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America's former envoy to the United NationsNikki Haley issued a warning saying that the US needs to closely watch China as it might try to take over the Bagram air force base in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover and use Pakistan to get stronger to go against India.
Severe flooding in Afghanistan, triggered by seasonal rains, has claimed 33 lives and injured 27 in three days, according to a Taliban spokesperson. Flash floods hit Kabul and multiple provinces, damaging over 600 homes, killing about 200 livestock, and impacting 800 hectares of farmland and 85 kilometers of roads.
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India appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore.. IndiaTimes
United States President Joe Biden says he is “considering” a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and one charge of computer misuse over his website’s publication of classified U.S. documents relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars almost 15 years ago. The Australian national was taken to Belmarsh prison in London five years ago, after being dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy, where he stayed while fighting against being taken to the US. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions threatening a potential third World War, there's no shortage of significant events shaping the international landscape. Today, we cover a spectrum of stories, from the heartwarming return of a Kerala woman from Iran to the crucial push by President Biden to secure aid for Ukraine. Stay tuned as we delve into the top international developments of the day, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings across the world.
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Ahead of Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition demands investigation and impeachment of President Muizzu over alleged corruption from 2018. Leaked reports implicated him in financial misconduct, triggering a political storm. Muizzu denies accusations, citing lack of evidence, and accuses opposition of desperation. With 368 candidates contesting for 93 seats, election results will determine opposition's ability to hold Muizzu's administration accountable.
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Hezbollah launched a missile and drone attack on a military facility in northern Israel on April 17, injuring 14 Israeli soldiers. This retaliation followed Israeli airstrikes that killed Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon. Israel responded with airstrikes in Lebanon, continuing the months-long conflict. The fighting has caused significant casualties on both sides.
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A 911 outage swept across several US states, including South Dakota, Nevada, and parts of Nebraska, causing concern over emergency services accessibility. Las Vegas valley was also affected, prompting swift action from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to confirm service restoration.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts Israel's sovereignty, rejecting Western pleas for restraint after Iran's recent attack. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's right to defend itself during a meeting with British and German foreign ministers. Despite warnings of potential escalation, Israel remains firm, signaling readiness to retaliate if necessary.
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Nikki Haley Has a New Job , After Dropping Out of Presidential Race.
The former governor of South Carolina
announced on April 15 that she's going to work for
the Hudson Institute, 'New York Post' reports. .
She will serve as the conservative foreign-policy think tank's Walter P. Stern chair.
Haley said that she will use her position to aid her foreign-policy objectives, 'New York Post' reports. .
When our policymakers fail to call
out our enemies or acknowledge
the importance of our alliances,
the world is less safe. That is why
Hudson’s work is so critical, Nikki Haley, via statement.
They believe the American
people should have the facts
and policymakers should have
the solutions to support a secure,
free and prosperous future. , Nikki Haley, via statement.
I look forward to partnering
with them to defend the principles
that make America the greatest
country in the world, Nikki Haley, via statement.
Sarah May Stern, chair of Hudson’s
Board of Trustees, said, "It is fitting
that Nikki has taken on this title.".
She is a courageous and insightful
policymaker and these qualities
are vital in making Hudson the
powerhouse policy organization it
is today, and I am extremely proud
that she has joined the Institute, Sarah May Stern, chair of Hudson’s Board of Trustees, via statement.
Hudson President and CEO John Walters also issued
a statement about Haley joining the institute. .
Nikki is a proven, effective leader on
both foreign and domestic policy, John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement.
In an era of worldwide political
upheaval, she has remained a
steadfast defender of freedom
and an effective advocate for
American security and prosperity. , John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement.
We are honored to have her
join the Hudson team, John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement
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Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
The development comes at a time when much
of the country would prefer to see different candidates on the ballot, 'The Guardian' reports. .
“I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
“I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
“I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
Others voiced their opposition to the
current conflict in the Middle East.
I voted a protest vote against the
war in Gaza because I think it is
horrible what is happening and I’m
ashamed of my country right now, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
I’m hoping if enough people
vote for not-Biden, he’ll get the
message that he’s going to lose this
election unless he does a ceasefire, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Today’s a day, a call to action. With your voice,
with your power, with your vote – come
November, we will vote in record numbers,
and can do it, we have the power to do it. , Joe Biden, via X.
Are you ready? Are you ready to defend
democracy? Are you ready to protect our
freedom? Are you ready to win this election?, Joe Biden, via X.
This was a great day of victory. Last week
was something very special – Super Tuesday –
but now we have to get back to work
because we have the worst president
in the history of [our] country. , Donald Trump, via X.
His name is Joe Biden, sometimes
referred to as crooked Joe Biden,
and he must be defeated, Donald Trump, via X
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Mitch McConnell , Backs Trump Despite , Acrimonious Relationship.
On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States
Senate's leading Republican, endorsed
Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election.
On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States
Senate's leading Republican, endorsed
Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election.
It is abundantly clear that
former President Trump has
earned the requisite support of
Republican voters to be our nominee
for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican
Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'.
It is abundantly clear that
former President Trump has
earned the requisite support of
Republican voters to be our nominee
for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican
Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'.
'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after
Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries,
and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. .
'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after
Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries,
and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. .
It should come as no surprise, that as
nominee, he will have my support, Mitch McConnell, Republican
Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'.
During his presidency, we worked
together to accomplish great things
for the American people including
tax reform that supercharged our
economy and a generational change
of our federal judiciary – most
importantly, the Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell, Republican
Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'.
Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge
of the 2020 election results, which led to the
January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress.
Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge
of the 2020 election results, which led to the
January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress.
Ultimately, McConnell voted to acquit Trump
during the former president's impeachment trial.
Last week, McConnell said he plans to step down
as leader at the end of 2024, following elections
which the GOP hopes will give them control of the Senate.
McConnell is the longest-serving
Senate party leader ever, after
first becoming a senator in 1985. .
'The Guardian' reports that the current
list of contenders to replace McConnell
include John Thune of South Dakota
and John Cornyn of Texas. .
'The Guardian' reports that the current
list of contenders to replace McConnell
include John Thune of South Dakota
and John Cornyn of Texas.
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Nikki Haley , Drops Out of 2024 , Presidential Race.
On March 6, Nikki Haley announced that
she would end her presidential campaign. .
I am filled with the gratitude for
the outpouring of support we've
received from all across our great
country. But the time has now
come to suspend my campaign, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
ABC reports that Haley still
stopped short of endorsing former
President Donald Trump's campaign.
ABC reports that Haley still
stopped short of endorsing former
President Donald Trump's campaign.
I said I wanted Americans to have
their voice. I have done that. I have
no regrets. And although I will no
longer be a candidate, I will not stop
using my voice for the things I believe, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
Haley's decision leaves Donald Trump
as the last major Republican
nominee for the 2024 election.
I congratulate him and wish
him well. I wish anyone well
who would be America's president.
Our country is too precious to
let our differences divide us, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
I congratulate him and wish
him well. I wish anyone well
who would be America's president.
Our country is too precious to
let our differences divide us, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
Haley went on to expound on
the topic of supporting the Republican
party and her view on Trump's candidacy. .
I have always been a Conservative
Republican and always supported
the Republican nominee. , Nikki Haley, via ABC.
But on this question, as she did on so many
others, Margaret Thatcher provided some
good advice when she said, 'Never just follow
the crap. Always make up your own mind.', Nikki Haley, via ABC.
It is now up to Donald Trump
to earn the votes of those in
our party and beyond it,
who did not support it, Nikki Haley, via ABC.
And I hope he does that.
At its best, politics is about
bringing people into your
cause, not turning them away.
And our Conservative cause
badly needs more people, Nikki Haley, via ABC
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World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack.
On April 13, Iran launched hundreds
of drones and missiles at Israel.
The attack came after two Iranian
generals were killed in "a suspected
Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. .
99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. .
World leaders are cautioning
Israel to show restraint and resist
retaliating against Iran, AP reports. .
Now is the time to be smart
as well as tough, to think
with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement.
We cannot afford another front
in the Middle East. There would only
be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.".
This is a success that perhaps also
should not be thrown away. Hence
also our advice to contribute to
de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement.
Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint
taking into account the urgent need for all
parties to walk away from the brink beyond
which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement.
We have condemned, we have
intervened, we will do everything
to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement.
Now is the time to defuse
and de-escalate. Now is the
time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement.
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. .
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.
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US encourages India-Pakistan dialogue, avoiding involvement in Modi-Singh remarks on Pakistan killings. Pakistan alleges Indian authorities' role in eliminating.. IndiaTimes
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. His visit follows Iran's recent missile and drone strikes on Israel, prompting concerns about regional stability. Despite past strains, both nations aim to bolster cooperation, focusing on security, the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project, and a potential free trade agreement. Iran's gesture to release stranded Pakistanis underscores the significance of their relationship.
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Pakistan's interior ministry has announced the temporary blockage of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing national security concerns. The ministry stated that X failed to comply with lawful directives and address misuse concerns, prompting the shutdown. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Amir Sarfaraz, linked to Hafiz Saeed, killed Sarabjit in Lahore jail, 11 years after Sarabjit's death. The murderer was shot in a 'targeted attack', investigated.. IndiaTimes
Eight civilians, including women and children, tragically perished in air strikes by the Pakistani military near the Afghan border. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with retaliatory strikes following attacks on Pakistani troops. The Taliban government condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while border regions remain volatile due to militant activities. Diplomatic efforts are urgently needed to prevent further casualties.
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