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Australia's govt faced angry demands Thursday to name a "traitor" former politician accused by Canberra's top spy of having "sold out" the country to a foreign power. In an extraordinary revelation, director-general of security Mike Burgess said a spy team from an unidentified country had cultivated and recruited a former politician. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RCizF37

Voters on Friday will also choose members of the Assembly of Experts, the body that will select Iran’s next supreme leader. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/OubCWE6

It’s perhaps partly because she has so often been the very picture of health and fitness that her absence from public life has stirred so much commentary. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/lk48ucO

Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed bias and historical inaccuracies in the Gemini AI app's responses, admitting mistakes. Concerns include major economic upheaval, job displacement, industrial-scale disinformation, and manipulation of elections and violence. Google is working to fix the issues. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/qyuN1TC

The countries also offer key geographic advantages, which would enhance NATO’s defenses. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/VoqE8U2

Officials and activists predict the bill will successfully secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers from both houses of parliament in a special congress next week at Versailles. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/05FRpSO

The three villages, though strategically minor, still indicate that the Russian army is advancing while the Ukrainians are retreating. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/bwlaImn

Pakistan's anti-corruption court indicted Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Al Qadir Trust case. They were accused of obtaining cash and land for an educational institute in exchange for legal cover for misused money. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cpk7F9h

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A New York medical school will scrap tuition fees after receiving a "transformational gift" worth $1 billion from a wealthy benefactor, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine's parent organization said in a statement. "Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a transformational gift from Ruth L. Gottesman, Ed.D., Chair of the Einstein Board of Trustees and Montefiore Health System board member," the organization said in a statement late Monday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z4vgip0

China President Xi Jinping’s trillion-dollar trade and infrastructure Belt and Road Initiative will be investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection amid corruption allegations and debt traps. The CCDI, led by Li Xi, will prioritize system reforms, integrity, and the establishment of judicial organs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Gz6xt1o

Israeli officials say they are closing in on Yehiya Sinwar, the accused architect of the Oct. 7 attacks. Whether his death would help end the war is up for debate. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/ufd8KHW

Governor Kristi Noem and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy tied in a straw poll for Donald Trump's running mate. Trump won the presidential poll overwhelmingly. Tulsi Gabbard, Stefanik, and Tim Scott also received votes. Trump's campaign and advisers are discussing potential contenders for the role of running mate. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0NCYgxt

Chinese startup 01.AI, founded by Kai-Fu Lee, relies on Meta's LLaMA for its AI system, highlighting China's lag in generative AI. The country's reliance on US AI systems raises concerns about national security and its innovation model. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yCYmKxI

The action marks the latest effort by the United States to end the Houthis’ wave of attacks against commercial shipping. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/Ilc3JmE

The Indian consulate in Seattle has raised concerns with US authorities regarding the decision of the local prosecutor to not pursue criminal charges against a police officer, Kevin Dave, responsible for the death of an Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula. The Seattle City Attorney's office will review the case. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3so4MLt

European defense manufacturers are racing to produce artillery and other weapons Kyiv needs. But they may come too late. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/2KqG9yN

Ukraine said Friday it had shot down an A-50U Russian spy plane over the Sea of Azov, and shared a map appearing to show it had crashed over southern Russia. "Another valuable Russian A-50U aircraft was shot down over the Sea of Azov," Ukrainian military intelligence said in a post on social media. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ouk3Hcf

As policymakers reckon with Russia’s advances in Ukraine and Trump’s comments about defending NATO, the tools of 20th-century warfare are coming back in vogue. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/D4NOWoR

The Senate majority leader was in western Ukraine on an official visit when a phone interview with the Post turned into a conversation with the head of a drone unit desperately short of ammunition. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/FfLoASK

The Russian opposition leader’s mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, is rejecting a demand that she hold a small, private funeral for her son, who died suddenly in prison last week. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/QrgpWlH

Britain urged to have difficult conversations with India over buying oil from Russia due to anger over Alexei Navalny's death. Lord Jeremy Purvis criticizes India for dealing with a 'govt of thugs' and calls for sanctions. Dame Margaret Hodge highlights a loophole allowing Russia to profit from UK's tax revenue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HOG1UYq

The collapse in aid deliveries comes amid warnings that the 2.2 million inhabitants of Gaza are on the brink of famine. The situation is most precarious in the north. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/uip60La

At the gathering of top diplomats in Brazil, Washington fended off growing calls for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/l576eBQ

Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six, tearfully apologized for physically and emotionally abusing her children and was sentenced to serve up to 60 years in prison. She created a concentration camp-like setting, denied them basic needs, and caused severe injuries. Her YouTube channel had 2.5 million subscribers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0nbv8yq

The killing of a Russian defector in Spain appeared to deliver a menacing signal that those who cross the Kremlin should never consider themselves safe. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/wVdkvBQ

Democratic voters are exhausted and unenthusiastic about a likely Trump-Biden rematch. Democrats face erosion in their standing, funding challenges, and voter apathy. Abortion rights become a crucial issue. The significance of Trump's return is being realized. The Outrage movement highlights the challenges. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/q89atmf

The death of Vladimir Putin's largest opponent, Alexei Navalny, has rocked hopes of democracy in Russia. We speak with The Post's David M. Herszenhorn, who covered Navalny in Russia, about the impact of his death and Putin's tightening grip on power. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/SL8HiZr

South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said on Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HGBU3A5

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Monday that revenues from the Suez Canal had "decreased by 40 to 50 percent" so far this year due to attacks on shipping by Yemen's Houthi rebels. "See what is happening at our borders... with Gaza, you see the Suez Canal, which used to bring Egypt nearly $10 billion per year, (these revenues) have decreased by 40 to 50 percent and Egypt must continue to pay companies and partners," Sisi said during a conference with oil companies. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bRjFxtT

China urges Pakistan's polarised political parties to work together and maintain stability as they form a coalition government. China supports the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and hopes to strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/87tCyqa

A shooting at a Waffle House restaurant in Indianapolis early Monday morning killed a woman and wounded five other victims, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the restaurant on Lynhurst Drive around 12:30 a.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. Police found five victims with gunshot wounds who were transported to a hospital, including a woman who died at the hospital. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/j5VapOx

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai PM, released on parole after 6 months. Fled 15 years ago after a coup. Accused of abuse of power, he was in a luxury hospital wing. Thaksin returned at dawn in tinted-windowed vehicles, accompanied by his youngest daughter, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NWvHtDp

Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party demands judicial probe into vote rigging allegations. PTI alleges Rawalpindi commissioner oversaw rigging. Inconclusive third meeting between PML-N and PPP for power-sharing formula. PTI responds to power-sharing formula. PTI calls for judicial probe. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zpvNDGB

Hundreds were detained but mourners were not deterred from paying respects to Alexei Navalny, Russia’s foremost political opposition leader, who died suddenly in prison. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/VILurfF

Ukraine's military commander ordered withdrawal from Avdiivka due to Russian bombardment, surrendering a military stronghold. This is the first major gain for Russian forces since May. Ukrainian forces withdrew due to firepower, overwhelming soldiers, and lack of military aid. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1Vf29nK

Taylor Swift contributed $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and murdered during the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl triumph parade. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Y498nHz

As Russian prison authorities announced the death of the political opposition leader, Yulia Navalnaya was in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/oruWbdF

The announcement followed a constitutional court ruling declaring Macky Sall’s delay of the elections illegal. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/RyHcjx7

The opposition leader’s death — foretold as almost inevitable, including by Navalny himself — sent shock waves across Russia and was quickly condemned by global leaders. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/klKABCi

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The move was a sharp escalation of tensions with the international community following the arrest of a prominent human rights activist in the country. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/7CnMiBf

Last year, Swiss prosecutors indicted Gen. Nezzar for crimes against humanity for Algeria’s “Black Decade” of repression in the 1990s. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/zUQF5Jp

The attacks followed a strike on Israel from Lebanon that killed one woman and wounded at least eight other people, authorities said. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/1HvI9Kk

Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin a second term as Pakistan's prime minister in coming days, returning to the role he had until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of last week's elections. Sharif, 72, was named by his party and coalition allies to head the nuclear-armed nation despite his elder brother and three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif winning a seat in the assembly and being favourite to be sworn in for a fourth term from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cEHZ5vu

The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic Hawaii town of Lahaina in August rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man. As of last month, Paul Kasprzycki of Lahaina was one of three people still missing from the Aug. 8 blaze. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/G052KUE

The Washington Post spoke to several Gazans in Rafah who said they were trying to head north to Gaza’s central region amid the threat of an Israeli operation. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/zoVm0Uu

Intermediaries met in Turkey to discuss Putin's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Top US officials, including Jake Sullivan, Bill Burns, and Antony Blinken, were involved in the discussions. However, the talks failed as the US insisted on Ukraine's participation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Y1Cg8SI

New York City police said on Monday six people had been shot at a subway station in the Bronx, with one person dead and another five wounded. A spokeswoman for the New York Police Department said by phone that no arrests had been made in the shooting and that it was not clear what condition the five injured people were in. Local media, citing unnamed police sources, reported the five sustained non-life threatening injuries. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8oNf5Zy

For the first time in Cognizant's history, revenue from the healthcare sector surpassed that from banking and financial services (BFSI) in the December quarter, indicating persistent weakness in financial services, which is battling with high interest rates. Cognizant's BFSI revenue for the December quarter was $1,395 million, while healthcare revenue was $1,396 million. Cognizant began revealing its sectoral income in 2002. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dX5xfGw

Pakistan's top political leaders have yet to finalise the name of the country's new prime minister, despite negotiations lasting four days following the contentious national and provincial elections, which are widely seen as the most rigged in Pakistan's history. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) followers, however, want to see their jailed party chief, Imran Khan, back in office. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jzvMtK3

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) adopted Sunday a firm stand in negotiations with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by former three-time PM Nawaz Sharif, after securing third-largest number of seats in Feb 8 general elections. PPP is demanding prime ministerial position for its leader and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offering support to form a provincial govt in Punjab in return. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cTpWgvX

“This was supposed to be the most predetermined election in Pakistani history,” said Omar Waraich, special advisor at the Open Society Foundations. “Instead, it became a peaceful revolt against the powerful military establishment.” from Washington Post https://ift.tt/6rvyVZl

Facing explosive allegations of ties with Hamas, UNRWA is struggling to preserve its reputation and maintain its lifesaving operations in war-ravaged Gaza. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/fLB85b2

Over 1,500 protesters gathered in Athens to oppose a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The conservative government sponsors the bill while some center-left lawmakers are against the bill. Religious groups organized the rally, describing the legislation as a threat to the traditional family. If passed, Greece would be the first majority Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ETNkwHv

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Over the past three years, the Reykjanes Peninsula of Iceland has been experiencing eruptive lava events that continue to move closer to vital infrastructure and the town of Grindavik. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/nWRKZAg

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed US special counsel Robert Hur to oversee the investigation into President Joe Biden's possession of classified documents. Biden's lawyers have cooperated with the investigation and turned over a small number of classified documents found at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/habJwT9

Unpopular with the public and squeezed by his own government, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in deep political peril. Could he pull through again? from Washington Post https://ift.tt/D5MRlEW

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Experts are concerned that the case against Jennifer Crumbley may be used by prosecutors as a means to force plea deals from parents. However, the focus should be on preventing future shootings and understanding the specific circumstances of each case rather than using such cases as bargaining tools. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HQiu42O

Australia is set to implement 'right to disconnect' laws, granting workers the ability to ignore unreasonable calls and messages from bosses outside of work hours. The laws aim to protect work-life balance and may result in fines for breaching employers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/13uTNBk

On Sunday, President Nayib Bukele won reelection in El Salvador in a landslide. Today, The Post’s Mary Beth Sheridan addresses what’s behind Bukele’s striking popularity, his self-proclaimed nickname on social media and his controversial war on gangs. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/2k8hUft

The action comes after a large wave of airstrikes last week in retaliation for the recent death of three U.S. soldiers. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4BmZyn8

Mr. Piñera, who twice served as Chile’s president, was killed in a helicopter crash. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/KYJTseG

It was not clear what caused the crash. Piñera served two nonconsecutive presidential terms — one from 2010 to 2014, then from 2018 to 2022. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4vab715

Jennifer Crumbley convicted of manslaughter in the first trial where a parent faced charges for their child's school shooting. Ethan Crumbley, 15, committed the 2021 shootings at Oxford High School using a 9mm pistol. James Crumbley to face trial in March. Gun safety experts hope the case prompts better securement of weapons at home. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CzTaD7i

The drone that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan probably went undetected, and no air defense was on site capable of shooting it down, early assessment finds. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/CwWE6ut

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Former UK home secretaries Suella Braverman and Priti Patel, both of Indian descent, have alleged that British churches are facilitating fraudulent asylum claims by embracing Christianity "on an industrial scale." British clergy members are under scrutiny for potentially being misled by asylum seekers, as evidenced by a recent incident involving an Afghan refugee who attacked two women and their children with an alkaline chemical in Clapham last week. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TrtpvJh

Buckingham Palace said the British king had begun regular treatments and would continue official business and paperwork. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/uk5rlH6

President Biden plunged once more into the sprawling battlefields of the post-9/11 era this weekend. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/2nszXNk

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is set to address the facilitation of Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin during Erdogan's forthcoming visit to Turkey. There are efforts to find "new methods" to transport Ukrainian grain to the world markets, Fidan said in an interview with private A Haber television. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/S5HNPc8

Firefighters wrestled on Sunday with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile two days earlier, as officials extended curfews in cities most heavily affected by the blazes and said at least 64 people were killed. The fires have been burning with the highest intensity around the city of Vina del Mar, where a famous botanical garden founded in 1931 was destroyed by the flames on Sunday. At least 1,600 people were left without homes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/SLezZ2W

House Republicans are proposing a $17.6 billion bill for Israel that doesn’t include any aid for Ukraine, as Senate plans wider funding for border security and aiding foreign democracies. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/YQjCIw3

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A Sri Lankan court remanded a senior cabinet minister in custody Saturday over the purchase of fake medicines for state hospitals when he was in charge of the health portfolio. "The drug had been issued to hospitals between July and September when patients reported adverse reactions triggering quality tests," an investigator told AFP. It was not clear if there were deaths associated with the use of the fake medication. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Yuf1xNP

On Friday, suspected M23 rebels reportedly targeted a UN helicopter, resulting in injuries to two South African peacekeepers in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Concurrently, an explosive device detonated in a major city, causing injuries to two others. Bintou Keita, the head of the UN's MONUSCO peacekeeping mission, vehemently denounced the attack. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8qvRTkl

Hind Hamada’s story is emblematic of the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in northern Gaza and the depth of their isolation from the outside world. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/0fDjaJc

The United Nations' top court said Friday a case brought by Ukraine against Russia over the brutal 2022 invasion could go ahead after ruling it had jurisdiction over most of the points made by Kyiv. The ICJ Friday tossed out Moscow's argument, saying it did indeed have jurisdiction to rule on Ukraine's argument that "there is no credible evidence that Ukraine is responsible for committing genocide," over which Russia justified its invasion. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/se9xy5W

Both saunas and Teslas are highly popular in Norway. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/J2GHcAZ

Senior US lawmakers urged Hungary to promptly endorse Sweden's accession to NATO, cautioning on Thursday that Budapest could face lasting harm to its relationship with Washington if it fails to do so, just a week after Turkey's approval. Sweden, along with Finland, applied to join Nato in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NxCezfl

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Gen. Valery Zaluzhny that he was being dismissed, the commander offered thoughts about the problems his successor will face. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/fCWEeb1

President Biden said he will respond to an attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops. President Donald Trump faced a similar decision in 2020. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/c1SwE03