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War should end before winter sets in: Zelensky tells G7
The BBC reported that the Ukrainian President asked the G7 leaders reconstruction aid, anti-aircraft defence systems, help on grain exports and security guarantees. He also asked to "intensify sanctions" on Russia. A day before his address, Zelenksy said in his address to the nation that delaying arms deliveries to Ukraine was "an invitation to Russia to strike again and again", reports the BBC.
G-20 summit in Kashmir: An unparalleled diplomatic achievement for India after 1990
Earlier, in November 2020, G-20 leaders had announced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that India would host the summit of the high-profile grouping in 2023 with the delay of one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As per the previous schedule of the Osaka Declaration, Saudi Arabia was to host the G-20 summit in 2020, followed by Italy in 2021 and India in 2022.
Shall we take our clothes off? UK PM asks G7 leaders
As Johnson and Trudeau sat down for talks with US President Joe Biden and the rest of the G7 leaders at the ongoing summit in Krun, Germany, the British Prime Minister asked whether the Western leaders should "take our clothes off", RT reported. Amid mild laughter, Johnson quipped "we have to show that we're tougher than (Russian President Vladimir) Putin".
Reports surface of ex-ISI chief 'joining' Imran's PTI
On Sunday, journalist Saleem Safi posted a picture of the former DG ISI on his Twitter account, where the latter could be seen standing at a podium, ostensibly while delivering a speech at a political event, that was emblazoned with the flag of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Several commenters assumed that the former general had waded into politics and announced his support for PTI, however, the party's information secretary has dispelled this impress
Zelensky to address G7 Summit
In his address to the country on Sunday, Zelensky said delaying arms deliveries was "an invitation to Russia to strike again and again", reports the BBC. "Partners need to move faster if they are really partners, not observers," he said and called for air defence systems and fresh sanctions against Russia. The President's plea came after Russia fired a barrage of missile strikes on Kiev, the central city of Cherkasy where one person died
G7 leaders launch plan to rival China's BRI
According to the BBC, the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) relaunches a scheme unveiled at last year's G7 talks in Cornwall, England. Addressing the summit in Krun on Sunday, US President Joe Biden said that last year in Cornwall, the G7 made a commitment to "step up and provide financing for quality, high-standard, sustainable infrastructure in developing and middle-income countries".
Belarus is being drawn into war, says Zelensky
In his nightly video address on Sunday, the President said: "I want to address today particularly the citizens of Belarus, to people, both in uniform and civilians. You are being drawn into the war. And even more actively than in February and spring. "The Kremlin has already decided everything for you. Your lives are worthless to them. But you are not slaves and not cannon fodder, you should not die.
Indian-origin man shot dead execution-style in New York
After the shooting on Saturday afternoon, Satnam Singh, 31, was taken to a local hospital where doctors declared him dead, the New York Daily News reported quoting police. The incident happened in the South Ozone Park neighbourhood, which is next to Richmond Hill where two Sikh men had been assaulted in April in what police classified as hate crimes.
US faces new protests on abortion laws after gun law engages less attention
President Joe Biden on Friday took strong exception to the court's ruling to rescind federal abortion rights, while appealing to people, especially women, to remain calm as several of them have gone on nationwide protests against the apex court's ruling. Biden blamed the three justices appointed by former President Donald Trump. In the US, unlike India where supreme court judges have a fixed tenure, SC judges are appointed for a life term.
G7 summit kicks off in Germany
The summit will focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, climate and others. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, especially further sanctions against Russia, will dominate the discussions at the summit of the world's major industrialised countries, as US President Joe Biden said on Sunday morning that the G7 would impose a ban on imports of Russian gold, Xinhua news agency reported.
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