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UNICEF Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayer at university hostel Surrey RCMP appeal for help finding assault suspect Threat to public safety in Penbrooke Meadows over Sri Lankan economy expands for a second straight quarter Sri Lanka explores potential for increasing Buddhist pilgrims to Pakistan 2 Bengaluru hotel staff arrested for killing Uzbek woman for money Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban Ukrainian strikes rock Russia as vote cements Putin's grip on power Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease Israel forces attack crowds waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 21 France proposes EU ban on exports of used clothes Adidas reports 2023 loss on Kanye fallout Ukrainian drones damage Russian oil refineries in second day of attacks Russia says army cargo plane with 15 on board crashes Two separate coal mine accidents kill 12 in China Anti-Putin paramilitaries claim incursion 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economy Hungary under pressure to ratify Sweden's NATO bid after EU deal US approves $4bn sale of armed drones to India Fear grips refugees after UNHCR says it will close Sri Lanka operations European Union agrees on new $54bn aid package for Ukraine Palestinians demand international inquiry after mass grave found in Gaza ICJ rejects most of Ukraine’s ‘terrorism’ case against Russia Imran Khan given second jail sentence in two days Ukraine war critic submits bid to challenge Putin for Russia’s presidency Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan Toyota halts shipment of 10 models over diesel engine testing issues Ukraine says it uncovers $40m arms corruption scheme Sri Lanka Cricket's ICC suspension lifted with immediate effect US warship downs incoming missile fired from Yemen Cummins and Sciver-Brunt named ICC Cricketers of the Year Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to regulate online content Russian 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legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78 Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM Modi WHO cancels delivery of medical supplies to north Gaza due to unsafe conditions Russia evacuates hundreds from border city amid Ukrainian strikes Japan to accept earthquake relief from US only: Report Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles Tesla recalls 1.6 million cars in China to reduce risk of collisions US strike kills militia leader blamed for Iraq attacks: US official Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes as Mideast tensions rise Ukraine and Russia carry out largest prisoner exchange since beginning of the war Bombs kill 103 at Iran commemorations for slain general: State media Kim Jong Un tells army to ‘annihilate’ South Korea, US if provoked Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones, Ukraine says Israeli bombardment destroyed over 70% of Gaza homes: Report US Navy says it sank 3 Houthi boats attacking merchant vessel Pakistan poll body rejects ex-PM Imran Khan’s nomination for 2024 elections Russia says 10 people killed in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod Argentina announces that it will not join BRICS bloc Israel hits air defence base in Syria: Sources US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen's Houthis Ukraine urges increased support as Russia unleashes huge air assault Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi unveils first electric car Ukraine welcomes latest US aid package as war nears two year mark Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026: Minister Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch China’s Xi claims ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ as crucial election looms US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-aligned forces 'Entire family gone': Israel kills 250 Palestinians Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian tank landing ship 13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at Indonesia nickel plant Israel strikes Gaza after UN calls for more aid US accuses Iran of being ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi attacks in Red Sea Ukraine says it downed three Russian Su-34 warplanes Social media platform X faces global outage UN calls for probe as Israeli army accused of killing unarmed Palestinians Microsoft inks carbon removal deal with offsets startup Chestnut Nearly 66 percent of jobs lost in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war broke out EU reaches agreement to overhaul migration system, tighten asylum rules Australia’s Starc, Cummins become most expensive signings in IPL history UN rights chief: ‘Extensive failure’ by Russia to protect Ukraine civilians More than 110 killed in earthquake in China’s Gansu province Tiff Macklem says 2024 will be a transition year for economy Zelenskyy describes immediate goals for work on EU accession Pakistan ex-PM Khan uses AI voice clone to campaign from jail Eight people dead in Guinea oil terminal blast, say police Israeli military uses drones to kill Palestinians in West Bank’s Tulkarem Myanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military Pakistan uses artificial rain for the first time to fight pollution Ukraine puts head of Russian church on 'wanted' list Israeli army says it mistakenly killed three captives held in Gaza US’s Blinken condemns Hong Kong authorities over bounties for activists Nearly 50 million people facing hunger in West, Central Africa US Congress passes US$886 billion defence budget, Biden to sign into law Putin casts shadow over Russian participation at 2024 Olympics Israel strikes southern Gaza as disease stalks residents US Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 2024 Parliament security breach: 15 India opposition MPs suspended for protests Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire Zelenskyy urges new Ukraine aid, as Biden warns funding delay helps Putin Gaza deaths pass 18,200 as battles rage Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as world’s top opium producer: UN Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team in 2024 Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir UN appeals for US$46 billion to meet humanitarian needs in 2024 Nearly 300 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Hamas, Netanyahu trade threats Zelenskyy to meet US President Joe Biden, House Speaker as aid stumbles Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision ‘We are witnessing a living nightmare in Gaza’: UN Deadly tornadoes sweep through US state of Tennessee Calgary city to reveal next steps in emergency housing plan for homeless families UN raises alarm on attempts to annul Guatemala’s general election results Indian shot dead in USA India's bullet train unveiled Harvard Univ prez testimony angers critics Wearable ultrasound system would be accurate: Study Gomez reveals her diamond ring Congress seeks debate on unemployment, inflation during Parliament's Winter Session Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting Russia to hold presidential election on Mar 17, 2024 Palestinians seek slivers of safety 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Former children's hospital CEO will be re-tried for fraud Biden says Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern Gaza and West Bank Japanese troops drill on island seen as vulnerable to China Dozens reported killed in Israeli attacks on camps, schools Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital head says 22 died overnight Ukraine claims gains against Russian positions on Dnipro east bank Ukraine shoots down 16 drones, one missile in latest Russian attacks: Air force China objects to US proposal for APEC trade and investment policies: Report Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states Western donors cut off funding to Arab groups amid Israel’s war Joe Biden, Xi Jinping set for high-stakes summit in San Francisco India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record Canada’s Justin Trudeau tells Israel to end ‘killing of babies’ Ukrainian families divided as some flee fierce fighting in east UN members concerned China, Russia helping North Korea: US defence chief US President Biden sued for ‘complicity’ in Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India Russia labels reports on troop movements in Ukraine ‘provocation’ Wild elephant tramples elderly man to death in Kerala FBI agents seized New York mayor's electronic devices Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi ends hunger strike Elon Musk finally speaks on Israel-Hamas war LIC Q2 net profit falls 50% to Rs 7,925 crore Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade: Officials France’s Macron urges Israel to stop bombing and killing civilians in Gaza Ukraine’s Kyiv comes under attack for first time in months, mayor says About 90,000 people displaced by Myanmar conflict: UN Actors celebrate deal to end long Hollywood strike China urges G7 to stop 'inciting confrontation' Google, Meta win court fight against Austrian online content rule Gaza deaths show something 'wrong' with Israel operation, UN chief says US lawmakers want Biden to hike tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles Ukraine gets European Commission nod to start EU membership talks BJP candidate, a former royal, went from millionaire to billionaire in 5 years Centre orders blocking of Mahadev betting app No place in Gaza is safe now: Iranian envoy Iraj Elahi Toxic haze shrouds Delhi, BJP slams AAP government for air pollution Mahadev app owner alleges Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's link in betting case Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024: Sources Separatist gunmen kill at least 20 in Cameroon Ukraine military says it hit Zalyv shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea India’s Virat Kohli scores 49th ODI century, equals Tendulkar’s record At least 157 killed as earthquake strikes Nepal Bomb blast in northwest Pakistan kills five people Violent Bangladesh garment protests shut hundreds of factories US imposes sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia over war in Ukraine WHO warns of 'imminent public health catastrophe' in Gaza Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award Hitachi wins EU okay for $1.8 billion Thales deal FIFA bans ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales for three years over kiss scandal Palestinians break into Gaza UN aid warehouses as toll tops 8,000 Tom Cruise's next 'Mission: Impossible' pushed to 2025 At least 32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash Dozens killed, many missing after coal mine fire in Kazakhstan UN’s Navi Pillay: Israel has ‘no intention of ending occupation’ 'Many more to die' from Gaza siege, UN warns on day 21 of war At least 22 killed, dozens injured in mass shooting in US state of Maine Israel issues new Gaza evacuation warning, 140 killed in overnight attacks Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted PM Trudeau US pledges 'flow' of aid to Gaza; EU calls for more supplies China detained employee of Japanese trading firm, report says Storm Babet triggers flooding, power cuts in northern Europe Over 100 incubator babies at risk due to Israel’s fuel cuts to Gaza: UN Russian missile strike on mail depot in Ukraine kills six, officials say Israel tells citizens to leave Egypt, Jordan ‘as soon as possible’ Biden asks US Congress for $105bn in assistance for Israel and Ukraine UN chief and several leaders will meet at summit in Egypt on Saturday China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India as row over separatist killing grows Iran's Mahsa Amini honoured with EU’s top human rights prize State Department official resigns over Biden’s handling of Israel-Gaza war Iran urges Muslim countries to sanction Israel after Gaza hospital strike Biden to visit Israel as Gaza ground offensive looms Putin in China aiming to strengthen anti-West coalition Ukraine 'destroys Russian helicopters in Berdyansk and Luhansk' India’s top court rejects appeal to legalise same-sex marriage Russia joins China in suspending seafood imports from Japan Americans want US to help get Gaza civilians out of harm’s way: Survey Ukrainian children repatriated from Russia through Qatari mediation Blinken asks China to use 'influence' for Middle East calm Afghanistan hit by third earthquake in a week Australia fines Musk's X platform $386,000 over anti-child abuse gaps Australia rejects constitutional reform to recognise Indigenous people Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran: Report Cricket set to return in Olympics after 128 years as IOC approves inclusion for 2028 LA Games Israel pounds Gaza by air; Biden condemns 'evil' Hamas Three Canadians killed in Israel: Minister Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes, says border secured Stockholm to ban petrol, diesel cars from city centre Israel announces ‘total’ blockade on Gaza Death toll soars to 1,300 as fighting between Hamas and Israel rages Economist Claudia Goldin wins Nobel Prize for work on gender gap Israeli lawmaker blames pogroms against Palestinians for ‘terrible’ attacks Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Aung San Suu Kyi appeals Israel pounds Gaza after deadly Hamas raid as conflict threatens to spiral US ‘disturbed’ by Russia’s plan to reverse nuclear test ban ratification At least 198 killed in Gaza in conflict with Israel: Palestine Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Putin suggests Wagner boss Prigozhin’s plane brought down by grenade blast At least 100 killed as Syrian military college hit in drone attack 'World is collapsing': Pope's appeal to governments ahead of COP28 climate summit AIADMK ends alliance with BJP over state chief’s remarks on Dravidian icon RBI Monetary Policy: Central bank likely to hold rate LPG cylinders' price slashed further for Ujjwala beneficiaries, to cost Rs 600 25 years after being sexually abused by coach, Olympian Allison Forsyth settles lawsuit with Alpine Canada Himalayan lake flooding in India kills 18, nearly 100 missing Ukraine says 51 killed in Russian attack on Kharkiv village Kevin McCarthy removed as US House speaker in unprecedented vote Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, Anne L’Huillier win Nobel Prize for physics US ready to send ballistic missiles to Ukraine – Report India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats over Sikh murder rift: Report Katalin Kariko, Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA vaccines US Congress avoids government shutdown in last-minute deal Spain: Nightclub fire kills 13 in Murcia Turkey: Two officers injured in blast outside interior ministry Dozens dead after Pakistan rocked by bombings in two provinces US says China’s ‘global information manipulation’ threatens freedoms Ukraine strikes deep inside Crimea, cuts through Surovikin Line More than 100 killed in Iraq wedding fire Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 officers killed At least 16 killed in coal mine fire in southwest China France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron Avoid lifts, use stairs UK net zero policies Karnataka says it is committed to protect state's interest in Cauvery issue Why are there so few women CEOs? 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