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Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Prime Minister Orbán says
February 22, 2025 22:10 IST
Speaking at an annual State of the Nation address in Budapest to a closed circle of party members and supporters, Orbán described Ukraine as a buffer zone between Russia and NATO countries.
Sri Lankan govt blames unrest provokers for spate of violence in country; vows action
February 22, 2025 19:08 IST
The incident sent shockwaves across the country, leading to the opposition probing the government's measures to tackle the spate of violence.
Amazonian town in Brazil announces emergency after massive sinkholes put hundreds at risk
February 22, 2025 18:46 IST
The recent sinkholes are an escalation of a problem that residents of Buriticupu, in Maranhao state, have been watching unfold for the last 30 years, as rains slowly erode soils made vulnerable by their sandy nature.
Red Cross vehicles arrive in central Gaza for further release of Israeli hostages
February 22, 2025 16:04 IST
A crowd of hundreds of Palestinians were gathered in the town in preparation for the handover of hostages.
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
February 22, 2025 09:11 IST
Napwon proposed that government employees "work in shifts" to avoid heat strokes.
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programmes
February 22, 2025 07:29 IST
Trump signed an order his first day in office directing federal agencies to terminate all "equity-related" grants or contracts.
US Supreme Court declines to let Trump immediately fire agency head
February 22, 2025 05:32 IST
Dellinger's lawsuit challenging his firing said Trump exceeded his powers as president in moving to dismiss him, given that federal law permits removal from the post only for "inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office."
Trump administration reverses its previous decision and reinstates legal aid for migrant children
February 22, 2025 05:15 IST
The USD 200 million contract allows Acacia and its subcontractors to provide legal representation to about 26,000 children and legal education to another 1,00,000 more.
Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week
February 22, 2025 04:59 IST
Probationary employees are generally those on the job for less than a year and who have yet to gain civil service protection.
Los Angeles Mayor removes fire chief over handling of wildfires
February 22, 2025 02:31 IST
'Bringing new leadership to the fire department is what our city needs,' the mayor said.
New US House task force focused on the Fed sets first meeting
February 22, 2025 02:19 IST
The hearing comes as the Fed is embarking on a review of its operating framework, a blueprint for executing policy to meet its congressional dual mandate to foster both price stability and maximum employment.
Man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie is found guilty of attempted murder
February 22, 2025 07:39 IST
Rushdie was the key witness during seven days of testimony, describing in graphic detail his life-threatening injuries and long and painful recovery.
Man seriously injured in attack at Holocaust memorial in Berlin, police say
February 22, 2025 01:47 IST
Berlin police said the victim was seriously injured around 6 pm and taken to a hospital.
Pope Francis not yet cured, but not in danger of death, doctor treating him says
February 21, 2025 23:19 IST
Francis is being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties for several days.
US’ Vance criticises Germany’s free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
February 21, 2025 23:44 IST
German law sets restrictions on free speech, including the long-standing ban on Holocaust denial and any glorification of the country's Nazi past.
‘Media Transformations in the Age of AI’: New Delhi set to host 3rd DNPA Conclave on February 27
February 21, 2025 22:35 IST
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will deliver the keynote address as the Chief Guest at the conclave.
Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting election
February 21, 2025 20:59 IST
Security agencies in Leipzig and Hamburg have identified multiple pseudo-media sites and social media accounts as part of the network, reinforcing concerns over Russian interference in democratic processes.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye charged with treason, may face death penalty
February 21, 2025 15:34 IST
Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate in the east African country, sat in a wheelchair as he faced the charges in a courtroom in the capital, Kampala. Treason carries the death penalty in Uganda.
China’s hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade
February 21, 2025 12:53 IST
Several diplomats said they have noticed a much greater willingness by China to engage with European diplomats in recent days.
Lawyers to deliver closing arguments in trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie
February 21, 2025 12:39 IST
Public Defender Nathaniel Barone said Matar likely would have faced a lesser charge of assault were it not for Rushdie's celebrity.
US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary
February 21, 2025 10:34 IST
At the UN countries can decide to co-sponsor a resolution up until a vote. The 193-member General Assembly is due to vote on Monday, diplomats said.
Six elephants killed after passenger train collides with wild herd in Sri Lanka
February 21, 2025 09:34 IST
Local television channels showed the train engine and several compartments had derailed following the collision. No passenger was injured, said a railway official, who declined to be named as he was not authorized to speak to the media.
Mexico’s president vows to protect national sovereignty after US cartel terrorist designation
February 21, 2025 03:23 IST
Sheinbaum said Mexico was not consulted by the United States about the decision to designate the groups as terrorist organizations.
Elon Musk ramps up Romanian election dispute, branding chief judge a tyrant
February 20, 2025 23:23 IST
Last week, US Vice President JD Vance questioned the cancellation of Romania's election, using it as an example of what he said was undemocratic censorship of free speech and political opponents by European governments.
Teenager kills two in knife attack at Czech shopping centre
February 20, 2025 20:25 IST
The suspected male attacker, a 16-year-old Czech citizen, was reportedly detained 10 minutes after the incident, less than a kilometre away.
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