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Mr. Jiang helped draft the first modern civil legal codes in China in the 1980s and criticized Chinese leaders for increasing limits on freedoms. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/AhYSZ7x

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s popular 83-year-old monarch, says she will step down in January and leave the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/7VxYAje

German police arrest three people, including a Tajik, linked to an alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be connected to Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K). Security measures have been increased in Cologne, with sniffer dogs searching for explosives in the underground parking of the cathedral. Around 1,000 police officers have been deployed to protect the cathedral and the population. Germany has been on high alert for possible Islamist attacks, with a previous attack carried out by an IS supporter in 2016. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/O8uvyBW

Myanmar pro-democracy fighters, including the Mandalay People's Defence Force drone unit, continue to launch aerial assaults on military bases using drones. These attacks challenge the military's dominance of the skies and have forced the military to retreat from positions. The ethnic minority armed groups have also used drone attacks in their recent offensive. The Mandalay PDF drone unit, started by two engineering students, has more than 50 members and uses 3D printers to produce prototype 'drop bomb' shells. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/lcKaZof

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Russia reported 14 deaths and 108 injuries in Ukrainian strikes using cluster bombs and Vilkha missiles, prompting a vow of retaliation. The attack in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, targeted a skating rink, a shopping centre, and residential buildings. In response, Russia damaged civilian infrastructure in central Kharkiv. Unverified footage showed the aftermath of the strike. This incident marks one of the deadliest on Russian soil since the conflict began in February 2022. Meanwhile, rescuers in Ukraine continued searching through rubble after intense Russian attacks on military facilities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7JIaZdK

The attack on Russia’s Belgorod came a day after Russian forces fired a massive missile barrage at civilian targets across Ukraine. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/UwhgY3A

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Russia launched 122 missiles and 36 drones, killing at least 31 civilians in Ukraine. Ukrainian military shot down 114 out of 158 missiles and drones. Air Force commander called it the biggest aerial attack since Russia's invasion. The assault hit six cities, including Kyiv, and damaged buildings like a maternity hospital and schools. Western officials warned that Russia is stockpiling for massive strikes in the winter. Ukrainian officials seek more air defenses and international support. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z5AloC8

Two thousand Haredim have applied, sometimes quietly, to avoid drawing attention, to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/o7kGmI2

There is little relief in sight. Talks in Cairo, and an Egyptian cease-fire proposal, appear to be in early stages, and Hamas officials say they will not return hostages until the fighting stops. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4hAq3iW

A Moscow court sentenced Artyom Kamardin to seven years in prison for reciting a poem against the Ukraine campaign during a protest. Yegor Shtovba was sentenced to five and a half years for attending the protest. Kamardin recited a poem referring to poetry as 'gut-wrenching' and criticized the 'New Russia' project. Both were convicted of 'inciting hatred' and 'calling for activities threatening state security'. Kamardin claimed he was raped by police officers during his detention. The sentencing was met with cries of 'Shame!' from supporters. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tv8m9kd

Tony Chung, the youngest person sentenced under the Hong Kong national security law, fled to the United Kingdom this week and intends to seek asylum there. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/KjYTUq9

Iman al-Masry, a mother from northern Gaza, gave birth to quadruplets in a hospital in southern Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. She fled her home with her other children to seek safety and walked to the Jabalia refugee camp. Now, she lives in a shelter in Deir al-Balah with her extended family. One of her newborns, Mohammed, was left behind at a hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The Gaza conflict has displaced 1.9 million Palestinians and has caused a dire shortage of basic necessities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MYO68kr

Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi was re-arrested by police upon release from prison in Rawalpindi. Qureshi, former foreign minister, was granted bail in the cipher case by the Supreme Court. The Rawalpindi deputy commissioner issued a detention order under the public safety law. He was taken back into custody on suspicion of involvement in an attack on the army's general headquarters during protests against Imran's arrest in an alleged graft case. Qureshi accused the government of politically victimizing him and called it a mockery of the Supreme Court's order. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Q8qZuO0

Esteban Esono-Asue, also known as Steven Hutcherson, has been charged with hate crimes after stabbing two teenage tourists from Paraguay at a restaurant in Grand Central Terminal. He made derogatory comments about white people before the unprovoked attack. Esono-Asue was asked to leave the Tartinery dining area and responded with an anti-white comment. He then approached a table of white individuals, pulled out a knife, and stabbed one of the girls in the back. He also stabbed the younger girl in the thigh. The Paraguayan consulate general's office is assisting the family. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7vX9fnx

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli commanders have suggested that the level of violence with which they’re prosecuting the war on Hamas will persist or even intensify. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/xlLJq1O

Israel on Tuesday returned the bodies of 80 Palestinians killed in Gaza after taking them from morgues and graves to check there were no hostages among them, sources in the territory's health ministry said. The bodes, which had been transported to Israel, were returned through the Red Cross to Hamas authorities who buried them in a mass grave in Gaza, the sources said. Around 250 hostages were taken to the Gaza Strip by Hamas militants when they attacked southern Israel on October 7. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Reip3Kw

Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s comments at a rare news conference represented an acknowledgment of heavy Ukrainian losses. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/FZDLcHu

Dominic West discusses rift with Prince Harry after their Antarctica expedition, revealing that the discord arose from West oversharing during a press conference. West admits to saying too much about their unconventional celebrations, including Harry's eye-wateringly rude jokes and drinking champagne from a prosthetic leg. Harry was reportedly furious and accused West of invading his privacy. Despite the fallout, Dominic West praised Harry's involvement and highlighted his role as a team player during the expedition. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uZBpMjU

Turkey intensifies airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq in retaliation for the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers. The Turkish defense ministry reports killing at least 26 militants. Turkish airstrikes in northeast Syria result in the deaths of at least 8 civilians and the injury of 12 others. The strikes also target oil industry sites, health facilities, and vital infrastructure, reducing electricity production by 50%. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the Kurdish administration call for UN intervention to address the escalating violence. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/i27xkfW

Stationed in a blasted out village, one Ukrainian military unit paused its artillery reconnaissance of the invading Russians to pull together 12 traditional dishes of Christmas. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4ecqm7T

Over a hundred people have been killed in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, amid religious and ethnic tensions. The attacks were carried out by well-coordinated military gangs, locally known as bandits, who targeted over 20 different communities. The violence spread from the Bokkos area to Barkin Ladi, resulting in 30 additional deaths. Northwest and central Nigeria have long been plagued by bandit militias, operating from forest bases and terrorizing villages through looting and kidnapping for ransom. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wvV2S6z

The Pakistan Election Commission (ECP) received a total of 28,626 nomination papers from candidates interested in contesting the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024. The ECP is currently analyzing the nomination papers, with the stage set to culminate on December 30. Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers can be submitted by January 3. The top electoral body will issue the list of candidates on January 11, with candidates having the option to withdraw until January 12. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/iGuqpDC

At this time of year, Bethlehem should be blazing with light and song. On Sunday the mood was quiet and dark, the public celebrations canceled because of the war in Gaza. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/qzKgTND

Two people were arrested in the theft of a stop sign adorned by what appears to be drones from the elusive street artist Banksy. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/em6ZVXH

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A Japanese-owned chemical tanker was targeted by a drone strike off the coast of India, according to the Pentagon. This incident marks an expansion of risks to commercial shipping beyond the Red Sea. The tanker, named MV Chem Pluto, was operated by a Dutch entity and owned by a Japanese company. The drone strike occurred 200 nautical miles off the coast of India and no US Navy vessels were nearby. This is the first time that the Pentagon has openly accused Iran of directly targeting ships since the start of Israel's war on Hamas. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4Px2FHy

In a central Florida shopping mall, multiple people were injured in what authorities have characterized as an "active shooting" incident on Saturday. The Ocala Police Department responded to the incident at the Paddock Mall, situated approximately 80 miles northwest of Orlando. The suspect reportedly fled, prompting the evacuation of the mall. Authorities advised people to steer clear of the area. Eyewitnesses Calvin and Diana Amos, who were in the JC Penney store, described their evacuation as quick and expressed feelings of fear and apprehension. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uUVgrER

Fadi Sckak, one of the three American sons of a Palestinian couple, is desperately trying to help his mother, Zahra Sckak, escape the violence in Gaza. Zahra, along with an ailing American relative, is trapped in a building with 100 others in Gaza City. Fadi's father, Abedalla, was shot and died without treatment after their family was forced to flee their shelter. US citizens and legal residents, like Borak Alagha and Yasmeen Elagha, are stranded near Gaza's Rafah crossing, pleading for help. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7hiocxI

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade next month, replacing US President Joe Biden who declined the invite. This will be the sixth time a French leader will attend the event. Macron's invitation comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief guest at the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris earlier this year. France is India's key strategic partner in Europe and the Indian Ocean, with growing ties in defense, security, space, and energy. India and France share a high degree of convergence on regional and global issues. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WFrqtfI

The UN Security Council approved a resolution that calls for expanded humanitarian access to Gaza and the creation of conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities. The US abstained from voting after changes were made to the resolution's language. The resolution no longer dilutes Israel's control over aid deliveries to Gaza. Israel, however, remains opposed to a ceasefire and is focused on eradicating Hamas and freeing hostages. The resolution received mixed reactions from Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, with the former calling it insufficient and the latter seeing it as a step towards alleviating the suffering in Gaza. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MWK9y3k

A critical shortage of shells has forced some Ukrainian military units to cancel planned assaults, soldiers at the front said this week, and is stirring fears of Russian advances. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/m4hf9BD

In a huge setback to the party of Imran Khan, Pakistan's top election commisison on Friday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's organisational elections and its plea to have cricket bat as the electoral symbol for the February 8 general elections. A five-member panel of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday reserved the verdict after concluding the hearing of multiple petitions filed by members of the PTI against the party elections held on December 2 in Peshawar. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zmNOkUy

The decision may be the final act in the twisted drama of Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination by a Saudi hit squad in Turkey. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/0vJghzt

Mexico’s ambitious, controversial rail project will eventually connect Cancún-area resorts to Mayan archaeological sites. Here’s what we know about its debut. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/0nPOkWQ

Pro-Putin politicians and religious activists demanded punishment after an internet influencer’s party featured celebrities in flesh-colored outfits. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/IdEbUMo

A 13-year-old Ohio boy who pleaded guilty on Friday to planning a mass shooting at a synagogue was sentenced to a year of probation and must write a book report about a World War II diplomat who saved Jews, according to court records. The boy was arrested in September after creating a detailed plan to carry out an attack at the Temple Israel in Canton, Ohio, according to a complaint from an official with the Stark County Sheriff's office. The judge ordered that the boy have no unsupervised use of the Internet and continue with counselling. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/t3e9wdp

The UN Security Council vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was postponed due to disagreements over wording. The death toll in Gaza continues to rise, and conditions are deteriorating. Israel and its ally, the United States, oppose the use of the term "ceasefire." Russia and the Arab League are pressuring Israel to end the fighting. There is uncertainty about how the situation will be resolved, even among US diplomats. The US previously blocked a resolution on the war, despite pressure from the UN Secretary-General. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9USofv7

Leonard Francis, who admitted guilt in the largest corruption scandal in U.S. military history, is to be extradited to the United States in a major prisoner swap. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/Wfd0XtL

The U.N. seeks a resolution amendable to Washington that could call for a stop to fighting in Gaza and allow in humanitarian aid. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/nfkw2PR

A lawyer for Nikhil Gupta says his arrest on assassination plot charges is a case of mistaken identity and that her client is a victim of geopolitical “cross-fire.” from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4KuMiXP

Cyprus disrupts Iranian plot targeting Israeli businessmen with the arrest of two Iranian asylum-seekers in contact with a Revolutionary Guard member. The suspects have been in custody since Nov. 3 and will be deported. The operation was a joint effort with Israel's Mossad. Cypriot security services had been surveilling the men before their arrest, which prevented a potential killing. The targeted individuals were primarily Israeli businessmen. This is the third Iranian plot in Cyprus in over a year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/n15G8rz

Artificial intelligence allowed Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan to campaign from behind bars on Monday, with a voice clone of the opposition leader giving an impassioned speech on his behalf. Imran has been locked up since August and is being tried for leaking classified documents, allegations he says have been trumped up to stop him contesting general elections due in February. But his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party used AI to make a four-minute message from the 71-year-old. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PxgfI3R

U.S. officials are trying to convince Israel to wind down the bloodiest phase of its war in Gaza, with the death toll approaching 20,000. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/ya3VLNP

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged traditionally male professions to employ more women, to reduce major labour shortages exacerbated by thousands of soldiers being called up to fight in Ukraine.Russia has for years been suffering from a shrinking labour force because of persistently low birth rates, and this has been aggravated by the conflict in Ukraine.The mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of men took them out of the job market and prompted many of the most educated sections of the population to flee the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5bE3BCh

​A new form of protest against the government is rocking Iran: a viral dance craze set to an upbeat folk song where crowds clap and chant the rhythmic chorus, 'oh, oh, oh, oh.' Men and women of all ages are gyrating their hips, swirling their arms in the air, and chanting the song's catchy lines, according to videos on social media. People are dancing on the streets, in shops, at sport stadiums, in classrooms, malls, restaurants, parties and everywhere else they congregate. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0BzIgJH

It is a rarity among nations that were once colonised: a country that widely uses its indigenous language, where a treaty with its first peoples is mostly honoured and where indigenous people have permanent representation in the halls of power. But a decadeslong push to support Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people - who lag behind the wider population in health and wealth and have higher incarceration rates - is in peril. New Zealanders in October elected the country's most conservative government in a generation, one that wants "equal rights" for every citizen. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/p3M5VfW

Former Hong Kong democracy activist Andy Li, a key witness in the trial of media mogul Jimmy Lai, was mistreated in prison in China, a Post examination finds from Washington Post https://ift.tt/a08qI6X

Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar condemns violence after a suspected criminal fire at Ross Lake House hotel, which was set to host asylum seekers. The blaze in Galway, West Ireland, is described as a criminal damage incident. No one was staying at the hotel at the time. Concerns are raised about suspected criminal damage at properties earmarked for accommodating asylum seekers. Riots in Dublin last month revealed social tensions and blame far-right agitators for unrest. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z0SAQc2

Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan on Saturday in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, the provincial government said.In the first experiment of its kind in the South Asian country, planes equipped with cloud seeding equipment flew over 10 areas of the city, often ranked one of the worst places globally for air pollution. The "gift" was provided by the United Arab Emirates, said caretaker chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi. "Teams from the UAE, along with two planes, arrived here about 10 to 12 days ago. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Y1MNCA5

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Families of hostages in Gaza urge Israel to stop fighting and negotiate for their release after the army admitted mistakenly killing three captives. The remaining hostages fear for their loved ones' lives and demand an end to the violence. The families feel like they're playing a game of Russian roulette, waiting to hear about the death of their loved ones. The Israeli army initially claimed that a ground operation would bring back the abductees, but this has not been the case. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/oUKjTy0

Donald Trump, the first former president and only current presidential candidate to have a mugshot taken, has turned the image into political pop culture memorabilia. His team is selling mugs, t-shirts, and posters featuring the mugshot in their campaign store to raise funds. Additionally, NFT INT, the official licensee of the Trump name and image, is selling a special "Mugshot Edition" NFT set that includes pieces of the blue suit and red tie Trump wore in the photo. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ek4oKGD

Wael al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera bureau chief in Gaza, was treated for shrapnel wounds after being hit in the same Israeli drone strike Friday that killed cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/5LWy3DT

Former FBI special agent, Charles McGonigal, has been sentenced to over four years in prison and fined $40,000 for providing information to a Russian oligarch in violation of US sanctions. McGonigal, who led a counterintelligence division, received a payment for laundering money from a Russian bank to his private account. The judge, Jennifer H Rearden, stated that the sentence was meant to balance McGonigal's 22 years of FBI service with the seriousness of his crimes. McGonigal also awaits another sentencing for concealing payments from a former Albanian intelligence officer. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TExe9Rr

With several asterisks, qualification and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain as the year turns to 2024. In a moment many observers thought might never come, at least one version of the quintessential piece of intellectual property and perhaps the most iconic character in American pop culture will be free from Disney's copyright as his first screen release, the 1928 short "Steamboat Willie," featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, becomes available for public use. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/brZtH2f

A New York appeals court has upheld a gag order that bars Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel in his civil fraud trial. Trump's lawyers erred by suing trial Judge Arthur Engoron instead of following the normal appeals process. Closing arguments are scheduled for Jan. 11 in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit, which threatens Trump's real estate empire. The gag order, imposed after Trump disparaged his law clerk, cannot be challenged under Article 78. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0x2ZsDE

Heavy rains pummeled southern Gaza on Wednesday, bringing mud, flooding and in some cases disease to the thousands of displaced Palestinians living in makeshift tents. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4hgC2tm

The sole member of his family to escape Nazi Germany, he returned to Europe as one of the U.S. military intelligence soldiers known as the “Ritchie Boys.” from Washington Post https://ift.tt/XB1HC2M

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Harvard University's president will retain her job after criticism for hesitating to state whether advocating for the genocide of Jews violated Harvard's code of conduct. The institution's governing body reaffirmed support for her leadership but expressed dissatisfaction with the university's initial response to Hamas's October 7 attacks. Israel reported casualties and hostages during the attacks, leading to widespread destruction in Gaza. The university's response should have been an immediate condemnation, according to the governing board. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/GR8BnQq

Western countries strongly supported Israel at the Gaza war’s start, but as the Palestinian toll intensifies, cracks are opening amid growing public protests. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/h0MKTmb

Recently acquitted Thomas Malik, who endured 27 years of wrongful imprisonment, filed a $50 million lawsuit against New York City and two detectives. His lawyers claim a culture of reckless law enforcement caused him grave psychological damage. Malik's co-defendants Vincent Ellerbe and James Irons also seek compensation. The convictions of all three were overturned last year due to false confessions and unreliable evidence. Malik's lawsuit highlights the violation of citizens' rights and his trauma, including abuse suffered in prison. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/05BkAZi

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Hundreds seek refuge in Gaza City's ruined Al-Shifa hospital, lacking basic necessities. Israeli forces raided the hospital, damaging its medical equipment. The hospital was already under strain before the war, with limited supplies. Israel claimed Hamas was running a command center below the facility, but the raid's purpose remains unclear. The ongoing fighting has killed thousands in Gaza, mainly women and children. The majority of Gaza's population has been displaced, seeking shelter in the heavily-bombed north. Hospitals have been repeatedly targeted. Gazans are desperate for safety. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ThDOCWY

​Iranian authorities have accused a Swedish EU diplomat, held in a Tehran prison for more than 600 days, of conspiring with Iran's arch-enemy Israel to harm the Islamic republic, the judiciary said Sunday. "Johan Floderus is accused of extensive measures against the security of the country, extensive intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime and corruption on earth," the judiciary's Mizan Online news agency said. Corruption on earth is one of Iran's most serious offences which carries a maximum penalty of death. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MLh6jno

The Hollywood sign, a landmark symbol of the film industry, celebrated its 100th birthday by being illuminated for the first time in decades. The sign was originally constructed in 1923 as an advertisement for an upscale real estate development and initially read "HOLLYWOODLAND." It has since been featured in numerous films and has seen real-life tragedy, such as the suicide of actress Peg Entwistle. Over the years, the sign has undergone restoration and currently reads "HOLLYWOOD." The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce played a key role in preserving the sign and turning it into a trademark for the town. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xaltj56

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of tank ammunition to Israel. Republicans have slowed down a larger Biden administration request for new military spending for Israel and Ukraine. On Wednesday, Republican senators blocked a White House request for emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel as conservatives demanded immigration reforms. The package would include aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia and aid for Israel in its conflict with Hamas. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8qNzX1d

A federal judge approved a settlement that prohibits U.S. officials from separating migrant families for crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally from Washington Post https://ift.tt/9zeGiKd

Russian police put journalist Masha Gessen on wanted list, opening criminal case for spreading false information about Russian army. Crackdown on dissent in Russia intensified since Ukraine invasion in 2022. Gessen's profile on wanted list confirms their status. Criminal case launched over Gessen's interview discussing Russian atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine. Kremlin denies responsibility for the atrocities. Over 19,000 detained and 776 implicated in criminal cases for anti-war stance. Gessen, unlikely to be arrested, could face up to 10 years in prison if tried in absentia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/r8S1YGn