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Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, and other leaders of his party have been implicated in the anti-government violence that occurred on May 9, according to a joint investigation team. The team submitted chargesheets against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and hundreds of workers to an anti-terrorism court. The charges allege that the violent protests were part of a planned conspiracy against the state. Over 900 PTI leaders and activists have been declared guilty of serious offenses. Khan, who denies involvement, is currently serving a sentence in Adiala jail. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/sJMEjci

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With the deadline for government funding approaching, a government shutdown seems likely as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refuses to take up Senate legislation. The House and Senate are pursuing different paths to avert the shutdown, with the Senate working on a bipartisan measure to fund the government until Nov. 17, while the House has passed three bills to fund federal agencies. McCarthy is struggling to unite his party and come up with a plan to prevent a shutdown. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/deg3KBC

Dangerous and life-threatening torrential rain caused widespread disruptions in the New York City area. Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted, and basements were overwhelmed. The city experienced a month's worth of rain in just three hours, and more heavy rainfall is expected. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay home due to dangerous travel conditions. Floodwater also affected schools, subways, railways, and airports in the region. The National Weather Service warned of a considerable risk of flash flood damage and a Level 3 flash flood risk for the Northeast. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pzqov16

Israel and Saudi Arabia are reportedly moving towards a historic deal to normalize relations, according to the White House. President Joe Biden is aiming to secure recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia, a significant step in transforming the Middle East. The United States has been urging its allies in the region to normalize relations with Israel, following similar agreements involving the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Wc2r0Kk

A former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, has been indicted for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a breakthrough in the case that has remained unsolved for three decades. Davis, who was arrested on Friday, had previously admitted his involvement in the shooting in interviews and his memoir. Shakur, known for his raw and controversial lyrics, was fatally shot in a drive-by incident in Las Vegas in 1996. The case has made Shakur even more popular in death, and he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/E6z7hoy

Hardline Republicans in the US House rejected a bill to temporarily fund the government, leading to a partial shutdown of federal agencies starting on Sunday. The bill proposed by the House leader would have funded the government for 30 days but included spending cuts and immigration restrictions that were unlikely to pass in the Democratic-majority Senate. The Senate, however, has been advancing a similar bill on a bipartisan basis. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mB7v1gz

A 32-year-old student was arrested after a shooting rampage in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that left three people dead. The shooting began in a private home, where a woman was killed and her daughter was seriously injured, later succumbing to her injuries. The suspect then went to a classroom at a nearby university hospital, where he shot and killed a doctor. The suspect, who studied at the university, was apprehended under the hospital's helipad. The authorities believe the suspect acted alone and are investigating the motive. The Dutch Prime Minister expressed his condolences and gratitude to the emergency services. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0BMeYkm

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan "initialized" a free trade agreement, the GCC said on messaging platform X on Thursday. The agreement was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi and Pakistani trade minister Gohar Ejaz. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VdNyCbg

Over 2,500 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe in 2023, according to a UN official. The number of deaths and disappearances has significantly increased compared to the same period in 2022. The land journey from sub-Saharan African countries to departure points in Tunisia and Libya remains extremely dangerous. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/j2idvUR

Israel reopened crossing points with Gaza after nearly two weeks of closure due to violent protests. Approximately 18,000 Gazans have permits to work outside the enclave, providing an injection of $2 million a day to the territory's economy. This move comes amid international efforts by Egypt, the United Nations, and Qatar to defuse tensions and prevent armed conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8aQobEM

Ten Niger soldiers were killed in a militant attack in the country's southwest near the tri-border zone of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The attackers responsible for the attack remain unidentified. Al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates are active in the region and frequently target soldiers and civilians. The army responded to the attack with ground troops and helicopters. Niger has experienced a decline in attacks under former President Mohamed Bazoum, who engaged with Islamists and rural communities. Protests have also been held demanding the withdrawal of French troops. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zT4bKVu

France and Ukraine have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in securing arms for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian occupying forces. The two countries are also exploring the possibility of joint weapons production and establishing a fund to support joint ventures in Ukraine. France has pledged to continue helping Ukraine and maintaining its current levels of training Ukrainian soldiers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DMLKC9X

Six female migrants trapped inside a refrigerated food truck were rescued by French police after one of the women made a distress call to a reporter, the BBC and French authorities said Thursday. The women - four Vietnamese and two Iraqis - hid for hours in a truck loaded with boxes of bananas in northern France, believing the vehicle was on its way to the UK or Ireland. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/oWM7ewT

Houston officials have allocated $5 million to a fund aimed at relocating residents from neighborhoods near a rail yard contaminated with cancer-linked wood preservative. The Union Pacific rail yard, located near historically Black neighborhoods, has been blamed for an increase in cancer cases. The wood preservative creosote, used at the site until the 1980s, has contaminated the groundwater. The relocation program could cost up to $35 million, with the city seeking additional funding sources. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/L9N1XfK

As Republican presidential candidates gather at Ronald Reagan's presidential library for a debate, they are expected to pay homage to the "Great Communicator" and use his rhetoric in their campaigns. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has promised to send China to the "ash heap of history," while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to consign certain policies there. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bNp1dAF

Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90. McCallum died Monday of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/juoiGPh

Thousands of ethnic Armenians left the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, clogging the mountain road to Armenia after Azerbaijan defeated their fighters in a quick military offensive. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/djcQyC5

The US has imposed new trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies for allegedly supplying components for drones used in Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The Commerce Department added a total of 28 firms, including some from Finland and Germany, to a trade blacklist, making it harder for US suppliers to ship technology to them. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/d4cHVXT

The US and Kenya have signed a defense agreement that will provide resources and support for Kenya's security deployments. Kenya is set to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. The agreement will guide the defense relations between the two countries for the next five years. The US has pledged $100 million in funding for the mission and praised Kenya's commitment to global security. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/iE7KcNW

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has apologized for praising a 98-year-old man at a parliamentary meeting who served in a Nazi unit during World War II. Rota had recognized Yaroslav Hunka as a "Ukrainian hero" but later realized his mistake and issued a statement expressing his regret and offering his "deepest apologies" to Jewish communities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/jdY4Bgb

Holding his own party-led government in Canada responsible for inaction against Khalistan extremists, Liberal party MP Chandra Arya on Sunday asserted that Hindu Canadians were fearful after threats issued by extremist elements. Arya, who is a lawmaker from PM Justin Trudeau's party, has repeatedly raised the issue of threats to Hindu Canadians and urged the community to stay calm and vigilant. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/PDGMaSm

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully returned to Earth with the largest soil sample ever collected from an asteroid. The capsule, carrying the celestial specimen, parachuted into the Utah desert after a six-year joint mission between NASA and the University of Arizona. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu, which is considered a "near-Earth object" and holds valuable insights into the origins of our solar system. The recovery team aims to keep the sample free from terrestrial contamination before distributing it to scientists worldwide. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/eHz5h86

Six young adults and children from Portugal are taking their case to the European Court of Human Rights, accusing 32 European governments of violating their human rights due to their failure to address climate change adequately. This is the first climate change case filed with the court and could result in significant emission reductions and cleaner infrastructure. A victory for the young activists would demonstrate the power of legal action in pushing governments to prioritize climate measures. In a similar case in the US, a judge ruled that state agencies were violating young activists' constitutional right to a clean environment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xBKp9QS

​London's police force said Sunday that some officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.A metropolitan police marksman was charged Wednesday over the September 2022 death of Chris Kaba, 24. Kaba was killed after officers in an unmarked vehicle pursued and stopped the car he was driving. He was struck by a single bullet fired through the windshield as he sat in the car. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3zVXc4b

Pakistan's military has reportedly warned former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to stop accusing ex-generals and retired judges of conspiring to remove him from office in 2017. Sharif has recently criticized former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, former spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, and former judges Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa. The military's displeasure has been conveyed to Sharif through his brother, Shehbaz. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wrEyk5c

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, carrying a sample of material from an asteroid, is set to make a parachute landing in the Utah desert on Sunday. The mission, a collaboration between NASA and the University of Arizona, aims to bring back the largest asteroid sample ever returned to Earth. The sample was collected from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, which has a small chance of striking Earth in the late 22nd century. The spacecraft spent nearly two years orbiting the asteroid before successfully collecting the sample in October 2020. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pnBfX8C

​China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said he will seriously consider visiting South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported, as part of efforts to support peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. Separately, the China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Xi had told South Korean PM Han Duck-soo on Saturday that China is willing to work to promote a strategic partnership between the two countries. Xi, who has not visited South Korea since 2014, held talks with Han in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou before the opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/T2waZH3

According to recent statistics from the US Census Board, legal and illegal immigrants make up 13.9% of the US population, a slight increase from the previous year. Indian and Chinese immigrants account for 6% each of total immigration, with the number of Indians increasing by 4.8% and Chinese immigrants increasing by nearly 3%. While Mexicans still have the highest number of immigrants, there was a slight decrease from the previous year. The increase in immigrants from Afghanistan and Venezuela was significant due to asylum seekers and refugees. Experts argue that the increase in immigrant population is relatively low and necessary to address demographic and workforce challenges. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/YJHlyF7

Ukraine's army has claimed it broke through Russian defense lines in the south, while also stating that senior Russian navy commanders were among those killed or wounded in a missile attack on Moscow's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea. Ukrainian forces have been increasingly targeting the region in an effort to disrupt Moscow's military operations. Ukrainian troops have praised the use of heavy weapons supplied by the West, such as the Polish-made Krab gun and the US-made M109 self-propelled howitzer. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is still underway, with advances being made in the Zaporizhzhia area. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/V8UzoZm

A woman in Virginia was sentenced to 78 years in prison on Friday for sedating her two children before shooting them in August 2018. Veronica Youngblood (38), the former sex worker, was convicted on two charges, including murder and use of a firearm, reported the New York Post. She had shot dead her sedated daughters Sharon Castro (15) and Brooklynn Youngblood (5) after lying them on a bed in their apartment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7Yl8Cd5

Israel offered its congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the kingdom's national day Saturday as the two countries move closer towards a possible normalisation of ties.whether it was the first time Israel had offered its congratulations on Saudi national day. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/cF24GJO

US Senator Robert Menendez and his wife have been charged with bribery over their relationship with New Jersey businessmen. Prosecutors accuse them of accepting bribes in exchange for using Menendez's influence to benefit the businessmen and the government of Egypt. Menendez, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has been an ally to President Joe Biden. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KSbwoZc

Akshata Murty, wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, revealed in an interview that there are "heated exchanges" between their dog and the resident cat, Larry, at 10 Downing Street. The family's Labrador retriever, Nova, sometimes doesn't get along with Larry, who has been the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office for 12 years. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/LA6jP2w

President Joe Biden announced Friday he will travel to the US state of Michigan next week to show support for striking auto workers, a visit coming on the eve of a similar trip by his right-wing 2024 election challenger Donald Trump. "The only reason Biden is going to Michigan on Tuesday is because President Trump announced he is going on Wednesday," Miller added. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/N4XItq0

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to visit Canada after his US visit. He will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and address the Canadian parliament. Zelenskiy's visit aims to strengthen private-sector investment in Ukraine's future. Canada has been providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022 and has imposed sanctions on Russia. The visit comes as Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia continues. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ne1aVYO

China's Vice President Han Zheng has stated that China is committed to opening up to the world and will continue to be part of the family of developing countries. He emphasized China's commitment to an independent foreign policy and protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Han also expressed China's support for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and its willingness to play a constructive role. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nQIxkPu

Sudan's army chief warned Thursday at the United Nations that months of war could spill over in the region as he urged international pressure on the paramilitary unit he is fighting. "This is like the spark of war, a war that will spill over to other countries in the region," he said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5NCUHjV

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the East Coast, from coastal North Carolina to Delaware, as a potential tropical cyclone approaches. The disturbance is currently located southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, and is moving north. The warning includes areas such as Cape Fear, North Carolina, and Fenwick Island, Delaware. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/X6Yr2tQ

The US will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to around 500,000 Venezuelans already in the country. This move follows calls from Democrats to assist newly arrived migrants in obtaining legal work. The decision is based on Venezuela's increased instability and lack of safety. President Joe Biden, who has faced a surge in illegal border crossings, will also send additional troops to the US-Mexico border and expand a program to process migrant families seeking asylum. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/eCJXmS0

A group of unpaid volunteers in Buenos Aires are using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to support Javier Milei's campaign for the Argentine presidency. Milei's libertarian ideas and his plan to revive the country's economy have resonated with voters, making him the frontrunner in the upcoming election. His unconventional campaign style, reminiscent of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro, has attracted attention from influential figures like Elon Musk. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/5lgdqFL

US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met to discuss their differences and to work towards a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. They addressed issues such as Israel's hard line towards the Palestinians and Biden's opposition to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan. Biden reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and support for a two-state solution. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/a6ltnDM

Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister, Imran Khan, and other detained suspects were charged with “criminal conspiracy” on Wednesday in connection with the attacks on government and military assets and properties on May 9 this year. The maximum penalty under the charge is death. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/c3dprRV

Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to federal firearms charges filed after the collapse of a plea deal in a long-running federal investigation, his lawyers said Tuesday in court documents. Biden is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in October 2018, during a period when he has acknowledged struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. He is accused of keeping the gun for 11 days. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/EhJj3zN

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday he was seeking to re-establish constitutional order to address political and economic problems in neighboring Niger following a July coup and welcomed any support for the process. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2j9HiKR

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in for the first time in person on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as the two countries have been slowly improving their ties. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/xJsGEWo

Colombia's government and one of the nation's last remaining rebel groups announced Tuesday that they will start peace talks next month, and enter a 10-month cease-fire that is expected to decrease violence against civilians. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/H2pKtrA

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The US has imposed sanctions on seven individuals and four companies from China, Russia, and Turkey for their alleged involvement in Iran's drone program. The US accuses Iran of supplying Russia with drones used in the conflict in Ukraine, while Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi denies these claims. The sanctions target an Iranian drone company, its executives, Russian parts manufacturers, and two Turkish money exchangers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/X08cWiK

Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran were allowed to leave the country Monday, after two years of high-stakes negotiations in which the US agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue and dismiss federal charges against five Iranians accused of violating US sanctions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/u98zndk

Former US President Donald Trump plans to give a speech in Detroit on Sept. 27 to a crowd of union workers, skipping the second Republican presidential debate, an aide said on Monday, and instead inserting himself into a dispute between striking workers and America's leading automakers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/9XjTd4x