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Japan's police chief steps down over Abe assassination
"As we push ahead with new security arrangements, it is natural to approach the matter with a new line-up of people," Nakamura told reporters here. The 67-year-old former leader was shot in the back at close range by an ex-military man with a home-made gun during a campaign speech in the city of Nara on July 8. The assassination shocked the country, known for its low crime rate and extremely strict gun laws.
Imran being told to stop confrontation with military
Pervez Khattak, the former Defence Minister, is also making efforts, they added. From the PML-Q, the coalition partner of PTI in Punjab, the province's Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and his son Moonis are also pressing Khan to cool down. The PTI Chairman is being advised that confrontation with the establishment will not benefit the party or him. He is warned that it will be damaging for the PTI as well as for the institution and the country, The News reported. These sources indicate that these efforts may soften Khan vis-a-vis the military establishment and in the coming days such a change could be noticed.
President Biden admin issues final rule on protections for 'Dreamers'
The rule, set to go into effect October 31, codifies into federal regulation the 2012 programme that shields more than 600,000 undocumented immigrants from deportation and allows them to work legally in the US, reports dpa news agency. For the past 10 years, the programme has been governed by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memorandum. "Today, we are taking another step to do everything in our power to preserve and fortify DACA, an extraordinary program that has transformed the lives of so many Dreamers," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement late Wednesday.
Israeli Prime Minister blasts 'bad' proposal to restore Iran nuke deal
"On the table right now is a bad deal," Lapid told here on Wednesday, arguing it will result in Tehran having $100 billion more a year at its disposal due to lifting of sanctions. "This money will not build schools or hospitals. This is a $100 billion a year that will be used to undermine stability in the Middle East and spread terror around the globe."
Swedish Foreign Minister confirms NATO talks with Turkey on Friday
"The issue is how we should follow up on the agreement that Turkey, Sweden and Finland reached during the NATO summit in Madrid, which was a precondition for Turkey to agree to Sweden's and Finland's requests," Linde told broadcaster SVT on Wednesday. New members must be unanimously approved but Turkey has blocked Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO.
US announces largest weapons package for Ukraine
According to a breakdown by the Department of Defense (DoD), items in the newly-announced package include six additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) with additional munitions for NASAMS, up to 245,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition, up to 65,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition, up to 24 counter-artillery radars, Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and support equipment for Scan Eagle UAS systems, "Vampire" counter-UAS systems, as well as laser-guided rocket systems, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine demands more weapons from Germany as thousands show support
Reznikov called for "more than just friendship and lip service," as his nation marked its independence from the Soviet Union and the sixth month of the war started by Russia. Ukraine would also like to have more "real weapons, such as the MARS II rocket launcher," Reznikov said. The army already has three, but 12 would be "even better." Germany has sent heavy weaponry to Ukraine from its own military stocks, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced another the shipment of more than 500 million ($499.3 million) in weapons.
India calls for immediate end to Ukraine conflict
"India's approach will be to promote dialogue and diplomacy with an overarching aim to end the conflict and work with other partners to mitigate economic challenges emerging from the Russia-Ukraine conflict," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj told the Security Council on Wednesday. She said, "India continues to advocate for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to violence."
Two dead, three injured in Washington D.C. shooting
Police were called to North Capitol and O Street, Northwest, around 12:50 p.m. for reports of fired gunshots, Xinhua news agency reported. Officers found two people with gunshot wounds who were pronounced deceased on the scene. Three others had walked into nearby hospitals for treatment, police said. Their conditions are unknown. All of the victims were said to be adults. An initial investigation determined that at least two suspects exited a "small, black SUV" in front of a building and started shooting with semi-automatic guns at people on the street before driving away.
India breaks streak of UN abstentions on Ukraine, votes in opposition to Russia
Going against Moscow's stance, India on Wednesday joined 12 other members of the Council to vote for inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak via a remote video link. China abstained on the vote and Russia naturally voted against the invitation, but because it was a procedural matter it did not count as a veto.
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