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Tears, bubbles and bright colours: Friends and family remember Jesse Baird

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:48:11 +0000

The funeral of television presenter Jesse Baird took place in Melbourne on Tuesday, with mourners wearing bright colours in his honour.

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US bridge collapses into river after being hit by cargo ship

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:47:43 +0000

Several people and vehicles fell into the water when the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, rescuers say.

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Pakistan’s second-largest naval air station PNS Siddique under attack, BLA claims responsibility

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:47:30 +0000

Islamabad: Pakistani security forces killed six insurgents as they claimed to “foil” an attack on one of the main naval facilities in the volatile southwestern Baluchistan province on Monday night. No damage was caused to the Siddiqui air station in the attack, which was quickly claimed by the outlawed separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army. The BLA is designated as a terrorist group by Pakistan, the UK and the US.Islamabad: Pakistani security forces killed six insurgents as they claimed to “foil” an attack on one of the main naval facilities in the volatile southwestern Baluchistan province on Monday night. No damage was caused to the Siddiqui air station in the attack, which was quickly claimed by the outlawed separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army. The BLA is designated as a terrorist group by Pakistan, the UK and the US.

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All is not well between Netanyahu and Biden? Israel’s PM cancels White House visit after UN ceasefire vote

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:47:21 +0000

Washington: The relations between US President Joe Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a wartime low on Monday with the US allowing passage of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations and drawing a sharp rebuke from the Israeli leader. Netanyahu abruptly scrapped a visit to Washington this week by a senior delegation to discuss Israel’s threatened offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah after the US abstained in a Security Council vote that demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militants.Washington: The relations between US President Joe Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a wartime low on Monday with the US allowing passage of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations and drawing a sharp rebuke from the Israeli leader. Netanyahu abruptly scrapped a visit to Washington this week by a senior delegation to discuss Israel’s threatened offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah after the US abstained in a Security Council vote that demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militants.

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba posts emotional video featuring Mahatma Gandhi to announce his visit to India

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:47:11 +0000

Kyiv Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday extended Holi greetings with an emotional video portraying freedom fighter leader Mahatma Gandhi and his contribution to India’s freedom struggle. In a video post shared on a social media platform, Kuleba confirmed his visit to India next week, marking one of the first official visits of a top Ukrainian leader since Russia escalated a war in February 2022. In fact, he asserted this would be his maiden trip- which means the main focus of Kuleba would be meeting top officials of India.Kyiv Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday extended Holi greetings with an emotional video portraying freedom fighter leader Mahatma Gandhi and his contribution to India’s freedom struggle. In a video post shared on a social media platform, Kuleba confirmed his visit to India next week, marking one of the first official visits of a top Ukrainian leader since Russia escalated a war in February 2022. In fact, he asserted this would be his maiden trip- which means the main focus of Kuleba would be meeting top officials of India.

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US: Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by large ship; cars in water I VIDEO

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:47:04 +0000

Baltimore’s Key Bridge has collapsed into the water after it was hit by a container ship, multiple local media reported on Tuesday. Several videos shared on social media showed a large cargo ship ramming into one of the bridge’s support pillars, causing it to come crashing down into the Patapsco River, along with a number of cars that were on the bridge at the time, according to a video obtained by The Independent. There were no immediate reports of casualties.Baltimore’s Key Bridge has collapsed into the water after it was hit by a container ship, multiple local media reported on Tuesday. Several videos shared on social media showed a large cargo ship ramming into one of the bridge’s support pillars, causing it to come crashing down into the Patapsco River, along with a number of cars that were on the bridge at the time, according to a video obtained by The Independent. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Wage increase battleground emerges as unions, business make demands

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:47:23 +0000

A wages decision affecting millions of Australians looms, with unions making the case for a 5 per cent increase while business says it should be smaller.

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King of Bhutan hosts PM Modi at Lingkana Palace for private dinner during state visit | See pics

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:46:56 +0000

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted by the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Lingkana Palace for a private dinner during the former’s two-day visit to the neighbouring country.In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted by the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Lingkana Palace for a private dinner during the former’s two-day visit to the neighbouring country.

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UN Security Council approves draft resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, US abstains

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:46:51 +0000

The United Nations Security Council on Monday (March 25) approved a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Gaza and Israel during the holy month of Ramzan. The UNSC called for the cease-fire, in its first demand to halt the war. The United States abstained from voting on the resolution which also demanded the release of all hostages captivated during Hamas’ October 7 attack in southern Israel. However, the measure does not link the demand to the cease-fire during Ramzan which concludes on April 9.The United Nations Security Council on Monday (March 25) approved a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Gaza and Israel during the holy month of Ramzan. The UNSC called for the cease-fire, in its first demand to halt the war. The United States abstained from voting on the resolution which also demanded the release of all hostages captivated during Hamas’ October 7 attack in southern Israel. However, the measure does not link the demand to the cease-fire during Ramzan which concludes on April 9.

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Japan to sell fighter jets in break from pacifism

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:47:19 +0000

The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit to the US in April.

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