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Turkish Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Journalist in Germany

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

A Turkish court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Deniz Yucel, a German-Turkish journalist living in Germany, who is accused of degrading the Turkish

Three New Vessels Authorized to Participate Under Black Sea Grain Deal - UN Spokesperson

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The Joint Coordination Center (JCC) has authorized three new vessels to participate in the Black Sea Grain Initiative for the first time since May 4, United Nations spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Thursday UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th May,

Two Civilians Killed, One Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russian Territory - Governor

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Two civilians were killed and another one was injured as a result of a Ukrainian shelling of a village in Russia's Belgorod region, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on

Senators Introduce Bill Calling for US to Exit New START, Boost Nuclear Forces - Statement

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

A group of Republican senators introduced legislation on Thursday calling on the United States to withdraw from the New START arms control treaty and to bolster its nuclear forces, the Senate Foreign Relations

Ex-US Energy Dept. Official Brinton Arrested as 'Fugitive From Justice' - Police Records

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Police in the US state of Maryland have arrested former US Energy Department official Samuel Brinton as a "fugitive from justice" after he was fired for stealing luggage at airports in the United States six months ago, according to Montgomery County records

UN on Zelenskyy Aide's Threats to Russians: 'Unhelpful Rhetoric' Should Be Avoided

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The United Nations calls on warring sides in any conflict to abstain from "unhelpful rhetoric," spokesman Farhan Haq said on Thursday, when asked to react to Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak's threats toward Russians UNITED

Pentagon Says Damaged Patriot System in Ukraine Fixed, Operational

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The Patriot system damaged in a Russian missile strike near Kiev earlier this week has been fixed and is now operational, Deputy

US Believes Russia Complies With Limitations Under New START Treaty - State Dept.

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The United States believes that Russia is in compliance with limitations under the New START Treaty, and expects it to continue, State

US Air Force Says Intends to Award Contract for Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet in 2024

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The US Air Force intends to award a contract for its sixth-generation fighter jet in 2024, following an initial solicitation to industry, the Air Force said on Thursday WASHINGTON

Norway, UK to Send Ukraine 3 RLS, 8 Long-Range Rocket Launchers - Defense Minister

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Norway and the United Kingdom will transfer three radar stations (RLS) and eight long-range multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram said on Thursday MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik -

NATO Welcomes Supplies of Long Range Cruise Missiles to Ukraine - Stoltenberg

Urdu Point | 2023-05-18, 19:57

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that the alliance welcomes the supplies of long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine by some of its members MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th May,

Father shot in front of infant son on Philadelphia sidewalk

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

A man was critically injured after police say he was shot on a Philadelphia sidewalk while with his infant son. Investigators have released surveillance video of the incident as they search for the suspect. ...

It’s a sellers market right now. How buyers can proceed

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Finding a home has entered another crazy period with little stock and plenty of offers. David Hall of Hall Financial has some help for making the purchase. ...

APD/DPS partnership could return in weeks

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

The partnership between Texas DPS and the Austin Police Department abruptly ended last weekend due to a need for DPS troopers at the southern border. ...

Houston weather: Sunny, dry Thursday afternoon with temps in 80s

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

We'll close out the work week with more sunny, dry, warm

Summer toys to keep the kids busy

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

How will you keep the kids busy after school gets out? It may be a question you'd like answered before they come swarming home - and there's lots of options available. Jenna Klar, the marketing director for Toyology has some advice. ...

Austin weather: Feels like summer, but rain to come

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Sunny skies and hot temperatures are making it feel like summer already, but is there more rain in our future? FOX 7's Zach Shields explains in his forecast. ...

See the fashion trends NBA players are wearing

The Daily Telegraph Australia | 2023-05-18, 19:57

Chuck Bennett has told you about the fashion that NFL players wear. But what NBA players? ...

NATO's Stoltenberg expects new 2% defence investment pledge at Vilnius summit

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:54

LISBON, May 18 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he expected members to agree on a new investment pledge to spend 2% of their gross domestic product on defence at the alliance's summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July.

Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed, commissioner says

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:54

VALLETTA, May 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe using energy resources has failed, but next year will still be challenging, the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said on Thursday. Speaking at a

Biden appeals court nominee Delaney expected to be withdrawn - source

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:54

May 18 (Reuters) - The nomination of former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney to a U.S. federal appeals court is expected to be withdrawn amid opposition from both Democrats and Republicans, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

Australian police tazered 95-year-old woman at care home, media report

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:54

SYDNEY, May 18 (Reuters) - Australian police have launched an investigation after a 95-year-old woman was injured during an "interaction" with police at an old people's home. Media said police had tazered the great-grandmother, who has dementia,

Schumer gives U.S. senators 24-hour return notice as debt talks proceed

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:53

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers from his chamber should be ready to return to Washington on 24-hours notice during

CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity

Reuters | 2023-05-18, 19:53

NEW YORK, May 18 (Reuters) - CNN is getting more Republicans on the air as it seeks political diversity, the chief executive of parent company Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O) said on Thursday, adding he and CNN chief Chris Licht have told Republicans “they’re

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