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Don't conflate Swastika with Hakenkreuz: US-based Hindu group to Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh

US-based Hindu organisation has urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian-origin leader Jagmeet Singh not to conflate the Swastika, an auspicious symbol for Hindus with the Hakenkreuz, a 20th century Nazi symbol of hate.

How a Saudi activist's iPhone revealed scope of Pegasus spyware

An error in Pegasus allowed Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul and privacy researchers to discover a trove of evidence suggesting that NSO Group had helped hack her iPhone.

US says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line

US President Joe Biden said that there was every indication that Russia was planning to invade Ukraine after Ukrainian forces and pro-Moscow rebels traded fire.

Satellite images show Russian military activity near Ukraine still high

Russia on Tuesday announced a partial pullback of its forces near Ukraine that have fuelled fears of a looming invasion, but Western countries warned on Wednesday that there was a growing - not reduced - Russian military presence.

Afghanistan: Amrullah Saleh says Pak snipers infiltrating Panjshir 'embedded' with Taliban fighters

Pakistani snipers and mentors "embedded with Taliban militias" from the Haqqani Network have entered Panjshir, alleged Former Vice President of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh.

Singapore PM invokes Nehru in Parliament to argue how democracy should work

"Nehru's India has become one where almost half the MPs in the Lok Sabha have criminal charges pending against them," Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during a parliamentary debate.

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Satellite pics show new bridge near Ukraine despite Russia's troop withdrawal claims

Satellite images show that Russia continues its military build-up near Ukraine despite claims of withdrawal. 

Thai Buddhists honour Buddha and his teachings on Makha Bucha Day | IN PICS

US hopes India will support America if Russia attacks Ukraine

State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday that there was a discussion on Russia and Ukraine during the recently concluded Quad ministerial in Melbourne that included foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the United States.

Follow PM Modi's example of handling farmers' protest: Canada-India Forum to Trudeau

Expressing concerns about the imposition of the Emergency Act over the ongoing truckers’ protest, Indo-Canadian organisations have slammed Justin Trudeau and asked him to follow the way PM Modi handled the farmers' protest in India.

West warns of Russia beefing up military presence along Ukraine border amid Moscow's pullback claims

More armoured vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital have been spotted along the Russia-Ukraine border, Britain's defence intelligence chief said.

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