Russian-installed Donetsk chief meets Belarus president, Kyiv protests

(Reuters) -The Russian-installed head of the Moscow-controlled part of Ukraine’s Donetsk region met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Tuesday and said he had discussed ways of boosting trade. The visit by Denis Pushilin prompted Ukraine to protest about what it called a “blatantly unfriendly act” by Belarus, a close ally of Russia that…

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Mexican president accuses Pentagon of spying, vows to restrict military information

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday accused the Pentagon of spying on his government following leaks in U.S. media, and said he would begin classifying information from the armed forces to protect national security. His comments came several days after the Washington Post reported on apparent tensions between Mexico’s Navy…

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US in ‘extensive effort’ with partners to counter China influence operations

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A day after authorities arrested two people on charges of links to a Chinese “secret police station” in New York, a U.S. official said the United States is engaged in an “extensive effort” with international partners to counter Chinese influence operations. Federal prosecutors said the arrests on Monday were…

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Mexico nabs, swiftly deports MS-13 gang leader to El Salvador

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Police in Mexico City arrested one of the most wanted leaders of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha gang accused of multiple crimes in the United States, officials said on Tuesday, in a fresh blow to one of Central America’s most violent criminal groups. Jose Wilfredo Ayala, 55, was arrested after a tip…

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Apple opens first India store as fans show off vintage devices, take selfies

By M. Sriram and Tanvi Mehta MUMBAI (Reuters) -About 300 people queued at Apple’s store in Mumbai on Tuesday, as fans took selfies with Chief Executive Tim Cook, who inaugurated the first retail store run by the tech giant in India, underscoring the importance of its market. “The energy, creativity, and passion in Mumbai is…

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Alleged leaker Teixeira’s unit ordered to halt intelligence mission -Air Force

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force’s 102nd Intelligence Wing, which the alleged leaker of classified information belonged to, has been ordered to halt its intelligence mission as the service’s inspector general carries out an investigation, the Air Force said on Tuesday. The Air Force said all units would…

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US family immigration detention won’t restart ‘at this time,’ official says

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is not planning “at this time” to restart family immigration detention, a senior U.S. immigration official said on Tuesday, signaling the contentious practice to more quickly deport families is on hold. Tae Johnson, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), said officials had discussed…

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