the day, a Hamas official was quoted by AFP news agency as saying that if Israel withdrew its military from the Gaza Strip and stepped up humanitarian assistance in the besieged territory, it would “pave the way for an agreement within the next 24-48 hours”. On the truce talks, however, a Palestinian official warned that the deal was still not imminent as “we’re not there yet.” Israel seeking details about hostages Israel will reportedly be absent from the Sunday meeting in Cairo as the Jewish nation demands reassurances on the fate of hostages held by Hamas. However, according to a senior US official quoted by Reuters, Israel has “more or less accepted” the truce deal drafted by mediators. Israeli media say Hamas is refusing to say which of its hostages are still alive, so Israel will not attend. Watch: Israel-Hamas war | New demand: High-level prisoners should be deported to Qatar × According to Egyptian officials, representatives from both Israel and Hamas were expected to join the meeting. Pressure grows on Israel Pressure for a ceasefire has grown after Feb 29 incident outside Gaza City in the north of the territory where at least 112 people were killed as crowds rushed an aid convoy. Hamas has accused the Jewish nation of shooting at civilians as they attempted to get food, a claim Israel vehemently denies. Israel said an investigation was launched into the incident. Also read: Israel: Schools in Gaza-adjacent city of Sderot reopen for first time since Oct 7 The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Sunday underscored the need to protect civilians in Gaza, while expressing deep concerns over the deadly episode. Hamas claims more than 30,000 people have lost their lives in Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza enclave launched after the Oct 7 terror attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

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