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Charlie Kirk's Shooting Death Exposes Security Gaps At Political Events

The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers.

Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny For Mistakenly Detaining Man In Charlie Kirk Case

Kash Patel faced his biggest test yet as FBI director as current and former officials criticized his inaccurate statement that a suspect had been caught in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Trump.

Brazil Supreme Court Convicts Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro In Coup Case

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday reached the majority of three votes needed to convict firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, making a lengthy prison sentence a near certainty.

Foreigners Who Make Light Of Charlie Kirk's Killing Not Welcome, US Says

A top State Department official said foreigners who make light of activist Charlie Kirk's killing aren't welcome in the US, and asked people to report any online content that does so.

French Doctor Accused Of Serial Poisonings Was At First 'Above Suspicion'

A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, was "above suspicion" at the start of a probe in 2017, an investigator said on Thursday.

US Will Sort Out India Deal After It Stops Buying Russia Oil: Top US Official

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that Washington will "sort out" the trade deal with India but once New Delhi stops buying Russian oil and opens up their market.

Russia Dismisses Polish Statements On Drones In Its Airspace As 'Nothing New'

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed statements by Warsaw and other European countries about the shooting down of Russian drones over NATO member state Poland as nothing new and said that Moscow would be making no further comment on the situation.

Peter Mandelson: 'Prince Of Darkness' Who Courted The Rich And Famous

Peter Mandelson, who has been sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US, has been a pivotal figure in shaping modern British politics, but his Machiavellian tactics and choice of friends have seen him repeatedly embroiled in controversy.

From Parliament To Luxury Hotels, Nepal's Protest Movement Targeted The Elite

As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.

"This Place Belongs To Us": Israel PM Vows "There'll Be No Palestinian State"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank.

Even When Trump's Been Critical Of India, He's Praised PM Modi: US Official

Sergio Gor said the friendship shared between the US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "unique" and that they have an "incredible relationship".

French Commission Recommends Banning Social Media For Children Under 15

A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report released Thursday.

India Announces $680 Million Economic Package For Mauritius

India on Thursday announced around USD 680 million special economic package for Mauritius and signed seven agreements to further expand bilateral ties in several critical sectors.

Parties' Complacency Led To Nepal Protest: Ex Defence Minister To NDTV

As peace returned to Nepal after days of protests, former defence minister Minendra Rijal admitted that the complacency of political parties and mismanagement gave rise to the violent agitation.

Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Golf Course Plot To Kill Trump

The trial of a man charged with plotting to shoot Donald Trump on a Florida golf course during last year's election campaign began in earnest Thursday after three days of jury selection.

Not Far Apart On Trade Deal With India: Trump's Ambassador Pick At US Senate

US President Donald Trump's nominee for the country's ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has said that Washington and New Delhi are not "that far apart right now" on the trade deal.

After Mass Nepal Prison Break, 1 Inmate Knocks To Get Back In. Here's Why

At least 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than two dozen prisons across Nepal after mass jailbreaks as Gen-Z protestors took to the streets to protest against corruption and the government's ban on several social media apps

Trump To Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom, US' Highest Honour

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will posthumously award right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the highest civilian honour - the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

South Korea Overturns 61-Year Ruling On Woman's Self-Defence Case

A South Korean court acquitted on Wednesday a woman convicted six decades ago for defending herself against sexual violence, after she challenged the ruling inspired by the country's #MeToo movement.

Israel's Chief Economist "Very Excited" About Adani Group's Haifa Port

Israel's Chief Economist Shmuel Abramzon has described the Adani Group's Haifa Port as one of the most significant foreign investments in recent years, welcoming India's growing role in Israel's infrastructure and industrial sectors.