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Russia publishes long list of Americans banned from entry
The blacklist was formed in response to constantly imposed anti-Russian sanctions by the United States, the Ministry said on Saturday in a statement, adding that the hostile actions, which boomerang against Washington itself, will continue to receive a proper response.
Australia Elections: Labor leader Albanese claims victory
The election results would end the coalition's nearly nine-year hold on power with Albanese set to become Australia's 31st Prime Minister. Addressing supporters, Albanese pledged to bring Australians together, Xinhua news agency reported. "I say to my fellow Australians, thank you for this extraordinary honour. Tonight the Australian people have voted for change," he said.
Australian PM concedes defeat in federal elections
He said in a speech that he has spoken to opposition leader Anthony Albanese and congratulated him on his victory, Xinhua news agency reported. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday projected that Labor will form government for the first time since 2013, with Albanese set to become the country's 31st Prime Minister. The results mark an end to the coalition's nearly nine-year hold on power and Morrison's tenure as Prime Minister.
Imran under fire for 'sexist comments' against Maryam Nawaz
During his jalsa, Khan, referring to Maryam's Sargodha rally on May 19 in which she continually berated him, said: "Someone had sent me the speech delivered by Maryam Nawaz in Sargodha yesterday," Geo News reported. "In that speech, she uttered my name with such passion that I would like to tell her: Maryam, please be careful, your husband may get upset because you were constantly repeating my name."
Monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries
The WHO said another 50 suspected cases are being investigated, without naming any countries, and warned that more cases are likely to be reported. Infections have been confirmed in nine European countries, as well as the US, Canada and Australia, the BBC reported citing the global health body as saying.
Yoon, Biden set to hold first summit on N.Korea, economy
On Friday, Biden arrived on his first visit to the country as President and only 10 days after Yoon took office, reports Yonhap News Agency. On the first stop of his three-day visit, Biden visited a Samsung semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, 70 km south of Seoul, on Friday. He was joined by Yoon and the two were given a personal tour of the sprawling compound by Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong.
Cambodia to provide 5th dose of Covid-19 vaccines to priority groups from June 9: PM
The priority groups include leaders of the government, the senate, the parliament, frontline health workers, government officials, civil servants, armed forces, the elderly, staff of embassies, national and international organisations, journalists and celebrities. He added on Friday that the interval between the fourth and the fifth doses is at least three months, Xinhua news agency reported.
US Berkeley schools reinstate indoor mask mandate
Mask wearing is required at all indoor school events, including graduation ceremonies that take place at facilities off-campus, said the announcement on Friday. Berkeley Unified was among the Bay Area school districts that lifted the mask mandate in classrooms in early March, Xinhua news agency reported.
Italy's oil imports from Russia quadruple since February: Reports
A story published in the Financial Times on Friday reported that Italy had quadrupled the amount of Russian crude oil it imports to 450,000 barrels per day. The dramatic increase is due to a distorting impact of sanctions against Russia, the report said.
2 dead, 8 injured in Chicago shooting
The shooting incident took place on Thursday evening, the Chicago Tribune reported on Friday. All gunshot victims were in serious to critical condition, and an additional victim has suffered burns, possibly from being injured on the nearby CTA Red Line subway, the local media quoted Chicago Fire Department spokesman Juan Hernandez as saying.
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