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The Israel Army on Monday (Feb 26) proposed a plan for "evacuating" civilians in the Gaza Strip. This evacuation plan which has been presented with an "operational plan" comes after the nation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory's southern city Rafah was necessary for Israel's "total victory".&nbsp;

<h2>Evacuation plan</h2>

In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's office said: "The (Israeli army) presented the War Cabinet with a plan for evacuating the population from the areas of fighting in the Gaza Strip, with the upcoming operational plan."

However, the statement in Hebrew failed to give any additional details about how or where the civilians would be moved, reports AFP.

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In an interview with CBS Sunday, Netanyahu said that a ground invasion of Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, would put Israel within weeks of "total victory" over Hamas.

"If we have a (truce) deal, it will be delayed somewhat, but it will happen," he said, adding, "It has to be done because total victory is our goal and total victory is within reach -- not months away, weeks away, once we begin the operation."

<h2>The repercussions of a Rafah attack</h2>

As per media reports, aid organisations and foreign governments have repeatedly expressed fears that a ground invasion of Rafah will inflict mass casualties.&nbsp;

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Rafah, which has so far been untouched by ground troops, has amid the war become the refuge for 1.4 million Palestinians — most of them displaced from other areas.

It also happens to be the entry point for desperately needed aid, brought in via neighbouring Egypt.&nbsp;

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<h2>A ceasefire deal</h2>

The evacuation plan comes on the heels of the latest efforts by Egyptian, Qatari, and US "experts" to secure a truce before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The talks, which were also attended by Israeli and Hamas representatives, have, as per the United States, produced "an understanding" towards a ceasefire and hostage release.

However, as per sources in the Hamas, the group is insisting on the withdrawal of Israeli forces. This demand has been dismissed by Netanyahu as "delusional".

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israel Army on Monday (Feb 26) proposed a plan for "evacuating" civilians in the Gaza Strip. This evacuation plan which has been presented with an "operational plan" comes after the nation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory's southern city Rafah was necessary for Israel's "total victory".

The Israel Army on Monday (Feb 26) proposed a plan for "evacuating" civilians in the Gaza Strip. This evacuation plan which has been presented with an "operational plan" comes after the nation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory's southern city Rafah was necessary for Israel's "total victory". Evacuation plan In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's office said: "The (Israeli army) presented the War Cabinet with a plan for evacuating the population from the areas of fighting in the Gaza Strip, with the upcoming operational plan." However, the statement in Hebrew failed to give any additional details about how or where the civilians would be moved, reports AFP. Also read | Man, allegedly an US Air Force member, sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington DC In an interview with CBS Sunday, Netanyahu said that a ground invasion of Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, would put Israel within weeks of "total victory" over Hamas. "If we have a (truce) deal, it will be delayed somewhat, but it will happen," he said, adding, "It has to be done because total victory is our goal and total victory is within reach -- not months away, weeks away, once we begin the operation." The repercussions of a Rafah attack As per media reports, aid organisations and foreign governments have repeatedly expressed fears that a ground invasion of Rafah will inflict mass casualties. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Unclear whether hostage deal will materialise, says Netanyahu Rafah, which has so far been untouched by ground troops, has amid the war become the refuge for 1.4 million Palestinians — most of them displaced from other areas. It also happens to be the entry point for desperately needed aid, brought in via neighbouring Egypt. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Mediators from US, Qatar, Egypt & Israel in Doha for truce talks A ceasefire deal The evacuation plan comes on the heels of the latest efforts by Egyptian, Qatari, and US "experts" to secure a truce before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The talks, which were also attended by Israeli and Hamas representatives, have, as per the United States, produced "an understanding" towards a ceasefire and hostage release. However, as per sources in the Hamas, the group is insisting on the withdrawal of Israeli forces. This demand has been dismissed by Netanyahu as "delusional". (With inputs from agencies)

Israel Army offers plan to evacuate Gaza civilians as Netanyahu says Rafah offensive vital for 'total victory'

Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, on Sunday (Feb 25th) flexed his political muscle, gathering thousands of supporters at&nbsp;São Paulo's iconic Paulista Avenue to demonstrate political strength amid investigations that many believe could land him in jail.&nbsp;

Hitting out at the election ban that has&nbsp;barred him from seeking office for eight years, Bolsonaro said, "We cannot accept that an authority can eliminate whoever it may be from the political scene unless it is for a fair reason."

<h2>Alleged coup attempt</h2>

Surrounded by a massive crowd of supporters, Bolsonaro denied&nbsp;allegations that he plotted a coup to stay in power after losing elections in October 2022.&nbsp;

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"What is a coup?" he asked the rally.

"Tanks in the streets, weapons, conspiracy," he said, answering his own question, and added, "None of that happened in Brazil."

"We cannot accept that an authority can eliminate whoever it may be from the political scene unless it is for a fair reason," he stated.

Dressed in the green and yellow of the Brazil flag, the emancipated leader, as per Reuters, spoke for about 20 minutes, defending himself and reminiscing about his 2019-22 term.

68-year-old Bolsonaro, who has had his passport seized by police as he and his inner circle are investigated, reiterated he was being "persecuted".

"What I want is pacification. To erase the past and find a way for us to live in peace," he said.

Reacting to the massive rally held by Bolsonaro, Gleisi Hoffmann, the president of&nbsp;Luiz Inácio, Lula da Silva's&nbsp;Workers' Party (PT) taking to X wrote, "one more threat from Bolsonaro to the institutions and a challenge to the judiciary, to which he is close to having to be held accountable."

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<h2>Operation 'Hour of Truth'</h2>

Earlier this month, on February 8, Brazil investigators launched "Operation Tempus Veritatis," a Latin term which translates to "Hour of Truth." Under it, the police carried out dozens of search and seizure raids and even arrested several Bolsonaro allies.&nbsp;

Investigators allege that the ex-president used anti-democratic manoeuvres, including attempts to discredit Brazil's electronic voting system. This "disinformation" campaign they claim was meant to "legitimise a military intervention" if Bolsonaro lost.&nbsp;

The leader has also been accused of editing a draft presidential decree that would have declared a state of emergency in the nation, called for new elections and ordered the arrest of the head of Brazil's Superior Electoral Tribunal, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

(With inputs from agencies)

Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, on Sunday (Feb 25th) flexed his political muscle, gathering thousands of supporters at São Paulo's iconic Paulista Avenue to demonstrate political strength amid investigations that many believe could land him in jail.

Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, on Sunday (Feb 25th) flexed his political muscle, gathering thousands of supporters at São Paulo's iconic Paulista Avenue to demonstrate political strength amid investigations that many believe could land him in jail. Hitting out at the election ban that has barred him from seeking office for eight years, Bolsonaro said, "We cannot accept that an authority can eliminate whoever it may be from the political scene unless it is for a fair reason." Alleged coup attempt Surrounded by a massive crowd of supporters, Bolsonaro denied allegations that he plotted a coup to stay in power after losing elections in October 2022. Also read | Brazil intelligence agency’s second-in-command fired in Bolsonaro illegal spying probe "What is a coup?" he asked the rally. "Tanks in the streets, weapons, conspiracy," he said, answering his own question, and added, "None of that happened in Brazil." "We cannot accept that an authority can eliminate whoever it may be from the political scene unless it is for a fair reason," he stated. Dressed in the green and yellow of the Brazil flag, the emancipated leader, as per Reuters, spoke for about 20 minutes, defending himself and reminiscing about his 2019-22 term. 68-year-old Bolsonaro, who has had his passport seized by police as he and his inner circle are investigated, reiterated he was being "persecuted". "What I want is pacification. To erase the past and find a way for us to live in peace," he said. Reacting to the massive rally held by Bolsonaro, Gleisi Hoffmann, the president of Luiz Inácio, Lula da Silva's Workers' Party (PT) taking to X wrote, "one more threat from Bolsonaro to the institutions and a challenge to the judiciary, to which he is close to having to be held accountable." Also read | Israel declares Brazilian President Lula ‘persona non grata’ over his ‘antisemitic’ comments Operation 'Hour of Truth' Earlier this month, on February 8, Brazil investigators launched "Operation Tempus Veritatis," a Latin term which translates to "Hour of Truth." Under it, the police carried out dozens of search and seizure raids and even arrested several Bolsonaro allies. Investigators allege that the ex-president used anti-democratic manoeuvres, including attempts to discredit Brazil's electronic voting system. This "disinformation" campaign they claim was meant to "legitimise a military intervention" if Bolsonaro lost. The leader has also been accused of editing a draft presidential decree that would have declared a state of emergency in the nation, called for new elections and ordered the arrest of the head of Brazil's Superior Electoral Tribunal, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazil's Bolsonaro denies coup allegations at rally with tens of thousands supporters, says 'What is a coup?'

Former United States president Donald Trump has said Prince Harry "betrayed the Queen", further stating that Britain's Royal Family has been too soft on him and were "too gracious" over his revelations regarding his family in his memoir Spare.&nbsp;

Trump said that if he wins a second term in the upcoming presidential election this year, then the Duke of Sussex will be "on his own".&nbsp;

While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Trump told the Express: "I wouldn't protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That's unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me."&nbsp;

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Trump also spoke on President Joe Biden's approach to the Sussexes, who moved to California in 2020, as he said: "I think they have been too gracious to him after what he has done."&nbsp;

From Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 to their Netflix documentary to Harry's memoir, the couple has made several allegations targeting the Royal Family.&nbsp;

One such incident was when the Sussexes announced the birth of their daughter and stated that she was named after the Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet.&nbsp;

However, according to royal writer Robert Hardman's latest autobiography, the late Queen was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" when the couple declared she had been "supportive" of the choice.&nbsp;

BBC had also reported citing a palace source that the Queen "was not asked by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex about naming their daughter Lilibet".&nbsp;

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Trump's recent remarks underlined all those incidents that made headlines in recent years.&nbsp;

His remarks came days after Harry said in a show that he has "considered" becoming an American citizen. He said that he had "no idea" what was stopping him.&nbsp;

But the Heritage Foundation, which is a conservative think tank, has launched a legal challenge to Harry's immigration status.&nbsp;

It claimed that he cannot legally have visited the US because he acknowledged to using illegal drugs in his memoir.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Former United States president Donald Trump has said Prince Harry "betrayed the Queen", further stating that Britain's Royal Family has been too soft on him and were "too gracious" over his revelations regarding his family in his memoir Spare.

Former United States president Donald Trump has said Prince Harry "betrayed the Queen", further stating that Britain's Royal Family has been too soft on him and were "too gracious" over his revelations regarding his family in his memoir Spare. Trump said that if he wins a second term in the upcoming presidential election this year, then the Duke of Sussex will be "on his own". While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Trump told the Express: "I wouldn't protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That's unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me." Also read: Trump wins South Carolina primary, defeating Haley in her home state Trump also spoke on President Joe Biden's approach to the Sussexes, who moved to California in 2020, as he said: "I think they have been too gracious to him after what he has done." From Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 to their Netflix documentary to Harry's memoir, the couple has made several allegations targeting the Royal Family. One such incident was when the Sussexes announced the birth of their daughter and stated that she was named after the Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. However, according to royal writer Robert Hardman's latest autobiography, the late Queen was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" when the couple declared she had been "supportive" of the choice. BBC had also reported citing a palace source that the Queen "was not asked by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex about naming their daughter Lilibet". Also read: Haley calls Trump's comments on Black Americans liking him due to legal woes 'disgusting' Watch: South Carolina Primary: Trump defeats Nikki Haley in her home state | US Elections 2024 × Trump's recent remarks underlined all those incidents that made headlines in recent years. His remarks came days after Harry said in a show that he has "considered" becoming an American citizen. He said that he had "no idea" what was stopping him. But the Heritage Foundation, which is a conservative think tank, has launched a legal challenge to Harry's immigration status. It claimed that he cannot legally have visited the US because he acknowledged to using illegal drugs in his memoir. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Betrayed the Queen’: Trump says he won’t protect Prince Harry if elected president

Veteran political consultant Steve Kramer has admitted to commissioning a robocall that impersonated President Joe Biden using artificial intelligence (AI). The call, which appealed to&nbsp;New Hampshire&nbsp;voters&nbsp;to not vote in the presidential primary&nbsp;and save their votes for the general elections to be held in November,&nbsp;sparked investigations and backlash from election officials and watchdogs.

Not just the US, in the UK as well there is concern over AI-generated content. Recently, voicing concern over AI generated deepfakes, James Cleverly, the UK home secretary during a recent interview, warned that criminals and "malign actors" working on behalf of malicious states like Russia and Iran could these to hijack the general election.

Speaking to the Times, he said that "The era of deepfake and AI-generated content to mislead and disrupt is already in play".

<h2>A revolutionary hero?</h2>

In a conversation with NBC News, Kramer, who was reportedly working for a rival Biden candidate, expressed no remorse for the deepfake call. Instead, he compared himself to American Revolutionary heroes Paul Revere and Thomas Paine and claimed that he had planned the call as an act of civil disobedience to highlight the dangers of AI in politics.&nbsp;

"This is a way for me to make a difference, and I have," he said, adding "For $500, I got about $5 million worth of action, whether that be media attention or regulatory action."

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He asserted that the call, which he planned from the start, had nothing to do with his client, Biden's long-shot primary challenger, Dean Phillips, the Democratic representative from Minnesota.

The call, made to over 5,000 New Hampshire voters, was reportedly part of Kramer's strategy to draw attention to AI's potential misuse in politics. He acknowledged facing potential legal consequences but said he remained committed to working in politics.

As per the report, he said he has received a subpoena from the Federal Communications Commission, and said he suspected that he might get sued by a half-dozen people and could even face jail time.

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Kramer confirmed that he hired a Texas telemarketing company, Life Co,&nbsp;to distribute the calls, but said they were unaware of the call's content before delivery.

"They had no knowledge of the content of this call prior to delivery," Kramer wrote in his statement.&nbsp;

"I'd use them again, but they are done with my business."

<h2>Street magician was the voice of Biden robocall</h2>

Paul Carpenter, a New Orleans street magician, created the AI-generated audio file replicating Biden's voice for the robocall. He read from a script provided to him by Kramer. Carpenter, paid $150 for the work, believed Kramer was working for the Biden campaign.

The call, Kramer stated, aimed to provoke regulatory action and raise awareness about AI's misuse.&nbsp;

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"Even individuals acting alone can quickly and easily use AI for misleading and disruptive purposes," he said.

Authorities in New Hampshire are investigating the call for potential violations of state laws against voter suppression laws, and the Federal Communications Commission has reportedly accelerated plans to outlaw AI robocalls in response to the Biden robocall.

Kramer's admission comes after NBC News linked him to the fake Biden robocall. He revealed that he also commissioned an earlier deepfake robocall impersonating Senator Lindsey Graham as a test, which received a significantly higher response rate than an automated call.

(With inputs from agencies)

Veteran political consultant Steve Kramer has admitted to commissioning a robocall that impersonated President Joe Biden using artificial intelligence (AI). The call, which appealed to New Hampshire voters to not vote in the presidential primary and save their votes for the general elections to be held in November, sparked investigations and backlash from election officials and watchdogs.

Veteran political consultant Steve Kramer has admitted to commissioning a robocall that impersonated President Joe Biden using artificial intelligence (AI). The call, which appealed to New Hampshire voters to not vote in the presidential primary and save their votes for the general elections to be held in November, sparked investigations and backlash from election officials and watchdogs. Not just the US, in the UK as well there is concern over AI-generated content. Recently, voicing concern over AI generated deepfakes, James Cleverly, the UK home secretary during a recent interview, warned that criminals and "malign actors" working on behalf of malicious states like Russia and Iran could these to hijack the general election. Speaking to the Times, he said that "The era of deepfake and AI-generated content to mislead and disrupt is already in play". A revolutionary hero? In a conversation with NBC News, Kramer, who was reportedly working for a rival Biden candidate, expressed no remorse for the deepfake call. Instead, he compared himself to American Revolutionary heroes Paul Revere and Thomas Paine and claimed that he had planned the call as an act of civil disobedience to highlight the dangers of AI in politics. "This is a way for me to make a difference, and I have," he said, adding "For $500, I got about $5 million worth of action, whether that be media attention or regulatory action." Also read | AI scare for US elections? Fake robocall imitating Biden asks voters not to vote in New Hampshire primary He asserted that the call, which he planned from the start, had nothing to do with his client, Biden's long-shot primary challenger, Dean Phillips, the Democratic representative from Minnesota. The call, made to over 5,000 New Hampshire voters, was reportedly part of Kramer's strategy to draw attention to AI's potential misuse in politics. He acknowledged facing potential legal consequences but said he remained committed to working in politics. As per the report, he said he has received a subpoena from the Federal Communications Commission, and said he suspected that he might get sued by a half-dozen people and could even face jail time. Watch | Fake Joe Biden robocall told voters to stay home for primary election Kramer confirmed that he hired a Texas telemarketing company, Life Co, to distribute the calls, but said they were unaware of the call's content before delivery. "They had no knowledge of the content of this call prior to delivery," Kramer wrote in his statement. "I'd use them again, but they are done with my business." Street magician was the voice of Biden robocall Paul Carpenter, a New Orleans street magician, created the AI-generated audio file replicating Biden's voice for the robocall. He read from a script provided to him by Kramer. Carpenter, paid $150 for the work, believed Kramer was working for the Biden campaign. The call, Kramer stated, aimed to provoke regulatory action and raise awareness about AI's misuse. Also read | Man, allegedly a US Air Force member, sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington, DC "Even individuals acting alone can quickly and easily use AI for misleading and disruptive purposes," he said. Authorities in New Hampshire are investigating the call for potential violations of state laws against voter suppression laws, and the Federal Communications Commission has reportedly accelerated plans to outlaw AI robocalls in response to the Biden robocall. Kramer's admission comes after NBC News linked him to the fake Biden robocall. He revealed that he also commissioned an earlier deepfake robocall impersonating Senator Lindsey Graham as a test, which received a significantly higher response rate than an automated call. (With inputs from agencies)

Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer owns up to Biden robocall, says wanted to flag dangers of AI

A 23-year-old Gujarati guy hired as a security guard by the Russian Army lost his life in a Ukrainian air strike on February 21 in the Donetsk region near the Russia-Ukraine border, according to another Indian worker who fled the incident.

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The Israeli Prime Minister and his office has said on Monday that the military has put forth a plan for evacuating civilians in the Gaza Strip along with an operational plan. The announcement comes as Israel threatens a fullscale invasion of Rafah which is Gaza's Southernmost city and has been so far untouched by the ground troops. Now prime minister Netanyahu said on Sunday that the military operation into Gaza's Rafah would put Israel within weeks of total victory over Hamas. Watch to know more!

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An interesting study is coming up from Iran, according to the study by Ministry of Culture and Islamic guidance, there has been a significant decline in adherance to religious values.

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The Balakot terror camp in Pakistan was targeted by the Indian Air Force in February five years back. It is the fifth anniversary of Operation Bandar, an operation launched by the Indian Air Force in Balakot, Pakistan after Pulwama attack.

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South Korean doctors have continued their demonstrations against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions and at the center of this dispute is a recent government announcement that the colleges and the universities would admit 2,000 more medical students from the next academic year. Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul. Watch to know more!

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The opposition groups, which include the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Jamat-e-Islami, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have canceled planned coordinated protests in Karachi and declared that they will commemorate "Black Day" throughout Sindh on February 27.

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The health of infants, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the Gaza Strip is seriously threatened by a sharp increase in malnutrition, according to a thorough new analysis published by the Global Nutrition Cluster.

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U.S. and British forces carried out a new round of strikes in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the Iran-aligned group against Red Sea shipping, the Pentagon said.

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According to officials and local media, Israel's war cabinet decided on Saturday to send negotiators to Qatar to carry on negotiations toward achieving a ceasefire in the conflict with Hamas and the release of hostages detained in Gaza.

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The escalation of pirates in the broader Indian Ocean region has made the Indian Navy to act as a security provider in one of the world's most critical waterways. In the latest the Indian Navy has come to the rescue of a distressed call again, an Indian warship saved a merchant vessel after it caught far in the Gulf of Aiden. Watch to know more!

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Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei.

"Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday.

Torres and counterparts from five other Patagonian provinces announced Friday that "if the Economy Ministry does not deliver its (financial) resources to Chubut, then Chubut will not deliver its oil and gas."

The provincial leaders were angered by the austerity-minded Milei's insistence on withholding from Chubut some 13.5 billion pesos ($15.3 million) in monthly transfers of federal tax revenues.&nbsp;

Economy Minister Luis Caputo argued on X that the cut was necessary to collect on unpaid debt from Chubut to the federal government -- and that 10 other provinces also owe money.

In a message on X, the former Twitter, Milei denounced the southern leaders as "fiscal degenerates."&nbsp; 
 
Argentina is the world's 39th largest exporter of crude oil and the 20th largest of gas. It imports refined fuels for internal consumption.

Milei, who was flying Saturday to the United States to attend a conservative gathering to be addressed by Donald Trump, took to X -- in scores of posts -- to blast Torres by his nickname, denouncing "Nacho and his accomplices."

He reminded them of an article in the penal code providing for jail sentences of up to two years for anyone hindering energy supplies.

A statement from the president's office denounced "the waste of the provinces that refuse to reduce unnecessary expenses" and referred to the provinces' opposition as "a Chavista threat."

Hours later, Torres responded: "I hope there is a channel for dialogue. The problem is that you don't know who to talk to."

The dispute arises amid growing protests over price and fee increases as the new president promotes extensive deregulations and drastic fiscal adjustment.

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei. "Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday.

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei. "Not a drop of oil will come out on Wednesday if they don't respect the provinces once and for all and take their foot off our back," Governor Ignacio Torres of southern Chubut province told television channel C5N on Saturday. Torres and counterparts from five other Patagonian provinces announced Friday that "if the Economy Ministry does not deliver its (financial) resources to Chubut, then Chubut will not deliver its oil and gas." The provincial leaders were angered by the austerity-minded Milei's insistence on withholding from Chubut some 13.5 billion pesos ($15.3 million) in monthly transfers of federal tax revenues. Economy Minister Luis Caputo argued on X that the cut was necessary to collect on unpaid debt from Chubut to the federal government -- and that 10 other provinces also owe money. In a message on X, the former Twitter, Milei denounced the southern leaders as "fiscal degenerates." Argentina is the world's 39th largest exporter of crude oil and the 20th largest of gas. It imports refined fuels for internal consumption. Milei, who was flying Saturday to the United States to attend a conservative gathering to be addressed by Donald Trump, took to X -- in scores of posts -- to blast Torres by his nickname, denouncing "Nacho and his accomplices." He reminded them of an article in the penal code providing for jail sentences of up to two years for anyone hindering energy supplies. A statement from the president's office denounced "the waste of the provinces that refuse to reduce unnecessary expenses" and referred to the provinces' opposition as "a Chavista threat." Hours later, Torres responded: "I hope there is a channel for dialogue. The problem is that you don't know who to talk to." The dispute arises amid growing protests over price and fee increases as the new president promotes extensive deregulations and drastic fiscal adjustment.

Oil-rich Argentine provinces threaten to cut supply in dispute with Milei

ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc said on Saturday (Feb 24) that it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger following military coup in the country last year. The bloc said that the decision was being taken on humanitarian grounds and a no-fly zone, asset freezes and border closures were being stopped "with immediate effect".

Last year, Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum was deposed in a military coup. This led ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to impose tough sanctions and suspend trade with Niger.

On Saturday, the lifting of some of the sanctions was announced by ECOWAS Commission chief Omar Alieu Touray at ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria.

Following the Niger coup, ECOWAS had warned of military intervention but the threat eventually fizzled out. Bazoum remains jailed inside presidential palace in Niamey.

Touray said that lifting of the sanctions would include unfreezing of Niger's assets in ECOWAS central banks and resumption of financial transactions between ECOWAS and Niger.

But Touray told AFP "individual sanctions as well as political sanctions remain in place in Niger... (and) in other countries political sanctions remain".

There are several opinions within the ECOWAS as to how the grouping should address the situation created by military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea.&nbsp;

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said during the summit that the grouping should reconsider its strategy while dealing with the situation.

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Tinubu -- who is also head of ECOWAS -- said "we must re-examine our current approach to the quest for constitutional order in four of our member states".

The four countries have been suspended from ECOWAS following the coups. They have warned that they would permanently withdraw from the grouping but ECOWAS has called on them to not take such a step.

(With inputs from agencies)

ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc said on Saturday (Feb 24) that it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger following military coup in the country last year.

ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc said on Saturday (Feb 24) that it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger following military coup in the country last year. The bloc said that the decision was being taken on humanitarian grounds and a no-fly zone, asset freezes and border closures were being stopped "with immediate effect". Last year, Niger's president Mohamed Bazoum was deposed in a military coup. This led ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to impose tough sanctions and suspend trade with Niger. On Saturday, the lifting of some of the sanctions was announced by ECOWAS Commission chief Omar Alieu Touray at ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria. Following the Niger coup, ECOWAS had warned of military intervention but the threat eventually fizzled out. Bazoum remains jailed inside presidential palace in Niamey. Touray said that lifting of the sanctions would include unfreezing of Niger's assets in ECOWAS central banks and resumption of financial transactions between ECOWAS and Niger. But Touray told AFP "individual sanctions as well as political sanctions remain in place in Niger... (and) in other countries political sanctions remain". There are several opinions within the ECOWAS as to how the grouping should address the situation created by military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Guinea. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said during the summit that the grouping should reconsider its strategy while dealing with the situation. Also Read | French farmers disrupt Paris farm fair ahead of Macron's visit Tinubu -- who is also head of ECOWAS -- said "we must re-examine our current approach to the quest for constitutional order in four of our member states". The four countries have been suspended from ECOWAS following the coups. They have warned that they would permanently withdraw from the grouping but ECOWAS has called on them to not take such a step. (With inputs from agencies)

ECOWAS lifts some sanctions on coup-hit Niger, unfreezes assets

Early voting in Russia’s presidential election began in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, reported state news agency TASS, on Sunday (Feb 25) citing a Moscow-appointed local election official. Meanwhile, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations said that they will “never recognise” the elections held in the occupied Ukrainian regions.&nbsp;

<h2>Russian presidential election early voting</h2>

Early voting for the Russian presidential election kicked off in the Russian-occupied region of Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia, said Galina Katyushchenko, chairperson of the regional election commission, according to TASS.&nbsp;

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The district election commission members will reportedly go door-to-door in the settlements which are adjacent to the frontline amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with ballot papers and boxes and the residents of these areas and Russian soldiers, will be the first ones to vote.&nbsp;

“People who live close to the line of engagement and service members will be the first to vote,” Katyushchenko told reporters, as quoted by TASS.&nbsp;

The voters will be asked to present their Russian or Ukrainian passports in order to cast the ballots, according to the commission in the Russian-occupied region. The polling stations in Zaporizhzhia will open on March 17, reported TASS.

Zaporizhzhia is one of four Ukrainian regions that Russia annexed in 2022 but only controls parts of them. In September, Russian authorities held elections in the annexed regions for Russian-installed officials which was denounced by the West and Ukraine as a sham.&nbsp;

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The election will see Russian President Vladimir Putin running virtually unopposed for his fifth term which will keep him in power until 2030.&nbsp;

Last week, the Russian Supreme Court upheld the ruling by electoral authorities barring anti-war candidate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-blocks-anti-putin-campaigner-nadezhdin-from-election-688290">Boris Nadezhdin</a> from contesting in next month’s election.&nbsp;

<h2>G7 leaders won’t recognise elections</h2>

On Saturday (Feb 24) marking the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the leaders from G7 nations released a statement saying that they will not recognise the elections held in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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The leaders of the G7 nations – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union – called on Russia to “immediately cease its war of aggression and completely and unconditionally withdraw its military forces from the internationally recognised territory of Ukraine.”&nbsp;

It added, “We will never recognise so-called ‘elections’, past and future, held by Russia in the territories of Ukraine, nor their results.”&nbsp;

The G7 leaders called Russia’s intention to hold votes in occupied Ukrainian territories in the upcoming presidential election, an “outrageous violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty”.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Early voting in Russia’s presidential election began in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, reported state news agency TASS, on Sunday (Feb 25) citing a Moscow-appointed local election official.

Early voting in Russia’s presidential election began in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, reported state news agency TASS, on Sunday (Feb 25) citing a Moscow-appointed local election official. Meanwhile, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations said that they will “never recognise” the elections held in the occupied Ukrainian regions. Russian presidential election early voting Early voting for the Russian presidential election kicked off in the Russian-occupied region of Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia, said Galina Katyushchenko, chairperson of the regional election commission, according to TASS. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: EU President says, 'More than ever, we stand firmly by Ukraine' The district election commission members will reportedly go door-to-door in the settlements which are adjacent to the frontline amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with ballot papers and boxes and the residents of these areas and Russian soldiers, will be the first ones to vote. “People who live close to the line of engagement and service members will be the first to vote,” Katyushchenko told reporters, as quoted by TASS. The voters will be asked to present their Russian or Ukrainian passports in order to cast the ballots, according to the commission in the Russian-occupied region. The polling stations in Zaporizhzhia will open on March 17, reported TASS. Zaporizhzhia is one of four Ukrainian regions that Russia annexed in 2022 but only controls parts of them. In September, Russian authorities held elections in the annexed regions for Russian-installed officials which was denounced by the West and Ukraine as a sham. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine war: 23-year-old Indian killed in drone strike, was employed by Russia The election will see Russian President Vladimir Putin running virtually unopposed for his fifth term which will keep him in power until 2030. Last week, the Russian Supreme Court upheld the ruling by electoral authorities barring anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin from contesting in next month’s election. G7 leaders won’t recognise elections On Saturday (Feb 24) marking the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the leaders from G7 nations released a statement saying that they will not recognise the elections held in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. Also Read | Ukraine war: 50% of Western arms deliveries don’t arrive on time, says Kyiv The leaders of the G7 nations – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union – called on Russia to “immediately cease its war of aggression and completely and unconditionally withdraw its military forces from the internationally recognised territory of Ukraine.” It added, “We will never recognise so-called ‘elections’, past and future, held by Russia in the territories of Ukraine, nor their results.” The G7 leaders called Russia’s intention to hold votes in occupied Ukrainian territories in the upcoming presidential election, an “outrageous violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty”. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian presidential election: Early voting begins in occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia

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France has expelled a Tunisian Muslim cleric Mahjoub Mahjoubi&nbsp;due to what Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described as "radicalism" and remarks deemed "unacceptable". Darmanin announced the expulsion on Twitter, stating, "The radical Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi has just been expelled from the national territory, less than 12 hours after his arrest. We will not let people get away with anything."&nbsp;

This decision followed Darmanin's instructions to issue a deportation order against the imam for his alleged extremist rhetoric. "Firmness is the rule," he added.

Imam had termed the "three-coloured flag" as "satanic". The imam, who preached in a mosque in southern France, denied any wrongdoing, claiming his comments about the French flag were taken out of context.

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French media reports citing the expulsion order, said that Mahjoubi had "conveyed a literal, backward, intolerant, and violent conception of Islam, likely to encourage behaviors contrary to the values of the Republic, discrimination against women, identity retreat, tensions with the Jewish community, and jihadist radicalization'."

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Despite his denial, the expulsion order cited his promotion of a violent and intolerant interpretation of Islam.&nbsp; 
The imam's lawyer plans to appeal the expulsion. The swift deportation was made possible by France's new immigration law.

<h2>Another Muslim Imam deported&nbsp;</h2>

Another Muslim preacher was deported to Egypt for alleged incitement against the West. Brice Hortefeux, France's interior minister for overseas territories, termed him a "dangerous individual."

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Al-Soudany told France24, “We have never opposed the West. I lived in the West for several years. My wife was born in the West and I married her there! What's happened is not fair. It's already happened to other Imams and it's not fair. What right do they have to deprive a woman of her husband? What right to stop someone from speaking freely? I hope I'll go back and that justice will prevail."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

France has expelled a Tunisian Muslim cleric Mahjoub Mahjoubi due to what Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described as "radicalism" and remarks deemed "unacceptable".

France has expelled a Tunisian Muslim cleric Mahjoub Mahjoubi due to what Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described as "radicalism" and remarks deemed "unacceptable". Darmanin announced the expulsion on Twitter, stating, "The radical Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi has just been expelled from the national territory, less than 12 hours after his arrest. We will not let people get away with anything." This decision followed Darmanin's instructions to issue a deportation order against the imam for his alleged extremist rhetoric. "Firmness is the rule," he added. Imam had termed the "three-coloured flag" as "satanic". The imam, who preached in a mosque in southern France, denied any wrongdoing, claiming his comments about the French flag were taken out of context. Also Read | 'No choice but to slaughter horses to feed our children', says Gazan at Jabalia refugee camp French media reports citing the expulsion order, said that Mahjoubi had "conveyed a literal, backward, intolerant, and violent conception of Islam, likely to encourage behaviors contrary to the values of the Republic, discrimination against women, identity retreat, tensions with the Jewish community, and jihadist radicalization'." Also Read | US, UK launch fresh wave of strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Yemen Despite his denial, the expulsion order cited his promotion of a violent and intolerant interpretation of Islam. The imam's lawyer plans to appeal the expulsion. The swift deportation was made possible by France's new immigration law. Another Muslim Imam deported Another Muslim preacher was deported to Egypt for alleged incitement against the West. Brice Hortefeux, France's interior minister for overseas territories, termed him a "dangerous individual." Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Pentagon opens probe into US aid to Ukraine × Al-Soudany told France24, “We have never opposed the West. I lived in the West for several years. My wife was born in the West and I married her there! What's happened is not fair. It's already happened to other Imams and it's not fair. What right do they have to deprive a woman of her husband? What right to stop someone from speaking freely? I hope I'll go back and that justice will prevail." (With inputs from agencies)

'Firmness is the rule': France deports Tunisian Imam over 'radical' remarks about French flag

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