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G7 nations reach deal on Russian oil price cap
The details of the agreement have not been revealed. However, according to reports, the US suggested lifting sanctions on insurance for ships that transport Russian oil only if countries agreed to buy it at a settled maximum price, thus enforcing a price cap, RT reported. The agreement comes as Western countries are trying to deal with rising energy prices and inflation as a result of their sanctions and embargoes on Russian oil.
NATO to put 300,000 troops on high alert in response to Russia threat
Stoltenberg said the military alliance's forces in the Baltic states and five other frontline countries would be increased "up to brigade levels", doubled or trebled to between 3,000 and 5,000 troops, the Guardian reported. That would amount to "the biggest overhaul of our collective defence and deterrence since the cold war", he said before the meeting of the 30-country alliance, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
Activists highlight Pakistan's role in drug trafficking through Balochistan
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26), Baloch activists held a protest in Munster, Germany, highlighting how the Pakistani Army is dispersing drugs across the world through major routes in Balochistan. Samul Baloch, Vice-President, BNM Germany, said that the drug mafia in the Awaran area of Balochistan has the blessings of the Pakistan military.
Pakistan Defence Minister condemns Canadian MP's allegations against army chief
Kmiec, who belongs to the Conservative Party, in a recent speech on the floor of the Canadian Parliament, had accused COAS Bajwa of "toppling two governments in Pakistan" and claimed that the military under his command was involved in human rights abuses and had links with terrorist groups, Dawn reported.
G7 vows to back Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
In a joint statement issued on Monday, the leaders said that the G7 is "steadfast in our solidarity with Ukraine, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to support the government and people of Ukraine in their courageous defence of their country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in their fight for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future".
New Mexico Governor issues order to protect access to abortion
"Residents seeking access will be protected, providers will be protected, and abortion is and will continue to be legal, safe and accessible, period," the Democratic governor, who is running for a second term in November, said at a news conference on Monday. According to the order, New Mexico will seek to shield health care professionals targeted by lawsuits from losing their licenses or being disciplined for providing abortion services, and will not comply with abortion-related warrants or extradition requests from other states.
Russia expels 8 Greek diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Greek Ambassador to Moscow Ekaterini Nassika was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in protest over the expulsion of Russian diplomats in Athens and Greece's supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement issued on Monday as saying. The measures were taken as a direct response to the hostile actions of the Greek authorities.
Missile strike on Ukrainian shopping mall a terror act: Zelensky
According to the President, there were some 1,000 civilians inside the busy Amstor mall which was hit by two missiles at about 3.50 p.m. on Monday, the BBC reported. The strikes completely destroyed the shopping mall. Blaming Russia for te strike, Zelensky said the mall had no strategic value to Moscow, and posed no danger to its forces, "only the attempt of people to live a normal life, which so angers the occupiers".
3 killed, 50 injured in US train derailment
On Monday, the Amtrak train, with 243 passengers and 12 crew members on board, hit a dump truck that was obstructing a public crossing near Mendon, Missouri, when it was travelling eastbound from Los Angeles to Chicago, Xinhua news agency quoted the Washington, D.C.-headquartered passenger railroad service company as saying in a statement.
Rupert Murdoch might have ended his marriage with Jerry Hall via text message
Friends, however, cited their differing lifestyles and the fact she smokes. Rumours suggest the billionaire delivered his verdict to Hall electronically, by text or an email. A source said: 'What is clear is that he did the dumping', Daily Mail reported. Representatives for Murdoch refused to comment on the claims last night. The media mogul, 91, met the model after his split from Wendi Deng, 53, his third wife, in 2013. Hall's representatives were also contacted for comment.
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