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David Petraeus says the risk of a terror attack in Canada is “elevated” following an attack at a concert hall in Moscow that left 139 dead last week, for which an ISIS splinter group claimed responsibility.Petraeus told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that an attack of such a scale makes the current state of extremism and global instability “very worrisome.”“What actually keeps me awake at night… is the fact that we face more threats and more complex threats than we have at any time since the end of the Cold War, if not the end of World War Two,” said Petraeus, who is a former director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.An Islamic State group known as ISIS-K has since claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed 139 people and left nearly 200 more injured.

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis made renewed calls on Easter Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in a peace-focused address marking the most important day on the Christian calendar. Francis presided over Mass in a packed St Peter's Square, and then delivered his «Urbi et Orbi» (to the city and the world) blessing and message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Donald Trump and fellow Republicans assailed President Joe Biden on Saturday for what they called an assault on Christianity, after the US leader highlighted the Transgender Day of Visibility that this year coincides with Easter. It was the latest skirmish in the culture war shaping the White House race, as Trump seeks support from religious conservatives while Biden stakes his claim as the standard-bearer for an inclusive America.

CBI) has recorded the statements of the family members of Azad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri man who was allegedly unwittingly thrust into the Russia-Ukraine conflict after being deceived. The agency recorded their statements recently after filing an FIR against 19 people and visa consultancy firms linked to the exploitation of Indian youth. Azad's elder brother Sajad Ahmed Kumar told PTI that the CBI questioned him about his brother's situation and wanted his presence at their New Delhi office. However, he was unable to comply due to current financial circumstances. Sajad also said the families of 12 other affected Indian men have been contacted by the CBI and they emphasised their desire for the safe return of their loved ones.

₹85.34 crore in profits, against a small loss in the same period last year. In an exclusive interview with Mint, Dolf van den Brink, chairman of the executive board and CEO of Heineken, UBL's Dutch parent, said India escaped a major impact from geopolitical issues like raw material cost inflation because of its local sourcing. Van den Brink said the company plans to expand the Heineken brand further nationally.

Also Read: Kung Fu Panda 4: Four valuable money lessons from Po's journey to becoming the Dragon Warrior Leonidas knew that with a small force, he would be unable to take on the might of the Persians on an open field. Thus, he chose to meet them at the Hot Gates, a small mountain pass that was just 12 metres wide, forcing the enemy into 1-on-1 combat. As a value investor, trying to take on the market in the short term is futile.

Also Read: Expert View | Oil market oversupplied with high US output, Brent seen at $87-$92 for 2024: ShareKhan's Mohammed Imran -In April 2023, OPEC+ announced oil production cuts of around 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) in a surprise decision. The shock cut, led by Saudi Arabia, immediately drove crude oil prices 8 per cent higher to $83.95 per barrel, which at the time - was the highest rise in more than a year then. The voluntary cuts started from May 2023 and were put in place to last until the end of the year.

Chris Evans' triumphant return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has ignited fervent anticipation among fans, with speculation swirling about the myriad ways the esteemed actor could make his mark once again. Amidst rumors and conjecture, three tantalizing pathways emerge, each offering a unique and thrilling avenue for Evans' potential comeback.

The European Union aims to fast-track up to $1.1 billion in financial aid to Egypt, using a funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards

Hardik Pandya's intense criticism after replacing Rohit Sharma as the MI captain, Ravichandran Ashwin said that the reaction of the fans is making it seem like no junior player has replaced a senior player as captain. Then he named some legends of Indian cricket, who played under their juniors. “I don’t understand.

Washington Post as reported by Reuters. "It means we will go back, retreat, step by step, in small steps," he added. "We are trying to find some way not to retreat." Shortages of munitions, Zelenskyy said, meant "you have to do with less.

Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas and Senco Gold are staying away from lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) citing low demand and an aversion to mixing them with natural stones at counters. Nonetheless, the buzz over such stones — much cheaper than natural diamonds and indistinguishable from them — is getting louder, with higher sales in markets such as the US and government stimulus budgeted in India. Top retailers still feel the local market is not yet ready to accept LGDs like the US, as artificial diamonds are popularly considered fashion jewellery and not an asset with resale value.

Georgia Hunte, who is the author of the story once got a high school assignment that led her to look into her family's harrowing past. After a lot of research, she discovered the survival stories during the Holocaust, and among them was her granduncle Adam. His extraordinary resilience and resourcefulness served as the inspiration for the fictional Kurc family depicted in the Hulu series "We Were the Lucky Ones."

Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, if it resumes control in Gaza . The plan is a long shot—not least because Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is a longtime opponent of Palestinian statehood. After Mr Biden spoke with him earlier this month, the president suggested Mr Netanyahu might be amenable to creating a demilitarised Palestine: “I think we’ll be able to work something out," he said.

Russia said on Friday that major powers needed a new approach to North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratchetting up military tensions in Asia and seeking to «strangle» the reclusive state. Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. Moscow's move, which strikes a blow at the enforcement of a myriad of UN sanctions imposed after Pyongyang carried out its first nuclear test in 2006, underscores the dividend that Kim Jong Un has earned by moving closer to President Vladimir Putin amid the war in Ukraine.

students who were evacuated by the Union government from Ukraine during the country's war with Russia gave money for Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan's security deposit for his candidature in Attingal Lok Sabha constituency. The students, along with their parents, visited Muraleedharan on Friday at the BJP's state office here. The students said that they have decided to pay for Muraleedharan's security deposit as a token of gratitude for their evacuation. «I was a student at Zaporizhzhia University in Ukraine. We were there when the Russia-Ukraine war was going on. At that time, we were evacuated due to the efforts of Prime Minister Modi ji and Minister V Muraleedharan,» Sai Sruthi told ANI.

₹59,400 per 10 grams at the beginning of the year to around ₹67,000 per 10 grams at the end. The fiscal year saw a slew of global conflicts including the Israel - Hamas war and the ongoing Russia - Ukraine war. Also Read: What's next for gold? Look to China for clues FY24 also witnessed global central banks shoring up their gold reserves with physical demand also remaining elevated.

Buckingham Palace has stated that attendance will be smaller this time. King Charles III, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, will be present alongside Queen Camilla.

Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of Byju’s has offered its estranged investors a chance to invest in the rights issue so their shareholding is not diluted, according to a letter by him to shareholders this morning. He also informed investors the company has secured more than 50% votes to increase the authorised share capital to account for the $200 million rights issue. “In good faith the board is considering making an offer of renounced shares to existing shareholders to ensure that there is no more dilution to their shareholding. We will share more details with you shortly,” Raveendran said in the note. ET has seen the letter to shareholders.

South Korea slammed Russia's «irresponsible» veto blocking the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, with the vote following accusations Pyongyang is aiding Moscow in its war in Ukraine. South Korea «clearly points out that the Russian Federation, despite its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has made an irresponsible decision», Seoul's foreign ministry said in a statement.

MUMBAI : Top consulting companies are poaching from rival firms for newer skills and experienced hands, even as they lose some of their own bright minds to competitors. At a time of rising opportunities in artificial intelligence to business transformation and risk to digital advisory, a number of global consulting bluechips in India have seen top partners switch jobs and take up new roles.