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WW-2 lessons forgotten by Russia: Zelensky on ‘Hitler had Jewish origin’ comment
Russia seems to have forgotten the lessons of the second World War, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday in his daily address in yet another series of strong remarks amid Moscow’s offensive and Kyiv’s resistance with the war entering the tenth week. Read more
On Eid-al-Fitr, PM Modi calls for ‘togetherness, brotherhood’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night extended his greetings on the occasion of the Eid-al-Fitr. Read more
Watch: Sanju Samson’s unusual DRS protest against umpire’s wide call sparks debate in KKR vs RR IPL match
The 19th over of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was full of drama. Read more
Met Gala 2022: Natasha Poonawalla brings Indian glamour, nails Met Gala look in Sabyasachi saree & Schiaparelli bustier
Indian socialite and businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla brought the Indian representation to the Met Gala 2022 red carpet and won over the desi internet. Read more
Shaan on hosting Mika Singh’s ‘swayamvar’, Mika Di Vohti: ‘I have saved many marriages, do counselling’
Shaan, better known for his evergreen romantic numbers, is all set to host upcoming reality show, Mika Di Vohti. Read more
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Russian metals billionaire Alisher Usmanov files appeal over EU sanctions
Russian metals billionaire Alisher Usmanov appealed the European Union’s decision to impose strict sanctions on him in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Usmanov, who owns 49% of Metalloinvest, filed an appeal at the EU’s General Court on April 29, asking the bloc’s second-highest tribunal also to suspend the sanctions until judges make a final decision, according to a court filing. Germany has previously impounded Usmanov’s superyacht Dilbar, valued at as much as $750 million.
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US: Biden admin announces policy push on quantum tech
The US, through two presidential directives on Wednesday, announced a new policy framework to maintain its “competitive advantage in quantum information sciences (QIS)”, and mitigate “the risks of quantum computers to the nation’s cyber, economic and national security” by initiating the process of migrating vulnerable computer systems to quantum-resistant cryptography.
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China against US’ plan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing: Biden
Directly accusing China of intervening in American legislative processes, US President Joe Biden has said that the Chinese Communist Party is lobbying to oppose the passage of the CHIPS Act, which is meant to create incentives to boost semiconductor manufacturing, in the US Congress since it is linked to national security. Biden made the charge while speaking at a Lockheed facility in Alabama responsible for assembling Javelin missiles on Tuesday.
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Sri Lanka crisis will last at least two more years: Govt
Sri Lanka will have to endure its unprecedented economic hardships for at least two more years, the country’s finance minister said Wednesday while warning of an imminent cash crunch. Finance Minister Ali Sabry said the country now has less than $50 million in usable foreign exchange reserves, needed to finance essential goods to keep Sri Lanka’s import-dependent economy ticking over. Sabry said the government had erred by delaying an approach to the International Monetary Fund for a bailout.
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Ukraine: Joe Biden to discuss ‘additional’ Russia sanctions with G7 this week
United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he would speak with other leaders from the Group of Seven nations this week about potential further sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, the US President said, “With regard to additional sanctions, we’re always open to additional sanctions.” “I’ll be speaking with the members of the G7 this week about what we’re going to do or not do,” he added.