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At least 91,000 migrants crossing in a family group were arrested in August, an influx that may return immigration to the spotlight for the 2024 election. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/XE6j9R7

Zain Qureshi, son of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached Lahore International Airport to fly to Dubai via a flight from an international airline but was not allowed to board the flight by the FIA Immigration officials. Shah Mahmood Qureshi who is currently facing a case of cipher leak under the Official Secrets Act, reported ARY News. Earlier, the FIA stopped over 200 suspected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers from leaving the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QlTeSnp

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Hurricane Idalia weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. The storm caused significant devastation along the Gulf Coast, submerging homes, vehicles, and streets, knocking down power lines, and causing widespread power outages. Despite the destruction, there were no confirmed storm-related deaths in Florida, although some fatal traffic accidents may have been indirectly caused by the storm. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ljGQzhe

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, following the US flying long-range bombers for drills with its allies. The launches are part of North Korea's ongoing barrage of weapons tests and come during the annual US-South Korean military exercises. South Korea and Japan have both condemned the launches, calling them a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korea has been conducting numerous weapons tests this year, with leader Kim Jong Un pushing to enlarge and modernize the country's weapons arsenals. The US and its allies have responded by enhancing their military drills and visibility in the region. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/lWSy4mE

Former Gen. Mario Montoya is the highest-ranking official yet charged by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace in the false positives scandal. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/CTV0FOW

A special court established to try Pakistan former prime minister Imran Khan under the Official Secrets Act of 1923 extended on Wednesday his judicial remand for two weeks — till September 13 — on charges of leaking state secrets. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hQ0zMN8

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced new guidelines that allow mosques to publicly broadcast the Muslim call to prayer without a special permit. The move aims to promote inclusivity and allow Muslim communities to freely express their faith. The guidelines will apply to the Friday call to prayer and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/muslim-call-to-prayer-can-now-be-broadcast-publicly-in-new-york-city-without-a-permit/articleshow/103185689.cms

Ongoing fires have scorched 310 square miles. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/nuJ6bl3

Police arrested the suspect over three hours after the initial reports of shots fired came in from Caudill Labs, officials said at a news conference. Charges were pending, and the suspect was not immediately identified. University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YW51FMs

The Alabama attorney general's office requested the state Supreme Court to schedule a date for the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith. The court submission revealed that Alabama intends to carry out his execution using nitrogen hypoxia, a method allowed in three states but never used before. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8A6jw5P

She was credited with helping to expand the opportunities available to Black Brazilian actors on the stage and screen. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/jXJhTc6

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $1 million donation to enhance security at Edward Waters University, a historically black college. The decision came after a racially motivated attack in Florida, where the gunman attempted to enter the college but was denied entry. DeSantis also pledged to donate $100,000 to charity for the victims' families. The funding measure is seen as a response to allegations of racism against DeSantis. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/JNmVeik

The soldier was deployed as part of Operation Lone Star, the border mobilization directed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in an effort to reduce illegal crossings. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/ilNCw91

The Pentagon plans to field thousands of drones within the next two years to help counter China's numerical edge in personnel and military hardware, a senior US defense official said Monday. "We'll counter the PLA's mass with mass of our own, but ours will be harder to plan for, harder to hit, harder to beat," she said, referring to the Chinese military. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mElN0hW

Major Andrew Mettler, a Marine Corps pilot, was killed when his F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a training flight near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Mettler's body was recovered at the crash site, and an investigation is underway. He was known as "Simple Jack" and was a skilled pilot and leader in his squadron. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WZrokAj

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to ask parliament to increase penalties for corruption during wartime, equating it with high treason. Zelenskiy believes that fighting corruption will not only help defeat Russia but also make it easier for international partners to support Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. Ukraine currently ranks 116th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LeU3cjS

North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad due to strict border restrictions during the COVID pandemic. The decision comes as the country gradually opens its borders to passenger travel. Those returning will be placed under medical observation for a week. This comes after an Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang landed in Beijing, potentially carrying North Koreans who had been stranded in China. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HbWLFDq

Only one out of the 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump has been incarcerated. Harrison Floyd, who faces charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and witness tampering, objected to being held as a flight risk during his court appearance. He voluntarily surrendered himself and did not have legal counsel to negotiate a bond agreement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/28MoOkB

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for most of the state's Gulf coast as a weather system off the coast of Mexico could potentially become a tropical storm and move towards the area. The National Hurricane Center predicts a 70% chance of the system becoming a tropical storm by Monday. While the storm's path and strength are uncertain, it has the potential to cause flooding, power outages, storm surge, and tornadoes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KUiP5Nz

A shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, has resulted in a "number of fatalities," the city's mayor said on Saturday, according to local media. The Jacksonville Police Department did not immediately respond to request for comment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RDxTYHr

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, affirmed that the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Cop28), which the UAE will host from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai, will provide a major and important international platform to address the issue of climate change and its negative effects on countries and peoples from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/718vARV

Niger's junta, which seized power in a coup on July 26, said on Friday it has ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours, as relations between the West African country and its former colonial ruler deteriorated further. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vx1V0Xz

Residents near a Louisiana refinery were ordered to evacuate after a fire broke out. The fire, which was contained to the Marathon Petroleum facility, caused thick black smoke and destroyed at least one storage tank. Air quality monitoring was being conducted, and no injuries were reported. The evacuation was ordered as a precautionary measure, and an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/URb5ds1

The presumed death of mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin in the short term, eliminating a powerful figure who defied his authority. However, it also deprives Putin of a useful player who advanced Russian interests in conflicts like the Ukraine war and across Africa. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but there is speculation of vengeance for Prigozhin's previous mutiny. While the assumed involvement of the Kremlin may suit Putin's purpose, analysts believe it could lead to a struggle for control of Prigozhin's business empire. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Aw9PuSs

Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian military's ground forces, has stated that Russia is regrouping in the eastern part of Ukraine under Moscow's control in order to launch a new offensive. The enemy is reportedly bringing in new brigades and divisions from Russian territory to increase their combat potential. The Russian forces are said to be continuing heavy artillery and mortar shelling as well as air assaults. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cCQ7og6

The US Department of Defense on Thursday said there was currently no information to suggest that a surface-to-air missile took down the plane presumed to be carrying Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1CgvOGq

Hundreds of women in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish suburb of Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, protested against gender-based segregation, particularly on public transport. Media reports have highlighted incidents in which bus drivers have refused to allow women to board or have forced them to sit at the back. The protestors held placards reading "We are equal" and chanted slogans advocating for democracy and equality. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/U6L05pr

During a recent Republican presidential debate, not a single candidate raised their hand when asked if they believed human behavior is causing climate change. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was the only candidate who acknowledged that climate change is real. This has frustrated leaders in the GOP's environmental activist movement, who believe that Republicans are alienating voters who care about climate change. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VdvhPMO

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of mercenary group Wagner who led a short-lived revolt against Russia's Vladimir Putin, is feared dead in a private jet crash in the Tver region north of Moscow. Prigozhin was a Russian oligarch, mercenary chief and a close confidant of Russian president Vladimir Putin. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZvodfKq

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pledged to end Russia's occupation of Crimea and dismissed criticism of Ukraine's counteroffensive. Zelenskiy stated that Crimea, along with other occupied territories, will be reclaimed by Ukraine. He said Ukrainian troops were advancing in the counteroffensive but set no time frame for retaking Crimea or other occupied territory. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Pw5Uqcm

Former Long Island police chief James Burke, who previously served time in federal prison for assaulting a suspect, has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex and exposing himself at a public park in Farmingville, Long Island. Burke faces charges of public lewdness, indecent exposure, and criminal solicitation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TBRPnEU

Eighteen people, believed by fire officials to be migrants or refugees, were found dead in Greece’s Dadia forest after a raging wildfire swept through the northeastern Greek region. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/EXVUmdP

The BRICS summit in South Africa began without the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Putin's travel was complicated by an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest, while Xi did not join the other leaders for a business forum and instead had a bilateral meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/o5TXEWb

The recent coup in Niger is a major test of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one of the most important organizations in Africa. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/hc5Owla

The Biden administration has extended the ban on using US passports for travel to North Korea for another year, citing the serious risk to US citizens and nationals of arrest and long-term detention. The ban, which was first imposed in 2017 after the death of American student Otto Warmbier, prohibits the use of US passports for travel to, from, or through North Korea. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4q07fF2

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister and politician Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been granted four days' physical remand by a special court in a cipher case. Qureshi and his jailed boss, Prime Minister Imran Khan, are accused of using a diplomatic cipher for political gain. The court approved Qureshi's remand after the Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor sought 10 days' custody for the recovery of the allegedly missing cipher. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vP9Zjho

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Russian space agency Roscosmos said it lost contact with the spacecraft at 11.57 GMT on Saturday after it reported a glitch while going into its pre-landing orbit. "During the operation, an abnormal situation occurred on board the automatic station, which did not allow the manoeuvre to be performed," it said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LguIZU5

Using the social media platform X, President Alvi refuted his involvement in approving the two laws. He posted: “As God is my witness, I did not sign the Official Secrets Amendment Bill, 2023, and Pakistan Army Amendment Bill, 2023, as I disagreed with these laws.” from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uyUMVtL

The storm has already caused flooding in places across Mexico’s arid peninsula and threatens to unleash torrential rains on mudslide-prone Tijuana, where many houses cling to steep hillsides, as it moves northward as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zY0G2sc

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Sweltering temperatures lingered Sunday in a large swath of the central US, causing misery from the Gulf of Mexico almost to the Great Lakes. Record high temperatures were recorded in Texas and other states. People were told to chug extra water while mowing lawns or exercising outdoors, and to check on neighbours to ensure air-conditioning is available. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YwLhJ6S

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According to the police, though double-murder and suicide is being suspected, the motive behind the deaths of Yogesh Honnala, 37, his wife Pratibha, 35, and their six-year-old son Yash is yet to be determined. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/u9KEnR2

Russia and China maintained their objections to the paragraph lifted from the 2022 Bali Declaration that condemned Russia's aggression, while acknowledging different views and assessments. With Russia no longer backing the paragraph text, the G20 ministerial meetings this year have ended only with an outcome document and Chair's summary, and not a joint communique or a consensus document. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/q0N9wXo

Highs of 109 degrees Fahrenheit (42.8 degrees Celsius) forecast for Saturday and 110 F (43.3 C) on Sunday in Dallas would break the current record of 107 F (41.7 C) each day, both set in 2011, and would come after a high of 109 F (42.8 C) on Thursday broke a record of 107 F set in 1951, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Tom Bradshaw. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/osEjQ6C

The storm, which weakened on Saturday to a Category 3 hurricane, was about 235 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula as of 8 a.m. Saturday in Los Angeles, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. Meteorologists have said that the storm may cause "life-threatening" and potentially "catastrophic" flooding in Baja and the Southwestern United States, starting this weekend. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZnWcQLD

The number of migrant families apprehended at the U.S. southern border nearly doubled from June to July, marking the highest monthly tally of parents and children since the end of last year from Washington Post https://ift.tt/QDtTB2L

Mr. Mosaval rose to became a principal dancer in Britain’s Royal Ballet after facing discrimination at home because of his heritage and skin color. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/ltFGBRX

ECOWAS is ready to invade Niger, to restore democracy after last month’s coup, the bloc said Friday, though there is still time for dialogue. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/C29cKM0

More unmarried Chinese women are buying property, a trend challenging traditional gender roles that require men to own homes to get married. While only 6.9% of unmarried Chinese women owned property a decade ago, that figure rose to 10.3% in 2020, according to the Chinese government. Higher incomes, increased education, and changing attitudes toward women's rights are among the drivers of the trend. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jc7A42v

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and author, has gained the attention of media and crowds while crossing the early primary states of the 2024 presidential cycle. However, he faces a tough challenge with other Republican candidates who are loath to see him elevated as an alternative to Donald Trump. Ramaswamy has now gained third place behind Ron DeSantis and Trump in polling averages. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/J8fkr0O

The US managed to persuade Japan and South Korea to use their strongest language yet in jointly condemning China's "dangerous and aggressive actions" in the South China Sea. The three countries agreed to coordinate responses to regional challenges, prompt consultation during crises, hold trilateral training exercises annually, share real-time information on North Korean missile launches by 2023, and annual trilateral summits. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yn6R5Xl

In a wide-ranging career, Mr. Lewis served as U.S. ambassador to South Africa, a telecoms executive and confidant to D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/rBhX0Ve

Thwarted by minefields, Ukrainian forces won’t manage to reach the city of Melitopol, a vital Russian transit hub, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/PyZEt9Q

The Defense Department’s biodefense review highlights Beijing’s militarization of biological technology and research as a growing concern. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/vNtpunj

The move comes amid efforts to deter protests ahead of the first anniversary of the uprising that followed the death of Mahsa Amini in “morality police” custody. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/AnxmEqk

Ukraine is developing a strategy for the prosecution of environmental war crimes and ecocide against Russia. Thousands of dolphins have washed up dead on the shores of the Black Sea; four specific acts are recognised as international crimes, but Ukraine hopes to add ecocide to the list. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/T6bo51D

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has caused controversy by suggesting that new referendums overseen by the international community could end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He said that a return to the way things were before is impossible and that compromise is needed. There is also an ongoing probe into Sarkozy's ties to a Russian insurance company on suspicion of influence peddling and concealing crimes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OI13WJj

A Sikh man has been charged with possession of a knife and stabbing two men during India’s Independence Day celebrations in Southall. The police said the Sikh, Gurpreet Singh, is an Indian national. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jn7CL8x

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