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Russia said its thoroughly checking and discussing with Azerbaijan media reports about alleged arms supplies to Ukraine. All information about potential arms deliveries to the Kyiv regime is thoroughly checked, said the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson. The ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the remarks when asked for a comment on reports about the issue.Recent media reports alleged that Baku had supplied anti-aircraft guns and mortar shells to Ukraine through the grain corridor in
The Kremlin said US insistence on a narrative about the Moscow attack is odd and indicates that Washington is trying to cover up something. The Kremlin said that Russian President Putin was up all night following the attack on Crocus City Hall, keeping up with reports. US intelligence agencies did not provide Russia with all the information they had about the threat of a terrorist attack, The New York Times reported. The US did not reveal more than what was necessary out of fear that Russian aut
Argentine President Javier Milei has announced plans to fire 70,000 government workers in chainsaw-style approach.
Putin Says Russia Will Not Attack NATO, But F-16s Will Be Shot Down In Ukraine | News18 | N18VRussian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia harbors no aggressive intentions towards NATO countries like Poland, the Baltic states, or the Czech Republic. However, he warned that if the West supplies F-16 fighters to Ukraine, Russian forces would shoot them down. The conflict has strained Russia's relations with the West significantly.
The US Justice Department alleges that Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others
Putin has issued a stern warning to NATO against the deployment of US-made F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine.
A new report claims that Britains rivals are deliberately fueling conspiracy theories surrounding Kate Middleton, who recently revealed her Cancer diagnosis.
India rejects US State Department's remarks, asserting commitment to rule of law. Mutual respect urged in international relations
Chinese company suspends hydropower project in Pakistan after deadly attack on Chinese nationals. Security concerns lead to layoff of workers
Greece is planning radical changes to its armed forces, particularly its air force, which include the decommissioning and sale of its F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets. According to Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, the sale of the jets is part of the largest reform programme in the history of the modern Greek state. During an interview, Dendias said he wants to prepare the Greek Armed Forces for the 21st century. Dendias stated that to achieve the goal, renovation of the Hellenic Air Force
Ecuador authorities quelled a prison revolt in Guayaquil, stemming from the escape of a feared gang leader in January. President Noboa lauded security forces' swift action
Man pleads not guilty in human smuggling case linked to Indian family tragedy. Allegations connect him with a trafficking group from Gujarat
Emergency services report flooding in Pioneer gold mine, Russia. 13 miners trapped since March 18 due to rock fall
President Marcos vows Philippines won't be silenced by Beijing amid South China Sea clashes. Read about the latest confrontations here
Ukraine's foreign minister visits New Delhi to bolster ties with India amid Russia-Ukraine conflict. Modi stresses diplomacy for peace.
French President Macron's romance with Brazil's Lula sparks social media frenzy. Warm embraces and witty comments during diplomatic visit
Niger said on March 26 the United States will shortly submit a proposal to disengage its soldiers from the country, AFP reported. The move comes after the military regime in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a 2012 cooperation deal with Washington.Nigers Interior Minister General Mohamed Toumba met US ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon on March 26 in Niamey to discuss the issue. According to the ministry, FitzGibbon told Toumba that the US had aken note of the decision by Niger to withdraw from t
Tragic incident as an 8-year-old girl dies after being sucked into a hotel pool piping in Houston. Family files lawsuit.
Biden, Obama, and Clinton unite for a rare fundraiser in NYC, boosting Democratic support. Trump's low profile contrasts with Dems' energetic campaign
Venezuelan migrant influencer promoting illegal immigration into the US flees authorities after skipping out on program. Follow the story here
Nearly 100 Still Missing After Moscow Attack: Report | Moscow Attack | English News | News18 | N18VAs many as 95 people are still missing after last week's attack near Moscow when gunmen sprayed concertgoers with automatic weapons and set the venue on fire, a Russian news outlet reported on Wednesday.The official toll from the attack on Crocus City Hall now stands at 140 dead and 182 wounded. But the Baza news service, which has good contacts in Russian security and law enforcement, said 95 more
UN's Food Waste Index Report reveals 1 billion meals wasted daily while a third of humanity faces food insecurity. Food waste impacts climate change, biodiversity, and pollution
Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Amid Israels war against Hamas in Gaza, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the rights of Palestinians and the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law.
India And China Held 29th Meeting Of The Working Mechanism For Consultation And Coordination India and China held 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing
Amid the aftermath of a tragic attack near Moscow, 95 individuals remain missing, fueling desperate searches and appeals for information
Israel bombed at least three homes in Rafah overnight, strikes raised new fears among people. Watch for more
Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek dismissal of $1.4M tax evasion case, claim it's politically motivated. Legal battle ensues amid broader political drama
Stabbing rampage in northern Illinois leaves four dead, seven injured. Police in custody as motives remain unclear. Community shocked by the violence
At least four people killed in a stabbing spree in Illinois, one victim in critical condition
Catastrophic bridge collapse closed the port of Baltimore to ship traffic, causing some logistics headache. Watch for what economic impacts it will have
India-China discuss LAC disengagement in Beijing. Joint meeting aims at resolving border issues, emphasising peace and diplomacy
The case involves Trident Trust Company (Singapore) Pte Limited as the claimant, seeking to sell its apartment asset in the Marylebone area of central London, and the ED arguing that the trusts assets represent the proceeds of a massive fraud on the Punjab National Bank (PNB) for which Nirav is facing extradition proceedings.
Taiwan conducted air defence tests on March 26 using surface-to-air missiles and its air, land and naval forces, AFP reported. The drills were aimed at ramping up training as Chinese forces continued intrusions into the self-ruled island. Taiwans Air Force Command said it conducted the training using anti-aircraft artillery systems and US-made Patriot missiles. The drills were also a bid to test Taiwans overall air defence combat plan exercises, according to Taiwans Air Force Command.
Reports suggested that a US State Department official had said that Washington 'encouraged a fair, transparent and timely legal process for chief minister Kejriwal'.
Tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore Harbor leaves workers missing. Dive teams recover bodies after cargo ship accident. Port closure impacts shipping
When President Joe Biden needs advice, there are two people he can turn to who know what its like to sit in his chair. Sometimes he will invite Barack Obama over to the White House for a meal or he will get on the phone with Bill Clinton.
The French army is seeing fewer recruits amid fears of being sent to Ukraine, TASS reported, quoting Russian envoy to France Alexey Meshkov as saying. French society takes such statements seriously and openly says that this is another step towards World War III, said Meshkov. The diplomat added that no one in France wants a World War III to happen, including the countrys leadership. Meshkov also said that EU countries are not so enthusiastic about issuing defence bonds to boost European military
Talks have restarted aimed at bringing top Israeli officials to Washington to discuss potential military operations in Gaza, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit this week because he was angry about the U.S. vote on a U.N. ceasefire resolution, two U.S. officials said Wednesday.
The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on online media site Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash for allegedly supporting Hamas.
Ice melting at both of Earths poles has been counteracting the planet's burst of speed and is likely to have delayed this global second of reckoning by about three years, Agnew said
Ben Gvir: Biden Prefers To Align With Sinwar And Tlaib Than With Netanyahu | English News | N18VNational Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has accused US President Joe Biden of preferring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the October 7 massacre, and progressive Democratic Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel.Presently, Biden prefers the line of Rashida Tlaib and Sinwar to the line of Benjamin Netanyahu and Ben Gvir, the far-right minister told The New York Times in a story published
Mali has since 2012 been ravaged by different jihadist groups affiliated to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as by self-declared self-defence forces and bandits
Cargo bound for Baltimore will likely be partially diverted to the Port of New York and New Jersey, analysts say
Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty,Heres How That Might Change | Moscow Attack | News18 | N18VThe attack at a concert hall just outside Moscow that killed 139 people last Friday has prompted some Russians to call for bringing back capital punishment in Russia, and to execute the assailants.Through a combination of presidential action and court rulings, Russia has had a moratorium on the death penalty for 28 years. And yet capital punishment remains on the books suspended but not abolished outri
IDF Using Facial Recognition Tools To Identify, Detain Suspects In Gaza | English News | N18VIsrael has arrested hundreds of Palestinian suspects in the Gaza Strip using an experimental, artificial intelligence-powered surveillance apparatus, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed Israeli intelligence officers, military officials and soldiers.The newspaper cited four intelligence officers as saying the program relies on Google Photos and technology developed by private Israeli
Trump Urges Israel to Finish Up Your War | Israel vs Hamas | English News | News18 | N18VFormer President Donald J. Trump, in an interview with a conservative Israeli news outlet that was published on Monday, exhorted Israel to finish up your war, mixing bellicose support for the government of Israel with harsh warnings that the Jewish state was losing international support by providing a very bad picture for the world.
'Won't Compromise On Security': S Jaishankar Firm On Border Issue With China | English News | News18External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need for normalizing troop deployment at the India-China border to improve bilateral relations, criticizing China for breaching agreements. He reiterated India's commitment to securing its borders and highlighted the seriousness of the clash in the Galwan Valley. Jaishankar discussed cooperation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and h
Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel killing a civilian, after Israel carried out a deadly strike in south Lebanon. The Israeli military said it struck a military compound in Hebbariye and those killed were al-Jamaa al-Islamiya errorists. It said a significant terrorist operative and other members of the Hamas-aligned group were planning attacks against Israel. Hours later, Hezbollah said it retaliated against the airstrike by firing dozens of rockets on the northern Israel
The French government and politicians from across the spectrum backed the principal and Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is also scheduled to meet him.
The head of Niger's military junta and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on March 26, AFP reported. Nigers General Abdourahamane Tiani and Putin discussed strengthening security cooperation, according to an official communique. Plans are underway for the construction of a Russian military base in the Central African Republic (CAR), said Moscows envoy to Bangui. The defence ministries of Moscow and Bangui have begun discussing a location for the army facility, Aleksan