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US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.
The U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, in a new package that includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault.
Two British judges quit Hong Kong's top court
Two British judges on Thursday resigned from Hong Kong's top court, around one week after a landmark verdict in which 14 prominent democratic activists were convicted for subversion amid a national security crackdown on dissent in the financial hub.
US: Tornado Hits Michigan Without Warning, Killing Toddler, While Twister In Maryland Injures 5
The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. The mother was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Maldives President Muizzu Invited For Oath-Taking Ceremony Of PM Modi Over The Weekend
This invite comes days after Maldives sent a congratulatory message to PM Modi after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls
Modi Responds to Congratulatory Message by Taiwan's New President; China's Top Leaders Still Silent on Poll Win
New Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te congratulated Narendra Modi on the NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha elections while China has not yet extended such a message
Kremlin critic Yashin loses 'foreign agent' appeal
Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, imprisoned for criticising the war in Ukraine, lost a court appeal on Wednesday against being designated as a "foreign agent", Russian news outlets reported.
Hunter Biden's ex-wife describes his drug use at his criminal trial
Hunter Biden's exwife testified on Wednesday about first discovering his drug use, speaking at a criminal trial where prosecutors are trying to prove that U.S. President Joe Biden's son lied about his addiction to illegally buy a gun.
Ukraine uses US weapons to strike inside Russia, according to a senator and a Western official
Ukraine has used U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a U.S. senator and a Western official familiar with the matter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘Warmly Congratulated’ PM Modi On NDA Majority
The Kremlin on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on election results.
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections: Amid BJP's Clean Sweep, 91% Candidates Lose Their Security Deposits
According to the EC, a candidate must receive at least one-sixth of the total polled votes to retain their security deposit.
Hezbollah Won't Widen War but Will Fight if Needed, Says Deputy Head
The Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel have been exchanging fire along the border strip for the past eight months in parallel with the Gaza war.
Taiwan Detects 23 Chinese Aircraft Near Island In Under Three Hours
Tuesday's surge comes after China sent in 19 aircraft, eight naval vessels, and four Chinese coast guard ships around Taiwan within a 24-hour period ending at 6 am Tuesday
Israel Denies PM Benjamin Netanyahu To Address US Congress Over Jewish Holiday
Netanyahu's office told Israeli media the date of his speech to Congress had "not been finalised", but it would not be on June 13 because it interferes with a Jewish holiday
South Korea plans to convene UN meeting on North Korea rights abuses
South Korea plans to convene in midJune a public United Nations Security Council meeting on human rights abuses in North Korea, Seoul's U.N. envoy said on Monday, a move that is likely to anger Pyongyang and face opposition from Russia and China.
Spanish and French farmers block border days before EU election
Spanish and French farmers blocked roads along the border through the Pyrenees mountains on Monday ahead of European Parliament elections to protest against what they say is unfair competition from outside the European Union.
Foreigner Hurls Petrol Bomb At Israeli Embassy In Romania, Arrested
Israeli authorities said the man was of Syrian origin.
