Russia Drops 'Terrorist' Tag from Taliban in Push to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
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The Taliban recaptured Afghanistan in August 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. troops that had backed the internationally recognized Afghan government. Since then, Moscow—skeptical of what it characterized as a U.S. "failure"—has progressively edged toward active engagement with Taliban leadership, seeing them as possible partners in economic and counter-terrorism initiatives.
Israeli PM Vows to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
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Netanyahu's office released a statement asserting that the position of the Israeli leader has been clear and resolute.
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze Until July, Says White House
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​​​​​​​The memo, released by White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields on social media platform X, sustains the policy that prevents new federal civilian positions from being created and empty ones from being filled, except for positions critical to national security, homeland security, and public safety.​
Bangladesh Demands Apology from Pakistan for 1971 Liberation War Atrocities
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In the vicious Operation Searchlight, Pakistani troops are estimated to have killed 30 lakh (3 million) Bengalis and raped over a million women, and it is a black page in the history of the region. Bangladesh became independent in 1971 after the bloody war with Pakistan.
Russia Denies Airstrike on Indian Pharma Warehouse in Kyiv, Accuses Ukraine of Attack
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While rejecting the claim, the embassy shifted the blame to Ukraine, attributing the devastation to them. It stated that "one of Ukrainian air defense missiles fell on Kusum Healthcare's warehouse, engulfing it in fire."
University Shooting in US Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured
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Officials said that Ikner fired a handgun that had been issued earlier as a service firearm to his mother, who now owns it personally, and a shotgun. The sheriff stressed that Ikner had deep roots in the Leon County Sheriff's Office from youth outreach programs and had "been steeped in the Sheriff's Office family."
India Poised for Seat on Reformed UNSC, Says UN Negotiations Chief
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Addressing journalists on Thursday, AlBanai stated, "India is undoubtedly a significant player in the world. If the choice is made to enlarge the Security Council within that bracket, India will definitely be in the running."
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