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Russian FM's Serbia visit cancelled due to flight ban
The trip was to take place on Monday and Tuesday. The flight ban has been imposed by Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro, the BBC reported. In a statement to the media late Sunday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that the three countries have closed their airspace to Lavrov's aircraft, reports TASS News Agency.
UK to send first long-range missiles to Ukraine
In a statement late Sunday, Wallace said: "As Russia's tactics change, so must our support to Ukraine. These highly capable multiple-launch rocket systems will enable our Ukrainian friends to better protect themselves against the brutal use of long-range artillery, which Putin's forces have used indiscriminately to flatten cities."
Religious rights are protected in Afghanistan: Taliban
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the spokesman claimed that the State Department's report findings on Afghanistan with respect to the religious freedom is "incomplete" and based on "false information", reports Khaama Press. "All our Sunnis, Shias, Sikhs and Hindus practice their religion freely," he added.
Russia asks US why Mi-17 helicopters meant for Afghanistan are landing in Ukraine
As reported by IndiaNarrative.com on Thursday, the latest shipments of US military aid for Ukraine announced on June 1 includes four M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), five counter-artillery radar systems; two air-surveillance radars; 1,000 Javelins and 50 command launch units; 6,000 anti-armour weapons
US-S.Korea fire 8 missiles in show of firepower against Pyongyang's latest launches
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the allies launched the ground-to-ground Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles from an eastern coastal region in Gangwon Province starting at 4:45 a.m. for around 10 minutes, Yonhap news agency reported. On Sunday, the North shot eight short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) from four different locations into the East Sea following a South Korea-US naval exercise last week involving an American aircraft carrier.
Three dead, 14 injured after shooting in Tennessee
Two people died from gunshot wounds and a third lost life after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Investigators believe there were multiple shooters. Murphy said the shooting was an "isolated incident" with no ongoing threat to public safety. Last weekend, six teenagers were shot in downtown Chattanooga during a confrontation.
Setback to Pakistan as Taliban rejects Army's plea to arm-twist TTP
According to AfPak watchers, the TTP leaders are under pressure from their host Sirajuddin Haqqani - the chief of banned Haqqani Network and the Interior Minister of Taliban, who is also under pressure from the Pakistani Army. Haqqani, who is mediating the peace talks, told the TTP leaders that the Taliban regime had been threatened by the Pakistani Army.
Iran too upset with comments on Prophet, summons Indian envoy
The Indian Embassy in Qatar had already issued a statement, saying that the "Ambassador had a meeting in the Foreign Office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating the religious personality. Ambassador conveyed that the tweets do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India. These are the views of fringe elements".
Queen Elizabeth II vows to keep serving after 70-yr reign
"When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your queen, there is no guidebook to follow... But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee," the 96-year-old monarch said in a statement on Sunday, capping the four-day national celebrations.
Imran Khan to be arrested once protective bail ends: Minister
Ahead of the PTI's second long march to Islamabad, the Peshawar High Court, on June 2, granted Imran Khan three-week transit bail against a surety bond of Rs 50,000. The PTI Chairman moved the court against his possible arrest in case he marches to Islamabad again.Taking to Twitter, Rana Sanaullah said that Imran Khan has been named in over two dozens of cases including rioting, sedition, chaos and armed attacks at the federation.
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