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Putin preparing for a long war in Ukraine: US intel
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told a US Senate committee hearing on Tuesday that Putin was still intending "to achieve goals beyond the Donbas", but that he "faces a mismatch between his ambitions and Russia's current conventional military capabilities", the BBC reported.
Biden says 'discussing' whether to drop hiked tariffs on Chinese products
"We're discussing that right now. We're looking at what would have the most positive impact," Xinhua news agency quoted Biden as saying on Tuesday in response to a question after making remarks on inflation at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Americans propped Shehbaz into power: Imran
Addressing a rally in Jhelum on Tuesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief explained who he referred to when he made a historical reference about Mir Jafar, Samaa TV reported. Talking about the anti-army accusations, Khan clarified that he did not criticise the armed forces as they were a crucial force that was holding the country together.
Taliban operatives threaten activists protesting against burqa decree
The women marched through the streets of the capital on Tuesday holding signs calling for justice despite intimidation attempts by Taliban operatives, who threatened them with violence, RFE/RL reported. "We were faced with harsh behaviour by the Taliban. It was terrifying... They even told us if we move one step forward, they will fire 30 rounds at us," one woman said in a video made by the group, called Afghanistan's Powerful Women's Movement.
Al-Jazeera journalist killed in West Bank
Taking to Twitter, the broadcaster said: "Israeli forces have shot and killed veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank." The Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement that the reporter was shot while covering the Israeli military raid and died shortly after, reports Xinhua news agency.
Ex-Brazilian President Lula leads election polls
The result, which was made by the MDA Institute and released by the National Transport Confederation (CNT), showed that the gap between the two top candidates was narrowing. In a prior poll in February, Lula, the candidate of the Workers' Party (PT), has 42.2 per cent of the support, compared with 28 per cent for Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL).
Russia won't participate in special UNHRC session on Ukraine
"Unfortunately, our arguments and explanations with regard to the true goals of the special military operation and the situation on the ground are being completely ignored," Xinhua news agency quoted Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying on Tuesday. "The Russian delegation will not legitimise another biased political show with its presence," Zakharova added.
Hungary's 1st ever female President takes office
On Tuesday, her predecessor, former head of state Janos Ader, greeted Novak at the entrance to the Sandor Palace, the residence of the Hungarian President, reports Xinhua news agency. Ader and Novak marched together on the red carpet up to the entrance of the residence, where they entered together. Parliament elected Novak as the President on March 10.
Yoon makes first commute to work in motorcade
Yoon left his private home in southern Seoul at 8.21 a.m. and arrived at his office in the central district of Yongsan at 8.34 a.m., reports Yonhap News Agency. He will commute everyday for now while the Foreign Minister's official residence is being converted into the new presidential residence.
Nepal shuts borders with India, China ahead of polls
The government decided to shut the borders to prevent any untoward incidents during the polls which will be held in 753 local units, said the Ministry. Ministry spokesman Phanindra Mani Pokharel said that a directive has been issued to the respective administration offices of the districts bordering India and China to implement the recommendations.
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