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Sri Lanka President directed to ensure Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return
Following the three-month long street violence over the economic crisis that led to the acute shortages of food, fuel, electricity and cooking gas, Rajapaksa announced his resignation on July 9 and fled the country on July 13. He first went to the Maldives and then to Singapore. On the request of the Sri Lankan government, Rajapaksa and his wife were allowed to enter Thailand where he currently resides.
Israel won't be bound by Iran nuclear deal: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid
"The Prime Minister made clear to the President that Israel opposes a return to the deal and would not be obligated by such an agreement," the PM's office said on Monday in a statement, adding that the country "will continue to do everything to prevent Iran from attaining a nuclear capability".
Monsoon rains leave 820 dead in Pakistan
The authority on Monday said that the killed people included 304 children and 178 women who mainly lived in the areas where heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc, Xinhua news agency reported. The authority added that the southwest Balochistan province remained the worst-hit area during the ongoing monsoon, where 225 people were killed and 95 others injured in various accidents. About 2,886.9 km long roads, 129 bridges and 50 shops were swept away by flash floods across the country.
Donald Trump asks court for review of Mar-a-Lago material taken by FBI
In a statement on Monday, Trump's attorneys said the documents are "presumptively privileged" material because they were generated while he was President, reports dpa news agency. According to the former President's team, only a "special master" -- an independent person appointed by a court to review materials -- could determine whether the material is privileged.
China to resume student visas for Indians
"Warmest congrats to #Indian #students! Your patience proves worthwhile. I can really share your excitement & happiness. Welcome back to #China!", Ji Rong, who is Counsellor, Department of Asian Affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a tweet. The Chinese embassy in India, on its website, said that it has updated the "Application Procedures and Material Requirements of China Visa", which will be implemented from August 24, and shared steps of the new process.
Anthony Fauci leaving US government to pursue 'next chapter' of his career
"While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiring," Fauci said, adding that he plans to use his learnings from more than 50 years in government service to "advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats".
In implied criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, India calls it 'affront to common security'
In keeping with India's delicate balancing act without naming Russia, India's Permanent Representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj told the UN Security Council on Monday, "Any coercive or unilateral action that seeks to change the status quo by force is an affront to common security."
India warns UN may face oblivion without reforms to make it relevant
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said on Monday, "A truly representative Security Council is the most pressing need of the hour. Else, there is a real danger of the United Nations being superseded by other plurilateral and multilateral groupings which are more representative, more transparent and more democratic and, therefore, more effective," she added. More than two decades of efforts to reform the Security Council which is stuck in the post-World War II structure have failed because of obstruction from a small number of countries led by Italy and includes Pakistan.
US judge rejects DoJ's contention to keep Trump raid affidavit entirely sealed
He ruled that he was "balancing the government's asserted compelling need for sealing against the public's interest in disclosure", the Washington Examiner reported on Monday furbishing a copy of the affidavit. Reinhart said in court that he believes there are portions that can be unsealed and ordered the government to file proposed redactions.
Islamabad court to initiate contempt proceedings against Imran
In his public rallies in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the former Prime Minister warned additional sessions judge Zeba Chaudhry - who granted the police remand of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill - of consequences, Samaa TV reported. Khan told the participants of the rallies that they would lodge a case against the female judge who - according to him - gave an inhumane decision despite knowing that Gill was subjected to custodial torture.
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