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Finland's ruling party backs NATO application
The endorsement was made on Saturday by the Party Council, the highest decision-making body between party conventions, which are held every two years, reports Xinhua news agency. Joining NATO was backed by 53 members, while five voted against and two blank, the Council chair Sirpa Paatero told the media. Party chair, Prime Minister Sanna Marin had on May 12 announced her support for Finland going to NATO in a joint statement with President Sauli Niinisto.
Imran says 'conspiracy' being hatched to take his life
Addressing a rally of his supporters in Sialkot on Saturday, Imran Khan said he has recorded a video of the characters behind the "conspiracy" against his government, and if something happens to him, it will be released, Geo News reported. Khan said he has named everyone, the people who were involved in the "conspiracy" abroad and at home.
10 killed in US supermarket shooting
The suspect is an 18-year-old white man, who was heavily armed with tactical gear and a helmet during the shooting on Saturday afternoon, Xinhua news agency quoted Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia as saying to reporters late Saturday. The gunman wore military-style clothing and body armour while carrying a rifle, according to reports.
China forbids citizens from going overseas for 'non-essential' reasons
The administration justified the measures by claiming it was necessary to "reduce the risk of infection when leaving the country, and of carrying the virus when entering the country". Travel will only be permitted for "essential" purposes, defined by the administration as resuming work, study, business and scientific research, as well as seeking medical care, CNN reported.
President Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be a 'mistake'
The exchange came during a phone call made by the Finnish president, ahead of a formal request which Finland is expected to announce very soon. Sweden has also indicated its intention to join the Western alliance, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the BBC reported. Finland shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia. Until now, it has stayed out of Nato to avoid antagonising its eastern neighbour.
Will treat attack on Chinese nationals like attack on family: Pak Foreign Minister
He was addressing a condolence reference held for the Chinese teachers killed in the suicide attack at the Confucius Institute in Karachi University last month. Four persons, including three Chinese nationals, among them the director of the institute, were killed when a female suicide bomber detonated a bomb targeting a van carrying the Chinese teachers.
Ukraine has won the battle of Kharkiv, say analysts
In another apparent setback to Vladimir Putin's war aims, analysts said on Saturday that Russian units had not attempted to hold their lines against counterattacking Ukrainian troops around the city. Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city and only 31 miles (50 km) from the Russian border, has been under enemy bombardment since the war began in February.
Despite warning from military establishment, PTI continues its anti-military uproar
But after the opposition alliance gained strength and launched a campaign to oust Khan through a no-confidence vote in the Parliament, the country's military establishment openly stated that it will not become part of the politics any further, nor did it have anything to do with reference to the ouster of Khan.
Shehbaz's indictment delayed as he postpones return to Pakistan
Last month, a special court in Lahore had directed Shehbaz and Hamza to ensure their presence at the next date of hearing (May 14) for the framing of charges against them, Dawn reported. When the hearing resumed on Saturday, their lawyer, Mohammad Amjad Pervaiz, submitted an application on Shehbaz's behalf, seeking exemption from appearance.
Mohamed bin Zayed is UAE's new President
The 61-year-old will be the country's third president, after succeeding Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Friday at the age of 73, reports Khaleej Times. Sheikh Mohamed, who is also the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was elected by the UAE's Federal Supreme Council.
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