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Pakistan hopeful of revival of IMF aid through re-negotiations
Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, who landed back in Islamabad after unsuccessful negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, said the country needs to implement a tight monetary policy and consolidate its fiscal position to revive and extend the $6 bn Extended Fund Facility.
Boeing completes Starliner uncrewed flight test, returns to Earth
The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) to the International Space Station (ISS), which showcased the vehicle's ability to launch to space, dock with the station, and then return home safely - proves the system is ready to fly astronauts, NASA said in a statement. About four hours after departing the space station, Starliner touched down onto its airbags at 4:49 p.m. MDT (4:19 am IST), wrapping up the six-day flight on Thursday.
Azadi March ends as Imran gives 6-day ultimatum to announce polls
The PTI chairman was off to his Bani Gala residence after addressing the participants of the �Azadi March' at Jinnah Avenue, leaving behind his supporters who marched for hours in anticipation of a major public gathering and sit-in, Geo News reported. The PTI marchers, who were in D-Chowk most of Wednesday night, had by this time entered Islamabad's prohibited Red Zone, which is home to several sensitive buildings, including Supreme Court, PM House, US Embassy.
'Shot my grandmother, going to shoot elementary school': Texas Teen posted shooting plan On Facebook
While briefing the press, Abott also informed that the weapon the shooter used was an AR-15 assault rifle. The Governor further informed the press that the gunman, who is identified as Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face before heading to Robb Elementary school in Uvalde. All this Ramos shared on Facebook.
Sweden-Turkey NATO talks ongoing: PM
"Sweden's dialogue with Turkey is ongoing, and I look forward to strengthening the Swedish-Turkish bilateral relations including on peace, security and the fight against terrorism," Andersson told a press conference held jointly with Charles Michel, visiting President of the European Council. Sweden and Finland simultaneously handed in their official letters of application to join NATO on May 18, reports Xinhua news agency.
Russia cancels upper age limit for military personnel
Previously, Russian citizens aged 18-40 and foreigners aged 18-30 were entitled to conclude the first contract for military service, reports Xinhua news agency. Now those who are older will be able to serve under a contract until the end of the working age, the State Duma or the lower house of Parliament, said on Wednesday.
Kiev condemns Russia's fast-track passport issuance decree for Ukrainian citizens
"The decree of the President of Russia is legally null and void and will have no legal consequences," the ministry was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying. The issuance of Russian passports to Ukrainian citizens living in the territories seized by Russia is a "gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, norms and principles of international humanitarian law," it said.
Russia hints to strengthen defence amid Japan hostility
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the remarks in a statement commenting on Japan's "so-called" protest against the joint strategic air patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Imran's long march reaches Islamabad after day-long battle with law enforcers
A large number of party workers and supporters were present at Islamabad toll plaza to welcome their leader, Express Tribune. PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan, taking to Twitter, said that Imran Khan's caravan had entered the federal capital. "This caravan has not entered Islamabad but into a naya (new) Pakistan," he wrote, adding that they will earn "real independence" now.
PTI activists set fire to trees, vehicles in Islamabad
Islamabad IGP has called a police force deployed at the entry points of the city to the red zone area, Samaa TV reported. The Rangers have been deployed in the red zone while backup has also been called in. A considerable number of PTI activists have reached Islamabad's D-Chowk in front of the Parliament. Police used tear gas to disperse them but in vain.
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