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3 shot at graduation ceremony in Hawaii
The boy was hospitalised in critical condition and two other victims were in serious condition, Xinhua news agency reported, citing KITV television station. The incident occurred at Thomas Square, a city park, a little before 9 p.m. local time on Thursday. Witnesses told the news outlet that fireworks were being lit off while families and young people gathered in groups in the park. Graduation celebrations had kicked off earlier in the evening.
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to open doors by Feb 2024
Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the upcoming mandir, and Swami Akshaymunidas Swami who oversees international mandir construction, graced this event, along with over 500 distinguished guests of the UAE including the Ambassador of India to the UAE His Excellency Sunjay Sudhir, community leaders and members of the congregation. The excitement of the architects, technical consultants, community officials and volunteers who attended this event was palpable.
Bangladesh to work for a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous Asia: PM Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina in a video statement aired in the 27th International Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia, also said that at 50 years of independence, she is delighted that the Sonar Bangla (Golden Bangladesh), her father and Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, dreamt of for his people is in the making. The two-day conference titled "Redefining Asia's role in a divided world" is being held in Tokyo in a hybrid format with both streaming and on-site attendance.
Sri Lanka, out of lifesaving drugs, receives consignment from India
Acting Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Vinod K. Jacob handed over the consignment and other medical supplies donated by the Indian government to Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella in Colombo. "Indian Naval Ship (INS) Gharial, a 5600 tons Landing Ship was deployed for the delivery of humanitarian assistance materials expeditiously as part of Mission SAGAR IX," the High Commission said in a statement.
India votes for US-sponsored UNSC resolution to raise N Korea sanctions, China, Russia veto it
The US launched the unsuccessful effort on Thursday to punish North Korea which had tested three missiles on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden had wrapped up a visit to South Korea and Japan. Speaking on the resolution, US Permanent Representative Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned that North Korea was preparing for an imminent nuclear test. The failed resolution would have tightened sanctions on a wide range of products ranging from crude oil to tobacco and frozen the assets of a cybercriminal outfit.
RCEP best example of open, inclusive trading system: Cambodian PM
Entering into force on January 1, 2022, RCEP comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries including 10 ASEAN member states, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and their five trading partners, namely China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, reports Xinhua news agency.
Military operations on southern borders necessary: Turkey
"Current and future military operations being conducted on Turkey's southern borders do not target the territorial integrity of its neighbours, but stem from national security needs and will contribute to their security as well," Xinhua news agency quoted the Turkish National Security Council as saying in a statement.
Zelensky, Finnish PM discuss Ukraine's European integration, post-war recovery
At the talks in Kiev on Thursday, Zelensky thanked the Finnish government for providing financial, defense and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, reports Xinhua news agency. He also stressed the importance of visits of foreign high-ranking officials to the Ukrainian capital.
Imran booked for riots in Islamabad
Apart from Khan, cases have been registered against Asad Umar, Imran Ismail, Raja Khurram Nawaz, Ali Amin Gandapur and Ali Nawaz Awan, reports Geo News. The police registered two separate cases at the Kohsar Police Station for "rioting and arson". The first FIR was registered at the complaint of Sub-Inspector (SI) Asif Raza, while the second one was filed on behalf of SI Ghulam Sarwar.
Pakistan caves in to IMF, petrol prices increase by one fourth
The unprecedented decision will help defuse the landmines laid by the government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on the one hand, and will save the country from looming default on the other, The Express Tribune reported. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail made the decision public in an unscheduled news conference after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave him the go-ahead in a party meeting.
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