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Ukraine may have 30 days for counter offensive against Russia: US Army chief
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It's too early to say whether the counter-offensive had failed, but Ukraine was "progressing at a very steady pace through the Russian front lines", Gen Milley said in the programme BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
Hindu-Americans urge California governor to veto anti-caste discrimination bill
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The SB 403 bill, which seeks to outlaw caste-based discrimination in the state, was passed in the California Senate last week with an overwhelming 31-5 votes, and now rests with Governor Gavin Newsom for clearance.
No word on possible visit of Kim Jong-un as Russia kicks off economic forum
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The New York Times earlier reported that Kim may travel to Vladivostok on his armored train to meet with Putin on the margins of the Eastern Economic Forum, which will run through Wednesday at the Far Eastern Federal University, Yonhap news agency reported.
G20 Joint Declaration is a coup for Indian PM Modi in balancing North South Interests - US
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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the statement a "significant milestone for India's chairmanship and a vote of confidence that the G20 can come together to address a pressing range of issues."
European CDC raises concern over rising Covid cases, calls for vax
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The agency said the rise in cases deviates from previously very low levels, and blamed large gatherings and increased travel for the increase in the number of cases. 
US has new rival in West Asia, China, but it's not conceding any ground
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There is no meeting on Biden’s schedule, his officials told reporters, but there is no saying what could happen when leaders gather in a small space.
UK not to call for release of British Sikh detained in India: Report
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The refusal to call for British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal's release came in a letter sent to Scottish National Party MP Martin Docherty-Hughes on Friday, saying that "the course of action would not be in his best interests", The Guardian reported.
Ex-Met officers plead guilty to sharing racist jokes on Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel
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Peter Booth (66), Robert Lewis (62), Anthony Elsom (67), Alan Hall (65) and Trevor Lewton (65) appeared at the Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where they pleaded guilty to 19 offences under Section 127(1) (a) of the Communications Act 2003.
US affirms to host 2026 G20 Summit, says Delhi summit driving solutions to most pressing problems
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The G-20 summit in Delhi is a major step forward in providing solutions to the most pressing issues, the White House said on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia, US sign MoU to establish Asia-Europe green transit corridors
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The MoU, signed on Friday, provides a framework for developing a protocol for establishing green transit corridors through the kingdom to connect Asia and Europe, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a Saudi Press Agency report.
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