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Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a 10 year security deal with Ukraine in Kharkiv on Friday (March 1), becoming the seventh Western leader to sign a security agreement with the war-torn country.

Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a 10 year security deal with Ukraine in Kharkiv on Friday (March 1), becoming the seventh Western leader to sign a security agreement with the war-torn country. Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, France, and Denmark have signed bilateral security deals with Ukraine over the past two months. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Prime Minister Rutte told reporters that his government would contribute to the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase 800,000 artillery shells. Also read | Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they? In February, the Czech Republic said it had sourced 500,000 rounds of 155 mm shells and 300,000 122 mm rounds from other countries, which could be delivered to Ukraine in weeks if funding was secured. Rutte told reporters that the Netherlands would donate $162 million (150 million euros) to the Czech initiative, taking the total to $271 million. The security deal with Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that the Netherlands' security deal with Ukraine included $2.2 billion in military aid from Amsterdam this year as well as other defence assistance over the next 10 years. "Today, Mark Rutte and I signed a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the Netherlands," Zelensky said in a post on social media. A rare visit to Kharkiv Rutte's visit to Kharkiv was a rare one by a senior Western leader as the city is regularly attacked by Russian air strikes and is much closer to the Russian border than Kyiv, Reuters reported. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian town of Orikhiv turns into ruins × Rutte and Zelensky visited an underground classroom established to allow students to attend offline classes safe from missile strikes. The Dutch prime minister praised the courage and determination of the children and teachers as "a true beacon of hope that inspires Ukrainians to keep fighting and allies to keep supporting Ukraine." "The task facing Ukrainian allies is clear – do whatever you can to provide what is needed, [for] as long as it takes," he added. In a statement on Telegram, Zelensky said that over 20,000 buildings including schools, churches and residential complexes had been destroyed in Kharkiv in the last two years. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2).

The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative.

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In solidarity, several nations, including France, Egypt, and Jordan, have also conducted airdrops to provide aid to Gaza.

The gravity of the situation in the Gaza Strip is underscored by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reporting that at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the enclave's population, are on the brink of famine.

Disturbingly, individuals resorting to consuming animal feed for survival and reports from medics highlighting cases of children succumbing to malnutrition and dehydration have prompted the U.N. to acknowledge "overwhelming obstacles" in delivering essential aid.

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Earlier on Friday, United States President Joe Biden said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead.

On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them.

"The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said.&nbsp;

He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops."&nbsp;

"In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2).

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative. Also read: US to start airdropping food, supplies into Gaza in days ahead: Biden In solidarity, several nations, including France, Egypt, and Jordan, have also conducted airdrops to provide aid to Gaza. The gravity of the situation in the Gaza Strip is underscored by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reporting that at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the enclave's population, are on the brink of famine. Disturbingly, individuals resorting to consuming animal feed for survival and reports from medics highlighting cases of children succumbing to malnutrition and dehydration have prompted the U.N. to acknowledge "overwhelming obstacles" in delivering essential aid. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: Hoping for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan, says Biden Earlier on Friday, United States President Joe Biden said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them. "The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said. He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops." "In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said. (With inputs from agencies)

US conducts initial airdrop of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, officials say

United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (March 1) that he was hoping there would be a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas by Ramadan as the conflict in the Gaza Strip intensified.

United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (March 1) that he was hoping there would be a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas by Ramadan as the conflict in the Gaza Strip intensified. "I'm hoping so, we're still working real hard on it. We're not there yet," President Biden told reporters at the White House when asked if he expected a deal by Ramadan, which will start on March 10 or 11. "We'll get there but we're not there yet -- we may not get there," Biden said. The war has been going on for nearly five months and international pressure is mounting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas is weighing a proposal, agreed by Israel at talks with mediators in Paris last week, for a 40-day ceasefire, which would be the first extended truce of the conflict. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a source said the Paris proposal would see militants free some but not all of the hostages in return for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian detainees, a surge in humanitarian aid for Gaza, and Israeli troops pulling out of populated areas in the enclave. US to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza: Biden On Friday, President Biden announced plans to carry out a first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza. Biden said the airdrop would take place in the coming days but offered no further specifics. "We need to do more and the United States will do more," he told reporters, adding that aid "flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough." Also read | Biden says Israeli firing on Gazans that left dozens dead will ‘complicate’ ceasefire talks Meanwhile, White House spokesperson John Kirby said that Washington was going to redouble efforts to open up a maritime corridor into Gaza to bring "hopefully large amounts" of humanitarian aid by sea. "Matter of fact, as the president just announced, the United States will carry out airdrops of aid into Gaza in coordination with our international partners, particularly Jordan, in the coming days. We're also going to redouble our efforts to open up a humanitarian maritime corridor to deliver amounts of humanitarian assistance by sea, hopefully, large amounts by sea," Kirby told reporters. World leaders call for probe into Gaza aid deaths World leaders on Friday called for an investigation into the deaths of Palestinians during a confused incident in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. According to Palestinian authorities, Israeli forces killed more than 100 people trying to reach a relief convoy near Gaza City early on Thursday. Also watch | Israeli prisoner cut off communication for Palestinians × Israel blamed most of the deaths on crowds that swarmed around aid trucks, saying victims had been trampled or run over. An Israeli official also said troops had "in a limited response" later fired on crowds they felt had posed a threat. The health ministry in Gaza said that 115 people were killed and more than 750 wounded in the incident. Earlier, Biden said that Thursday's incident would complicate ceasefire talks. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza.&nbsp;The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments.

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative.

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Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments. The development comes hours after the Centre strongly opposed the tech giant's move stating that the delisting of Indian apps cannot be permitted and that the startup ecosystem is key to the Indian economy and their fate cannot be left to any big tech to decide.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure a significant 370 seats. India's ruling BJP declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would once more contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, with other notable names included 34 Union Ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani.

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The mother of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny visited his gravesite on Saturday (March 2), following a day where thousands of Russians defied potential arrest to honour the memory of the anti-corruption activist at his funeral in Moscow on Friday (March 1).

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An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon.

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In Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa, a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block on Saturday (March 2), resulting in two fatalities, eight injuries and six individuals still missing, as reported by authorities.&nbsp;

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

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In a distressing event in the Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, a Spanish woman, who was touring on a bike with her husband, was reportedly gang-raped on Friday (Mar 1) night.&nbsp;Dumka district, where the horrifying incident took place, is nearly 311 kilometres (193 miles) northwest of Ranchi, the state's capital city.

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Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin. Alongside, a meeting of the nation’s top political advisory body will convene, known as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2). A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people.

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza. The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments.

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza. The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments. Click on the headlines to read more. US conducts initial airdrop of humanitarian assistance into Gaza The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative. Google restores 'delisted' apps after Indian IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's intervention Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments. The development comes hours after the Centre strongly opposed the tech giant's move stating that the delisting of Indian apps cannot be permitted and that the startup ecosystem is key to the Indian economy and their fate cannot be left to any big tech to decide. Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP heavyweights headline party's first candidates' list The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure a significant 370 seats. India's ruling BJP declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would once more contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, with other notable names included 34 Union Ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani. Alexei Navalny’s mother pays tribute at his grave a day after massive funeral turnout The mother of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny visited his gravesite on Saturday (March 2), following a day where thousands of Russians defied potential arrest to honour the memory of the anti-corruption activist at his funeral in Moscow on Friday (March 1). Israeli airstrike claims lives of 3 Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon. Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured In Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa, a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block on Saturday (March 2), resulting in two fatalities, eight injuries and six individuals still missing, as reported by authorities. Scholz vows probe into apparent leak of secret talks over Ukraine war German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin. Spanish tourist gang-raped during bike tour with husband in India’s Jharkhand; 3 arrested In a distressing event in the Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, a Spanish woman, who was touring on a bike with her husband, was reportedly gang-raped on Friday (Mar 1) night. Dumka district, where the horrifying incident took place, is nearly 311 kilometres (193 miles) northwest of Ranchi, the state's capital city. China might get new foreign minister as key CCP gatherings set to take place: Report Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin. Alongside, a meeting of the nation’s top political advisory body will convene, known as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Bengaluru cafe blast: Crime Branch detains, interrogates four people after spotting suspect on CCTV The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2). A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people.

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A lawyer for Donald Trump told a Georgia judge on Friday (March 1) that the lead prosecutor who charged the former United States president with election interference in the state should be disqualified because she may have lied to the court about her undisclosed affair with a special prosecutor, the news agency Reuters reported.

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Georgia election case: Trump lawyer says lead prosecutor should be disqualified

Another member of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew, has reportedly gone missing while on duty, Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported. A similar incident happened in the past as well when another PIA flight attendant Faiza Mukhtar disappeared in Canada in January this year. The air hostess was identified as Maryam Raza, who landed in Canada's Toronto on PIA flight PK-782 from Islamabad on Monday. However, the reports said that she failed to report for duty on the return flight, PK-784 to Karachi. Watch to know more!

Pakistan International Airlines cabin crew goes missing, second such case in just two months

A social media post by Indian TV actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee has grabbed everyone's attention. Recently her friend and dancer Amarnath Ghosh was shot dead in America. Today, on Friday the TV actor appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Embassy to help in bringing back her friend's body from America. Devoleena has sought help from Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar too. The 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' actor penned a long note about her friend from Kolkata on Instagram on Friday. The friend was shot dead in America on Tuesday evening.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee's friend shot dead in US; Indian actor seeks PM's help

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Terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) intelligence chief Azam Cheema died of a heart attack in Pakistan's Faisalabad city, media reports said on Saturday (March 2). Cheema, 70, was a key conspirator of the 26/11 terror attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai in 2008. According to a report by the media outlet India Today, Cheema's funeral was held in Faisalabad's Malkhanwala. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: LeT Intel chief, 26/11 conspirator, Azam Cheema dies of heart attack at age of 70

United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (March 1) that he was hoping there would be a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas by Ramadan as their conflict in the Gaza Strip intensified. "I'm hoping so, we're still working real hard on it. We're not there yet," President Biden told reporters at the White House when asked if he expected a deal by Ramadan, which will start on March 10 or 11.

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In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

Dr. Imad Dardonah, a pediatrician at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, voiced distress over the dire situation faced by infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

He lamented that more than half of the babies brought to the hospital cannot be adequately treated due to the lack of essential supplies.

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In his statement, Dr. Dardonah emphasised the critical role of malnutrition in escalating child mortality rates. He explained that the hospital struggles to manage 50-60 per cent of the cases received, with the only available options being saline or sugar solutions.

During a UN briefing on Friday, a spokesperson reported the tragic deaths of four children at Kamal Adwan hospital overnight, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

The distressing conditions were captured in a video distributed by the World Health Organization (WHO), depicting infants in incubators enduring cramped conditions and intermittent power outages.

According to the WHO's latest report titled 'Nutrition Vulnerability and Situation Analysis - Gaza', malnutrition is particularly severe in the northern enclave. Shockingly, one in six children under the age of two is acutely malnourished, with almost 3 per cent suffering from severe wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition.&nbsp;

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Before the onset of hostilities, malnutrition was a rare occurrence in Gaza, with only 0.8 per cent of children under the age of five acutely malnourished, as reported by the WHO.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the population, on the brink of famine, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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In response to the dire situation, Jordan and France have conducted airdrops of aid into Gaza. Additionally, the US announced plans for military airdrops of food and supplies. However, these efforts come amidst tragic incidents, such as the deaths of around 100 Palestinians attempting to reach an aid convoy near Gaza City.

The Israeli offensive, launched in retaliation to an attack by Hamas on Israeli towns, has further exacerbated the crisis. According to Gaza health authorities, over 30,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the offensive.

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Dr. Dardonah has made a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of aid and food supplies into Gaza, emphasising the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of its inhabitants. The ongoing ceasefire talks have not succeeded as Hamas continues to stick to its demands despite claiming heavy civilian casualties and Israel is not relenting.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages. Dr. Imad Dardonah, a pediatrician at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, voiced distress over the dire situation faced by infants under his care due to severe food shortages. He lamented that more than half of the babies brought to the hospital cannot be adequately treated due to the lack of essential supplies. Also read: US to start airdrops of aid into Gaza in days ahead: Biden In his statement, Dr. Dardonah emphasised the critical role of malnutrition in escalating child mortality rates. He explained that the hospital struggles to manage 50-60 per cent of the cases received, with the only available options being saline or sugar solutions. During a UN briefing on Friday, a spokesperson reported the tragic deaths of four children at Kamal Adwan hospital overnight, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The distressing conditions were captured in a video distributed by the World Health Organization (WHO), depicting infants in incubators enduring cramped conditions and intermittent power outages. According to the WHO's latest report titled 'Nutrition Vulnerability and Situation Analysis - Gaza', malnutrition is particularly severe in the northern enclave. Shockingly, one in six children under the age of two is acutely malnourished, with almost 3 per cent suffering from severe wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition. Also read: Saudi Arabia threatens 'catastrophe' if Israel strikes Rafah Before the onset of hostilities, malnutrition was a rare occurrence in Gaza, with only 0.8 per cent of children under the age of five acutely malnourished, as reported by the WHO. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the population, on the brink of famine, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Also read: Gaza aid deaths: UN chief says incident will require independent probe In response to the dire situation, Jordan and France have conducted airdrops of aid into Gaza. Additionally, the US announced plans for military airdrops of food and supplies. However, these efforts come amidst tragic incidents, such as the deaths of around 100 Palestinians attempting to reach an aid convoy near Gaza City. The Israeli offensive, launched in retaliation to an attack by Hamas on Israeli towns, has further exacerbated the crisis. According to Gaza health authorities, over 30,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the offensive. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Islamic Jihad releases video showing Gaza hostage alive Dr. Dardonah has made a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of aid and food supplies into Gaza, emphasising the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of its inhabitants. The ongoing ceasefire talks have not succeeded as Hamas continues to stick to its demands despite claiming heavy civilian casualties and Israel is not relenting. (With inputs from agencies)

Doctor warns of serious risks to babies due to malnutrition in Gaza

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Division seem to be deepening in Israel's wartime government and according to Israeli media a minister of the wartime cabinet Benny Gantz was also the head of the national Unity party is now all set to travel to Washington on Sunday. He's going to hold several meetings with the US officials and the announcement has outraged the incumbent prime minister Netanyahu. Watch to know more!

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At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in an incident where Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops used live fire as hungry and desperate Palestinian civilians were gathering around food aid trucks, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. Watch to know more!

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Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin. Alongside, a meeting of the nation’s top political advisory body will convene, known as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Every year, the ‘two sessions’ is a keenly watched event. It sets the agenda of the upcoming year in motion, lays the ground for new laws and regulations and presents new, ambitious economic targets.

This time around, the event is attracting even more eyeballs in the face of the disappearance of two key leaders—Qin Gang, the ex-foreign minister and Li Shangfu, the ex-defence minister. The two men were removed last year from the top echelons without any public explanation and their fate remains unclear.

<h2>Who will control Chinese foreign ministry?</h2>

Although former foreign minister Wang Yi was asked to fill in the shoes of Qin Gang, his appointment was considered temporary by experts.

The Guardian reports that Liu Jianchao, a senior party cadre, could become the next foreign minister. He has been travelling a lot of late to diplomatic meetings worldwide.&nbsp;

Dong Jun was appointed as&nbsp;the country’s&nbsp;defence minister in December last year.

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However, both leaders may not necessarily be appointed to the State Council of China. The State Council is described by the Chinese constitution as the executive organ of the National People's Congress (NPC), as well as the "highest state administrative organ".

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According to Neil Thomas and Jing Qian, researchers at the Asia Society Policy Institute, if the two spots remain vacant in the state council, this would reflect “a higher degree of mistrust and paralysis at the centre of Xi’s leadership and a poorer outlook for China’s attempts to both manage tensions with the west and lead the global south”.

<h2>Fiscal targets</h2>

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday (Mar 5) will unveil the government work report, where the government is expected to announce a modest GDP growth target of 5 per cent.

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As per experts, no radical announcements are expected regarding stimulus into the economy that many economic pundits are advocating for to boost the country’s struggling economy.

(With inputs from agencies)

Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin.

Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin. Alongside, a meeting of the nation’s top political advisory body will convene, known as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Every year, the ‘two sessions’ is a keenly watched event. It sets the agenda of the upcoming year in motion, lays the ground for new laws and regulations and presents new, ambitious economic targets. This time around, the event is attracting even more eyeballs in the face of the disappearance of two key leaders—Qin Gang, the ex-foreign minister and Li Shangfu, the ex-defence minister. The two men were removed last year from the top echelons without any public explanation and their fate remains unclear. Who will control Chinese foreign ministry? Although former foreign minister Wang Yi was asked to fill in the shoes of Qin Gang, his appointment was considered temporary by experts. The Guardian reports that Liu Jianchao, a senior party cadre, could become the next foreign minister. He has been travelling a lot of late to diplomatic meetings worldwide. Dong Jun was appointed as the country’s defence minister in December last year. Also read: India seizes dual-use items bound for Pakistan from China However, both leaders may not necessarily be appointed to the State Council of China. The State Council is described by the Chinese constitution as the executive organ of the National People's Congress (NPC), as well as the "highest state administrative organ". Also read: China aims to put first Chinese on the moon before 2030 According to Neil Thomas and Jing Qian, researchers at the Asia Society Policy Institute, if the two spots remain vacant in the state council, this would reflect “a higher degree of mistrust and paralysis at the centre of Xi’s leadership and a poorer outlook for China’s attempts to both manage tensions with the west and lead the global south”. Fiscal targets Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday (Mar 5) will unveil the government work report, where the government is expected to announce a modest GDP growth target of 5 per cent. Watch: Gravitas | Is China creating robotic dogs? × As per experts, no radical announcements are expected regarding stimulus into the economy that many economic pundits are advocating for to boost the country’s struggling economy. (With inputs from agencies)

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea.

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"What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome.

In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact.

Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain.

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Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic.

A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted".

- 'Sworn enemies' -

Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away.

Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict.

"If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster.

"The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added.

Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield".

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Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion.

"Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said.

"Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post.&nbsp;

- Taurus missiles -

The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion.

France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres.

But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment.

"This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant.

Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles.

"Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked.

"A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF.&nbsp;

It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said.

According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin. The head of Russia's state-backed RT channel, Margarita Simonyan, on Friday posted the 38-minute audio recording of what she claimed were German army officers on February 19 discussing striking Crimea. Also read: Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured "What is being reported is a very serious matter and that is why it is now being investigated very carefully, very intensively and very quickly," Scholz said while on a visit to Rome. In the recording, discussions can be heard on the possible use by Ukrainian forces of German-made Taurus missiles and their potential impact. Topics include aiming the missiles at targets such as a key bridge over the Kerch Strait linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. The discussions also cover the use of missiles provided to Kyiv by France and Britain. Also read: In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv Experts consulted by Der Spiegel magazine said they believed the recording was authentic. A defence ministry spokeswoman told AFP it was investigating "whether communications in the air force sector were intercepted". - 'Sworn enemies' - Kyiv has long been clamouring for Germany to provide it with Taurus missiles, which can reach targets up to 500 kilometres (about 300 miles) away. Scholz has so far refused to send the missiles, fearing that it would lead to an escalation of the conflict. "If this story turns out to be true, it would be a highly problematic event," Green party politician Konstantin von Notz told the RND broadcaster. "The question arises as to whether this is a one-off incident or a structural safety problem," he added. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the recording indicates that Ukraine and its backers "do not want to change their course at all, and want to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield". Also read | Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they? Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova demanded that Germany "promptly" provide explanations for the discussion. "Attempts to avoid answering the questions will be regarded as an admission of guilt," she said. "Our age-old rivals -- the Germans -- have again turned into our sworn enemies," former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Security Council and the foreign ministry, wrote in a Telegram post. - Taurus missiles - The acquisition of German Taurus missiles would provide a massive boost for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to fend off Russia's invasion. France and Britain have supplied Kyiv with SCALP or Storm Shadow missiles, both of which have a range of about 250 kilometres. But Scholz said last week that Germany could not justify matching British and French moves in sending long-range missiles to Ukraine and supporting the weapon system's deployment. "This is a very long-range weapon, and what the British and French are doing in terms of targeting and supporting targeting cannot be done in Germany," Scholz said, without specifying exactly what he meant. Britain denied that it had any direct involvement in operating the missiles. "Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and its targeting processes are the business of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said in a statement to AFP. Roderich Kiesewetter, from Germany's opposition conservatives, warned that further recordings may also be leaked. "A number of other conversations will certainly have been intercepted and may be leaked at a later date for Russia's benefit," he told broadcaster ZDF. It can be assumed "that the conversation was deliberately leaked by Russia at this point in time with a specific intention", namely "to prevent Taurus delivery by Germany", he said. According to Der Spiegel, the videoconference was held not on a secret internal army network but on the WebEx platform.

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An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon.

This incident is part of the ongoing cross-border hostilities, running parallel to the Gaza war. Israeli strikes since October have claimed the lives of over 200 Hezbollah fighters and around 50 civilians in Lebanon, while attacks from Lebanon into Israel have resulted in the deaths of a dozen Israeli soldiers and five civilians. Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border have fled their villages.

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Hezbollah, allied with Iran like the Palestinian group Hamas, has been conducting its campaign at the border to express solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.

This week, Hezbollah indicated its willingness to cease attacks if Israel's Gaza offensive stops, while also expressing readiness to continue if the Gaza war persists.

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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant suggested an intention to increase attacks on Hezbollah in the event of a Gaza ceasefire, with openness to a diplomatic deal for the withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from the border.&nbsp;

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, mentioned on Thursday that a cessation of fighting in Gaza could prompt indirect talks to end hostilities at the border, possibly starting as early as next week. The Israeli army stated it was checking reports on the drone strike incident.

On the other side,&nbsp;United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 1) said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. 
 
Speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an Oval Office meeting, he called the killing of more than 100 people in Gaza a "tragic and alarming event".

On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them.

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"The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said.&nbsp;

He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon.

An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon. This incident is part of the ongoing cross-border hostilities, running parallel to the Gaza war. Israeli strikes since October have claimed the lives of over 200 Hezbollah fighters and around 50 civilians in Lebanon, while attacks from Lebanon into Israel have resulted in the deaths of a dozen Israeli soldiers and five civilians. Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border have fled their villages. Also read: Saudi Arabia threatens 'catastrophe' if Israel strikes Rafah Hezbollah, allied with Iran like the Palestinian group Hamas, has been conducting its campaign at the border to express solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. This week, Hezbollah indicated its willingness to cease attacks if Israel's Gaza offensive stops, while also expressing readiness to continue if the Gaza war persists. Also read: Israel trades fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant suggested an intention to increase attacks on Hezbollah in the event of a Gaza ceasefire, with openness to a diplomatic deal for the withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from the border. Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, mentioned on Thursday that a cessation of fighting in Gaza could prompt indirect talks to end hostilities at the border, possibly starting as early as next week. The Israeli army stated it was checking reports on the drone strike incident. On the other side, United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 1) said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. Speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an Oval Office meeting, he called the killing of more than 100 people in Gaza a "tragic and alarming event". On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: Hoping for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan, says Biden "The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said. He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops." (With inputs from agencies)

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