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Raipur, Chhattisgarh – Indian security forces have launched an all-out war against Maoist fighters in Chhattisgarh state, as the federal government aims to “wipe out” long-running armed rebellions in the mineral-rich tribal region of the country. The Karrigatta hills forest, which straddles across Chhattisgarh and Telangana states, has turned into a “warzone” with more than 10,000 Indian soldiers deployed in the anti-Maoist operation – dubbed “Operation Zero or Kagar”. The right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which runs both the state as well as the central government, has drastically escalated security operations, killing at least 201 Maoist rebels, also known as…

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” could be headed for a House-wide vote as soon as Wednesday night after its approval by a key committee in an 8-4 vote.The House Rules Committee, the gatekeeper for most legislation before it gets to the full chamber, first met at 1 a.m. Wednesday to advance the massive bill in time for Speaker Mike Johnson’s Memorial Day deadline for sending it to the Senate.The panel adjourned shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday after all four Democrats voted against the measure and all present Republicans voted for it. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, was the lone lawmaker…

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada is reversing the trend of “deep integration” with the U.S. and exploring all options for strengthening its national defence — which include U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence concept. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the federal government’s talks with the U.S. about a new economic and security partnership “naturally include strengthening NORAD and related initiatives such as the Golden Dome,” after Trump unveiled plans for the proposed system.That’s despite Carney repeatedly warning of the “threat” the U.S. poses to Canada’s economy and sovereignty under Trump, which the prime…

Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season.With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms.Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle’s Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants’ home defeat.GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield.Their bid to rediscover form won’t get…

More than a dozen governments have condemned Israel after its forces fired in the direction of a diplomatic delegation near the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army said its soldiers fired “warning shots” after the foreign diplomats, who included representatives of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Russia and China, deviated from a previously agreed-on route. “[Israeli] soldiers operating in the area fired warning shots to distance them away,” Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. No one was injured in the incident. Here are some of the reactions from political leaders to the incident: Canadian…

Miami — Before sunrise on a recent May day, workers at the Miami-area food bank Feeding South Florida move, load and stack pallets of food and household goods onto trucks.With the help of volunteers, this flurry of activity has allowed the organization to distribute food to 1.2 million people throughout four Florida counties. The food goes to people like Rosalyn Budgett, who lives on a fixed income and comes to Feeding South Florida every two months. “I’m able to get a balanced meal on a daily basis,” Budgett told CBS News. She says that without the food bank, “I’d probably starve.” But the aid…

An investigation is underway in Washington, D.C., after a deadly shooting allegedly involving Israeli diplomats on Wednesday night.The Metropolitan Police Department said a shooting investigation was underway near 3rd Street and F Street Northwest, which is where the Capital Jewish Museum is located.Fox News confirmed a man and a woman were both killed in the shooting. Further details were not immediately available.Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, said an event was taking place at the museum and the deadly shooting was a “depraved act of anti-Semitic(sic) terrorism” in a statement posted to X late Wednesday night.”Harming diplomats and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A lawsuit filed by a Utah woman accused BYU football player Jake Retzlaff of a sexual assault at his home in Novemeber 2023, The Salt Lake Tribune reported.The woman, listed in the filing as Jane Doe A.G., says she reported her allegations to police. The accuser said she and Retzlaff initially made contact via social media. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff passes in the first half of a game against Utah Nov. 9, 2024, in Salt Lake City.  (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps)Retzlaff is being sued for alleged battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.…

Local city councillors are putting forward a vision for a growing Edmonton. It comes with significant changes for some of our fastest-growing neighbourhoods. But councillors are being met with opposition as some people argue the plan is moving too fast. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Edmonton city council is once again discussing how to grow and boost density in the city and how to streamline the process. At a public hearing on Tuesday, councillors passed a rezoning bylaw for priority growth areas.These are…