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In response to North Korea's unsuccessful spy satellite launch, the US imposed sanctions on individuals Jon Jin Yong and Sergei Kozlov, along with Moscow's Intellekt LLC, accused of aiding North Korea's missile program. The move followed reports of exchanged letters between Putin and Kim, potentially involving arms support for Ukraine's conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hl0GPpx via

Russian-installed authorities began holding regional elections on Thursday in parts of Ukraine Russia claimed as its own last year, seeking to cement Moscow's authority in what it calls its "new territories" despite the ongoing conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1eTbizK via

Zain Qureshi, son of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached Lahore International Airport to fly to Dubai via a flight from an international airline but was not allowed to board the flight by the FIA Immigration officials. Shah Mahmood Qureshi who is currently facing a case of cipher leak under the Official Secrets Act, reported ARY News. Earlier, the FIA stopped over 200 suspected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers from leaving the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hxQyzIp via

Former President Donald Trump defended his real estate empire and presidency during a closed-door deposition in April. The New York attorney general is suing him for fraud, alleging that he inflated his net worth by up to $2 billion. Trump claimed that his company is financially stable and saved "millions of lives" by deterring nuclear war when he was in office. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/z6Ei5vu via

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North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, following the US flying long-range bombers for drills with its allies. The launches are part of North Korea's ongoing barrage of weapons tests and come during the annual US-South Korean military exercises. South Korea and Japan have both condemned the launches, calling them a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korea has been conducting numerous weapons tests this year, with leader Kim Jong Un pushing to enlarge and modernize the country's weapons arsenals. The US and its allies have responded by enhancing their military drills and visibility in the region. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TkdUSlg via

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Guatemala's presidential election has faced legal challenges and allegations of fraud. Progressive candidate Bernardo Arevalo was certified as the winner, but federal prosecutors are seeking to suspend his party, potentially weakening his support in congress. President Alejandro Giammattei and the attorney general have targeted those who investigated corruption, leading to concerns about the rule of law. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/SHxhG1c via

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced new guidelines that allow mosques to publicly broadcast the Muslim call to prayer without a special permit. The move aims to promote inclusivity and allow Muslim communities to freely express their faith. The guidelines will apply to the Friday call to prayer and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pvXiUOK via

A University of North Carolina graduate student, Tailei Qi, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of his faculty advisor, Zijie Yan. The attack led to a lockdown of the campus while police searched for the gunman. The motive for the attack is still unknown. Yan was described as a beloved colleague, mentor, and friend. Qi was listed as a graduate student in Yan's research group. The university canceled classes following the incident. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/eo6Mqsw via

The White House suggested that the Kremlin was responsible for the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, who died in a plane crash last week. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the Kremlin has a history of killing opponents, implying Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement. The cause of the crash is still unknown, with theories ranging from an onboard explosion to a surface-to-air missile strike. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TwZX5SU via

A special session in Tennessee, initially convened to address public safety after a school shooting, ended abruptly amidst political infighting. The session was meant to discuss gun control measures, but lawmakers refused to take them up. House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson had a heated moment and accused each other of shoving. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jNruiCm via

The Islamabad high court suspended on Tuesday ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s three-year sentence in the Toshakhana (treasure house for state gifts) case but another court established to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 has directed the jail authorities to keep the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief behind bars in the missing cipher case. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/NlpBtIF via

A wildfire burning in northeastern Greece for 11 days has destroyed an area larger than New York City, the European Union-backed Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Tuesday, as firefighters from five countries battled to contain the flames. Fuelled by gale force winds and hot weather, the fire that began near the city of Alexandroupolis quickly spread across the Evros region, killing at least 20 people last week in Europe's deadliest blaze this summer. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OkYt1LZ via

Police arrested the suspect over three hours after the initial reports of shots fired came in from Caudill Labs, officials said at a news conference. Charges were pending, and the suspect was not immediately identified. University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jVU8p4i via

The Alabama attorney general's office requested the state Supreme Court to schedule a date for the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith. The court submission revealed that Alabama intends to carry out his execution using nitrogen hypoxia, a method allowed in three states but never used before. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/oXJP68Q via

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $1 million donation to enhance security at Edward Waters University, a historically black college. The decision came after a racially motivated attack in Florida, where the gunman attempted to enter the college but was denied entry. DeSantis also pledged to donate $100,000 to charity for the victims' families. The funding measure is seen as a response to allegations of racism against DeSantis. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/I9cbXsj via

The Pentagon plans to field thousands of drones within the next two years to help counter China's numerical edge in personnel and military hardware, a senior US defense official said Monday. "We'll counter the PLA's mass with mass of our own, but ours will be harder to plan for, harder to hit, harder to beat," she said, referring to the Chinese military. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/s6HUEZJ via

North Korea said Sunday it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide, as the country slowly eases its draconian coronavirus restrictions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0C74uQN via

Major Andrew Mettler, a Marine Corps pilot, was killed when his F/A-18D Hornet crashed during a training flight near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Mettler's body was recovered at the crash site, and an investigation is underway. He was known as "Simple Jack" and was a skilled pilot and leader in his squadron. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5GxKuBQ via

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to ask parliament to increase penalties for corruption during wartime, equating it with high treason. Zelenskiy believes that fighting corruption will not only help defeat Russia but also make it easier for international partners to support Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. Ukraine currently ranks 116th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Pk1Vbq8 via

Pakistan's interim PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has directed authorities to take "concrete steps" within 48 hours to reduce inflated electricity bills. The move comes in response to public outcry and protests in several cities. Kakar also called for measures to minimize electricity consumption at the PM House and Pak Secretariat, including turning off air conditioning if necessary. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/WeRsxdy via

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of the country's election, securing a second term in office. However, the opposition has rejected the result, citing concerns of voter suppression and rigging. Mnangagwa won 52.6% of the votes, while his main challenger, Nelson Chamisa, received 44%. International observers have criticized the election for not meeting democratic standards. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/odYeT7X via

North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad due to strict border restrictions during the COVID pandemic. The decision comes as the country gradually opens its borders to passenger travel. Those returning will be placed under medical observation for a week. This comes after an Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang landed in Beijing, potentially carrying North Koreans who had been stranded in China. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qEew0R via

Only one out of the 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump has been incarcerated. Harrison Floyd, who faces charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and witness tampering, objected to being held as a flight risk during his court appearance. He voluntarily surrendered himself and did not have legal counsel to negotiate a bond agreement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KJ37A9P via

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for most of the state's Gulf coast as a weather system off the coast of Mexico could potentially become a tropical storm and move towards the area. The National Hurricane Center predicts a 70% chance of the system becoming a tropical storm by Monday. While the storm's path and strength are uncertain, it has the potential to cause flooding, power outages, storm surge, and tornadoes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5VRvKWt via

A shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, has resulted in a "number of fatalities," the city's mayor said on Saturday, according to local media. The Jacksonville Police Department did not immediately respond to request for comment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wYOmZht via

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al Mashat, affirmed that the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Cop28), which the UAE will host from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai, will provide a major and important international platform to address the issue of climate change and its negative effects on countries and peoples from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IqtFROk via

The presumed death of mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin in the short term, eliminating a powerful figure who defied his authority. However, it also deprives Putin of a useful player who advanced Russian interests in conflicts like the Ukraine war and across Africa. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but there is speculation of vengeance for Prigozhin's previous mutiny. While the assumed involvement of the Kremlin may suit Putin's purpose, analysts believe it could lead to a struggle for control of Prigozhin's business empire. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CDPHRx9 via

Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian military's ground forces, has stated that Russia is regrouping in the eastern part of Ukraine under Moscow's control in order to launch a new offensive. The enemy is reportedly bringing in new brigades and divisions from Russian territory to increase their combat potential. The Russian forces are said to be continuing heavy artillery and mortar shelling as well as air assaults. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/FObvjiU via

At least 12 people were killed Friday in a crowd stampede at a stadium in the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo, the prime minister of the Indian Ocean nation Christian Ntsay said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/g1tcQos via

Severe storms with winds of up to 75 mph caused a tornado in Michigan, leading to five deaths and widespread power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado crossed from Ingham County into Livingston County. In addition to the tornado, heavy rain caused street flooding in the Detroit area, and several vehicles were involved in a fatal collision due to hydroplaning. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/iy7HZn5 via

The Kremlin on Friday rejected allegations it was behind a plane crash that is presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who conducted a brief but shocking mutiny in Russia two months ago. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/hj4MANu via

The US Department of Defense on Thursday said there was currently no information to suggest that a surface-to-air missile took down the plane presumed to be carrying Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/HhZUibK via

Hundreds of women in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish suburb of Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, protested against gender-based segregation, particularly on public transport. Media reports have highlighted incidents in which bus drivers have refused to allow women to board or have forced them to sit at the back. The protestors held placards reading "We are equal" and chanted slogans advocating for democracy and equality. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LAVyHq6 via

During a recent Republican presidential debate, not a single candidate raised their hand when asked if they believed human behavior is causing climate change. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was the only candidate who acknowledged that climate change is real. This has frustrated leaders in the GOP's environmental activist movement, who believe that Republicans are alienating voters who care about climate change. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xv3dVIH via

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of mercenary group Wagner who led a short-lived revolt against Russia's Vladimir Putin, is feared dead in a private jet crash in the Tver region north of Moscow. Prigozhin was a Russian oligarch, mercenary chief and a close confidant of Russian president Vladimir Putin. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xT3LaPQ via

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit China next week, Beijing and Washington said Tuesday, adding to a slew of US officials dispatched in recent months to ease tensions between the world's largest economies. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3CRwhox via

Scorching heat in the US has affected nearly 100 million people, with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and a heat index of 110 degrees. Tragically, a 1-year-old girl was left in a daycare van in Nebraska and died. The van driver has been charged with child negligence resulting in death. Heat alerts have been issued for 22 states, and schools and outdoor events have been adjusted accordingly. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9aq4kVb via

Brazil's Federal Police will investigate a suspected plan by defense ministry officials to create a report during the 2022 election campaign supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro's baseless claims of voter fraud. The police will call on retired General Paulo Sergio Nogueira, Bolsonaro's defense minister at the time, to testify. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/R2K0lBh via

Former Long Island police chief James Burke, who previously served time in federal prison for assaulting a suspect, has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex and exposing himself at a public park in Farmingville, Long Island. Burke faces charges of public lewdness, indecent exposure, and criminal solicitation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5sMwa3L via

The BRICS summit in South Africa began without the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Putin's travel was complicated by an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest, while Xi did not join the other leaders for a business forum and instead had a bilateral meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IYh5K7W via

United States Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will visit India from August 22-27 to lead the US delegation to the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting in Varanasi on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/txyDn9X via

Violence erupted during a circle kabaddi tournament in Derby, UK, where gunshots were fired and individuals fought with swords, rods, and machetes. Four arrested men are suspected of firearm possession and violent disorder. The tournament was organized by the England Kabaddi Federation (EKF), with yellow Khalistan flags present. The incident occurred despite crowd barriers protecting the pitch, and EKF stressed that those involved weren't linked to their affiliated clubs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tfs2H98 via

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister and politician Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been granted four days' physical remand by a special court in a cipher case. Qureshi and his jailed boss, Prime Minister Imran Khan, are accused of using a diplomatic cipher for political gain. The court approved Qureshi's remand after the Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor sought 10 days' custody for the recovery of the allegedly missing cipher. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/RxHIoAs via

Cyprus police on Monday rescued 18 Syrian migrants after their boat started taking on water some 3.5 miles off the Mediterranean island nation's southeastern coast. Police said the 11 men, three unescorted minors, one woman and her three children had set sail from Tartus, Syria and were brought ashore aboard a police patrol vessel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1MEU9qy via

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There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the quake, which struck at 2:41 p.m. local time (2141 GMT), roughly 7 km (4.35 miles) southeast of the Southern California community of Ojai in Ventura County. It was followed by several smaller aftershocks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/027GWFD via