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From Drones To Rockets: Hezbollah Uses New Weapons In Israel Attacks

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2024, Beirut

Lebanon's powerful armed group Hezbollah announced on Thursday it had used a drone capable of firing rockets at a military position in one of its latest attacks in northern Israel.

"Intended To Harm Chief Minister": Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Files Complaint Against Swati Maliwal

Asian News International | Saturday May 18, 2024, New Delhi

In a dramatic turn of events, Bibhav Kumar, the Personal Assistant to CM Arvind Kejriwal has filed a written complaint against Swati Maliwal, alleging unauthorized entry, verbal abuse, and threats and the possibility of BJP hand behind the matter.

Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband Jailed For 30 Years

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2024, San Francisco

A man who attacked the elderly husband of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer was jailed Friday for 30 years.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians End At Bottom Of Points Table With Loss To Lucknow Super Giants

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024

Lucknow Super Giants signed off from the IPL 2024 with a 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

Iranian Forces Arrest Over 260 At "Satanist" Gathering: Report

Reuters | Saturday May 18, 2024, Dubai

Iranian security forces have arrested more than 260 people, including three European nationals, at a "Satanist" gathering west of the capital Tehran, the semi-official new agency Tasnim reported on Friday.

PM Modi Pays Tribute To BR Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar In Mumbai

Asian News International | Saturday May 18, 2024, Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Veer Savarkar and Bhimrao Ambedkar in Mumbai on Friday.

On PM's <i>'Khata-Khat'</i> Jibe, Akhilesh Yadav's <i>'Fata-Fatt'</i> Response

On PM's 'Khata-Khat' Jibe, Akhilesh Yadav's 'Fata-Fatt' Response

Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2024, Raebareli

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Friday hit back at PM Narendra Modi over his "khata-khat" jibe at the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, and said the public is now going to remove him from the top post "fata-fatt, fata-fatt, fata-fatt".

Moroccan Who Murdered UK Man In Revenge For War In Gaza Jailed For 45 Years

Reuters | Saturday May 18, 2024, London

A Moroccan man who stabbed a passer-by to death on a British street in what he later told police was revenge for Israeli action in Gaza was jailed for at least 45 years on Friday, with the judge calling the murder an act of terrorism.

Israeli Military Says Recovered Bodies Of 3 Hostages From Gaza

Reuters | Friday May 17, 2024, Jerusalem

Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Friday.

"She Hurled Abuses": Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Complains To Police Against Swati Maliwal

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar on Friday filed a police complaint against AAP MP Swati Maliwal.

Did Naseeruddin Shah Comment On Kangana Ranaut And PM? A Fact-Check

The Quint | Friday May 17, 2024

A quote which says that Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate "Kangana Ranaut has problems with every actor except Narendra Modi," has gone viral on social media.

"Country Would Have Been 5 Decades Ahead From Now Had Congress...": PM Modi

Asian News International | Friday May 17, 2024, Mumbai

Taking a swipe at the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that had the party been dissolved on the suggestion of Mahatma Gandhi, India would have been five decades ahead from what it is now.

EU Bans Distribution Of 4 Russia-Linked News Outlets

Reuters | Friday May 17, 2024, London

The European Union said on Friday it was suspending the distribution of four Russia-linked media outlets in the EU, despite a warning from Moscow this week that any such move would draw swift retaliation.

Uttarakhand Stays Order Suspending Production Of 14 Patanjali Drugs

Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2024, Dehradun

An interim stay was put on Friday on the implementation of an order suspending manufacturing licences of more than a dozen medicines of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and Divya Pharmacy.

4 Killed In Shooting In Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2024, Kabul

Three foreigners and an Afghan were killed on Friday in a shooting in Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan, the interior ministry said.