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Eight scientists who were part of a team that reported the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor have requested a retraction of their paper, which was published in the journal Nature. This puts them at odds with Ranga P. Dias, the leader of the research. Dias has faced allegations of scientific misconduct and is associated with Unearthly Materials, a company aiming to commercialize superconductivity discoveries. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/6jzJtEc

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US government shutdown looms as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal to avoid closure. Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy proposes a last-minute stopgap measure to keep the government open for another 45 days at current spending levels, but without aid for Ukraine, a major point of contention for Democrats. If the bill passes, hardline Republicans threaten to remove McCarthy from his post. The shutdown could lead to delayed salaries for federal employees and military personnel, closed national parks, disruptions in air travel, and potential delays in infrastructure improvements. It also raises concerns about US support for Ukraine. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/waQDTi5

In “an affront to human dignity,” prisoners have been forced to give birth in chains and Black prisoners face disproportionate rights violations, a U.S. report finds. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/Vo1phyJ

With the deadline for government funding approaching, a government shutdown seems likely as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refuses to take up Senate legislation. The House and Senate are pursuing different paths to avert the shutdown, with the Senate working on a bipartisan measure to fund the government until Nov. 17, while the House has passed three bills to fund federal agencies. McCarthy is struggling to unite his party and come up with a plan to prevent a shutdown. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/utRigmo

Dangerous and life-threatening torrential rain caused widespread disruptions in the New York City area. Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted, and basements were overwhelmed. The city experienced a month's worth of rain in just three hours, and more heavy rainfall is expected. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay home due to dangerous travel conditions. Floodwater also affected schools, subways, railways, and airports in the region. The National Weather Service warned of a considerable risk of flash flood damage and a Level 3 flash flood risk for the Northeast. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/r5Tziwg

Russian regions in the west of the country have worked to bolster their air defenses as Ukrainian forces grow more brazen. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/U6cJIOg

Israel and Saudi Arabia are reportedly moving towards a historic deal to normalize relations, according to the White House. President Joe Biden is aiming to secure recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia, a significant step in transforming the Middle East. The United States has been urging its allies in the region to normalize relations with Israel, following similar agreements involving the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7uSJOkZ

A former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, has been indicted for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a breakthrough in the case that has remained unsolved for three decades. Davis, who was arrested on Friday, had previously admitted his involvement in the shooting in interviews and his memoir. Shakur, known for his raw and controversial lyrics, was fatally shot in a drive-by incident in Las Vegas in 1996. The case has made Shakur even more popular in death, and he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/QUyBIfN

Hardline Republicans in the US House rejected a bill to temporarily fund the government, leading to a partial shutdown of federal agencies starting on Sunday. The bill proposed by the House leader would have funded the government for 30 days but included spending cuts and immigration restrictions that were unlikely to pass in the Democratic-majority Senate. The Senate, however, has been advancing a similar bill on a bipartisan basis. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xmujWAa

President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Arizona, warning that Donald Trump and his allies pose a threat to America's democratic institutions. Biden referred to the MAGA movement as an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of democracy. Despite facing low approval ratings and concerns about his age, Biden is focused on protecting democratic institutions. He chose Arizona, near the McCain Institute, to honor the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, a Republican who prioritized country over party. Biden aims to avoid alienating moderate Republicans while addressing the spread of anti-democratic rhetoric. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4oaqY0t

The US Senate is pushing for a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, while the House prepares to vote on partisan Republican spending bills. The Senate bill, which would extend federal spending until November 17 and authorize funding for domestic disaster response and aid to Ukraine, has already been rejected by Republicans in the House. The funding fight revolves around a small portion of the overall budget and does not involve cuts to popular benefit programs. The risk of a shutdown remains high as the two chambers take different approaches to funding. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FW4lDMQ

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan "initialized" a free trade agreement, the GCC said on messaging platform X on Thursday. The agreement was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi and Pakistani trade minister Gohar Ejaz. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ojavCiu

Over 2,500 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe in 2023, according to a UN official. The number of deaths and disappearances has significantly increased compared to the same period in 2022. The land journey from sub-Saharan African countries to departure points in Tunisia and Libya remains extremely dangerous. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bTXEPZ3

Ten Niger soldiers were killed in a militant attack in the country's southwest near the tri-border zone of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The attackers responsible for the attack remain unidentified. Al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates are active in the region and frequently target soldiers and civilians. The army responded to the attack with ground troops and helicopters. Niger has experienced a decline in attacks under former President Mohamed Bazoum, who engaged with Islamists and rural communities. Protests have also been held demanding the withdrawal of French troops. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fMPnxV1

Police said that a deliberate act of vandalism may have brought down what is perhaps England’s most-photographed tree, the Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/sgRdG2N

France and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in securing arms for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian occupying forces. The two countries are also exploring the possibility of joint weapons production and establishing a fund to support joint ventures in Ukraine. France has pledged to continue helping Ukraine and maintaining its current levels of training Ukrainian soldiers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z1cxNMQ

Six female migrants trapped inside a refrigerated food truck were rescued by French police after one of the women made a distress call to a reporter, the BBC and French authorities said Thursday. The women - four Vietnamese and two Iraqis - hid for hours in a truck loaded with boxes of bananas in northern France, believing the vehicle was on its way to the UK or Ireland. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fcFG3bu

Houston officials have allocated $5 million to a fund aimed at relocating residents from neighborhoods near a rail yard contaminated with cancer-linked wood preservative. The Union Pacific rail yard, located near historically Black neighborhoods, has been blamed for an increase in cancer cases. The wood preservative creosote, used at the site until the 1980s, has contaminated the groundwater. The relocation program could cost up to $35 million, with the city seeking additional funding sources. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/lSLBKtA

As Republican presidential candidates gather at Ronald Reagan's presidential library for a debate, they are expected to pay homage to the "Great Communicator" and use his rhetoric in their campaigns. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has promised to send China to the "ash heap of history," while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to consign certain policies there. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7ogxWsk

Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90. McCallum died Monday of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/F7In8M5

The speaker, Anthony Rota, said on Tuesday that he would step down after honoring a member of a Waffen-SS unit in Parliament. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/cJwepuK

Gabriel Boric attended ceremonies for Salvador Allende, killed in the 1973 CIA-backed coup, and an exiled diplomat killed in Washington three years later. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/irpboFA

The US has imposed new trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies for allegedly supplying components for drones used in Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The Commerce Department added a total of 28 firms, including some from Finland and Germany, to a trade blacklist, making it harder for US suppliers to ship technology to them. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MLBfx8m

The US and Kenya have signed a defense agreement that will provide resources and support for Kenya's security deployments. Kenya is set to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. The agreement will guide the defense relations between the two countries for the next five years. The US has pledged $100 million in funding for the mission and praised Kenya's commitment to global security. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OTSAYbR

The evacuation of ethnic Armenians from the disputed enclave comes just days after Azerbaijan launched a rapid offensive to retake the territory. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/Dpoh8AQ

Holding his own party-led government in Canada responsible for inaction against Khalistan extremists, Liberal party MP Chandra Arya on Sunday asserted that Hindu Canadians were fearful after threats issued by extremist elements. Arya, who is a lawmaker from PM Justin Trudeau's party, has repeatedly raised the issue of threats to Hindu Canadians and urged the community to stay calm and vigilant. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xp3g7S9

​London's police force said Sunday that some officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.A metropolitan police marksman was charged Wednesday over the September 2022 death of Chris Kaba, 24. Kaba was killed after officers in an unmarked vehicle pursued and stopped the car he was driving. He was struck by a single bullet fired through the windshield as he sat in the car. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/BS3IZhs

President Joe Biden and administration officials are urging congressional Republicans to find a solution to the spending stalemate and avoid a government shutdown. They highlighted the potential consequences of a shutdown, including unpaid military members, travel disruptions, and program closures. Despite efforts to reach a resolution, there is no indication that the GOP is moving towards a deal. Biden emphasized the importance of funding the government and called on Republicans to fulfill their responsibilities. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also warned about the impact on air traffic controllers and urged House Republicans to keep the government running. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/shb6QJB

Pakistan's military has reportedly warned former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to stop accusing ex-generals and retired judges of conspiring to remove him from office in 2017. Sharif has recently criticized former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, former spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, and former judges Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa. The military's displeasure has been conveyed to Sharif through his brother, Shehbaz. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0ZuqT6e

The Biden administration is poised to admit Israel this week into an exclusive club that will allow its citizens to travel to the United States without a US visa despite Washington's ongoing concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian Americans. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rVlYvD4

According to recent statistics from the US Census Board, legal and illegal immigrants make up 13.9% of the US population, a slight increase from the previous year. Indian and Chinese immigrants account for 6% each of total immigration, with the number of Indians increasing by 4.8% and Chinese immigrants increasing by nearly 3%. While Mexicans still have the highest number of immigrants, there was a slight decrease from the previous year. The increase in immigrants from Afghanistan and Venezuela was significant due to asylum seekers and refugees. Experts argue that the increase in immigrant population is relatively low and necessary to address demographic and workforce challenges. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/W9u2Bfs

Ukraine's army has claimed it broke through Russian defense lines in the south, while also stating that senior Russian navy commanders were among those killed or wounded in a missile attack on Moscow's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea. Ukrainian forces have been increasingly targeting the region in an effort to disrupt Moscow's military operations. Ukrainian troops have praised the use of heavy weapons supplied by the West, such as the Polish-made Krab gun and the US-made M109 self-propelled howitzer. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is still underway, with advances being made in the Zaporizhzhia area. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/SqZjwye

A woman in Virginia was sentenced to 78 years in prison on Friday for sedating her two children before shooting them in August 2018. Veronica Youngblood (38), the former sex worker, was convicted on two charges, including murder and use of a firearm, reported the New York Post. She had shot dead her sedated daughters Sharon Castro (15) and Brooklynn Youngblood (5) after lying them on a bed in their apartment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjpqyxh

Israel offered its congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the kingdom's national day Saturday as the two countries move closer towards a possible normalisation of ties.whether it was the first time Israel had offered its congratulations on Saudi national day. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/oDti8wW

Akshata Murty, wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, revealed in an interview that there are "heated exchanges" between their dog and the resident cat, Larry, at 10 Downing Street. The family's Labrador retriever, Nova, sometimes doesn't get along with Larry, who has been the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office for 12 years. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yKqR8wP

President Joe Biden announced Friday he will travel to the US state of Michigan next week to show support for striking auto workers, a visit coming on the eve of a similar trip by his right-wing 2024 election challenger Donald Trump. "The only reason Biden is going to Michigan on Tuesday is because President Trump announced he is going on Wednesday," Miller added. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/e4gRUvH

Large, politically active diaspora communities, poor intelligence sharing and insufficient commitment to national security make Canada “low-hanging fruit” among its Western partners, analysts say. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/mhqxMyp

Crew members in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles are facing financial hardships due to ongoing strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. While these crew members are not on strike themselves, the shutdown of scripted production has led to significant income loss, estimated at close to $2 billion in wages. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WkhyaCn

Sudan's army chief warned Thursday at the United Nations that months of war could spill over in the region as he urged international pressure on the paramilitary unit he is fighting. "This is like the spark of war, a war that will spill over to other countries in the region," he said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/djY7yr6

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the East Coast, from coastal North Carolina to Delaware, as a potential tropical cyclone approaches. The disturbance is currently located southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and is moving north. The warning includes areas such as Cape Fear, North Carolina, and Fenwick Island, Delaware. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HZKnErf

A Maryland man of Ethiopian descent, Abraham Teklu Lemma, is accused of passing on classified national defense information about a region where soldiers battled rebels from Washington Post https://ift.tt/sOZE6B5

Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister, Imran Khan, and other detained suspects were charged with “criminal conspiracy” on Wednesday in connection with the attacks on government and military assets and properties on May 9 this year. The maximum penalty under the charge is death. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cNgbGXx

The four firefighters were traveling home after a tour of duty battling what has been “an immensely difficult wildfire season,” British Columbia’s premier said. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/KldXrv1

From the outset, the Sikh leader’s community in Surrey, British Columbia, believed the Indian government of Narendra Modi was behind his death. from Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/20/hardeep-singh-nijjar-killing/

Today on “Post Reports,” a look at what has happened to Iranians in the year since massive protests swept the country. We hear from family members impacted by the government’s harsh crackdown and how Iran’s repression playbook works. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/8S2UYwh

Ukrainian leader called for suspending Russia’s veto power over the U.N. Security Council as it stymies the most punitive proposals in response to the war. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/D8OW9Rt

Conflicts in Libya have left thousands of people dead and the country riven by political turmoil. Those same divisions have exacerbated the flooding disaster. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/RY1DfxL

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday he was seeking to re-establish constitutional order to address political and economic problems in neighboring Niger following a July coup and welcomed any support for the process. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ayzQpjs

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in for the first time in person on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as the two countries have been slowly improving their ties. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YL5zgZb

The British singer-songwriter was known for his wistful blend of folk and pop, including on the songs “Durham Town” and “The Last Farewell.” from Washington Post https://ift.tt/rXIVbeR

Colombia's government and one of the nation's last remaining rebel groups announced Tuesday that they will start peace talks next month, and enter a 10-month cease-fire that is expected to decrease violence against civilians. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3FbaIYo

Fierce fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan erupted in the village of Sotk near Nagorno-Karabakh, raising fears of a wider conflict. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/6YUOWXz

The Department of Homeland Security released what it called a strategy for combating illicit opiods, which includes keeping fentanyl off the streets from Washington Post https://ift.tt/qVMa8WT

Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran were allowed to leave the country Monday, after two years of high-stakes negotiations in which the US agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue and dismiss federal charges against five Iranians accused of violating US sanctions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3IkbZs9

Three members of the Iraqi counter-terrorism service were killed and three others wounded on Monday in a drone strike on the small military airport of Arbid in Iraq's Kurdistan region, the Iraqi military said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4tmLRWw

Map and projected storm path of Hurricane Nigel from Washington Post https://ift.tt/7wfeRgY

Companies with ties to China’s oppressive tactics in Xinjiang are becoming embedded in the EV supply chain, worrying experts who say the industry is at an inflection point on human rights. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/MWLaZcO

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Parliament he has expressed his “deep concerns” about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/G8Lv9oH

Pacific island countries will have a second summit with US President Joe Biden next week, according to the secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna. The summit will address issues such as climate change and economic recovery from COVID-19. Puna emphasized the strategic interest and attention the Pacific island region is currently receiving, but also highlighted the need to make sustainable gains for the future. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UmiRH6j

The European Union presented Sunday an emergency plan for Italy to help it handle migrant arrivals after a record number of people landed on its island of Lampedusa over the past week. The surge in asylum seekers on the Italian island of Lampedusa has rekindled a fierce debate in Europe on how to share responsibility for the tens of thousands reaching the Continent each year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zdmSoID

Thousands of people in the eastern Libyan city of Derna are faced with the choice of staying and risking infection or fleeing through areas where landmines have been displaced by flooding. The flooding, caused by the breaking of two dams, has resulted in the deaths of approximately 11,300 people and the destruction of many buildings. The homeless are surviving in makeshift shelters, schools, or with relatives and friends. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CEeDP0O

A week after a devastating flood in the Libyan city of Derna, aid is now arriving in the country to help survivors. The official death toll is 3,166, but the World Health Organization estimates that 3,958 bodies have already been recovered. Around 9,000 people are still missing. The flood was caused by two dams upstream bursting under the pressure of torrential rains from Storm Daniel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/AhRZEp9

The disappearance of China's defense minister, Li Shangfu, amid a corruption probe is contributing to uncertainty about president Xi Jinping's leadership. This growing unpredictability could impact other countries' confidence in China's leadership and its position as the world's second-largest economy. The recent internal security clampdown, along with other abrupt changes in the country's top ranks, has raised concerns among diplomats and analysts. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uOFKz7R

Thousands of people rallied in Australia to support the recognition of Indigenous people in the constitution. The proposal, which would enshrine Indigenous people in the constitution and establish an advisory body for policy input, is struggling ahead of a referendum next month. Indigenous Australians face discrimination, poor health and education outcomes, and high incarceration rates. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/eKmUiRs

A plane crash in Brazil's northern Amazon state on Saturday has left 14 dead, the state's governor said.The accident took place in the Barcelos province, some 400 km (248 miles) from the state capital, Manaus. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0yVnjSJ

In the midst of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, the CIA began what came to be noted as one of the spy agency's most successful publicly known operations: the rescue of six American diplomats who had escaped the overrun US embassy - using a fake movie as the cover story. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/N4IVjzX

The Sadaawi family had gathered for a wedding in the coastal Libyan city of Soussa. Then the floods came. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/wmGZveW

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington next week to solidify support from the US in fighting Russian invaders. Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden and hold meetings at the US Congress. The visit comes at a critical time as Ukraine wages a counteroffensive against Russia. Biden will reaffirm his commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mx6fq5C

The Dominican Republic shut all land, air and sea borders with Haiti on Friday in a dispute about construction of a canal on Haitian soil that taps into a shared river, as armed Dominican soldiers patrolled entry points and military planes roared overhead. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ksJ9GSv