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UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russia annexation referendums

The resolution - drafted by the United States and Albania and whose exact contents are not yet public - has no chance of passing thanks to Moscow's veto power, though it can then be presented to the general assembly. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/14cDegi

Biden: US will never recognize Russian claims on Ukraine

The United States is working with allies on sanctions to impose once Russia annexes new areas of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin annexing four Ukrainian regions to Russia on Friday, and the US response is expected to follow quickly. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UlEqms8

Presidential commission recommends stamping of H-1B visas inside US

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/7h89PLk

Joe Biden: US will never recognize Russian claims on Ukraine

The United States is working with allies on sanctions to impose once Russia annexes new areas of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin annexing four Ukrainian regions to Russia on Friday, and the US response is expected to follow quickly. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/UlEqms8

Hurricane Ian devastates Florida

Emergency crews took to helicopters and boats on Thursday to rescue residents of Florida's Gulf Coast stranded by floodwaters, downed power lines and piles of debris left behind by hurricane Ian's destructive march across the state. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/Iu9tbp1

Hurricane Ian devastates Florida

Emergency crews took to helicopters and boats on Thursday to rescue residents of Florida's Gulf Coast stranded by floodwaters, downed power lines and piles of debris left behind by hurricane Ian's destructive march across the state. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Iu9tbp1

Crews in Florida race to rescue those trapped by Hurricane Ian

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A news article, a hashtag and a viral tweet: the birth of #MeToo

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6 injured in Oakland high school shooting

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Chinese tycoon Richard Liu faces civil trial in alleged rape

Richard Liu, the founder and former CEO of e-commerce giant JD.com, has denied raping the woman, and prosecutors did not file criminal charges. The woman, Jingyao Liu, sued in civil court, alleging she was coerced to drink before Richard Liu groped her in a limousine and raped her in her apartment. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/pMA0GUu

6 injured Oakland high school shooting

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2 million without power as Hurricane Ian pounds Florida

Almost two million customers were without electricity in Florida Wednesday evening out of a total of more than 11 million, with southwestern areas of the state the hardest hit, according to the PowerOutage.us tracking website. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ilr8vRk

Hurricane Ian pounds Florida as a monster storm

Almost two million customers were without electricity in Florida Wednesday evening out of a total of more than 11 million, with southwestern areas of the state the hardest hit, according to the PowerOutage.us tracking website. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/ilr8vRk

US poised to provide $1.1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

The US will provide an additional USD 1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops, according to US officials. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/68MmVby

Pakistan swears in Ishaq Dar as finance minister

Seasoned politician and chartered accountant Ishaq Dar took the oath as Pakistan's new finance minister on Wednesday, the prime minister's office said, as the country fights an economic crisis exacerbated by devastating floods. It is Dar's fourth stint as finance minister. Dar is known to favour intervention in currency markets to keep the rupee stable. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Divcqrl

Jaishankar raises visa delay issues with US; Blinken says he is sensitive to it

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has raised the issue of the huge backlog of US visa applications from India with secretary of state Antony Blinken to which the top American diplomat said he is sensitive to the matter and has a plan to address it. Blinken blamed the Covid-19 pandemic for a backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/nE2Wlfz

Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for winds, floods

Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane Tuesday, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity, before churning on a collision course with Florida over warm Gulf waters amid expectations it would strengthen into a catastrophic Category 4 storm. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YJ6Cb8M

Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for winds, floods

Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane Tuesday, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity, before churning on a collision course with Florida over warm Gulf waters amid expectations it would strengthen into a catastrophic Category 4 storm. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/YJ6Cb8M

Saudi Arabia's crown prince named prime minister: decree

Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince has been named prime minister, a post traditionally held by the king, in a government shuffle announced Tuesday night. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tMyL2uN

Biden assures Florida mayors of federal help as Hurricane Ian nears

President Joe Biden has called mayors in three Florida cities as Hurricane Ian nears the state to assure them federal support is pre-positioned to deploy food, shelter and help after the storm passes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fMj9oek

Russia steps up attacks with Iranian drones, Ukraine plans defences

Ukraine's president and security chiefs met on Monday to plan ways to counteract Russia's use of "new types of weapons" after Moscow stepped up attacks in Odesa region using Iranian combat drones, the president's office and a regional official said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VwfH2Aj

US announces $457.5 million civilian aid for Ukraine

The United States will provide $457.5 million in new civilian security aid for Ukraine, a portion of which will be used to support the government's investigation of atrocities, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/gZSPY3k

Powerful typhoon leaves 5 rescuers dead in north Philippines

The most powerful typhoon to hit the country this year slammed into the coast in Burdeos town in Quezon province before nightfall on Sunday then weakened as it barreled overnight across the main Luzon region, where thousands of people were moved to emergency shelters, some forcibly, officials said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/szY39cF

Giorgia Meloni: Italy's far-right 'Christian mother' on brink of power

Meloni's Brothers of Italy came top in Sunday's elections, according to the first exit polls, while her right-wing coalition looked set to secure a majority in both houses of parliament. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xQUzGCm

Jaishankar takes dig at American media for 'biased' India coverage

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Prominent Chinese commentator urges Covid experts to 'speak out'

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US warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences if nuclear weapons used in Ukraine

The United States would respond decisively to any Russian use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine and has spelled out to Moscow the "catastrophic consequences" it would face, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fjJuDim

Shehbaz Sharif-led govt wants to resume trade ties with India: Imran Khan

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that his government had snapped trade ties with India after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019 and claimed that the Shehbaz Sharif-led government wanted to resume it. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ik9DaOE

US: 3 wounded in shooting at amusement park near Pittsburgh

Three people, including two teenagers, were wounded by gunfire late Saturday at an amusement park southeast of Pittsburgh, which was kicking off a Halloween-themed festival. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/sjNzEkK

CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri's hideout

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CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri's hideout

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North Korea fires ballistic missile, Seoul says

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Tropical storm Ian to become hurricane on Sunday, NHC says

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Tropical storm Ian to become hurricane on Sunday, NHC says

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'She was 12, I was 30': Social media lights up over Biden's remark

A digression by US President Joe Biden during his address to teachers at the National Education Association headquarters in Washinton DC on Saturday has bewildered netizens. In his Friday speech to teachers, Biden abruptly digressed from his speech and while recognizing an audience member said, "You gotta say hi to me." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/TcrLok5

'She was 12, I was 30': Social media lights up over US President Biden's remark

A digression by US President Joe Biden during his address to teachers at the National Education Association headquarters in Washinton DC on Saturday has bewildered netizens. In his Friday speech to teachers, Biden abruptly digressed from his speech and while recognizing an audience member said, "You gotta say hi to me." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/TcrLok5

US steps up diplomatic efforts with China on Taiwan, Russia

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Hurricane Fiona bears down on Canada after brushing Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona barreled towards Canada on Friday with Nova Scotia province on high alert after the storm swept past Bermuda, where it left much of the population without power but caused little damage. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/tKg4rHw

US expands access to internet services for Iran

Washington announced Friday it was easing export restrictions on Iran to expand access to internet services, which have been curbed by the government amid a crackdown on protesters. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bwqLN3E

Covid infections rise in England and Wales

The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 has gone up in England and Wales for the first time in two months, official statistics showed on Friday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/D2wxcMh

US expands access to internet services for Iran

Washington announced Friday it was easing export restrictions on Iran to expand access to internet services, which have been curbed by the government amid a crackdown on protesters. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/bwqLN3E

Pushback against Afg refugees continues as Iran deports migrants

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After days focused on Ukraine, other concerns emerge at UN

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War leaves Ukraine farming village queueing for food

Ukraine's farmland is famed for its rich black soil and considered a breadbasket for the world, but on Thursday, after months of war, residents of a frontline farming village were queueing for food. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UFWJg6L

Australian lawmakers pay tribute to queen, discuss republic

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US, China top diplomats to meet on high tensions on Taiwan

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are set to meet on the sidelines of the annual United Nations summit, their first encounter since extensive talks in July in Bali where both sides appeared optimistic for more stability. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pve20zF

Kamala Harris talks abortion, appeals to voters in Milwaukee

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US seeks action, possible UN resolution, on Myanmar junta

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Trump documents probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records

The ruling from a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit amounts to an overwhelming victory for the Justice Department, clearing the way for investigators to continue scrutinizing the documents as they consider whether to bring criminal charges over the storage of of top-secret records at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dsyBUrA

South Korea's President asks US President Joe Biden to resolve concerns over EV subsidy rules

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