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Hungary, the last holdout on Sweden's bid to join NATO, will vote on the issue on Monday, a senior official with the Fidesz ruling party said.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden applied to join the US-led Western military alliance in May 2022, at the same time as Finland.

Although it supports Stockholm in principle, Budapest prolonged the process by asking Sweden to stop "vilifying" Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, which critics accuse of authoritarianism.

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Mate Kocsis, Fidesz parliamentary group leader, said on Tuesday that parliament's "session of 26 February 2024 shall include on its agenda the final vote... on the proclamation of the Protocol of Accession of the Kingdom of Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty, which our parliamentary group intends to support."

Finland became the 31st member of the US-led military alliance in April.

Hungary, the last holdout on Sweden's bid to join NATO, will vote on the issue on Monday, a senior official with the Fidesz ruling party said. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden applied to join the US-led Western military alliance in May 2022, at the same time as Finland.

Hungary, the last holdout on Sweden's bid to join NATO, will vote on the issue on Monday, a senior official with the Fidesz ruling party said. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden applied to join the US-led Western military alliance in May 2022, at the same time as Finland. Although it supports Stockholm in principle, Budapest prolonged the process by asking Sweden to stop "vilifying" Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, which critics accuse of authoritarianism. Also Read: Hungary may ratify Sweden’s NATO bid this month, hints PM Orban Mate Kocsis, Fidesz parliamentary group leader, said on Tuesday that parliament's "session of 26 February 2024 shall include on its agenda the final vote... on the proclamation of the Protocol of Accession of the Kingdom of Sweden to the North Atlantic Treaty, which our parliamentary group intends to support." Finland became the 31st member of the US-led military alliance in April.

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Putin critic Alexei Navalny's mother Lyudmila Navalnaya and his lawyer travelled over the weekend to the notorious “Polar Wolf” IK-3 penal colony in Russia to track down his body.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny's mother Lyudmila Navalnaya and his lawyer travelled over the weekend to the notorious “Polar Wolf” IK-3 penal colony in Russia to track down his body. Navalny had been held in the colony since 2023. According to a report by The Guardian on Sunday (Feb 18), Navalnaya received contradicting information from various institutions about her son's body and left the prison complex without recovering it. The whereabouts of his body remain uncertain. Navalnaya was first told that her son's body had been taken to a morgue at a hospital in Salekhard, a town near the complex. However, when she arrived at a morgue on Saturday, it was closed. Ivan Zhdanov, director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, said that the Navalny's mother and lawyer were also told that the cause of his death was “sudden death syndrome.” Navalny's body found with bruises According to an independent news outlet, a paramedic at the Salekhard ambulance service said that colleagues who treated Navalny's body found signs of bruises consistent with seizure as well as traces of heart massage attempts. However, a morgue employee denied this claim. Meanwhile, Navalny's team said that his relatives were refused access to the body for a third day. Also read | Alexei Navalny’s body found with ‘bruises’ as West holds Putin responsible Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, rose to prominence campaigning against corruption in Putin's Russia. He was known for his fiery rhetoric at public protests and in courtrooms, vocal presence on social media, and his team's elaborate video investigations into state graft. According to the prison service, Navalny fell unconscious and died last Friday after he went for a walk at the prison complex. He was serving a 19-year sentence at the prison. The cause of his death is disputed. Russia: Over 400 detained at events in memory of Navalny More than 400 people have been detained at events across 32 Russian cities since Navalny's death. According to rights group OVD-Info, the largest number of arrests occurred in St Petersburg and Moscow, where Navalny's support had traditionally been strong. Also watch | Navalny's team confirms death, family demands body 'immediately' × This has been the largest wave of arrests at political events in Russia since Sept 2022, when over 1,300 people were arrested at demonstrations against a "partial mobilisation" of reservists for Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former US president Donald Trump's comment that he would not defend NATO members that do not meet defence spending targets continued to evoke reactions in the European capitals all this week. But Moscow's response to Putin critic Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic jail as well as major battlefield gain in Ukraine after the fall of Adviika dominated the news cycle.

Elsewhere, a new president has been elected to govern Indonesia. While in Islamabad, the country's disputed elections continue to loom large as the caretaker prime minister awaits a successor amid the military's defining dominance.&nbsp;

Read this and more in The Capitals this week.

<h2>Doha, Qatar; Abu Dhabi, UAE</h2>

Visiting West Asia this week, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi first stopped at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he signed an investment treaty, addressed a gathering of 40,000 Indian expatriates, and opened a vast new Hindu temple. Modi then headed to the Qatari capital Doha days after New Delhi secured the release of eight Indians jailed there for alleged espionage. Meanwhile, several Indian Navy ships were in close vicinity, aiding the protection of global shipping under threat from Houthi attacks.&nbsp;

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New Delhi's geopolitical heft in West Asia was&nbsp;in full display this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded one of his final overseas visits ahead of India's General Elections later this year in which he is seeking a third term in a row.

<h2>Brussels, Belgium (European Union headquarters)</h2>

Former US President Donald Trump again said that if he returns to the White House, he would not defend NATO members that don’t meet defence spending targets. The alarm bells rang in Brussels as the NATO allies of the United States braced for a potential Trump win.&nbsp;

Now 18 of the 31 countries announced that they are set to spend 2 per cent of their GDP on defence, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said.&nbsp;

As of 2016, only 5 of the 31 countries met the 2 per cent spending target.&nbsp;

"We have to listen and take note of the following: the criticism that we hear [from Trump] is not primarily about NATO. It is about NATO allies not spending enough. And that is a valid point that European allies and Canada have to spend more," Stoltenbrg said.&nbsp;

<h2>Moscow, Russia</h2>

Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's most vociferous critic died in an Arctic Circle jail while serving 19 years on extremism charges. While the Kremlin said that Russia's penitentiary service was making all checks regarding Navalny's death, the West's accusation of President Putin's role sparked defensive outrage in Russian corridors of power.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the war in Ukraine is about to enter its third year in the third week of February, Russian troops captured Adviivka in Ukraine, one of the most fortified settlements that have been described as a 'gateway' to the nearby Russia-controlled Donetsk.&nbsp;

Moscow claimed that it was in complete control of Avdiivka after Kyiv withdrew its forces from the area.

<h2>Jakarta, Indonesia</h2>

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in this week's presidential election after unofficial results showed him trouncing rivals in his third shot at the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.

Prabowo galvanised support with the tacit backing of the wildly popular incumbent Joko Widodo, who bet on his former rival as a continuity candidate to preserve his legacy, bolstered by the inclusion of the president's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Prabowo's running mate.

The world's biggest single-day election saw nearly 259,000 candidates and 18 parties contest 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands.&nbsp;

Washington said that the vote was "a testament to the durability and strength of the Indonesian people's commitment to the democratic process".

<h2>Islamabad, Pakistan</h2>

The disputed Feb 8 elections of Pakistan continue to keep uncertain waters of Pakistan's corridors of power rather choppier. The country's Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 19) will hear the petition if the elections should be declared null and void.

That's all for The Capitals this week. See you next weekend.&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump's comment that he would not defend NATO members that do not meet defence spending targets continued to evoke reactions in the European capitals all this week.

Former US president Donald Trump's comment that he would not defend NATO members that do not meet defence spending targets continued to evoke reactions in the European capitals all this week. But Moscow's response to Putin critic Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic jail as well as major battlefield gain in Ukraine after the fall of Adviika dominated the news cycle. Elsewhere, a new president has been elected to govern Indonesia. While in Islamabad, the country's disputed elections continue to loom large as the caretaker prime minister awaits a successor amid the military's defining dominance. Read this and more in The Capitals this week. Doha, Qatar; Abu Dhabi, UAE Visiting West Asia this week, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi first stopped at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he signed an investment treaty, addressed a gathering of 40,000 Indian expatriates, and opened a vast new Hindu temple. Modi then headed to the Qatari capital Doha days after New Delhi secured the release of eight Indians jailed there for alleged espionage. Meanwhile, several Indian Navy ships were in close vicinity, aiding the protection of global shipping under threat from Houthi attacks. Also watch | Gravitas: India's PM Modi inaugurates first Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi | Temples in Muslim countries × New Delhi's geopolitical heft in West Asia was in full display this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded one of his final overseas visits ahead of India's General Elections later this year in which he is seeking a third term in a row. Brussels, Belgium (European Union headquarters) Former US President Donald Trump again said that if he returns to the White House, he would not defend NATO members that don’t meet defence spending targets. The alarm bells rang in Brussels as the NATO allies of the United States braced for a potential Trump win. Now 18 of the 31 countries announced that they are set to spend 2 per cent of their GDP on defence, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. As of 2016, only 5 of the 31 countries met the 2 per cent spending target. "We have to listen and take note of the following: the criticism that we hear [from Trump] is not primarily about NATO. It is about NATO allies not spending enough. And that is a valid point that European allies and Canada have to spend more," Stoltenbrg said. Moscow, Russia Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's most vociferous critic died in an Arctic Circle jail while serving 19 years on extremism charges. While the Kremlin said that Russia's penitentiary service was making all checks regarding Navalny's death, the West's accusation of President Putin's role sparked defensive outrage in Russian corridors of power. Meanwhile, as the war in Ukraine is about to enter its third year in the third week of February, Russian troops captured Adviivka in Ukraine, one of the most fortified settlements that have been described as a 'gateway' to the nearby Russia-controlled Donetsk. Moscow claimed that it was in complete control of Avdiivka after Kyiv withdrew its forces from the area. Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in this week's presidential election after unofficial results showed him trouncing rivals in his third shot at the top job in the world's third-largest democracy. Prabowo galvanised support with the tacit backing of the wildly popular incumbent Joko Widodo, who bet on his former rival as a continuity candidate to preserve his legacy, bolstered by the inclusion of the president's son Gibran Rakabuming Raka as Prabowo's running mate. The world's biggest single-day election saw nearly 259,000 candidates and 18 parties contest 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands. Washington said that the vote was "a testament to the durability and strength of the Indonesian people's commitment to the democratic process". Islamabad, Pakistan The disputed Feb 8 elections of Pakistan continue to keep uncertain waters of Pakistan's corridors of power rather choppier. The country's Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 19) will hear the petition if the elections should be declared null and void. That's all for The Capitals this week. See you next weekend.

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A vigil was held on Sunday evening for the three first responders who lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in the US state of Minnesota.

The deceased were transported in an emotional convoy from a hospital in downtown Minneapolis to the Minnetonka medical examiner's office.

A large group of law enforcement officers stood to salute them as their caskets, draped in American flags, were carried into vans outside Hennepin Healthcare on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

Thousands gathered to pay their respects during the 16-mile walk through metro streets. On an overpass, firefighters saluted their fallen comrades from the top of their vehicles.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

A domestic abuse incident escalated into a deadly armed encounter in Minnesota on Sunday (Feb 18) after a man shot dead two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic.

The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning. Three first responders were killed and one was injured when the confrontation turned into a gunfight.

The state officers said that the assailant was dead and the seven children trapped inside the house, all ranging between two to 15, were all safely rescued.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a statement saying that the two police officers, Paul Elmstrand, 27, and Matthew Ruge, 27, along with fire paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, were killed "while responding to a call of a family in danger."

"This is heartbreaking," Walz told a press conference Sunday evening.

Emergency dispatch got a call on Sunday from inside a home in Burnsville at around 1:50 am "where a man was reported to be armed and barricaded with family members," said Drew Evans, superintendent at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

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"We later learned that there were seven young children in the home, ranging from ages 2 to 15 at the time this event occurred. When officers got to the scene, the individual was barricaded and they spent quite a bit of time negotiating with this individual who was barricaded in the home, and additional officers responded, at that time," Evans said.

"At one point during that barricaded situation, the subject opened fire on the officers in the home and officers Elmstrand, Ruge, and Finseth from the fire department, Mr. Finseth. were killed by the gunman during the response. One other officer, Sergeant Adam Medlicott was injured and was shot as well where he's suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but has been treated, is in the process of being treated. At approximately 8 am, the subject was reported to be deceased in the home, and later that morning those other children and family members were able to escape from the home,” he added.

<h2>The investigation</h2>

Numerous firearms were recovered from the property, however, the authorities did not specify if the weapons were pistols or more powerful semi-automatic rifles.

"We are in the very beginning stages of this investigation," Evans said.

"Today three members of our team made the ultimate sacrifice for this community. They are heroes," Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz told reporters.

Shooting incidents are more common in the United States where there are more guns than people and one-third of adults possess a handgun.

(With inputs from agencies)

A vigil was held on Sunday evening for the three first responders who lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in the US state of Minnesota. The deceased were transported in an emotional convoy from a hospital in downtown Minneapolis to the Minnetonka medical examiner's office.

A vigil was held on Sunday evening for the three first responders who lost their lives in a domestic abuse incident in the US state of Minnesota. The deceased were transported in an emotional convoy from a hospital in downtown Minneapolis to the Minnetonka medical examiner's office. A large group of law enforcement officers stood to salute them as their caskets, draped in American flags, were carried into vans outside Hennepin Healthcare on Sunday afternoon. Thousands gathered to pay their respects during the 16-mile walk through metro streets. On an overpass, firefighters saluted their fallen comrades from the top of their vehicles. What happened? A domestic abuse incident escalated into a deadly armed encounter in Minnesota on Sunday (Feb 18) after a man shot dead two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic. The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning. Three first responders were killed and one was injured when the confrontation turned into a gunfight. The state officers said that the assailant was dead and the seven children trapped inside the house, all ranging between two to 15, were all safely rescued. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a statement saying that the two police officers, Paul Elmstrand, 27, and Matthew Ruge, 27, along with fire paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, were killed "while responding to a call of a family in danger." "This is heartbreaking," Walz told a press conference Sunday evening. Emergency dispatch got a call on Sunday from inside a home in Burnsville at around 1:50 am "where a man was reported to be armed and barricaded with family members," said Drew Evans, superintendent at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Also read: US conducted strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, targeted underwater vessel "We later learned that there were seven young children in the home, ranging from ages 2 to 15 at the time this event occurred. When officers got to the scene, the individual was barricaded and they spent quite a bit of time negotiating with this individual who was barricaded in the home, and additional officers responded, at that time," Evans said. "At one point during that barricaded situation, the subject opened fire on the officers in the home and officers Elmstrand, Ruge, and Finseth from the fire department, Mr. Finseth. were killed by the gunman during the response. One other officer, Sergeant Adam Medlicott was injured and was shot as well where he's suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but has been treated, is in the process of being treated. At approximately 8 am, the subject was reported to be deceased in the home, and later that morning those other children and family members were able to escape from the home,” he added. The investigation Numerous firearms were recovered from the property, however, the authorities did not specify if the weapons were pistols or more powerful semi-automatic rifles. "We are in the very beginning stages of this investigation," Evans said. "Today three members of our team made the ultimate sacrifice for this community. They are heroes," Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz told reporters. Shooting incidents are more common in the United States where there are more guns than people and one-third of adults possess a handgun. (With inputs from agencies)

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The "Dilli Chalo" (let's go to Delhi) march, which is a&nbsp;farmers' protest against the Indian government, has been put on hold till February 21 after&nbsp;fourth round of talks&nbsp;between farmer unions and central ministers on Sunday (Feb 18). The talks in Chandigarh started at around 8.15 pm on Sunday and ended at around 1 am on Monday.

In the United States, a man in Minnesota shot dead two police officers and one paramedic. The man barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning. Three first responders were killed and one other was injured when the confrontation turned into a gunfight.

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A fourth round of talks was held between the Union ministers and farmer leaders on Sunday (Feb 18). Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai arrived at Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Sector 26 in Chandigarh for the meeting which started at 8.15 pm and ended at around 1 am on Monday (Feb 19).

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A domestic abuse incident escalated into a deadly armed encounter in the US state of Minnesota on Sunday (Feb 18) after a man shot dead two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic.&nbsp;The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning.&nbsp;

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The United States said that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self defense strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories controlled by the country's Houthi rebels.&nbsp;

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.&nbsp;He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people.

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The "Dilli Chalo" (let's go to Delhi) march, which is a farmers' protest against the Indian government, has been put on hold till February 21 after fourth round of talks between farmer unions and central ministers on Sunday (Feb 18).

The "Dilli Chalo" (let's go to Delhi) march, which is a farmers' protest against the Indian government, has been put on hold till February 21 after fourth round of talks between farmer unions and central ministers on Sunday (Feb 18). The talks in Chandigarh started at around 8.15 pm on Sunday and ended at around 1 am on Monday. In the United States, a man in Minnesota shot dead two police officers and one paramedic. The man barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning. Three first responders were killed and one other was injured when the confrontation turned into a gunfight. In other news from around the world, the crisis in the Red Sea escalated with the United States saying that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self-defence strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories. Click on the headlines to read more: Farmers' protest: 5-year plan to buy pulses, maize at MSP proposed; march into Delhi put on hold till Feb 21 A fourth round of talks was held between the Union ministers and farmer leaders on Sunday (Feb 18). Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai arrived at Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Sector 26 in Chandigarh for the meeting which started at 8.15 pm and ended at around 1 am on Monday (Feb 19). Two officers, one medic shot dead during US domestic dispute call A domestic abuse incident escalated into a deadly armed encounter in the US state of Minnesota on Sunday (Feb 18) after a man shot dead two Burnsville police officers and one paramedic. The shooter, who has not yet been publicly identified, barricaded himself inside a house in Burnsville with multiple children early on Sunday morning. Red Sea crisis: Houthis use unmanned underwater vessels for first time, US says The United States said that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self defense strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories controlled by the country's Houthi rebels. Brazilian President Lula accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, Netanyahu responds Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people. Watch | Afghan province orders officials not to photograph living things ×

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Israel's war cabinet warned on Sunday (Feb 18) that the Israeli military would launch its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip's Rafah by March 10 if hostages held by Hamas in the besieged Palestinian territory are not freed within the next few weeks.

Israel's war cabinet warned on Sunday (Feb 18) that the Israeli military would launch its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip's Rafah by March 10 if hostages held by Hamas in the besieged Palestinian territory are not freed within the next few weeks. According to a report by The Times of Israel, war cabinet member Benny Gantz said, "The world must know, and Hamas leaders must know — if by Ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue everywhere, including the Rafah area." Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, begins this year on March 10. Addressing a conference in Jerusalem, Gantz spoke further about the offensive, saying that Israel would do so (carry out the offensive) in a coordinated manner, facilitating the evacuation of civilians in dialogue with the United States and Egypt to minimise civilian casualties. Also read | Brazilian President Lula compares Gaza action to 'Holocaust', leaving Israel furious Amid international concerns about the ground assault in Rafah, Gantz, the former defence minister, said, "Hamas has a choice — they can surrender, release the hostages, and the citizens of Gaza will be able to celebrate the holy holiday of Ramadan." Palestinians hope int'l community can pressure Israel against entering Rafah Rafah is the last remaining stronghold of Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Since the conflict started in Oct last year, more than a million Palestinians have fled to the city to seek shelter from the fighting. Palestinians in the Rafah tent camps on Sunday voiced concerns about the nearing Israeli offensive. “We hope that the international community pressures (Israel) not to enter Rafah, because the number of people that are in Rafah, is big. Even if you want to displace them, how will you do it for such a number? 1.3 million or 1.4 million people need to be displaced. Where will they go?” Hassan Al-Yakobi, retired teacher from Gaza City, told the news agency Reuters. Al-Yakobi is currently in Rafah after fleeing from the Gaza City. "We have young children and our stuff, these are the things every displaced anywhere is suffering. Other than this, what can we say? We are suffering. We walked from Khan Younis to Kaf Miraj (area between Khan Younis and Rafah) while holding our things, it’s all very tiring,” the retired teacher added. Also watch | Prospects dim for truce in Israel-Hamas war × Another displaced Palestinian, Mohammed Farookh, told the news agency that the Rafah offensive would exacerbate the problem and add pressure on all the displaced people in the Gaza Strip. "Today it hosts more than a million people, in a small area, crowded with people. There are no appropriate living conditions, no food, drinks or housing in this extreme cold," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Return hostages by Ramadan or face Rafah ground offensive from Mar 10, Israel warns

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could face a big crisis in election due next year with no change to his net approval rating. The number currently stands at minus 32%. Reports say that more than 100 Tories are likely to step down ahead of UK parliamentary polls even as the party suffered two byelection losses to the labor party. Watch to know more!

No change in PM Rishi Sunak's net approval ratings

Jammu & Kashmir: Parts of Union Territory have turned brilliant snow white with heavy snowfall turning Jammu and Kashmir a delight for tourists. Alongside some big trouble for motorists and local residents. Watch to know more!

India: Srinagar-Leh highway closed for traffic due to heavy snowfall

The head of the UN refugee agency, warned that Europe may have to deal with a rise in the numbers of Sudanese refugees if a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened.

Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens, 14 million children need support: UN

The annual gathering of intelligence chiefs from around the globe is set to convene in Delhi starting Tuesday (Feb 20), with a two-day agenda packed with discussions on critical issues, primarily centered around counterterrorism efforts.

The meeting will witness the participation of numerous intelligence chiefs from various countries.

The event serves as a crucial platform for sharing insights, strategies, and fostering cooperation among nations to combat evolving security challenges.&nbsp;This year marks the third consecutive year for Delhi to host this significant gathering, which last year saw the participation of 25 intelligence chiefs. &nbsp;

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As the global landscape continues to witness evolving security challenges, ranging from terrorism to cyber threats, the annual intelligence chiefs' meet in Delhi is seen vital for information-sharing, and coordinated action.

During this year's intelligence chief's gathering, Canada is being represented at the highest level. This despite the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada over New Delhi's concerns regarding Khalistani activities and Ottawa's allegations of Indian connections to Nijjar killing.&nbsp;

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The presence of Canadian representatives at the Delhi intelligence chiefs' meet signifies a willingness to engage in dialogue amidst these tensions. This will also be the&nbsp;first such high-level visit from Canada to India since the diplomatic row became public with allegations being made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in Canadian Parliament over Nijjar's killing.

In addition to discussions among intelligence officials, in all likelihood, intelligence chiefs will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their visit to Delhi.&nbsp;

The timing of the intelligence chiefs' meeting coincides with a week when Delhi will be hosting several foreign ministers as part of the Raisina Dialogue. While Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis&nbsp;will be the chief guest at this year's Raisina Dialogue, several foreign ministers from Europe, in the region-Nepal, Mauritius etc., will be present.

This convergence of global leaders and policymakers underscores Delhi's growing prominence as a hub for international diplomacy and strategic dialogue.

The annual gathering of intelligence chiefs from around the globe is set to convene in Delhi starting Tuesday (Feb 20), with a two-day agenda packed with discussions on critical issues, primarily centered around counterterrorism efforts.

The annual gathering of intelligence chiefs from around the globe is set to convene in Delhi starting Tuesday (Feb 20), with a two-day agenda packed with discussions on critical issues, primarily centered around counterterrorism efforts. The meeting will witness the participation of numerous intelligence chiefs from various countries. The event serves as a crucial platform for sharing insights, strategies, and fostering cooperation among nations to combat evolving security challenges. This year marks the third consecutive year for Delhi to host this significant gathering, which last year saw the participation of 25 intelligence chiefs. Watch: India PM Modi at GPAI Summit 2023: India to launch AI mission to boost startups × As the global landscape continues to witness evolving security challenges, ranging from terrorism to cyber threats, the annual intelligence chiefs' meet in Delhi is seen vital for information-sharing, and coordinated action. During this year's intelligence chief's gathering, Canada is being represented at the highest level. This despite the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada over New Delhi's concerns regarding Khalistani activities and Ottawa's allegations of Indian connections to Nijjar killing. Also read: New Delhi summit on Artificial Intelligence, a quest for international collaboration The presence of Canadian representatives at the Delhi intelligence chiefs' meet signifies a willingness to engage in dialogue amidst these tensions. This will also be the first such high-level visit from Canada to India since the diplomatic row became public with allegations being made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau in Canadian Parliament over Nijjar's killing. In addition to discussions among intelligence officials, in all likelihood, intelligence chiefs will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their visit to Delhi. The timing of the intelligence chiefs' meeting coincides with a week when Delhi will be hosting several foreign ministers as part of the Raisina Dialogue. While Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the chief guest at this year's Raisina Dialogue, several foreign ministers from Europe, in the region-Nepal, Mauritius etc., will be present. This convergence of global leaders and policymakers underscores Delhi's growing prominence as a hub for international diplomacy and strategic dialogue.

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Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it.

The 65-year-old German former minister's candidacy comes at a time when the bloc is facing strong headwinds from the far-right, Russia's war against Ukraine is still raging, and with the spectre of Donald Trump returning to the White House rattling allies.

"We must defend against divisions from within and from outside. I am sure that we have the strength to do so, and that is the task that I have set for myself," von der Leyen said in Berlin, as she confirmed her candidacy following a meeting with her CDU party.

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At the helm since 2019, von der Leyen has led the bloc's executive body as the EU traversed an extraordinary period of disruptions -- from Brexit to the coronavirus pandemic to Russia's invasion of its pro-EU neighbour.

Hendrik Wuest, a key figure in von der Leyen's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party in Germany, said five more years for her would be a much needed constant at a time of uncertainties.

"A second term would be a sign of stability, that is all the more needed at a time when our European values are being attacked from all sides," he told news site Politico.

Following Monday's nomination by the CDU, the broader alliance of conservatives across the bloc -- the European People's Party group to which the CDU belongs -- is expected to name her as its lead candidate for the post when it meets in Bucharest on March 6-7, EPP leader Manfred Weber has said.

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Von der Leyen, a protégé of former German chancellor Angela Merkel who has served as minister on all four of her cabinets, is the first woman to lead the commission.

A second von der Leyen commission would likely find itself with a changed political landscape.

Voter surveys suggest extreme-right, anti-immigrant parties across Europe will grab more seats in European Parliament elections on June 6-9, pushing the legislature to the right.

That could slow progress towards the European Union green transition that von der Leyen had made a cornerstone of her first term. It could also grow the cohort of European lawmakers sympathetic to Trump should he regain the White House.

<h2>Firm on Ukraine support</h2>

EU lawmaker Daniel Caspary of the CDU said he expected her priorities to shift, with more concessions to Europe's farmers, though her support for Ukraine and for sanctions against Russia were likely to remain.

Underlining the crucial importance of standing firmly behind Kyiv, von der Leyen told the Munich Security Conference over the weekend that it was "much more than a question of Russia-Ukraine.&nbsp;

"It's a question of whether democracies globally prevail, and are we able to defend and protect our values. And the answer has to be yes," she stressed.

Alluding to a possible return by Trump, who has rattled NATO allies by threatening to abandon those who fail to meet their defence spending commitments, von der Leyen also voiced the importance of building a "strong Europe".

The bloc has to boost its defence resources -- improving spending on defence production and ensuring that the manufacturing is done in Europe so that billions in taxpayers' funds are channelled to companies that are creating jobs on the continent, she said.

Von der Leyen also outlined plans to "install a commissioner for defence" if she won a new term.

"And where he or she is coming from -- this is open but of course I think it's very important for the central and eastern European countries to have good portfolios and this is a good portfolio," she said. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it. The 65-year-old German former minister's candidacy comes at a time when the bloc is facing strong headwinds from the far-right, Russia's war against Ukraine is still raging, and with the spectre of Donald Trump returning to the White House rattling allies.

Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday her bid for a second term as chief of the European Commission, vowing to defend the bloc from forces aiming to divide it. The 65-year-old German former minister's candidacy comes at a time when the bloc is facing strong headwinds from the far-right, Russia's war against Ukraine is still raging, and with the spectre of Donald Trump returning to the White House rattling allies. "We must defend against divisions from within and from outside. I am sure that we have the strength to do so, and that is the task that I have set for myself," von der Leyen said in Berlin, as she confirmed her candidacy following a meeting with her CDU party. Also read | Luxury Bazaar CEO Roman Sharf bags Trump autographed 'Never Surrender' sneakers for $9,000 At the helm since 2019, von der Leyen has led the bloc's executive body as the EU traversed an extraordinary period of disruptions -- from Brexit to the coronavirus pandemic to Russia's invasion of its pro-EU neighbour. Hendrik Wuest, a key figure in von der Leyen's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party in Germany, said five more years for her would be a much needed constant at a time of uncertainties. "A second term would be a sign of stability, that is all the more needed at a time when our European values are being attacked from all sides," he told news site Politico. Following Monday's nomination by the CDU, the broader alliance of conservatives across the bloc -- the European People's Party group to which the CDU belongs -- is expected to name her as its lead candidate for the post when it meets in Bucharest on March 6-7, EPP leader Manfred Weber has said. Also read | Israel declares Brazilian President Lula 'persona non grata' over 'antisemitic' comments Von der Leyen, a protégé of former German chancellor Angela Merkel who has served as minister on all four of her cabinets, is the first woman to lead the commission. A second von der Leyen commission would likely find itself with a changed political landscape. Voter surveys suggest extreme-right, anti-immigrant parties across Europe will grab more seats in European Parliament elections on June 6-9, pushing the legislature to the right. That could slow progress towards the European Union green transition that von der Leyen had made a cornerstone of her first term. It could also grow the cohort of European lawmakers sympathetic to Trump should he regain the White House. Firm on Ukraine support EU lawmaker Daniel Caspary of the CDU said he expected her priorities to shift, with more concessions to Europe's farmers, though her support for Ukraine and for sanctions against Russia were likely to remain. Underlining the crucial importance of standing firmly behind Kyiv, von der Leyen told the Munich Security Conference over the weekend that it was "much more than a question of Russia-Ukraine. "It's a question of whether democracies globally prevail, and are we able to defend and protect our values. And the answer has to be yes," she stressed. Alluding to a possible return by Trump, who has rattled NATO allies by threatening to abandon those who fail to meet their defence spending commitments, von der Leyen also voiced the importance of building a "strong Europe". The bloc has to boost its defence resources -- improving spending on defence production and ensuring that the manufacturing is done in Europe so that billions in taxpayers' funds are channelled to companies that are creating jobs on the continent, she said. Von der Leyen also outlined plans to "install a commissioner for defence" if she won a new term. "And where he or she is coming from -- this is open but of course I think it's very important for the central and eastern European countries to have good portfolios and this is a good portfolio," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ursula von der Leyen seeks second EU term as far-right strength grows

Russia claims full control of Ukraine's eastern city Avdiivka. Ukraine's General Oleksandr Tarnavsky early on Saturday said that the Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern town of Avdiivka, where the situation had considerably deteriorated in the past few days. The step was taken by Ukraine, hours after it signed the French security deal. Russian troops launched multiple attacks to the west of recently captured Avdiivka in a bid to force more gains on the battlefield, a Ukrainian army spokesperson said Sunday. Kyiv said that Russia is trying to attack beyond Avdiivka. Watch former US Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker speak to WION on Russia capturing Avdiivka...Watch to know more!

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Red Sea crisis: The United States said that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self defense strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories controlled by the country's Houthi rebels.&nbsp;

The Houthis declared an unprecedented offensive against US maritime assets in the Red Sea on October 23 last year in purported solidarity with Palestinians under attack in Gaza following Israel's retaliatory state of war after the October 7 Hamas attacks. While they initially claimed that their state of offensive was specifically against Israel-linked merchant vessels, in the forthcoming weeks, several merchant vessels from other nations also came under attack&nbsp;— stoking a heightened deployment of maritime assets by the US and allies in the region.&nbsp;

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"This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in Oct. 23," the US Central Command said.&nbsp;

It also said that the military equipment allegedly possessed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen "presented an imminent threat to the US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region", and thus they determined to target them on February 17.

"These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy and merchant vessels," the US Central Command reasoned.&nbsp;

Earlier on Feb 16, the US&nbsp;State Department announced that a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil bound for India was struck by a missile in the Red Sea.

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Around 20,000 ships transit every year through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil every day as well as&nbsp;goods made in Asia.

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According to the London-based International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), 12 per cent of the world's ship-borne trade passes through the Red Sea. The Houthi attacks have therefore&nbsp;disrupted one of the world's busiest shipping routes as shipping companies&nbsp;are using a much longer route to Europe around southern Africa instead.

The US and allies have been carrying out air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen since 11 January. There have been several more strikes on maritime vessels&nbsp;since then.

US President Joe Biden said they were in "direct response" to the attacks on Red Sea ships, which "jeopardised trade, and threatened freedom of navigation".

(With inputs from agencies)

Red Sea crisis: The United States said that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self defense strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories controlled by the country's Houthi rebels.

Red Sea crisis: The United States said that its forces in the Red Sea region conducted five "self defense strikes" against three anti-ship cruise missiles as well as one unmanned underwater vessel (UUV) and an unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Yemeni territories controlled by the country's Houthi rebels. The Houthis declared an unprecedented offensive against US maritime assets in the Red Sea on October 23 last year in purported solidarity with Palestinians under attack in Gaza following Israel's retaliatory state of war after the October 7 Hamas attacks. While they initially claimed that their state of offensive was specifically against Israel-linked merchant vessels, in the forthcoming weeks, several merchant vessels from other nations also came under attack — stoking a heightened deployment of maritime assets by the US and allies in the region. Also watch | The war comes to The Red Sea × "This is the first observed Houthi employment of a UUV since attacks began in Oct. 23," the US Central Command said. It also said that the military equipment allegedly possessed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen "presented an imminent threat to the US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region", and thus they determined to target them on February 17. "These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for US Navy and merchant vessels," the US Central Command reasoned. Earlier on Feb 16, the US State Department announced that a Panamanian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil bound for India was struck by a missile in the Red Sea. Also read | Red Sea ship attacks: Inside disrupted shipping route through West Asia's 'gate of tears' Around 20,000 ships transit every year through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil every day as well as goods made in Asia. According to the London-based International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), 12 per cent of the world's ship-borne trade passes through the Red Sea. The Houthi attacks have therefore disrupted one of the world's busiest shipping routes as shipping companies are using a much longer route to Europe around southern Africa instead. The US and allies have been carrying out air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen since 11 January. There have been several more strikes on maritime vessels since then. US President Joe Biden said they were in "direct response" to the attacks on Red Sea ships, which "jeopardised trade, and threatened freedom of navigation". (With inputs from agencies)

Red Sea crisis: Houthis use unmanned underwater vessels for first time, says US

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people.

Lula, while attending an African Union summit, told reporters that what was happening in the Gaza Strip "isn't a war, it's a genocide".

"It's not a war of soldiers against soldiers. It's a war between a highly prepared army and women and children," added the veteran leftist.

"What's happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people hasn't happened at any other moment in history. Actually, it has happened: when Hitler decided to kill the Jews."

<h2>Netanyahu calls Lula's comments 'shameful and grave'</h2>

Deeming Lula's remarks as "shameful and grave", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government had called in Brazil's ambassador in protest.

Netanyahu released a statement saying that the Brazilian President's comments were "Holocaust trivialisation and an attempt to harm the Jewish people and the right of Israel to defend itself".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-cabinet-unanimously-rejects-unilateral-recognition-of-palestinian-state-691458">Israeli cabinet rejects ‘unilateral’ recognition of Palestinian state, terms offer a ‘prize for terror’</a>

"The comparison between Israel to the Holocaust of the Nazis and Hitler is crossing a red line," he said in a statement.

"Israel is fighting to defend itself and ensure its future until total victory and it is doing that while upholding international law."

"I have decided with Foreign Minister (Israel) Katz to summon the Brazilian ambassador in Israel for an immediate reproach."

Katz took to his official X account and said that the meeting would take place on Monday (Feb 19).

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog also lashed out at "leaders who atrociously accuse the nation-state of the Jewish people of the evil of Hitler's deeds", without specifically identifying his Brazilian counterpart.

To do so was an "immoral distortion of history", he added.

Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed Lula's comments "outrageous and abhorrent". "Brazil has stood with Israel for years," he wrote on X.&nbsp;

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"President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organisation -- Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world."

On the other hand, Palestinian militant group Hamas hailed the Brazilian President's remarks, calling them "an accurate description" of what people were facing in the Gaza Strip.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. He further drew a comparison between Israeli military actions and Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate the Jewish people. Lula, while attending an African Union summit, told reporters that what was happening in the Gaza Strip "isn't a war, it's a genocide". "It's not a war of soldiers against soldiers. It's a war between a highly prepared army and women and children," added the veteran leftist. "What's happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people hasn't happened at any other moment in history. Actually, it has happened: when Hitler decided to kill the Jews." Netanyahu calls Lula's comments 'shameful and grave' Deeming Lula's remarks as "shameful and grave", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government had called in Brazil's ambassador in protest. Netanyahu released a statement saying that the Brazilian President's comments were "Holocaust trivialisation and an attempt to harm the Jewish people and the right of Israel to defend itself". Also read: Israeli cabinet rejects ‘unilateral’ recognition of Palestinian state, terms offer a ‘prize for terror’ "The comparison between Israel to the Holocaust of the Nazis and Hitler is crossing a red line," he said in a statement. "Israel is fighting to defend itself and ensure its future until total victory and it is doing that while upholding international law." "I have decided with Foreign Minister (Israel) Katz to summon the Brazilian ambassador in Israel for an immediate reproach." Katz took to his official X account and said that the meeting would take place on Monday (Feb 19). הדברים של נשיא ברזיל מבישים וחמורים. אף אחד לא יפגע בזכותה של ישראל להגן על עצמה. הוריתי לאנשי משרדי לזמן את שגריר ברזיל לשיחת נזיפה מחר. — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) February 18, 2024 × Israeli President Isaac Herzog also lashed out at "leaders who atrociously accuse the nation-state of the Jewish people of the evil of Hitler's deeds", without specifically identifying his Brazilian counterpart. To do so was an "immoral distortion of history", he added. Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed Lula's comments "outrageous and abhorrent". "Brazil has stood with Israel for years," he wrote on X. Accusing Israel of perpetrating a Holocaust is outrageous and abhorrent. Brazil has stood with Israel for years. President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organization - Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world. — יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) February 18, 2024 × "President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organisation -- Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world." On the other hand, Palestinian militant group Hamas hailed the Brazilian President's remarks, calling them "an accurate description" of what people were facing in the Gaza Strip. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazilian President Lula compares Gaza action to 'Holocaust', leaving Israel furious

Amid rumours of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath's BJP switch plan, his loyalist Sajjan Singh Verma on Sunday said that the veteran leader has not made any decision on leaving the grand old party.

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Just days after general elections were held in Pakistan there is still no clarity on who will form the government. In the latest Pakistan People's Party Chief Bilawal Zardari echoed concerns of election rigging in the polls held earlier. Bhutto claimed that he had proof to show that several candidates of his party the PPP had won polls in their respective constituencies but it was the PML-N candidates who were declared the winners. Watch to know more!

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Authorities in the Afghan province of Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, ordered officials on February 18 not to take pictures or videos of "living things."

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US forces have conducted five self-defence strikes in the Red Sea to foil Land and Sea attacks from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. The Pentagon says that it was the first time the US forces observed the rebel group using what the military called an unmanned underwater vessel since the beginning of a spat of attacks in the region.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the next hundred days are important for the party while addressing the National Convention of the Bhartiya Janta Party at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam on Sunday.

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Roman Sharf, a Russian CEO, has won an autographed pair of Donald Trump's new golden sneakers, dubbed the "Never Surrender high-tops." He paid a winning bid of $9,000 for the shoes at Philadelphia's Sneaker Con.

<h2>Surprise launch&nbsp;</h2>

The sneakers were announced by Trump, who made a surprise appearance at the event on Saturday (Jan 17). The launch of these sneakers was part of his new shoe line, reports the New York Times Post.

Limited to just 1000 pairs, the golden sneakers, which feature an American flag detail on the back, reportedly sold out in less than two hours after the launch, with each pair costing $399.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-launches-sneaker-line-a-day-after-he-was-fined-in-new-york-civil-fraud-case-691338">Trump launches sneaker line a day after he was fined in New York civil fraud case</a>

Sharf expressed his excitement about winning the bid, stating, "We are going to have a winning celebration come this November, and I'll be wearing these one-of-one Donald Trump-signed sneakers—the only president I recognised the last four years."&nbsp;

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Replying to a post on X, he also mentioned his intention to eventually pass the shoes down to his children, "But for now will display in the office," he said.

<h2>Who is Roman Sharf?</h2>

Born in the Soviet Union and residing in Philadelphia, Sharf is the founder and CEO of a luxury watch dealer 'Luxury Bazaar'. The Russian CEO describes himself as "one of the world's biggest grey market watch dealers," trading luxury watches without authorisation from the brands.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Trump unveils sneaker line a day after $350m court ruling

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His business, which employs 30 staff, as per WatchPro, generates about $130 million in sales annually. It has made him a prominent figure in the luxury watch industry.

<h2>Trump's shoe line</h2>

The ex-US president was met with both boos and cheers from the crowd as he introduced the shoe line which also includes a low-top style in either "T-Red" or "POTUS" white, both featuring a golden "45" on the side, priced at $305 (US$199).&nbsp;

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Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-declares-brazilian-president-lula-persona-non-grata-over-antisemitic-comments-691703">Israel declares Brazilian President Lula 'persona non grata' over 'antisemitic' comments</a>

Additionally, the website offers "Victory 47" perfume for $151 (US$99).

The announcement of Trump's shoe line came shortly after a New York judge ordered him to pay $544.5 million (US$355 million) for allegedly inflating his net worth to deceive banks and insurers.&nbsp;

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Roman Sharf, a Russian CEO, has won an autographed pair of Donald Trump's new golden sneakers, dubbed the "Never Surrender high-tops." He paid a winning bid of $9,000 for the shoes at Philadelphia's Sneaker Con.

Roman Sharf, a Russian CEO, has won an autographed pair of Donald Trump's new golden sneakers, dubbed the "Never Surrender high-tops." He paid a winning bid of $9,000 for the shoes at Philadelphia's Sneaker Con. Surprise launch The sneakers were announced by Trump, who made a surprise appearance at the event on Saturday (Jan 17). The launch of these sneakers was part of his new shoe line, reports the New York Times Post. Limited to just 1000 pairs, the golden sneakers, which feature an American flag detail on the back, reportedly sold out in less than two hours after the launch, with each pair costing $399. Also read | Trump launches sneaker line a day after he was fined in New York civil fraud case Sharf expressed his excitement about winning the bid, stating, "We are going to have a winning celebration come this November, and I'll be wearing these one-of-one Donald Trump-signed sneakers—the only president I recognised the last four years." Passing these down to my kids, but for now will display in the office 😎 — Roman Sharf | CEO of Luxury Bazaar (@romansharf) February 17, 2024 × Replying to a post on X, he also mentioned his intention to eventually pass the shoes down to his children, "But for now will display in the office," he said. Who is Roman Sharf? Born in the Soviet Union and residing in Philadelphia, Sharf is the founder and CEO of a luxury watch dealer 'Luxury Bazaar'. The Russian CEO describes himself as "one of the world's biggest grey market watch dealers," trading luxury watches without authorisation from the brands. Watch | Trump unveils sneaker line a day after $350m court ruling × His business, which employs 30 staff, as per WatchPro, generates about $130 million in sales annually. It has made him a prominent figure in the luxury watch industry. Trump's shoe line The ex-US president was met with both boos and cheers from the crowd as he introduced the shoe line which also includes a low-top style in either "T-Red" or "POTUS" white, both featuring a golden "45" on the side, priced at $305 (US$199). Also read | Israel declares Brazilian President Lula 'persona non grata' over 'antisemitic' comments Additionally, the website offers "Victory 47" perfume for $151 (US$99). The announcement of Trump's shoe line came shortly after a New York judge ordered him to pay $544.5 million (US$355 million) for allegedly inflating his net worth to deceive banks and insurers. (With inputs from agencies)

Luxury Bazaar CEO Roman Sharf bags Trump-autographed ‘Never Surrender’ sneakers for $9,000

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