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Putin says Russia would respond to expansion of NATO military infrastructure into Finland, Sweden
"The expansion of military infrastructure into these territories would certainly trigger our response, which would depend on the kind of threats this would pose for us," the Kremlin cited the President as saying on Monday at a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation in Moscow.
Russian commanders allegedly slaughtering their own wounded soldiers
A lieutenant-colonel was accused of personally shooting dead multiple troops as they lay injured, Daily Mail reported. It comes as investigations in the horror town of Bucha have revealed 650 civilians were shot rather than hit by shelling in what police say proves they were executed by Russian troops.
Imran Khan accuses Pak govt of 'stifling' voices of critics
In a meeting with women lawyers, Khan alleged that his government was ousted due to an alleged conspiracy in violation of the Constitution, Express Tribune reported. He claimed that the "clear ruling of the Speaker, powers of the Governor and the President, and the sovereignty of the Parliament were axed" for the success of this alleged conspiracy.
Finland, Sweden made a grave mistake: Russian Minister
He stressed that Russia would not put up with such a situation and that by doing so, the general level of military tension on the European continent will increase, RT reported.
Australian PM denies poor poll results changing election campaign strategy
With the general elections to be held on Saturday, Morrison's governing Coalition trails the opposition Labor Party in all opinion polls, reports Xinhua news agency. Facing election uncertainty, Morrison has shifted towards a softer persona in the final week of the campaign, promising to "empathise a lot more" if given a second term in office.
Modi offers prayers in Lumbini's Maya Devi Temple
After his visit to the Maya Devi Temple, Modi will light a butter lamp in front of the Ashoka Pillar, and water the Bodhi Vriksha - the tree under which Gautam Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, according to his itinerary. Later, he will perform a 'Bhoomi Poojan' and lay the foundation stone of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage, being built at the initiative of the International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi.
India-Nepal extending horizons towards a strengthened partnership
While in Lumbini, Modi and Deuba will laid the foundation stone for a Buddhist Vihar, being built with Indian assistance. We should note that Nepal is important for India in the context of its overall strategic interests in the region, and the leaders of the two countries have often noted the age-old "Roti Beti" relationship.
Nepal, India sign 6 MoUs during Modi's Lumbini visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu announced the singing of the pacts after bilateral talks between Modi and his Nepali counterpart, Sher Bahadur Deuba. The two Prime Ministers recalled their fruitful discussions during the Deuba's official visit to India on April 1-3, the Ministry said.
Killing of 2 Sikhs in Peshawar latest in a series of targeted attacks
On Sunday morning, Saljeet Singh, 42, and Ranjeet Singh, 38 were gunned down by unidentified assailants in the city's Bata Tal bazaar, reports The Express Tribune. The two assailants were riding a motorcycle when they opened fire on the victims, who owned spice shops in the bazaar. The men died on the spot.
Pakistan will turn into Sri Lanka if Imran is arrested: Ex-Minister
"The government should call Nawaz Sharif back now. Rasheed said that if Khan is arrested, the PTI has already devised a strategy to deal with the situation, adding that the country would plunge into a political crisis and would witness a Sri Lanka-like situation.
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