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US Presidential elections 2024: Biden, Trump clinch nominations in contest

Trump will be officially nominated at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this July

Close ally of late Oppn leader Navalny attacked in Lithuania's capital

Navalny's spokesman Kira Yarmysh said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer

US spearheads first UN resolution on AI aimed at ensuring world has access

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the United States turned to the General Assembly to have a truly global conversation on how to manage the implications of the fast-advancing technology

Rio police release 17 hostages from a gunman on bus, two people wounded

The bus was parked at the Sao Cristovao terminal in the city center and was scheduled to head to the neighbouring state of Minas Gerais

Haiti preparing itself for new leadership; gangs want share in power

In recent weeks, gangs have torched police stations, forced the closure of Haiti's two international airports and stormed the country's two biggest prisons, freeing more than 4,000 inmates

Prez Biden wins enough delegates to clinch 2024 Democratic nomination

Biden, who mounted his first bid for president 37 years ago, did not face any serious Democratic challengers to his run for reelection at age 81

Polish prez pushes Nato to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine

The Polish leader made the call as he and Tusk visited Washington to mark their country's 25th anniversary of joining the now 32-member transatlantic military alliance.

Former Jaguars manager who stole $22 mn from team gets 78 months in prison

The judge sentenced Patel to 78 months on each count, to run concurrently. It was the lowest number under sentencing guidelines. He also got three years of supervised release

Killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine, says Russia

In a statement, the ministry blamed the attack on the Kyiv regime and Ukraine's terrorist formations, insisting that the Russian military and border forces were able to stop the attackers

Pentagon to supply $300 mn in weapons to Ukraine even as it lacks funds

Pentagon officials said Monday during budget briefing talks they were counting on the supplemental to cover the $10 billion replenishment hole

Jim Ratcliffe's minority investment cost Man United nearly $44 million

Ratcliffe, the British billionaire, last month bought a 27.7% stake in the Premier League club more than a year after American owners the Glazer family invited offers from potential buyers

UN nuclear chief visits Japan to examine Fukushima wastewater release

The disaster caused many difficulties, but also led to "strengthening of the links and the cooperation between the IAEA and Japan, Grossi said

Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza as 5 months into war, hunger worsens

Aid groups say it is nearly impossible to deliver aid in much of the territory because of Israeli restrictions

S Korea criticises senior doctors who are joining their juniors in walkout

The government began steps a week ago to suspend the licences of the striking doctors, after they missed a government-set Feb. 29 deadline for their return

Haiti PM to resign once transitional council created, interim leader named

While leaders met behind closed doors, Jimmy Chrizier, considered Haiti's most powerful gang leader, told reporters that if the international community continues down the current road

Economic stability key selling point as Putin gears up for reelection

That sense of stability is a key asset for Putin as he orchestrates his foreordained victory in the March 15-17 presidential election for a fifth, six-year term

US elections 2024: Biden, Trump likely to clinch nominations on Tuesday

On the eve of Tuesday's primaries, Trump acknowledged that Biden would be the Democratic nominee, even as he unleashed a new attack on the president's age

US closely watching exports of chips that could boost China's military

China said it would take all necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests and urged Washington to lift the export control as soon as possible

Protests dethroned Nepal's king 16 yrs ago. Now, protestors want him back

Kings were long considered reincarnations of the god Vishnu in the majority-Hindu nation, Nepal

Boeing needs to cooperate with probe, says Buttigieg as pressure mounts

We will continue to cooperate fully and transparently with all government investigations and audits, as we take comprehensive action to improve safety and quality at Boeing," the company said