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Challenge from US comes at 'precarious time' for China's Belt and Road
In June, US President Joe Biden and leaders from the Group of Seven advanced economies promised to unleash $600 billion in investment -- $200 billion of that from the US alone -- by 2027 to "deliver game-changing projects to close the infrastructure gap" between countries, CNN reported. In August, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman visited the South Pacific, promoting a new partnership to bolster support for island nations, while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a plan aimed at Africa.
Court grants Imran protective bail till Thursday in terror case
The former Prime Minister of Pakistan was booked on Sunday under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (punishment for acts of terrorism) over his comments at the rally, Dawn reported. Earlier on Monday, Khan's lawyers Babar Awan and Faisal Chaudhry had filed a petition in the high court seeking pre-arrest bail on his behalf.
Imran Khan moves court to avoid arrest in terror case
The plea was filed through Khan's counsels, Faisal Chaudhry and Babar Awan, in the capital's top court after a late-night drama at Bani Gala, his private residence where police and PTI workers almost came face-to-face following reports that arrest warrants have been issued for the PTI chairman, The News reported.
Russian show trial of Ukrainian prisoners will cross line: Volodymyr Zelensky
Zelensky's comments in his Sunday night address were in reference to reports that a trial was being planned in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, which has been captured by Russian troops and Moscow-backed separatists, reports dpa news agency.
Criminal lawyers in England, Wales vote for all-out strike
Members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) have been walking out on alternate weeks but were balloted on whether to escalate the industrial action with an indefinite, uninterrupted strike that would start on September 5, reports dpa news agency. The ballot closed at midnight on Sunday and the result was announced on Monday morning.
Russia detains Islamic State (IS) bomber plotting terror attack in India
In a statement, the FSB said that the IS terrorist was plotting the "attack against a member of India's elite leadership", reports Sputnik News Agency. The FSB claimed that the terrorist was recruited by an IS leader in Turkey this year. The IS is banned in Russia.
Another US delegation lands in Taiwan amid China tensions
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrived in Taipei on Sunday night for a four-day trip, reports dpa news agency. His visit comes after recent trips by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Democrat Ed Markey drew ire from Beijing, which rejects official contacts between Taipei and other countries.
Large contingents of law enforcement agencies surround Imran Khan's home as government mulls arrest
"Negotiations with Imran Khan are underway, as the PTI leader wants to avoid arrest or house arrest," the sources said, adding that the authorities have multiple plans to handle the situation with the help of law enforcement agencies, but were waiting for a green signal from the quarters concerned.
South Korea, US begin combined military exercise after 4 years
The Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise is set to run through September 1, involving an array of contingency drills, like concurrent field manoeuvers that were not held over the past years under the former Moon Jae-in administration's drive for peace with Pyongyang, reports Yonhap News Agency.
Probe launched against Imran khan after he threatens police, judiciary
As the Pakistan police opened its investigation, investigators said that Khan may have breached the country's anti-terrorism act for allegedly making threats against the state officials, the BBC reported. Late Sunday night, hundreds of Khan's supporters gathered outside his home in Islamabad after news of the investigation broke, vowing to "take over" the capital if police tried to detain him.
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