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Russia releases 108 captive Ukrainian women
In a social media post on Monday, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's staff, said that it was the first all-women exchange since the war began on February 24, reports Ukrayinska Pravda. "There were mothers and daughters in captivity, who were eagerly awaited by their relatives," he added.
Killer of Indian-American sheriff's deputy found guilty, could face death
A jury on Monday found former convict Robert Soli guilty of capital murder in the killing of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal in September 2019 near Houston. Dhaliwal had made headlines when the obtained a religious exemption in 2015 to wear a turban as part of his uniform. Because Solis is convicted of capital murder, he can be sentenced to death.
US prosecutors recommend ex-Trump adviser be sentenced to 6 months in jail
The DOJ wrote in a court filing on Monday that it also wants Bannon to pay a fine of $200,000 for refusing to testify before the House select panel investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, reports Xinhua news agency. The recommendation came ahead of a sentencing hearing for Bannon later this week.
US brokered Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement
Further, it has in a de-facto manner, forced Lebanon to accept Israel as a sovereign nation, which it has refused to do so till now, as it maintains no diplomatic relations with Israel. The disputed 860 sq.km area of the Mediterranean Sea potentially holds billions of dollars' worth of oil and gas. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon worsened earlier this year when, in June, a London-based vessel arrived to develop a gas field for Israel.
Extensive proof Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine: US
The remarks were made by the Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel at a press briefing here on Monday hours after kamakaze drones struck Kiev, the latest in a series of recent attacks targeting the Ukrainian capital. When asked about "how influential" Iran has become over the past few months in Moscow's ongoing war against Kiev, Patel replied that the US has been warning since July that Tehran was "planning to sell UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) to Russia for use against Ukraine".
Indian-American in DHS' Faith-Based Security Advisory Council
Acharya is the lone Hindu voice in this committee of 25 distinguished faith leaders from the US, a media release said. He is widely acknowledged in the Hindu American community and interfaith forums for building bridges with various faith communities through dialogue and peace initiatives, it added.
UK Prime Minister insists of leading Conservatives into next general election
In an interview with the BBC on Monday night, Truss apologised "for the mistakes that have been made", and accepted responsibility for going "too far, too fast". The Prime Minister added that she remained committed to a "low tax, high growth economy", but "we will have to deliver that in a different way".
Hungary stays out of EU Ukraine military training mission: Minister
"Hungary chose the option of a constructive abstention, meaning it did not hinder it, but it did not support it either," Szijjarto added on Monday in a video message on social media following a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg. "Anything leading to escalation is not something we think is a good idea," he said.
EU slams sanctions on Iran's morality police, Minister
The death of the 22-year-old Iranian woman made international headlines this month and triggered social unrest and fierce protests across Iran, killing scores of people, Xinhua news agency reported. EU sanctions were issued on Monday against those believed to be responsible for Amini's death: Iran's Morality Police and two of its key figures, Mohammad Rostami and Hajahmad Mirzaei. The EU has designated the Iranian LEF and a number of its local chiefs, and listed Issa Zarepour, Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology.
Trump administration interfered with federal response to Covid-19: Congressional report
Trump and his top aides repeatedly attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) scientists, compromised the agency's public health guidance, and suppressed scientific reports in an effort to downplay the seriousness of the coronavirus, Congressman James Clyburn, Chair of the panel, said in a statement.
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