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DOJ sues Connecticut, New Haven over sanctuary policies: 'Open defiance'

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and its city of New Haven, arguing that their sanctuary policies interfere with federal enforcement of the nation's immigration laws.The lawsuit names Connecticut, its Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong, as well as New Haven and its Mayor Justin Elicker as defendants.The complaint takes issue with the state’s "so-called Trust Act" and other state and local sanctuary policies that the DOJ argues are illegal under f...

Sydney judge overturns bail conditions limiting anti-Herzog protester from entering CBD

Not ‘reasonable’ to impose that Siena Hopper, 25, with no criminal history, should be excluded from City of Sydney except for work or to attend courtFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA judge has overturned the bail conditions imposed by police on a Sydney anti-Herzog protester with no criminal history, saying the conditions were not “reasonable”.Lawyer Wael Skaf made an application before the Downing Centre local cour...

Pension cut without proof of wrongdoing? Patna High Court relief for retired official who flagged ‘fake appointments’

The Patna High Court was dealing with a plea by the deputy director of employment in Bihar, challenging disciplinary proceedings following his own report regarding fake appointments in the department.

UAE VP discusses de-escalation efforts with Iran's speaker Ghalibaf, WAM says

The United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed discussed in a phone call with Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf de-escalation efforts in the Iran war, UAE state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. The rare phone call between the two countries came against the backdrop of the UAE having condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf states, describing them as terrorist acts, while also calling for the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Read: Oil mix...

Trump says blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' amid tense showdown

At least two tankers approaching the strait Monday turned around soon after the US.

Live: Stalin slams Centre, calls delimitation a punishment for southern states

Live Stalin slams Centre calls delimitation a punishment for southern states

‘A decisive stride’: Former President Pratibha Patil writes to PM Modi, extends support to women’s quota Bill

Pratibha Patil's letter to PM Modi comes at a time when several Congress leaders have questioned the government over the lack of consultation about the efforts to implement women's reservation by 2029.

होर्मुज तो पार कर लिया, लेकिन ट्रंप की 'लक्ष्मण रेखा' नहीं लांघ पाए ईरान के 8 जहाज

सम्राट के साथ डिप्टी सीएम बन रहे नीतीश के 'विजय-विजेंद्र', जानिए दोनों नेताओं का बैकग्राउंड

महिला आरक्षण बिल का BSP ने किया समर्थन, मायावती बोलीं- 33% का स्वागत, लेकिन SC-ST और OBC को मिले अलग से कोटा

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Global situation shaped by Western actions affects Russia-China ties — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi the previous day lasted more than four hours

Russia-China ties act as stabilizing factor in global affairs — Lavrov

According to the Russian foreign minister, thanks to the interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese leader, bilateral relations show a high degree of resilience to the shocks affecting the modern world

Bihar gets first BJP CM as Samrat Choudhary takes oath in Patna

Nitish Kumar, who is now a Rajya Sabha MP, relinquished the chief minister's post on Tuesday, dissolving his Cabinet in which Choudhary was a deputy chief minister and held the crucial home portfolio.

Bihar's first BJP CM: Samrat Choudhary takes oath

Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as Bihar's new Chief Minister, marking the BJP's first leader to hold the state's top post. This transition follows Nitish Kumar's departure after over two decades of leadership. Choudhary, a prominent OBC face and former deputy CM, previously served in various parties before joining the BJP in 2017.

BJP's Samrat Choudhary takes oath as new Bihar CM, ends Nitish Kumar's reign

BJPs Samrat Choudhary takes oath as new Bihar CM ends Nitish Kumars reign

Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government

Israel’s spy chief pledged more covert efforts to try to topple Iran’s government, a tacit acknowledgment the countries’ conflict would continue even as the US pursues a new round of peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic. David Barnea, the head of Mossad, said Israel had not expected that its bombardment of Iranian military, nuclear and infrastructure sites, waged in concert with the US, would be enough to end Iran’s 47-year-old clerical-led rule. “Our mission has yet to be completed,” he...

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorReuters'The US went into this war without a clear exit plan', Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the MirrorThe government is simultaneously confronting the economic consequences of the war in Iran, as spelt out starkly by the International Monetary Fund and the sharpening of arguments from some, including former Nato secretary genera...

US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade

US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

نایب‌رییس مجلس: انتقام خون خامنه‌ای در زمان و مکان مناسب گرفته خواهد شد

علی نیکزاد، نایب‌رییس مجلس با اشاره به کشته شدن علی خامنه‌ای و برخی فرماندهان ارشد نظامی گفت: «خون شهدا هرگز پایمال نخواهد شد و انتقام آن حتما گرفته خواهد شد، این انتقام در زمان و مکان مناسب و با تدبیر محقق می‌شود و دشمنان باید منتظر هزینه‌های سنگین اقدامات خود باشند.»

US, Iran Consider Second Round of Peace Talks

The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche joins Patrick Sykes and Weilun Soon for a breakdown of the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)