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Here's how the strike by Boeing machinists will impact airline flights
The strike won't affect travelers unless it lasts a very long time
 "Here's how the strike by Boeing machinists will impact airline flights")
Iraqi, US forces kill top IS commander, other militants in joint operation
Among the dead was an IS commander from Tunisia, known as Abu Ali Al-Tunisi, for whom the US Treasury Department had offered $5 million for information
 "Iraqi, US forces kill top IS commander, other militants in joint operation")
Biden meets Britain's PM, brushes off Putin's threats about war with West
Ukraine and many of its supporters in the US and Europe want Biden to lift restrictions on Western-provided long-range weapons
 "Biden meets Britain's PM, brushes off Putin's threats about war with West")
US sanctions Russian state media over raising funds for troops in Ukraine
While the outlet, RT, has previously been sanctioned for its work to spread Kremlin propaganda and disinformation
 "US sanctions Russian state media over raising funds for troops in Ukraine")
Brazil's court unfreezes accounts of X, Starlink following $3 mn transfer
Brazilian government collected 7.2 million Brazilian reais ($1.3m) from an X bank account and over 11 million Brazilian reais ($1.9m) from a Starlink account
 "Brazil's court unfreezes accounts of X, Starlink following $3 mn transfer")
India's FCRA makes global donations to NGOs 'very difficult': US Senator
He said human rights, activists and NGOs feel intimidated due to the act and it causes hindrance in their work
 "India's FCRA makes global donations to NGOs 'very difficult': US Senator")
G20 nations agree to fight disinformation and set up AI guidelines
Leaders emphasised in a statement the need for digital platforms to be transparent and in line with relevant policies
 "G20 nations agree to fight disinformation and set up AI guidelines")
EU antitrust order to Google's adtech business unlikely for now: Report
A break-up order could come at a later stage if Google continues its anti-competitive practices, they said, pointing to a precedent setting case involving Microsoft two decades ago
 "EU antitrust order to Google's adtech business unlikely for now: Report")
Pope slams both US presidential candidates over 'anti-life policies'
Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants or the one who (supports) killing babies, Francis said. Both are against life
 "Pope slams both US presidential candidates over 'anti-life policies'")
China hits PwC with six month ban in record penalty over Evergrande audit
Chinese authorities have been examining PwC's role in Evergrande's accounting practices since CSRC accused developer in March of a $78-billion fraud over a period of two years through 2020
 "China hits PwC with six month ban in record penalty over Evergrande audit")
Boeing's US factory workers go on strike, halting 737 MAX production
Boeing said it was ready to get back to the negotiating table, a sign that it could sweeten the deal
 "Boeing's US factory workers go on strike, halting 737 MAX production")
Be prepared to hear India's comments on politics, says EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar was asked a question about some foreign diplomats based in New Delhi having personal meetings with certain opposition leaders in their state
 "Be prepared to hear India's comments on politics, says EAM Jaishankar")
EAM Jaishankar reveals his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984
Jaishankar was answering a question during a community event here about the recently released television series on the hijacking of IC814 in 1999
 "EAM Jaishankar reveals his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984")
Gunmen kill 14 people in Afghanistan's Shiite-majority area; 6 wounded
Islamic State claimed responsibility before Taliban acknowledged shootings, which took place on Thursday and targeted Hazara Shiite people as they travelled between provinces of Ghor and Daikundi
 "Gunmen kill 14 people in Afghanistan's Shiite-majority area; 6 wounded")
Nasa to establish Lunar Time Standard to set standard time system for Moon
The proposed lunar time standard is to be based on a weighted average of atomic clocks placed on the Moon. It aims to create a standardised time system for the moon
 "Nasa to establish Lunar Time Standard to set standard time system for Moon")
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to enhance response in Africa
The pre-qualification of the vaccine by Bavarian Nordic A/S means that donors like GAVI the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF can buy it but supplies are limited because there's only a single manufacturer
 "WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to enhance response in Africa")
'Climate change triggers landslide, sent tremors across Earth for 9 days'
In September 2023, a 1.2 kilometre-high mountain peak in an East Greenland fjord -- a narrow inlet of sea between two steep cliffs -- collapsed, causing a tsunami about 200 metres tall
 "'Climate change triggers landslide, sent tremors across Earth for 9 days'")
US puts sanctions on Chinese cos for supporting Pak's missile programme
"The United States will continue to act against proliferation and associated procurement activities of concern, wherever they occur," the statement concluded
 "US puts sanctions on Chinese cos for supporting Pak's missile programme")
Bali imposes construction freeze to tackle overtourism, protect environment
Bali reportedly deported 340 foreign nationals last year for violations, including illegal activities and inappropriate behaviour
 "Bali imposes construction freeze to tackle overtourism, protect environment")
US, Lithuania concerned over China's activities in South China Sea
The leaders of two nations underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and expressed opposition to any unilateral attempt
 "US, Lithuania concerned over China's activities in South China Sea")