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Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack in Moscow region
In a statement on Telegram, the Ministry said that an attempt by Ukraine "to carry out a terrorist attack by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on facilities in the Moscow region has been foiled, reports CNN. "The UAV was destroyed by means of air defence," the Ministry said, adding that there were no casualties or damage.
US to hold second round of H-1B visa lottery for FY 2024
In March this year, the USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Only those petitioners with selected registrations for FY 2024 are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Wagner chief Prigozhin seen in Russia for first time since failed mutiny
According to accounts associated with the mercenary group, the meeting took place on Thursday and the dignitary is part of the Central African Republic delegation to the Russia-Africa summit, reports CNN. For several years, Wagner had a presence in the Central African Republic.
N.Korea showcases drones, ICBMs on armistice anniversary
With senior delegations from China and Russia present, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took to the reviewing stand to observe the military parade in Kim Il Sung Square late Thursday to mark Victory Day, according to the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Donald Trump faces more charges in classified documents case
In an updated indictment on Thursday, prosecutos have alleged that two Trump employees --aide Walt Nauta and maintenance worker at Mar-a-Lago Carlos De Oliveira -- attempted to delete security camera footage at the former president’s Palm Beach resort after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for it, reports CNN.
Survey finds Indians softest on China among Quad countries
A little more than a third of Indians polled for a global study by Pew Research Center — 67% said they had negative feelings about China foreign policy and global role, which was way below the disapproval levels in Quad partners countries Japan, Australia, and the United States — with 87 per cent, 87 per cent and 83 per cent respectively.
Joe Biden announces new measures to respond to extreme heat as high temperatures continue
Joe Biden on Thursday directed the US Department of Labor to issue first-ever hazard alert for heat and announced new investments to protect communities. Millions of Americans are currently experiencing the effects of extreme heat, which is growing in intensity, frequency, and duration due to the climate crisis, Xinhua news agency reported.
Indian-American restauranteur sentenced to 4 yrs for bribing officials
His testimony during the trial of Edward Mangano, the former head of the county government, "exposed the corrupt culture that was business as usual in Nassau County", which adjoins New York City, the judge was quoted as saying. News 12 Long Island TV said that the judge cited his cooperation in the trial of Mangano as a reason for imposing on Singh a lower sentence than prescribed.
Kabul cool to Pakistani overtures fearing revival of Islamabad-Washington nexus in the region
With the Taliban completing two years in Kabul after the messy withdrawal of American and NATO forces, global powers are still arrayed against the Taliban over non-inclusion of minorities, oppression of women and the threat of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil. The US had frozen $9.5 billion of Afghan money which the Taliban wants unfrozen.
Indian crewman dead, 20 others hurt as ship catches fire off Dutch coast
Several crew members jumped off to save themselves from the fire that erupted on Tuesday night on the 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway as it was en route from Germany to Egypt.
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