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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831
As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831
As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
At least 15 killed in Israeli attack on central Gaza refugee camps
Dozens wounded in attacks on Bureij, Maghazi as only remaining working hospital in area 'overflowing' with patients.
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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: USCIRF's 2024 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
Stephen Schneck and Eric Ueland, commissioners of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), will join Elizabeth Cassidy, senior strategic advisor of USCIRF, to present the key policy recommendations of the USCIRF 2024 annual report and the foreign policy implications of international religious freedom today.Â
USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government agency created by the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act that monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad; makes policy recommendations to the president, secretary of state, and Congress; and tracks the implementation of these recommendations. USCIRF’s nine Commissioners are appointed by either the president or congressional leaders of each political party, and are supported by a non-partisan professional staff.Â
Categories: Defense Policy
Biden imposes strict restrictions on asylum at southern US border
New measures all but deny the right to claim asylum for people who cross the US southern border without authorisation.
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What’s the root cause of Nigeria’s economic crisis?
A general strike demanding higher wages brings Nigeria to a standstill.
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India’s Modi wins election, but BJP suffers setback
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a historic third term in office, but the BJP's majority is reduced.
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The Rise in LGBTQ+ Hate and Democratic Backsliding
Panelists discuss the global rise of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments and the intersection of the deterioration of LGBTQ+ rights and democratic backsliding.Â
Categories: Defense Policy
T20 World Cup brings cricket ‘home’ for New York’s South Asian community
New York's semi-professional cricketers hope the T20 World Cup will inspire the next generation to play the game.
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Media Briefing: Biden in France, Future of Ukraine, and U.S.-Europe Relations
CFR experts discuss President Joe Biden's first state visit to France, U.S.-Europe relations, and the future of support to Ukraine.
Categories: Defense Policy
UK’s Sunak and Starmer to clash in debate as Farage enters election fray
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a televised debate.
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Ohtani’s former interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sport betting case
Mizuhara pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17m from the Los Angeles Dodgers player to pay off illegal gambling debts.
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What did experts learn from an ‘unusual’ US presidential primary season?
As the primary season comes to a close, analysts weigh in on what the results can tell us about the Biden-Trump rematch.
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Novak Djokovic pulls out of French Open with knee injury
The world number one suffered an injury in his right knee in the third round at Roland-Garros.
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Is Israel going to back the Biden-announced Gaza peace plan?
The US president says that the plan came from Israel itself, but comments from Israeli leaders are far from supportive.
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Have Republican busing schemes made immigration a priority for voters?
Experts say Republican initiatives to bus migrants north have contributed to voter concerns about immigration in the US.
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India shares plunge on concerns of a narrower win for India’s Modi
At day's low, indexes saw biggest intraday fall since March 2020, when stocks were battered by first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Biden suggests Netanyahu prolonging Israel’s Gaza war for political gains
US president's remarks come as Washington pursues a truce and captives deal between Israel and Hamas to end conflict.
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Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to retain power at the head of a governing coalition.
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Hezbollah ‘ready’ for an all-out war with Israel, deputy head says
Sheikh Naim Qassem tells Al Jazeera that Hezbollah is not seeking to widen its conflict with Israel.
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