Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented. Source link
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Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing “unforeseen circumstances”. Source link
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa
The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests. Source link
Why Indian Supreme Court ruling on 2018 Flipkart sale is rattling investors
Delhi had changed tax rules in 2016, making gains from the sale of Indian shares taxable even under treaties. Investments made before 1 April 2017, however, were exempted. Tiger Global said its Flipkart investments predated the change and, therefore, qualified for the exemption. Source link
CCTV captures moment mayor’s car is hit by rocket in Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight. CCTV footage captured the moment when one of the attackers fired at the SUV carrying mayor Akmad Mitra Ampatuan, causing an explosion. Ampatuan’s car is seen stopping briefly and driving away after the hit. The mayor survived the…
Arijit Singh retires as playback singer in Indian films
What followed was a period of extraordinary success. Overnight, Singh became Bollywood’s most relateable voice, recording across many languages – Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu – and sometimes singing multiple songs in a single film. He collaborated repeatedly with leading composers including Pritam, AR Rahman, Vishal–Shekhar and Amit Trivedi. Source link
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
As well as the possibility of a civil war, such as experienced by Syria, Yemen and Libya, there is also the risk that in the chaos and confusion, ethnic tensions could spill over into armed conflict as Kurds, Baluchis and other minorities look to safeguard their own people amid a nationwide power vacuum. Source link
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place. Source link
Ukrainians left cold and in the dark after Russia targets energy infrastructure
Russia has been exploiting Ukraine’s harshest winter in years to pummel energy infrastructure across the country. Repeated strikes have crippled the power supply to major Ukrainian cities, leaving millions without heating or light as temperatures hover around -15C (5F) for the third week in a row. Electrical companies carry out round-the-clock repairs – only for…
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU's Kallas
The EU foreign policy chief’s remarks come days after Nato’s secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence. Source link