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EU proposes Russian oil ban
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the package was aimed at maximising pressure on Russia while minimising damage to Europe. Russian crude oil would be phased out within six months, BBC reported citing Ursula von der Leyen Military officers involved in suspected war crimes in Bucha and Mariupol would also face new sanctions.
Shehbaz Sharif slams Imran after media watchdog downgrades Pakistan
In his statement, which came a day after the World Press Freedom Day, Sharif said that Pakistan slipped 12 places on the World Press Freedom Index during the last year of Imran Khan's government and 18 points during his tenure, Geo News reported.
UAE comes up with new visa rules, residence scheme to attract talent
It has updated and simplified the golden residence rules which will ultimately result in creating more jobs and a resultant pick-up in housing demand from the expats in the country.
Additionally, all entry visas are now available for single and multiple entries to the UAE visitors. Valid for 60 days from their issuance date, these visas can be renewed further for similar period. Such provisions have boosted the confidence of the expats with high sense of stability, attracting more and more families and individuals to move to Dubai which will ultimately create more demand for housing units.
Pakistan drops further on World Press Freedom Index
According to the RSF report, Pakistan has fallen by 12 places to 157 out of 180 countries. Last year, Pakistan was ranked 145th on the list, Geo News reported. Expressing his concern on the worsening situation, the President of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Kazim Khan, said that one can disagree with the editorial policy, but no one can impose their decision on an institution.
Modi meets Norwegian counterpart, reviews bilateral relations
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the second India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the assumption of office by Prime Minister Store in October 2021.
NATO transport with weapons for Ukraine will be destroyed: Russian Minister
Shoigu stressed that the US and its NATO allies continue to pump weapons into Ukraine. "Any transport of the North Atlantic Alliance that arrived on the territory of the country with weapons or materiel for the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces is considered by us as a legitimate target for destruction," he said.
India proposes Navin Srivastava as new Nepal envoy
India has already forwarded the name of Srivastava to the Nepali side for its approval before a formal announcement is made, as per multiple media reports in Kathmandu. Srivastava will replace Vinay Mohan Kwatra who has already taken the charge of India's Foreign Secretary on May 1. After Nepal's approval of the agreement, the Government of India will announce the appointment of Srivastava in place of Kwatra.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military
The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the launch in a text message sent to reporters. Details were not immediately available. The latest launch came after the North test-fired what it claimed to be a tactical guided weapon on April 16, Yonhap news agency reported. Concerns have persisted that the North could continue to carry out provocations, such as another intercontinental ballistic missile or a nuclear test.
Restrictions on freedom of expression undermine Pak's ability to progress: Blinken
During a press briefing on world 'Press Freedom Day' at the US State Department, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US government was aware of the restrictions imposed on media outlets and civil society in Pakistan and highlighted this issue with his Pakistani counterpart.
Pak govt denies extension to central bank governor
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Ismail revealed that SBP Governor Dr Reza Baqir's three-year term will expire May 4. "I have spoken to him and told him of the government's decision," he wrote, acknowledging his efforts during these past three years. "I want to thank Reza for his service to Pakistan. He is an exceptionally qualified man (and) we worked well during our brief time together. I wish him the very best," the finance minister wrote.
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