WORLD

BRICS is Not Anti-West, But 'Non-Western', Putin
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At an interaction with a selective group of foreign journalists here, he slammed the US and western nations for backing Ukraine in the war with Russia. He asserted that their military alliance NATO was fighting the war for Ukraine.
Gupta Denies Guilt in Pannun 'Murder Plot,' Requests Hindi-Speaking Lawyer and Return of Prayer Book
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Gupta made his first appearance in federal court Friday. As part of the plea proceeding, through his attorney, Gupta also sought the return of a prayer book, which he said was taken from him following his arrest in the Czech Republic.
Biden Calls Sinwar's Death a 'Good Day,' Sees It as an 'Opportunity' for Talks
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This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world," Biden said. "To my Israeli friends, this is no doubt a day of relief and reminiscence, similar to the scenes witnessed throughout the United States after President Obama ordered the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden in 2011.
China Protests to India Over Opening of Taiwan's Office in Mumbai
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"There is but one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory," China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here on Thursday replying to a question.
US Congressman Calls for Briefing on the 'Plight of Hindus' in Bangladesh
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"You know that Hindus in Bangladesh have always faced difficulties. But the horrific incidents after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have created hysteria and new fears for their survival, he wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Israel Confirms the Elimination of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar
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Sinwar, at the helm of Hamas political bureau since Ismail Haniyeh, had been living in the tunnel network of Gaza since October 7. Regarding talks between Israel with Hamas to leave Gaza in exchange for the release of the hostages, Sinwar declared that he would not leave the city and fight. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented regarding the killing of Sinwar that "although the blow was so heavy for Hamas, neutralizing the terrorists involved in the attacks and returning the kidnapped remains remain fully intact, and will continue."
US Charges Former RAW Officer Vikash Yadav in Plot to Murder Khalistani Separatist Pannun
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In a very stern statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Thursday, "Today's charges demonstrate that the Justice Department will not tolerate attempts to target and endanger Americans and to undermine the rights to which every US citizen is entitled.".
US Immigration System is Broken and Needs Repair, Kamala Harris
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Baier repeatedly questioned the Democratic presidential nominee on illegal immigration, taxpayer support for gender transition surgery, and other areas closely aligned with former President Donald Trump's regular attacks against her.
Bangladesh Tribunal Issues Arrest Warrant Against Prime Minister Hasina
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The tribunal, led by its chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar, made the orders following two petitions submitted by the prosecution with the tribunal seeking warrants of arrest against the two, Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam was quoted as saying by the Daily Star.
Canadian MPs Intensify Calls for Trudeau's Resignation, Declare His Time Is Over
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A national leader leaving because of a loss of his party's confidence is rare in Canada. As The Globe and Mail, the country's top daily, said yesterday in reporting that at least 20 MPs have agreed to put their names on a demand to oust Trudeau -- a move that it said was "quickly snowballing into a serious effort" to force him out, considered differently elsewhere. The caucus members are expected to present, within days, an official demand for Trudeau to step down from party leadership.
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