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French PM Emmanuel Macron urges 'clarity' over alleged US spying
Denmark's national broadcaster DR News on Sunday said that in collaboration with Swedish, Norwegian, German and French media, it found out some "startling conclusions" in a secret internal investigation on the FE dubbed as "Operation Dunhammer", which was concluded in May 2015.
Mehul Choksi case: 8-member India team in Dominica
According to informed sources, an eight-member team from India reached Dominica on Saturday afternoon in a private jet that left from New Delhi on Friday evening. The sources said that two members each from MEA, CBI and ED along with two CRPF commandos were in Dominica for the hearing in the Choksi extradition matter scheduled on June 2.
Russia to strengthen Western Military District amid NATO threat
"The actions of our Western colleagues are destroying the global security system and forcing us to take adequate countermeasures," Shoigu said during a meeting of the Ministry's Board here n Monday. In addition to the establishment of new military units, the armed forces of the Western Military District will receive more modern weapons and equipment this year, Xinhua news agency quoted Shoigu as saying.
Justin Trudeau vows further actions over discovery of indigenous kids' remains
Amid calls for accountability and to go beyond lowering flags at federal buildings, Trudeau told the media on Monda that Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal will discuss what role his government should be playing in response to the development, reports Xinhua news agency.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 170.5mn
In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 170,580,362 and 3,546,731, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 33,264,380 and 594,568, respectively, according to the CSSE.
Tech company admits to H1-B visa fraud involving Indians
Jomon Chakkalakkal, the corporate representative of Cloudgen, made the admission before a federal court in Houston, Texas, on behalf of the company on May 28, said acting Federal Prosecutor Jennifer B. Lowery. The prosecutor's office in a news release circulated on Monday described the scam as a "bench and switch" ruse.
Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names: WHO
A group of experts convened by the health organization recommended the new labelling, which "will be easier and more practical to (be) discussed by non-scientific audiences," the WHO said on Monday, DPA news agency reported. The organization said that the existing systems for naming and tracking genetic lineages of SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes Covid-19 - will remain in use by scientists and in scientific research.
Under Obama-Biden, US spied on top German leaders
The scandal was exposed by Danish media, triggering a political storm. This is the second time since 2013, that the US has been accused of spying on European politicians and officials, especially Germany. However, this time the Danish media has gained access to the reports which provide insights into how the Defence Intelligence Service (FE) of Denmark collaborated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to collect intelligence and information on Germany, an ally of the US.
Naftali Bennett: 10 facts to know about the Israeli multi-millionaire who can replace PM Netanyahu
Naftali Bennet is a 49-year-old multi-millionaire who made his fortune from entrepreneurship. He is a former tech-entrepreneur who now has gained certain prominence in Israeli politics through his hard-hitting speeches. Bennett was born in America and now lives with his wife Galit and four children in the central city of Raanana. He is a former special commando force.
China to support couples wanting a 3rd child
Implementing the policy and its relevant supporting measures will help improve China's population structure, actively respond to the aging population, and preserve the country's human resource advantages, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Bureau as saying.
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