Nationwide strike hits banking, public transport in a few states

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Nationwide strike hits banking, public transport in a few states Thousands of workers today began their two-day nationwide strike against various policies of the Centre, throwing banking and public transport services out of gear in states like West Bengal and Kerala. Was it worth it? F1 race in Saudi Arabia raises questions When a missile flew into an oil depot close to the track hosting the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discussions among Formula One teams and drivers switched from human rights to personal safety. UAE energy chief doubles down on OPEC alliance with Russia The United Arab Emirates' energy minister doubled down Monday on an oil alliance with Russia that's helped buoy crude prices to their highest in years as Moscow's war on Ukraine rattles markets and sends energy and commodity prices soaring. El Salvador declares state of emergency after spike in gang killings El Salvadoran lawmakers have declared a state of emergency, expanding police powers and curtailing civil liberties. This is after a spike in gang-related bloodshed that has left dozens dead in just two days. Nuclear fears in US amid Russia-Ukraine war, says a new poll Russia's war on Ukraine has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the U.S. will be drawn directly into the conflict. Now a new poll says there is also anxiety among Americans that they could be targeted with nuclear weapons. Shanghai starts China's biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years China began its most extensive lockdown in two years Monday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai as questions are raised about the economic toll of the nation's "zero-COVID" strategy. Nitish inaugurates 'Bihar Diwas' celebrations in Patna Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated the celebrations of the state's 110th foundation day at a glittering ceremony. Protesters in Jamaica spurn British royals Protesters in Jamaica raised their fists and demonstrated just hours before the arrival of Prince William and Kate. They were wearing T-shirts emblazoned with a pair of shackled Black wrists surrounded by the phrases ``Seh Yuh Sorry!'' and ``Apologize now!'' Search of China crash site suspended as rain slicks slopes The search for clues into why a plane made an inexplicable dive and crashed into a mountain in southern China was suspended Wednesday as rain slicked the debris field and filled the red-dirt gash formed by the plane's fiery impact. UN taking up 3 resolutions on Ukraine humanitarian crisis The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor.

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