Brazil's Lula to meet Putin and Xi amid global trade war fears

The press office of Brazil's Presidency told The Associated Press that Mr. Lula is expected to attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Hamas issues call to arms against displacement as Israel orders new evacuations

"In the face of this sinister plan -- one that combines massacres with starvation -- anyone who can bear arms, anywhere in the world, must take action," Sami Abu Zuhri said in a statement on March 31

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Bangladesh inviting China dangerous for Northeast region, says Congress

Pawan Khera shared a video clip of Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus where he claimed that Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean (Bay of Bengal)

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X faces global outage including in India for couple of hours

The social media firm's AI platform, Grok, responding to questions said on March 30, several posts on X and web reports indicated a "massive outage" affecting users globally, with some suggesting that it might be another DDoS attack.

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Greenland Prime Minister says U.S. will not get Greenland

“President Trump says that the United States ‘will get Greenland.’ Let me be clear: The United States will not get it. We do not belong to anyone else. We decide our own future,” Jens-Frederik Nielsen said

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Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies

Veteran opposition figure Hind Kabawat, a member of Syria's Christian minority and longtime Assad opponent, was named social affairs and labour minister, the first woman to be appointed by Sharaa.

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U.S. carries out strike against IS in Somalia

In a statement, the European-based command said the latest raid was conducted in coordination with the Somali government and hit "multiple ISIS-Somalia targets."

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Hamas says it accepts a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes a counter-offer

Early in the week, an Egyptian official described the proposal, saying Hamas would release five living hostages from Gaza in return for Israel allowing aid into the territory and a weekslong pause in fighting

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Protesting students in Serbia rally outside pro-government media outlet

Wearing protective white suits, several students symbolically staged a “decontamination” performance outside the Informer TV building

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Mark Carney: An unenviable job

Justin Trudeau’s successor is trying to rebuild the Liberal Party’s lost popularity through his strong opposition to the ‘Trump storm’

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Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

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Trump, newly minted Canada PM Mark Carney share phone call

Canada PM Mark Carney’s office said in a statement they will begin comprehensive negotiations for a “new economic and security relationship” immediately after the Canadian election on April 28

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Vance accuses Denmark of ‘underinvesting’ in Greenland, amid Trump’s Danish territory takeover

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticises Denmark’s “underinvestment” in Greenland’s security, pushing for U.S. involvement and independence

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Jama Masjid closed on Friday, FIR lodged against organisers of pro-Palestine procession

A case was registered against the organisers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds procession in Sonpah village, Beerwah, for creating a law and order situation

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Explained | Science behind powerful earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar’s Sagaing region causes extensive damage, shaking neighbouring Thailand, with high potential fatalities

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King Charles III hospitaled; experiences side effects after receiving medical treatment

U.K. King Charles III hospitalised after experiencing “temporary side effects,’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatment; cancels engagements

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Israeli strikes kill family of 6, Hamas spokesman in Gaza

Hamas has said it will only release the remaining 59 hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal

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White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s U.N. ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

U.S. President Donald Trump said that it was “essential that we maintain every Republican Seat in Congress”

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China riled by U.S. Intel report calling China ‘a most comprehensive military threat’ to America

China dismisses U.S. intelligence report as false, refuting claims of “military threat” and AI power competition by 2030

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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms protecting energy sites

Russia alleges Ukrainian drone attacks hit an electric facility in Bryansk and a power grid facility in Kursk, leading to a power cut affecting thousands of people

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India, China discuss ways to move ties to ‘predictable path’

The Ministry of External Affairs said the two sides took positive note of the developments in bilateral relations since the meeting of the leaders of India and China in October 2024.

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At least 54 killed in airstrike blamed on miliary in Darfur

A spokesman for the Sudanese military said civilians had not been targeted, adding the allegations were “incorrect” and “are raised whenever our forces exercise their constitutional and legal right to deal with hostile targets”

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The Canadian election, shaped by Trudeau and Trump

Whoever wins will have the task of steering Canada amid domestic and foreign policy constraints

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Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend new refugee approvals amid lawsuit

Refugees who were conditionally approved before President Trump took office must still be processed under the order from a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, but judges allowed to suspend new approvals

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film, say activists

Dozens of settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Susiya in the Masafer Yatta area, destroying property, said the activist group Centre for Jewish Nonviolence

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Zelenskyy says must ‘push Putin’ to stop strikes, halt invasion

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is the “only one who is dragging this war out”

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Palestinians denounce Israeli recognition of new West Bank settlements

Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Ministry says the decision by Israel’s security cabinet was a show of “disregard for international legitimacy and its resolutions”

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Trump’s offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action: U.S. envoy

U.S. seeks new nuclear deal with Iran to avoid military action, emphasising dialogue and diplomacy over conflict

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Trump envoy Witkoff expects ‘real progress’ in Ukraine-Russia talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russia’s President Putin “wants peace” and expects to mediates between both sides

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Russia accuses ’unfriendly state’ of planning the 2024 Moscow concert hall assault

One year since the Moscow concert hall attack killed 145 people, Russian officials claim it was planned and organized by “the special services of an unfriendly state.”

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India was aware of anti-Hasina wave but could not interfere, says Jaishankar

EAM briefs Members of Parliament on India’s foreign policy with regard to Bangladesh, Myanmar, says ‘SAARC is not off the table’

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Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown

More than 30 dissidents, many jailed for social media posts, have been released since December, in an apparent rollback of "bad laws" singled out by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler

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Pakistani journalist faces court over ‘anti-state’ posts

The founder of Pakistan’s Raftar channel, Farhan Mallick, faces charges of spreading “fake news”, sparking concerns over freedom of expression

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EU leaders urged to back Ukraine with weapons boost

Arriving at an EU summit in Brussels, Ms. Kallas called on leaders to match words of support for Kyiv with deeds, as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his efforts to end the war, including through a rapprochement with Russia

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I believe India will cut tariffs substantially on U.S. goods, says Trump

‘The only problem I have with India is they have one of the highest tariffs but on April 2, we will charge them the same tariffs they charge us’

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White House says it has moved beyond U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal

We are now focused on a long-term peace agreement...We've moved beyond just the economic minerals deal framework, says White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt

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A liberal democracy, we don’t want to import politics from overseas: New Zealand PM on diaspora Khalistan supporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked New Zealand to stop ‘anti-India activities by certain illegal elements’

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Trump and the silencing of America’s universities

The implications of Donald Trump’s orders extend to the world — supremacy, misogyny, and virulent nationalism threaten academic freedom, intellectual dissent and the emerging world order

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Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ’only the beginning’

Israel has launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says are “only the beginning” and “a necessary condition for freeing hostages.”

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Germany’s likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence and infrastructure package

Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking infrastructure

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Police are seeking person who set a man on fire near Times Square

Law enforcement officials say they believe the victim, who they have not named, knows the man who set him on fire. They declined to comment further, saying the case remains under investigation

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Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of Israel’s internal security service

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will bring a vote to the government this week to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service

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‘Super afraid of retaliation’, says Indian PhD candidate Ranjani Srinivasan who ‘self deported’ from U.S.

Speaking to The Hindu from an undisclosed location in Canada where she has taken refuge for now, Ranjani Srinivasan says she is not yet aware of what specific charges were brought against her by the U.S. authorities that led to her being “disenrolled” from the university

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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country “fully accountable” for the actions of its proxy

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U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

The U.S. Senate passes Republican-led six-month spending bill, averting government shutdown, despite Democratic opposition

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A rally, some ruffled feathers, and the republic on the defensive as monarchy debate resurfaces in Nepal

On March 9, Gyanendra, who was dethroned in 2008, arrived in Kathmandu, sparking a rally calling for the monarchy’s return; the rally highlighted public frustration with the current republic system, reflecting dissatisfaction with political leaders who have failed to meet expectations; as monarchists call for the reinstatement of the institution, observers call for strengthening the republican system 

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Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia

Immigration officials arrest Palestinian student for visa violations, sparking controversy and legal battle, as Trump vows more deportations

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Israel defence minister confirms air strike in Damascus

Israeli Air Force strikes Islamic Jihad command centre in Damascus, targeting Palestinian group threatening Israel

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Duterte's first ICC appearance set for Friday: court

Rodrigo Duterte’s first appearance at the International Criminal Court set for Friday, facing crimes against humanity charges

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Rubio says minerals deal will give U.S. 'vested interest' in Ukraine security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses U.S. economic interests in Ukraine, ceasefire talks with Russia, and European involvement in diplomacy

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Pakistan train attack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army general

“During the operation, the terrorists remained in contact with their facilitators and masterminds in Afghanistan via satellite phones,” Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif said.

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Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

The Education Department to lay off 1,300 employees, halving staff in Trump’s push to downsize federal government

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Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

Angola has announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23

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U.S. Senate confirms Trump's Justice Department antitrust head Gail Slater

Gail Slater confirmed as head of DOJ antitrust division, focusing on protecting consumers and scrutinizing Big Tech

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Ukraine backs U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia

Ukraine agrees to U.S. ceasefire proposal with Russia, leading to resumption of aid and intelligence sharing

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New Delhi considers restoring High Commissioner to Canada to reset ties

A new Canadian PM spells reset opportunity for ties hit by Nijjar killing, say former Indian, Canadian diplomats; last week, PM-designate Carney spoke of ‘opportunities to rebuild’ ties with India as Canada diversifies trade ties amid Trump’s tariffs

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Canada’s Ontario Province slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to U.S.

Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan; Quebec is also considering taking similar measures with electricity exports to the U.S.; about 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well

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Canada’s Liberals to elect new leader to replace Trudeau as country deals with Trump’s trade war

Canada’s Liberal Party to announce new leader, likely Mark Carney, amid U.S. tariff threats and upcoming federal election

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Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

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Abdullah Öcalan: Rebel without arms

The PKK founder’s call to his supporters to lay down weapons and dissolve the organisation opens the possibility of bringing the 40-year conflict between Turkiye’s Kurdish minority militants and the state to an end.

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Trump’s tariff war | Is India prepared to deal with it?

The U.S. Trump administration now plans to increase tariffs against all countries that tariff US goods

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How children’s drawings inspired the design for hand-tufted rugs

Neytt’s new range of hand-tufted rugs features monsters, snakes and dragons, sketched by designer Vanessa Meister’s children, Neel and Uday

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Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia on March 10

Zelenskyy says his trip was to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; “After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace,” he says

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Trump changes course, delays tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April

The reprieve would apply to goods from Mexico that are compliant with the trade agreement Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico in his first term

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Many Trump priorities work for India: Jaishankar

“I think we see a President and an administration which, in our parlance, is moving towards multi-polarity. And that is something which suits India,” Jaishankar said

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White House confirms U.S.-Hamas talks, says Israel consulted

U.S. hostage envoy, Adam Boehler, “does have the authority to talk to anyone,” despite the usual U.S. ban on dealing with terrorist groups, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says

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India good destination for production, an example of ‘smart’ regulation: EU Commissioner

European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius says the 21st Century, apart from being the ‘Century of Space’, will also be the ‘Century of India’

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EU chief unveils €800-billion plan to ‘rearm’ Europe

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Trump wants Canada’s economy to ‘collapse’ to make annexation ‘easier’: Trudeau

Trump says tariffs are necessary to force Canadian action against what he describes as the flow of undocumented migrants and the drug fentanyl across the border; Trudeau maintains Canada is not a significant contributor to either problem, and calls Trump’s fentanyl justification “completely false”

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First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began

Police identified the assailant as a member of Israel's Druze Arab minority, but did not specify a motive for the attack

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China preparing countermeasures to U.S. tariff threat: Chinese media report

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Vatican secretary of state visits Pope, says he’s sharing all sick people’s suffering

Pope Francis continues recovery from pneumonia, receives visitors, and expresses gratitude for prayers and solidarity from hospital

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy | Twisting in the whirlwind

The Ukrainian President, who in recent past emerged as the face of his country’s resistance against Russia’s war, has been left in the cold as the U.S., Kyiv’s main backer, has reached out to the Kremlin to bring the war to an end

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Has Trump put up entry into the U.S. for sale? | Explained

What is the ‘gold card’ proposal? Will it replace the existing EB-5 visa programme?

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