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Russia to strengthen economic sovereignty in 2020s: President Putin
Russia will speed up the development of infrastructure and key technology and establish an independent and efficient financial system, Putin said in a message to the upcoming 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Xinhua news agency reported. "The Russian economy will increasingly rely on private initiatives and, of course, will remain committed to transparency and broad international cooperation," he added.
Indian-origin MPs likely to vote for Boris Johnson in confidence motion
Johnson is accused of being a serial liar. He is charged with misleading Parliament on parties and socialising that took place at his office-cum-residence in Downing Street in violation of laws enacted against such practices during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Last but not the least, he is now perceived to be an electoral liability likely to cause disastrous consequences to his party.
National Assembly condemns Imran's Pak will 'disintegrate' remark
The resolution read that the House condemns the interview of Imran Khan in which he said that Pakistan would disintegrate into three parts and the Pakistan Army would be dismantled if the establishment did not take the right decisions. The resolution stated that Pakistan Army has made great sacrifices for the country's defence, including in the war against terrorism for which the House pays tribute to it.
Pakistan lawmaker threatens to carry out suicide attack if harm befalls Imran Khan
The threat has been made by PTI MNA Attaullah in a video doing the rounds on social media. Several noted journalists have also shared the video of the enraged PTI leader. "If a single hair on Imran Khan's head is harmed, then those running the country be warned: Neither you nor your children will remain. I will be the first to carry out a suicide attack on you, I will not let you go.
Biden to make first live talk show appearance as Prez with Jimmy Kimmel
Biden, according to 'Variety', will appear in person on the late night talk show for an interview at the production's studio at L.A.'s El Capitan Entertainment Centre on Hollywood Boulevard.
Pakistan summons Indian envoy, issues demarche over derogatory remarks
The Indian envoy was told that these remarks were totally unacceptable and had not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world, Dunya News quoted the Ministry as saying. He was further told that Pakistan "deplores the belated and perfunctory disciplinary actions taken by the BJP government against the said officials, which cannot assuage the pain caused to the Muslims".
Pakistan hits out at BJP for remarks against Prophet
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Sharif said: "I condemn in the strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet. (I have) said it repeatedly India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims. The world should take note and severely reprimand India.
Johnson prepares fightback as confidence vote now likely
Johnson will this week launch a health and housing policy fightback in a last-ditch attempt to win over his critics, the Guardian reported. He is widely expected to face a vote on his leadership as soon as this week, with some MPs predicting that the threshold of 54 letters asking for one has already been exceeded.
Russian troops destroy 43 religious buildings in Donetsk: Official
In a social media statement on Sunday, Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, said: "Yesterday the All-Holy Skete (hermitage) of the Sviatohirsk Lavra (monastery) burned down as a result of the shelling of Sviatohirsk, but this is not the first religious building that the Russians have destroyed," Ukrayinska Pravda reported.
Musk aims to build Starships akin to Noah's Ark to transport life to Mars
The Tesla CEO stated that making life multi-planetary will help backup the ecosystems on Earth. He added that apart from humans no other species can transport life to Mars. Referring to Biblical patriarch Noah who built an Ark that survived the great flood on Earth, Musk said his Starship models will be "modern Noah's Arks", that can save "life from a calamity on Earth".
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