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‘Nothing new’: NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings of escalation after key members lift arms restrictions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned NATO members against allowing Ukraine to fire their weapons into Russia and raised a new risk of nuclear war after several allies lifted restrictions imposed on the use of weapons donated to Kyiv. from World News: Top International Headlines Today | The Hindu https://ift.tt/WhYBE2w

UN approves resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide annually over Serb opposition

Supporters had hoped for 100 “yes” votes. Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, who voted against the resolution, told the assembly the combined abstentions and “no” votes — 87 — was more than the 84 votes in favor from World News: Top International Headlines Today | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GMx1DrW

Pak court rejects plea to disqualify Imran Khan for concealing alleged daughter's name in nomination papers in 2018

The petition alleged that the 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder had not disclosed his alleged daughter — Tyrian White — in his nomination papers for contesting the 2018 general elections. from World News: Top International Headlines Today | The Hindu https://ift.tt/lBR3zca

Despite U.S.’ opposition, U.N. General Assembly backs Palestine’s bid for full membership

The U.N. General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and has called on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations from World News: Top International Headlines Today | The Hindu https://ift.tt/GjaK8Aq