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Donald Trump may return to Twitter if Elon Musk buys the platform and lifts ban
Musk has said that he would lift the ban on Trump once he buys Twitter. Trump's Twitter account was permanently suspended 'due to the risk of further incitement of violence', the company had said after the supporters of then President Trump stormed the US Capitol on January 6 last year.
China bans residents from leaving Xinjiang over Covid outbreak
On Tuesday, the region - home to 22 million people, many belonging to ethnic minorities - reported 38 new asymptomatic Covid cases, CNN reported. It was enough to alarm officials, with Xinjiang's Vice Chairman Liu Sushe vowing to "strengthen the control of cross-regional personnel and insist that people do not leave the region unless it is necessary".
US blacklists drone maker DJI, BGI Genomics for links with Chinese military
The Defense Department last year said that systems produced by Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) pose potential threats to national security. The fresh list includes Shenzhen Dn Innovation Technology Co, Ltd. (DII) and BGI Genomics Co Ltd (BGI), China's largest genomics firm.
UK debt outlook cut by Fitch after Liz Truss's mini-Budget debacle
The firm Fitch announced that Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's "unfunded fiscal package" could lead to "significant increase in fiscal deficits over the medium term", Daily Mail reported. It followed a similar move by rival Standard & Poor's (S&P's) a few days ago, however Fitch maintained its 'AA-' credit rating for the UK, which is one level lower than S&P's, citing the government's "weakened political capital".
Sri Lanka begins debt restructuring talks with China, thanks India for support during crisis
The President informed the Parliament that the discussions will continue after the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party starting October 16. "I am sure that China would help us at this critical juncture," Wickremesinghe told the Parliament, adding that Japan has agreed to intervene with regard to restructuring debts with China.
French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
"In her writing, Ernaux consistently and from different angles, examines a life marked by strong disparities regarding gender, language and class. Her path to authorship was long and arduous," the Swedish academy said in a statement on Thursday. Ernauz, 82, will get the prize money of ten million Swedish crowns ($914704).
Should not be forced to go to rich polluting nations with 'begging bowl': Pakistan PM
Speaking from his home in Lahore, Sharif warned that Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis of health, food security and internal displacement after the "apocalyptic" monsoons which put a third of Pakistan's regions under water. Some areas were hit by 1.7 m of rainfall, the highest on record, The Guardian reported.
US believes elements within Ukraine's government authorised Moscow assassination
The US was not aware of the plan beforehand, according to the sources, and it is still unclear who exactly the US believes signed off on the assassination. It is also not clear whether the US intelligence community believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was aware of the plot or authorised it, CNN reported.
Suella Braverman objects to increasing visas for Indians
Liz Truss said she wants to sign a trade agreement with India by Diwali at the end of this month. The Indian government is demanding an increase in work and study visas for Indian nationals and earlier this year Boris Johnson said the agreement would lead to increased immigration. In an interview with the Spectator, UK Home Secretary Braverman said Indian migrants make up the largest number of visa overstayers in the UK.
Gen Bajwa discusses India, China with US officials
The army chief left for Pakistan after concluding his week-long visit to America, where he held meetings with top US officials. Sources said that General Bajwa told the US officials that Pakistan seeks an early resolution of the Kashmir issue, Geo News reported. He also called for improvement in bilateral relations, trade and investment between Pakistan and the US.
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