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One killed, 14 injured in gas explosion at NYC apartment building
Officials said the building had been undergoing renovations, and work on the natural gas system had been completed and inspected
 "One killed, 14 injured in gas explosion at NYC apartment building")
Federal agents shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration drive
On Friday, thousands of demonstrators protesting the crackdown on immigrants crowded the city's streets in frigid weather, calling for federal law enforcement to leave
 "Federal agents shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration drive")
Over 10,000 flights cancelled as massive storm batters large parts of US
More than 95,000 power outages were reported across the country Saturday morning, about 36,000 of them in Texas and 10,000 more in Virginia
 "Over 10,000 flights cancelled as massive storm batters large parts of US")
Data of 149 mn online accounts, including Gmail and Netflix, leaked: Report
Email queries to major firms named in the report did not elicit any immediate reply
 "Data of 149 mn online accounts, including Gmail and Netflix, leaked: Report")
US envoys meet Netanyahu, press Israel to enter Gaza ceasefire phase two
Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and Middle East adviser, according to the Prime Minister's Office
 "US envoys meet Netanyahu, press Israel to enter Gaza ceasefire phase two")
Trilateral talks talks were constructive, may continue next week: Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian leader said there was "an understanding of the need for American monitoring and control of the process of ending the war and ensuring real security"
 "Trilateral talks talks were constructive, may continue next week: Zelenskyy")
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over new trade deal with China
Trump initially had said that agreement was what Carney "should be doing and it's a good thing for him to sign a trade deal
 "Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over new trade deal with China")
Cuba keen to deepen economic ties with India across key sectors: Envoy
The envoy said his country allows companies the use of land for business purposes, and offers an electronic visa facility to facilitate ease of travel and investment
 "Cuba keen to deepen economic ties with India across key sectors: Envoy")
Zelenskyy says Moscow must end war as Ukraine-US-Russia meet in UAE
The trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates marked the first such engagement involving all three sides since the war began nearly four years ago
 "Zelenskyy says Moscow must end war as Ukraine-US-Russia meet in UAE")
US hits suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Pacific, first since Maduro raid
Maduro, before his capture, said the US military operations were a thinly veiled effort to oust him from power
 "US hits suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Pacific, first since Maduro raid")
Iran's protests, bloody crackdown in focus amid internet blackout
The killing of peaceful protesters - as well as the threat of mass executions - has been a red line for military action for US President Donald Trump
 "Iran's protests, bloody crackdown in focus amid internet blackout")
China probes top military officials, including CMC vice chairman Youxia
The other senior official under investigation is General Liu Zhenli, a CMC member who serves as its chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department
 "China probes top military officials, including CMC vice chairman Youxia")
Trump warns China could 'eat up' Canada for opposing Greenland Golden Dome
Trump's outburst comes amid escalating tensions between the US and its northern neighbour, following recent remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the WEF
Indian national among 4 dead in shooting linked to family dispute in US
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta, expressing grief over the shooting, said the alleged shooter has been arrested and all possible assistance was being extended to the bereaved family
 "Indian national among 4 dead in shooting linked to family dispute in US")
European airlines suspend West Asia flights amid rising US-Iran tensions
Several flights to Dubai operated by Luxembourg flag carrier Luxair, British Airways and Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia were also cancelled over the weekend
 "European airlines suspend West Asia flights amid rising US-Iran tensions")
UK PM Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US
Chandra, who had also interviewed for the top diplomatic spot in Washington, will be based in Britain, travelling back and forth to the US
 "UK PM Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US")
Trump admin pushes out official whose unit banned Chinese vehicles
The office, which falls under the department's Bureau of Industry and Security, also has not issued expected restrictions to address concerns about medium and heavy-duty truck imports
 "Trump admin pushes out official whose unit banned Chinese vehicles")
OpenAI to add ads in ChatGPT, raising concerns over influence on users
The company proposes not to show ads 'near sensitive or regulated topics like health, or politics', yet offers little clarity about what counts as 'sensitive,' how broadly 'health' will be defined
 "OpenAI to add ads in ChatGPT, raising concerns over influence on users")
Singapore probes fake bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base after online post
The fake bomb threat was posted on a Reddit forum for national service, claiming a bomb would be detonated at the airbase at a specific date and time
 "Singapore probes fake bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base after online post")
Trump should apologise for remarks on Nato troops in Afghanistan: Starmer
More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan in the years after the invasion, the largest contingent after the American one
 "Trump should apologise for remarks on Nato troops in Afghanistan: Starmer")